WHAT TO BRING +
WHAT TO WEAR
SUMMER
Required:
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CSA approved Helmet
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A bike in good repair with a bell (it is the law)! If you are unsure about your bike handling the river valley trails, please email clear pictures of your bike from a few angles
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Valid ID – we need you to carry identification and cell phones are always recommended
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Water and snacks to bring on the trail (plan for 1.5-2.5 hours depending on group level)
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Closed toed shoes are mandatory. NO SANDALS.
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Buff or cloth mask that can be worn over the nose and mouth
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Your laminated SheShreds membership card (you'll get this on your first ride)
COVID-19 Procedures:
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Self-Screen for symptoms prior to attending each event
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Participants, coaches and leaders must wash hands for 20 seconds immediately prior to attending an event (as well as after!)
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SheShreds will provide a means to sanitize hands and disinfect equipment at all rides
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All participants, leaders and coaches are to perform respiratory etiquette (e.g. coughing or sneezing into a bent elbow, prompt disposing of used tissues in the trash or kept in a pocket until a garbage is found)
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All participants, leaders and coaches are to refrain from touching their face
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Coaches and leaders are not to touch participants bikes
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All participants, leaders and coaches should stay 2 m apart
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If it is necessary to break the 2 m recommendation (e.g. an injury) all coaches, leaders and participants must wear a buff or cloth mask over their nose and mouth and if necessary to touch another person, wear gloves.
Recommended:
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It is HIGHLY recommended you bring an extra tube for your bike, as well as a bike tool and bike tire levers. - SheShreds is a "no drop group" and we will help you as much as possible if you have a mechanical issue. It is good practice to be self-sufficient.
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Clips are not ideal for our lesson format (clinics, Bike School and private lessons). Flat pedals are strongly recommended for a variety of reason, including a safer learning environment. For Shredder's rides, clips are fine if this is what you are used to.
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Gloves and glasses are highly recommended for protecting your hands and your eyes.
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Chamois (bike underwear) is also a highly highly highly recommended investment.
WINTER
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In addition to all of the above, it is recommended to wear weather appropriate clothing. Baselayers, ski socks, layers that breathe. Dress for being active, not for the parking lot/standing around.
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Gloves with fingers (not mittens) are recommended to operate the bike (brakes, gear shifters).
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Ski goggles are preferred over sunglasses by some folks
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A thermos of tea is also highly underrated!
LIGHTS
If you are riding at dawn/dusk or at night, lights become a necessity. This is our recommendations:
Rear light
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Red and flashing
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Attached to your seat post
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This one is re-chargable and great for commuting
Helmet light
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Points at what you are looking at
Handlbar light
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Points directly in front of the bike
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Yes, two lights pointing forwards. One aimed at where you bike is going, one aimed at where you are looking!