ABOUT THE CLUB

1 ABOUT THE club The Bombay Bicycle club of Madison, Inc. was founded in 1974 with Sunday morning rides and activities. Today, the club sponsors rides from April through November throughout Dane and surrounding counties. All cyclists are invited to ride with us, helmets are required and non-members must sign a liability waiver. We hope you join us for a ride , and if you enjoy riding with us, consider joining the club . We have a lot to offer, more than just rides. Visit the BBC website to learn more ABOUT membership benefits and activities. RIDING WITH BOMBAY Routes generally follow scenic back roads; there may be some stretches on busier roads or highways. Rider leaders scout the route prior to the ride and distribute maps and cue sheets at the ride . Riders go at their own pace - rides are not races, but many use our rides to train for cycling events. ride leaders will coordinate staggered starts for riders of similar pace when possible.

2 The more riders there are at the start, the better the group riding experience can be for all. We encourage you to bring a friend to ride with, especially if you re a novice or new to the group and are not sure how fast you might be able to ride . Friends tend to get stronger and faster together over the season and usually work into natural pace groups. Commit to riding with us regularly and you ll have plenty of new cycling friends to ride with. Bombay Bicycle club of Madison, Inc. cannot assume responsibility for riders or their equipment but ride leaders will assist riders anyway they can. Helmets are required and we recommend a road bike with drop handlebars and proper gearing for the terrain you plan to ride . Two water bottle cages are recommended, and you must be ready to fix a flat (spare tube, CO2 cartridges, inflator or pump, patch kit, tire levers, and know-how). Always keep your bike in safe operating condition which includes keeping it clean and lubed.

3 Visit a bike shop for a tune-up before riding and return for other maintenance as needed throughout the riding season. BASIC BICYCLE SAFETY INFORMATION SHARE & BE AWARE! You can dramatically increase your safety on the road by: Making sure your bike is in good working order Observing traffic laws Being aware of road conditions By obeying traffic signs and signals, following all other rules of the road and bicycling in a predictable manner, you ll find more courtesy and respect on the road. For more details on Wisconsin laws (see next page). WISCONSIN BICYCLE LAWS See more detail at: Bicycle Laws Vehicular Status The bicycle is defined as a vehicle - operators are granted the same rights and subject to the same duties as drivers of any other vehicle. Ebikes - Wisconsin state statutes have not been updated to reflect Federal laws yet. Congress has defined a low-speed electric bicycle as any bicycle or tricycle with fully operable pedals, an electric motor not exceeding 750 W of power and a top motor-powered speed not in excess of 20 miles per hour.

4 An electric bike or trike that meets these limitations is regarded as a bicycle by Public Law Under Federal Law, Ebikes are NOT considered motor vehicles unless the state or local entity has passed a law otherwise. Lane Positioning ride on the right, in the same direction as other traffic. ride as far to the right as is practicable (not as far right as possible). Practicable generally means safe and reasonable. One Way Streets - may ride as near the left or right-hand edge or curb of the roadway as practicable (in the same direction as other traffic). Bike Lanes and Use of Shoulders No motor vehicles in/on bicycle lanes/bicycle ways except when temporarily crossing. Motorists shall yield the right-of-way to all bicycles and others within the bicycle lane. Bicycles may be ridden on the shoulder of a highway unless prohibited. Passing - 3 feet of clearance is required by both motorist and bicyclists when passing Riding 2 Abreast - is permitted on any street as long as other traffic is not impeded.

5 When on a 2 or more lane roadway ride within a single lane. Red Lights - after stopping for 45 seconds, bicycles can ride through red lights. Use of Sidewalks - where allowed, yield to pedestrians and give warning when passing going in the same direction. Bicycling at Night - requires at least a white front headlight, a red rear reflector and/or a red rear light. Hand Signals - Bicyclists are required to use hand signals or the alternate right hand to indicate right turn. Hand signals are required within 50 feet of a turn but not required continuously if both hands are needed to control the bicycle. ABOUT OUR RIDES Rides are scheduled April through November on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays and go rain or shine. Start times and locations vary. Most rides have route options with distances ranging from 25 to 50 miles or more on scenic back roads in Dane and surrounding counties. Camaraderie, map and cue sheet are provided.

