Photo by Andrew Moss
Club values and principles
Membership which is open to all
Brixton Cycles Club membership is open to all persons willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.
Providing the criteria set out in the new joiner’s email is met (for example, to attend two introductory club rides, ride in a sensible, non-dangerous manner, pay the annual membership fee), membership of Brixton Cycles Club is open to all.
All members have equal control
Brixton Cycles Club is controlled only by its members, who each have equal control. Those elected to serve on the committee are accountable to the membership.
Member participation is one of the defining features of Brixton Cycles Club. All members are to treat all other members equally.
In the interest of all of its members
Brixton Cycles Club will be run in the interest of all of its members. Brixton Cycles Club will provide a platform for likeminded individuals to ride bikes together through the weekly Sunday club run and other events in all disciplines. Brixton Cycles Club will support members in their desire to race competitively through membership of associations.
Brixton Cycles Club will look to give mutual support to its members and the wider cycling community.
A fair and equal stake in the club
All members have a fair and equal stake in the club and responsibility for it. All members of Brixton Cycles Club have a duty of care to each and every other member, as well as a responsibility to look after the club as a whole. All members should be willing to help with club activities such as ride leading, volunteering and helping to organise events, or generally improving the standing of the club.
Education, training and information
As a member of Brixton Cycles Club you will educate and train other (potentially new) members so that they too can contribute to the club. The club will informally assist and support all members with their cycling education and training.
Members should also promote Brixton Cycles and Brixton Cycles Club to the wider public in a positive fashion.
Have concern for the cycling and wider community
Brixton Cycles Club will promote the good of cycling to the wider community and support the cycling community in any way possible.
As a member of Brixton Cycles Club, you have a responsibility to uphold the goodwill of the cycling community. By agreeing to wear shop kit you agree to represent the club and shop and uphold the ‘no manners, no spanners’ mantra. You agree to acknowledge fellow riders and look out for other cyclists while riding and generally make the cycling community a better place.
Photos by Andrew Moss, selfie by Nick Turnbull ❤️
Fancy a ride with us?
Please have a read through the FAQs then drop us a line at road.captain@brixtoncycles.cc sharing a bit about yourself, what you’re looking to get out of riding with us.