Experienced club members are expected to act as Road Captains for the Green Group once or twice a year. The road captain officer may ask someone to act as Road Captain on any particular Sunday.  All experienced members are required to take their turn when asked.

Having participated in an introductory spin, new members will normally start riding with the Green Group for a period until they have attained an adequate fitness level to move up to the faster groups.

Where a first time member or person on an introductory spin has turned up, The Road Captain should have a brief conversation with them to judge their level of experience.  The road captain will also carry out a brief check of the riders bike, helmet etc.

Where a rider appears to be inexperienced the Road captain should give them some initial advice e.g.

• Not to brake unnecessarily in a group and warn others in advance of braking
• To keep a steady and consistent line and not to make sudden changes in direction.
• Not to overlap their front wheel with any part of the rear wheel of the bike ahead

The primary role of the Road Captains is to facilitate the proper and safe functioning of the club groups so that all group members can have an enjoyable spin.

Before the start of the spin the Road captain will announce what colour their group is and will let the group members know the expected average speed, destination, distance and elevation gain if it is a hilly route.

The Road Captain should ride at the front for the first 3 to 4 km to ensure a controlled warm up pace. During the ride the Road Captain should make calls on turns, singling out etc. and should give feedback or instructions to the group or group members as required. 

The Road Captain will observe the pace of the group and call reductions in speed if the speed is too high for some group members. The Road captain will work with the group to ensure that the group rides safely and that no member is left behind.

Where there is a mechanical or puncture the Road Captain should direct members to a safe location to wait. Where the spin is long and there is not a mid-way coffee stop, the Road Captain should allow for a “nature break” at a suitable location.

The road captain will expect and is entitled to the respect of all riders in the group.  Road captain instructions should be followed at all times & a failure to do so may result in a member being instructed to leave the group or cycle at the back of the group for the remainder of the spin.

All members of a WCCC cycling group should be available to assist the Road Captain in the managing of the group when requested to do so.

Any behaviour that compromises group safety will be addressed by the Road Captain on the spot and reported to the club committee.  This may result in further action as deemed appropriate by the club committee.