6 Hilliness Ratings - Approximate mile & hilliness ratings are stated for most routes. We hope this helps you choose rides you will enjoy. Remember, proper gearing and pace are very important. Rolling Hills - relatively gentle hills Moderately Hilly - modest number of climbs; not unusually steep or long Hilly - numerous climbs; some may be quite steep or long Very Hilly - for those that really enjoy climbing and descending hills Thursday Night Rides - social group rides of ABOUT 25 miles, starting at various locations out of town. Participants are encouraged to stay and socialize at a local restaurant following the ride . Women s Rides - No-Drop rides of short to medium distances with a focus on riding as a group. These rides are generally intended for women and the pace will be set by women, however, men are not excluded from attending. These are social rides, often with planned stops along the way to refuel and regroup.

7 Men are not excluded if they want to join these rides. Saturday Social Rides Saturday rides offer more variety in start locations and distances. Many Saturday rides start in the countryside outside of Madison. These are social rides that will typically have planned stops along the way to refuel and regroup. Sunday Rides Sunday rides usually have long, medium and short options. Start points are mostly close to Madison. ride leaders typically sweep the route. Novice riders are encouraged to ride the shorter routes. It may be difficult to ride in groups based on the varied route options as well as the varied pace of riders. Rides marked FOOD mean that the club or ride leaders provide mid- ride refreshments. Summer ride & Picnic Series - friendly group rides of ABOUT 20-30 miles in the summer months with a bonus picnic/planned gathering afterwards. Bring your bike, maybe a camp chair and definitely a smile!

8 (see BBC website and Facebook Events for specific details). STARTING LOCATIONS NOTE: City of Madison Parks have a 3-hour maximum parking restriction; cars parked for more than 3 hours may be ticketed. Directions provided are for travel by car. Barneveld Park - Hwy 18/151 southwest from Madison, exit Cty Rd K (right), turn left onto Cty Rd. ID, turn right onto Church St., turn left onto Main St., parking lot near corner at Military Ridge Trail Barriques Middleton - 1901 Cayuga St, Middleton, University Ave. West in Middleton toward Cross Plains, Left on Cayuga St. Belleville Community Park - South on Hwy 69 (River St.) and turn west (right) on Bross Circle Black Earth (Veterans Memorial Park) - 1300 Mills 78, follow Hwy 14, turn south (left) on Hwy 78, at Park St. intersection Bordner Park 5610 Elder Pl, Madison Old Middleton Rd west, turn left on Rosa Rd, right on Elder Pl. Brandt Park (McFarland) - 4601 Sigglekow Rd.

9 , beltline (Hwy 12/18) to Hwy 51 south, exit onto Sigglekow, turn right, park on left Brigham Park (Blue Mounds) - 3160 Cty Hwy F, Hwy 18/151 west to County Rd. F, north (right) on F Cottage Grove (Fireman s Park) - parking lot on Clark St., one block west of Hwy N Cottage Grove (Glacial Drumlin Trailhead) 200 S Main St, Cottage Grove. Cross Plains (Glacier s Edge Square) - (Thursday Only) - north side of Hwy 14, on east Side of town Cross Plains (Bourbon Road) - Hwy 14 west, 10 miles, left on County Trunk KP, left on Bourbon Road, meet at the west end of Bourbon Road Capital Brewery (Middleton) - 7734 Terrace Ave Elver Park (Madison) - 1250 McKenna Blvd. at Hammersley Road, park shelter Fitchburg (Dawley Bike Hub/Dunn s Marsh) - 3041 Seminole Hwy, from Beltline, go south on Seminole Hwy ABOUT miles, past pond look for shelter & lot south of Capital City Trail and Cannonball Path, north of Hwy PD Garner Park - (Madison) 333 S.

10 Rosa Road/Mineral Point Rd., parking lot Grundahl Park - (Mt. Horeb) 600 S. Blue Mounds St., Hwy 18/151 southwest from Madison, take County Rd. ID through downtown, turn left on Blue Mounds Road Lakeview Community Park (Middleton) 6300 Mendota Ave., Allen Blvd (County Q) to Mendota Ave. Lewis 9-Springs E-way lot - (Madison) 1917 Moorland Rd., beltline (Hwy 12/18) to South Town Dr. exit, South Town Dr. becomes Raywood, turn east on Moorland, pass treatment facility , parking lot is on south side of road Mandt Park (Stoughton) parking lot near S. Fourth Dr., beltline (12/18) to Hwy 51 south through downtown area, right on S. Fourth Street, on left across bridge Mt. Horeb (Military Ridge Trail lot) (Thursday Only) - parking lot between 1st and 2nd St, one block south of Main Street Mt. Vernon (Forest of Fame Park) - Hwy 18/151 southwest from Madison, south on County Hwy G to Mt. Vernon, left on 92 at Jackson St.