Anyone organised their own charity ride?

[ufkacbln]

Ah, it doesn't take long for the anti-helmet brigade to get going and hi-jack a positive thread does it!

Last time I watched a football match the pitch was pretty soft and there weren't any powered vehicles playing?

You have your opinion, that's fine - if there are rules set, for whatever reason, then they must be accepted - if you don't like it, vote with your feet - not your mouth or scientific possibility which seems to have voices at either end of the spectrum.

I have 3 friends who probably wouldn't be here if it wasn't for wearing a cycle helmet ...

Rob

It is correct thatthis is not a helmet debate, but discussing how helmet rules affect such a idea is relevant, and something for the organiser to consider.

If that makes some people uncomfotable then that is not my problem

As for "Hijacking" ,,,,, The only "helmet debate" here is the usual "anyone who dos not unequivocally believe in compulsion is "anti helmet" and the "don't bother with science, fact or reality" tripe

Over the years I have seen hundreds of head injuries , many of which could have been saved had they been wearing helmets, that includes a whole spectrum from new borns to the elderly and a wide range of activities ... but that is not evidence, it is pure supposition and valuless unevideced speculation

 

[ufkacbln]

Anyway back on topic....

There is a big issue if you are going to blindly follow speculative and unfounded rules. Some charities have to give approval and their rules need to be challenged, not blindly obeyed

I have had claims that organising a ride on the road was unsafe and i should be using a repeat linear route on a of local cycle path going up and down the same path 12 times is boring and lacksthe satisfaction of a circular route

There was also another case where the suggestion was that all riders had to wear Hi-Viz and that we should not allow the two tagalongs as they were also unsafe due to the lack of independent braking



Also take care with asking an organisation to do this for you is that you are going to pay for this and it is not cheap

Although on a larger scale, Marie Curie paid over £100,000 for the organiation of one sponsored ride an also paid a share of the income to the organisers as well. Any of the rides were unaware that they were paying the organisersto this extent

This is typical of most events.

If you can organise your own event and maximise your charitable donation


All you reallly need is in the CTC's White Guide

Please note thughthat this assumes the organiser and participnts are already mebers so insurance is diferent from your case

British Cycling also does a good section on risk assessments, but again assumes membership so differs slightly

There are also risk assessments on the internet that you can look at to get an idea of what you need to assess

THhs one from Dorking Cycle Club is typical of a quick google

 

[ufkacbln]

The OP could contact a local audax organiser.

I know the OP is not trying to run an audax, but such a person would have good knowledge about how to run a ride on a low budget, and may have an adaptable shorter route in his library.

Contact details for such a person could be found by having a look at who is running rides in the OP's area.

http://www.aukweb.net/

.... and don't be afraid to use other routes and events.

For instance we have the "Round the Harbours" route I developed as part of NAtional Bik Week and now used by the British Heart Foundation, there is aso the Isle of Wight Randonnee route. These are already way marked and the mainrouting snags sorted

Of course the ultimate lazy and cheap oway to organise a ride is simply to take part in a suitable event. No organisation, insurance or any other hassles on your part - simply turn up on the day


The IoW Randonnee as an example would simply mean turning up as participants, using the organised facilities and then making a donation from teh money raised to cover your part of theit costs