The
objective of our FCP Ride Rules is to provide exceptional
safety, cooperative group atmosphere, solid predictability, and
poised leadership for the best cycling experience.
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Every FCP Ride Participant must wear a "bicycle helmet" that
meets or exceeds the impact standards for bicycle helmets
set by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or
the Snell Memorial Foundation.
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Every FCP Ride Participant must wear
Road ID at all
times during our rides, races, and events.
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Every FCP Ride Participant must operate his/her bicycle upon
a roadway as near to the
right side of the roadway as practicable, except when
turning left or avoiding hazards to safe cycling, when the
lane is too narrow to share safely with a motor vehicle,
when traveling at the same speed as traffic, or while
exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one
proceeding in the same direction (Georgia Code 40-6-294).
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While riding in the group, FCP Ride Participants must not
overlap wheels.
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FCP riders should pass slower vehicles on the left side of
the lane. FCP riders must avoid passing other cyclists
on the right side.
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Track stands are not allowed when a group is stopped by a
traffic light.
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Cyclists are not to use their aero clip-on or aerobars while
riding within the group, except when leading a pace-line
and/or during practices for team time trials.
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Pace-line Drafting is encouraged.
Single pace-line: When pulling at the front of the
group, the lead cyclist should maintain pedaling action.
The lead cyclist should signal: turns, stops, traffic
lights, and any obstacles in, or along, the roadway.
When the lead cyclist is finished pulling, he/she should
signal with his/her right elbow and then move to the left to
allow the next (second positioned) cyclist to fill the lead
position. Once the cyclist has relinquished the lead
position, he/she should drift back to the end of the
pace-line. When the new leader moves to the front,
this cyclist must maintain the same speed/pace; thereby
avoiding an "accordion effect" on the group. Uses of
speedometers and/or cadence monitors are very helpful in
maintaining a constant group pace.
Double pace-line: The rules apply the same to the lead
cyclists on the left side of a double pace-line.
Additionally, the same rules apply to the lead cyclist on
the
right side, except when the lead cyclist on the
right side is finished pulling, he/she should signal with
his/her left elbow and then move to the right to allow the
next second positioned cyclist to fill the lead position.
Once the cyclist has relinquished the lead position, he/she
should drift back to the end of the pace-line.
Although, it is legal by Georgia Code (40-6-294-b) to ride
two abreast (double pace-line), many, if not most, Georgia
law enforcement officials are unaware of this fact in the
traffic law code: "Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway
shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or
parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of
bicycles." This language in the Georgia Code was
adopted from the Uniform Vehicle Code (used by most states).
The reason behind the law is for cyclists' and motor vehicle
safety and improved traffic flow. If you encounter an
officer who commands the group to ride single file, do so,
even though it is lawful and safer. Cyclists should be
aware that local jurisdictions, i.e. cities, towns, or
counties, may have traffic codes that conflict with the
Georgia state traffic code.
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FCP Ride Participants are expected to be considerate,
cautious, and serious for the safety and enjoyment of
others. FCP cyclists should not crowd or force other
vehicles into any obstacles. Dangerous riding and
hostile riding are not permitted - violators are subject to
fines, penalties, or even termination from the group.
First offense penalty is a two week suspension from rides
and club activities. The second offense penalty is
$50 fine plus a two-week suspension. The
third offense penalty is banishment from the club and
related activities.
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FCP Ride Participants are
responsible for attending rides for which they are capable
of performing according to the average speed, distance, and
topology. FCP Ride Participants are expected to attend
the rides within their capability in consideration to all
other attendees.
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Every FCP Ride Participant must adhere to the "NO DROP
RULE" during such designated rides.
The "NO DROP RULE" means that
the group will slow (or wait when necessary) for
"struggling" cyclists as many times as necessary to drag 'em
home! Coach Frazier or the
FCP Ride Leader can order
faster participants to shift to their small chain-rings
and/or lower gears to maintain group consistently. "No
Drop" rides have this primary objective: Allow the stronger
riders to support the less powerful riders to improve the
spirit of teamwork and cooperation, thereby enabling the
group to attain the highest average speed in a safe manner.
It is important for experienced riders to demonstrate
teamwork and cooperation. These attributes are shared,
and as a consequence, learned by all participants.
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In the case of an accident,
the group will wait nearby until receiving instructions for
the course of action by
Coach Frazier or the FCP Ride Leader.
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By mixing "the experienced"
with "the inexperienced", "the expert" with "the novice",
and "the top performer" with "the typical", there is a
natural transfer of discipline, work ethic, knowledge,
example, and so forth. Frazier Cycling enforces the
"no drop rule", to ensure that those who are fitter or more
gifted will assist those who are striving for higher levels.
