ABOUT SAFECC
SAFECC provides structured safety guidance to support safe and responsible riding within our community.
This page serves as a central reference for safety messaging, including 2025 guidance and any updates introduced in 2026. Members are encouraged to review these materials regularly.
How to Use This Page
Each section provides a concise overview of the weekly safety topic. Beneath each summary, you will find links to the full documentation, videos, and supporting resources. We encourage all members to review the complete materials to ensure a clear understanding of our club’s safety expectations and riding standards.
Safety Messaging Links
In 2025 we covered the following topics which can be accessed by typing on the links below.
01. Hand Signals
This week’s focus is on voice and hand signals, which form one of the most important foundations of safe and effective group riding. Clear communication on the bike helps protect not only you, but also your fellow riders, pedestrians, and other road users. Whether signalling a turn, slowing down, stopping, or alerting others to hazards, using consistent voice calls and hand signals ensures smoother and safer rides for everyone.
02. Group Rotation
Group riding is at the heart of our club experience.
When done correctly, group rotation makes riding safer, smoother, and more efficient, allowing everyone to conserve energy while maintaining a steady pace. Our club follows a “social pace line” approach, designed to support safe riding in urban environments and to ensure that riders of all levels feel comfortable participating. This guide outlines how group rotation works and the options available to you, so that every member can ride with confidence and enjoyment.
03. Single Pace Line Rotation
While our club most commonly rides in a double pace line, there are situations where a single pace line is required.
Single pace lines are typically used on narrow or single-lane roads, or during more spirited sections of a ride. Understanding how to rotate smoothly and safely in this formation is essential for maintaining group efficiency, conserving energy, and ensuring everyone rides predictably and confidently. This guide outlines the key principles and expectations for safe single pace line exchanges.
04. climbing
This week includes a few important club reminders, followed by a focus on climbing skills and safety. Whether you enjoy climbing or find it challenging, improving your technique, pacing, and awareness can greatly enhance both performance and overall riding confidence. The guidance below covers key safety expectations, practical climbing tips, and best practices to help you ride smarter and more efficiently.
05. Cornering
Cornering safely and smoothly is a critical skill in group riding.
In a club setting, effective cornering requires awareness, predictability, and clear communication to keep the group safe and flowing efficiently. Understanding proper positioning, pacing, and technique helps reduce risk, maintain control, and ensure that every rider can navigate turns with confidence. The guidance below outlines key principles to support safe and consistent group cornering.
06. Touching Elbows
This week’s focus is on “Touching Elbows,” a skill that can naturally occur during close group riding. While it may seem intimidating at first, understanding how to stay relaxed, balanced, and predictable during light contact is essential for safe riding in tight formations. The guidance below explains how to manage elbow contact confidently and practice it in a controlled, safe environment.
07. Crash Protocol
This week introduces a useful new hand signal for speed bumps and, more importantly, outlines our Group Ride Crash Protocol. While no one wants to face a crash situation, knowing how to respond calmly, secure the scene, and protect injured riders is essential for the safety of both the individual and the group. The guidance below provides key steps and expectations to help ensure we act quickly, responsibly, and in the best interest of everyone involved.
SAFECC 2026 Season Kickoff
Our 2nd season of safety messaging kicks off, with insights from Ride Captains and reminders on essential gear, lights, and earbuds.
Get your bike ready early and check out recommended local shops for service.
For full details and weekly topics, review the complete documentation here: Opening SAFECC Message 2026
01. Being ready
Before the 2026 cycling season, riders should ensure their bikes and equipment are properly inspected and maintained. Common issues include worn tires, brakes, and chains, over-oiled chains, old helmet or shoe cleats, depleted electronic shifting batteries, and tubeless tires needing fresh sealant. Taking time for a basic safety and maintenance check will help ensure a safe and smooth start to the season. For full details and recommendations, please review the documentation in the link below.
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