Participants in all Alto Velo group rides must adhere to the following etiquette and safety rules.

Ride Etiquette

• Introduce yourself to new riders. If you're a new rider, introduce yourself at the start of the ride.

• Roll out from the start/regroups gently so everyone has a chance to warm up and get going.

• Use hand signals and call out turns, stops and road obstructions. Repeat the message through the group.

• Mechanicals: relay the message to the front. Help out the victim. Wait for the victim at the next regroup.

• Ride paceline / 2x2 on the flats. Ride leader will initiate rotating paceline when the group desires. Follow behind the wheel in front to avoid the bunch spilling over the road.

• Don't ride on the sidewalk on California Ave (or any other place with business establishments frequented by our rides)

• If you leave a ride early, notify someone so the group doesn't think they lost you

Ride Safety

• Riders must always wear a helmet.

• Riders should carry a Medical ID that contains your name and emergency contact information. Additional helpful information includes any medical history. Two IDs are preferable.

• Riders are always responsible for their own safety.

• LOOK FOR YOURSELF for cars and other road users, and OBEY TRAFFIC rules – you are responsible.

• Do not cross the centerline​. You will be asked to leave the ride if you do so.

• If you're new to group riding, make this known to the ride leader and ask for help.

• Protect your front wheel, do not cross wheels.

• Do not make sudden lateral movements at any time.

• Be gentle on brakes so as not to suddenly stop in front of someone.

• No aero bar use.

• No sitting on the top tube when descending (or otherwise).

• No Ear Buds or non-transparent headphone use. It is important that you are able to hear warning calls and approaching traffic.