This method establishes teamwork and discipline, and it
produces exceptional results.
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FCP Ride Participants must
obey orders by Coach Frazier and/or the
FCP Ride Leader to keep
the ride safe and efficient.
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Confusion regarding authority
must be avoided for the safety and integrity of the group.
Consequently, only Coach Frazier or the
FCP Ride Leader can
issue directions, permissions, orders, or penalties. Other
participants must refrain from issuing orders or penalties,
or otherwise assuming and/or usurping authority without
permission from Coach Frazier or the
FCP Ride Leader. Violation of this rule can lead
to penalties.
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Ride Participants should avoid
unnecessary "chit-chat" during FCP rides. Safety
is of the utmost importance during group rides.
Ride Participants must realize that traffic can be
dangerous. Communications about important aspects such
as road conditions, traffic, directions, awareness, and
situations involving the group have priority over all other
conversation. All participants are responsible for
ensuring that all important information is conveyed
throughout the group. Intentional misinformation
involving ride or participants is prohibited.
Violation of this rule will lead to penalties and/or fines.
There are too many potential dangers for either "jokes" or
pranks.
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FCP Ride Participants are
prohibited from using audio playback devices (Walkmans,
MP3 players,
headphones to iPhones,
etc.) during Frazier
Cycling rides.
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Texting during FCP Rides
is prohibited and illegal while cycling by Georgia law.
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If a cyclist needs a
"personal" stop, he/she should inform the
FCP Ride Leader
(or Coach Frazier) of the need. The cyclist will be
allowed to breakaway and the group will permit a reasonable
gap for his/her stop, thus not disturbing the group's pace.
Another member may be allowed to break with this cyclist for
insurance when rejoining the group.
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If any FCP "Non-Junior"
Ride Participant needs to leave the ride, stop, or drop
back, he/she should inform the
FCP Ride Leader, or Coach Frazier.
Additionally, any junior will require an adult
accompaniment assigned by the
FCP Ride Leader, or
Coach Frazier.
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During FCP rides, if a cyclist
experiences a mechanical failure, such as a flat tire, all
members of the group must stop unless otherwise directed by
Coach Frazier and/or the
FCP Ride Leader.
Normally, the group will remain together for safety and
efficiency.
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Frazier Cycling Youth
Partners (FCYP) (Non-competitive Age Group 15 -18) must
receive
FCP Group Ride Certification prior to riding FCP rides.
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FCP Ride Participants must not
ride more than two abreast (Georgia 40-6-294).
Although, it is legal by Georgia Code to ride two abreast
(double pace-line), many, if not most, Georgia law
enforcement officials are unaware of this fact in the
traffic law code: "Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway
shall not ride more than two abreast except on paths or
parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of
bicycles." This language in the Georgia Code was
adopted from the Uniform Vehicle Code (used by most states).
The reason behind the law is for cyclists' and motor vehicle
safety and improved traffic flow. If you encounter an
officer who commands the group to ride single file, do so,
even though it is lawful and safer. Cyclists should be
aware that local jurisdictions, i.e. cities, towns, or
counties, may have traffic codes that conflict with the
Georgia state traffic code.
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Every FCP Participant must
ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practical,
except when turning left or avoiding hazards to safe
cycling, when the lane is too narrow to share safely with a
motor vehicle, when traveling at the same speed as traffic
or whole exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle
or one proceeding in the same direction (Georgia Code
40-6-294). This implies that the participant stays as
near to the cyclist on the right when in the left side of a
double pace-line. Also, this rule has the same
implication for a cyclist who is drifting back to the rear
of a single pace-line or the left side of a double
pace-line.
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FCP Ride Participants
and members
must
abstain from using obscene gestures, obscene language,
and/or any profanity during races, our rides, practices,
and/or events. The penalty is assigned by Coach
Frazier or the FCP Ride
Leader. The first offense penalty is a two week
suspension from rides and club/team activities. The
second offense penalty is $50 fine plus a two-week
suspension. The third offense penalty is
banishment from the club, the race team, and all related
activities.
(
also refer to Georgia Motor Vehicle Code
40-6-296
)
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Full Frazier Cycling membership for at least two (2) years
with over 12,000 FCP career miles.
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Full Frazier Cycling membership for at least one (1) year
and a USA Cycling Certified Coach or USA Triathlon Certified
Coach.
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Must be at least 19 years of
age*
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A FCP Ride Leader is assigned by Ralph Frazier.
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A FCP Ride Leader agrees to his/her assignment.
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A FCP Ride Leader acts as a representative of Frazier
Cycling during rides and events.
