Minors Participation Rules

To ensure our youngest participants remain safe, the following special requirements for cyclists under the age of 18 active in Club rides:

  • All riders must be at least 12 years of age on or before event day unless otherwise stated on Ride Calendar and/or designated by Ride Leader
  • Exception:  All ages are permitted on officially designated Family Rides unless otherwise stated and/or designated by Ride Leader
  • All youth cyclists (ages 12-17) must review the Club’s Ride Group Best Practices with a parent or guardian before participating 
  • All youth participants must have an additional Minor Permission Form completed by parent/guardian and given to Ride Leader
  • Youth riders must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult (at least 21 years of age) at all times
  • One parent/adult may be responsible for no more than 3 youth riders
  • All the above requirements apply for children on a tandem bicycles
  • Trailers, tagalongs or child carriers not are allowed on the routes
  • Exception:  Trailers, tagalongs and child carriers are permitted on officially designated Family Rides unless otherwise stated and/or designated by Ride Leader