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Code of Conduct

 

Commended to all members for off road riding

 

1 Where you ride

Ride only bridleways, byways, designated cycleways and some forestry tracks, or towpaths where permissible. There is no legal right to ride on public footpaths. Avoid confrontation over rights of way and seek to achieve conciliation, or back down. In the cases of dispute, seek to follow up on a legal basis subsequently, either individually, or through an organisation. Way mark colour coding; byways Red; Bridleways Blue; footpaths Yellow. (Note Rights of ways may differ in Scotland)

The RSF in advocating that members should use only those routes as described above, recognises that members may from time to time elect to use a route, either wheeling or walking with a cycle, that is not a designated way. In such cases it is recommended that extreme caution and care be exercised, particularly so in sensitive areas.

 

2 How You Ride

Give way to walkers and horse-riders on all “of road” routes. Make sure that they hear you approach. Take care as you pass. Always walk through congested areas. Large groups of riders can be menacing to other users, thin out whenever necessary. Respect and give way to other land management activities, sheep gathering, game shooting. Forestry etc.

 

3 Care of the environment

First follow the Country Code. (should be known to all members.) Avoid fierce braking and skidding to minimise erosion and damage to tracks. Walk over very soft ground to avoids cutting up. Make no unnecessary noise.

 

4 Your Safety

Ensure that your bike is safe and prepared for emergencies. Always carry some form of identification. Learn to apply the basic principles of first aid. Ride under control downhill taking particular care on wet or unstable surfaces. For mountain and remote area journeys, first have great respect for possible dangers involved, especially in changeable weather conditions. Take a companion whenever possible, or tell someone of your intentions. Take a map and compass and learn how to navigate. Carry warm and waterproof clothing and emergency food.

 

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Date issued: 1/1/1996