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Only those rides/workouts that appear on this website's
Ride
Schedules or Special Events Schedules qualify for FCP
credit.
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A ride and/or workout led by a FCP Ride Leader qualifies as
an official FCP ride when
two or more FCP members attend (including the FCP Ride
Leader). The FCP Ride Leader must record and report
all appropriate ride data including attendance, distance,
time, and course details.
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The FCP Ride Leader must adhere to and enforce all
FCP Ride Rules.
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Cyclists joining rides and/or workouts led by a FCP Ride
Leader will receive credit for FCP mileage, FCP speed, etc.
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FCP Ride Leaders are eligible for special awards presented
at the
Frazier
Cycling Partners' Awards Party.
Also, FCP Ride Leaders are eligible for FCP Event discounts.
FCP
Club Mileage and Ride Credit
To receive club mileage and/or
ride credit:
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A member participating in any
ride, event, or race appearing on Frazier Cycling's ride
schedule, event schedule, or race schedule will receive
mileage and ride credit as long as the at least one mile is
completed and the corresponding data is reported to Frazier
Cycling (via email to
Coach Frazier
or by means of
Strava
per rule #4 below). The data must include the name of
the ride, event, or race, the rider's name, distance,
elapsed time of the ride. Note: Usually this data is
reported by a FCP Ride Leader; however, if the ride, event,
or race does not have a designated FCP ride leader, the
member must supply the proper information to receive club
credit. Rides less than 9 km, excepting the 3.2-mile
individual time trial, do not qualify for speed records.
Rides less then 9 km do not qualify for course or club
temperature records.
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A member can receive mileage
and ride credit for Frazier Cycling indoor rides/practices
that appear on one of our schedules or when announced by
email from Frazier Cycling.
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Any member with a Frazier
Cycling Training
Peaks
account will receive mileage and ride credit for all
corresponding cycling workout files uploaded to
Training Peaks.
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As of December 28, 2013,
any active member with a
Strava
account who joins
Strava's Frazier
Cycling Club can receive mileage and ride credit for any
corresponding
Strava cycling ride that is
followed by
Coach Frazier. The
Strava cycling ride should
have the cyclist's corresponding "upload" file on the
Strava website.
Please note that prior to December 28, 2013, any
ride leader with a
Strava
account could receive mileage and ride credit for any
corresponding
Strava cycling ride that is
followed by
Coach Frazier.
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Any member with a
Strava
account can receive mileage and ride credit for any
corresponding
Strava cycling ride updates
on rides with a ride leader
who is followed by
Coach Frazier.
Note: A "ride leader" is either a
FCP Ride Leader or a FCP Junior Ride Leader.
Frazier Cycling
Year Chart
Frazier Cycling Partners' mileage, rides, other
statistics, and records are collected and arranged for each "fiscal"
according to the following chart.
YEAR |
1st day of fiscal year |
# of weeks |
1992 |
1/4/1992 |
52 |
1993 |
1/2/1993 |
52 |
1994 |
1/1/1994 |
52 |
1995 |
12/31/1994 |
52 |
1996 |
12/30/1995 |
52 |
1997 |
12/28/1996 |
52 |
1998 |
12/27/1997 |
53 |
1999 |
1/2/1999 |
52 |
2000 |
1/1/2000 |
52 |
2001 |
12/30/2000 |
52 |
2002 |
12/29/2001 |
52 |
2003 |
12/28/2002 |
53 |
2004 |
1/3/2004 |
52 |
2005 |
1/1/2005 |
52 |
2006 |
12/31/2005 |
52 |
2007 |
12/30/2006 |
52 |
2008 |
12/29/2007 |
53 |
2009 |
1/3/2009 |
52 |
2010 |
1/2/2010 |
52 |
2011 |
1/1/2011 |
52 |
2012 |
12/31/2011 |
52 |
2013 |
12/29/2012 |
53 |
2014 |
1/4/2014 |
52 |
2015 |
1/3/2015 |
52 |
2016 |
1/2/2016 |
52 |
2017 |
12/31/2016 |
52 |
2018 |
12/30/2017 |
53 |
2019 |
1/5/2019 |
52 |
2020 |
1/4/2020 |
52 |
2021 |
1/2/2021 |
52 |
2022 |
1/1/2022 |
52 |
2023 |
12/31/2022 |
53 |
2024 |
1/6/2024 |
52 |
2025 |
1/4/2025 |
52 |
2026 |
1/3/2026 |
52 |
2027 |
1/2/2027 |
52 |
2028 |
1/1/2028 |
53 |
2029 |
1/6/2029 |
52 |
2030 |
1/5/2030 |
52 |
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