Ride Well. Smile Often
Mission
Bring people together on bikes.
Vision
The PCC is a member-driven cycling community which encourages, inspires, and educates. The PCC provides rides, skills development, competitive, and social events that promote the love of cycling for the greater Peterborough community.
Values
Volunteering – The ongoing success of the Peterborough cycling club depends on valued volunteers who give freely of their time, experience and expertise.
Respect and Relationships
– We foster positive relationships through respect; within our membership and within our community, between cyclists and other users of the roads and pathways.
Excellence in Leadership – Leadership from our ride leaders, volunteers, and board members that is informed and dedicated to the safe enjoyment of cycling for our members and the entire community.
Inclusive – All levels of riders and types of cycling are encouraged within the PCC.
PCC Policies
The PCC is affiliated with Ontario Cycling. We follow all policy guidelines from OC with the goal of providing a professional and well organized club.
We understand the number of policies can be seen to be overwhelming, but they do provide a foundation for all our decisions and the operations of the club. OC and the insurance coverage provided for the club, as well a member who may need coverage is based on being a club adopting these policies.
All members must conduct themselves within these policies and guidelines. The key points of all policies are summarized with the Rider Guide.
Ride leaders are responsible to help educate riders as required.
Board members and committee chairs are responsible for following all policies.
Rider Guide
All members
Covers how we ride in the PCC. All riders must agree and adher to the contents of the Rider Guide.
For more specific details you can refer to individual guides and policy documents.
Ride Leader Guide
For Ride Leaders
Within the membership of Peterborough Cycling Club, a Ride Leader/Co-Leader is more than just one of the riders in a group of cyclists. A Ride Leader/ Co- Leader is the key individual who ensures that the ride participants are as safe as they can be, and that the Club operates safely.
Code of Conduct
All Members
The PCC is dedicated to ensuring a safe and positive environment by making individuals aware that there is an expectation, at all times, of appropriate behaviour consistent with the PCC’s core values.
Membership Policy
All Members
The purpose of this Policy is to describe the application, rights, conditions and obligations for membership within the Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC).
Drop Ride Risk Management
For Drop Ride participants
The Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) provides both “drop” and “no drop” rides. On a “drop ride”, the group would not slow down or stop to accommodate a rider that is unable to keep up. Due to the inherent risk in dropping riders, the PCC has formalized the following Drop Ride Risk Management Plan.
Emergency Action Plan
All Members
This is the plan in the event of an emergency, typically an accident while on a ride.
Young Rider Policy
Youth Riders on regular PCC Rides
The Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) is committed to including members under the age of 18 on rides appropriate to their skill level. This policy is in place to ensure these riders are appropriately supervised.
Weather Policy
All Members
The PCC is committed to safety and will implement reasonable practices to ensure the safetyof those participating inPCC rides.
Discipline and Compliant Policy
All Members
The Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) expects its members to behave in a way that demonstrates respect for other members and their property, including the general public. This document overviews how a compliant can be made and the criteria for making a decision on discipline.
Concussion Guidelines
All Members
The Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) is committed to ensuring the safety of those participating in the sport of cycling. The PCC recognizes the increased awareness of concussions and their long-term effects. It believes that prevention of concussions is paramount to protecting the health and safety of members.
Rowans Law Policy
All Members
Rowan's Law is the Concussion Safety Legislation for Ontario. Under this law, the Peterborough Cycling Club's Ride Leaders and Co Leaders are considered to be coaches or trainers. This includes anyone organizing Cyclocross or any other PCC events.
Screening Policy
Club Volunteers
The Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) understands that screening personnel and volunteers is a vital part of providing a safe sporting environment and has become a common practice among sport organizations that provide programs and services to the community.
Accessibility Policy
Board
The purpose of this policy is to fulfill the requirements set out in Ontario Regulation 420/07 of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, to establish a policy for the Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) for governing the provision of its services to persons with disabilities.
Privacy Policy Declaration
All Members
The Peterborough Cycling Club (PCC) recognizes individuals’ rights to privacy with respect to their personal information.
