Updates to the Highway Code

The PBB scheme, is an affiliated community scheme sponsored by Cycling UK,  it has been created by a few Petersfield cyclists to provide a place where cyclists in the local area who wish to get out on a bicycle can team up with ‘Buddies’ to  better enjoy the experience.

We hope to link up anyone no matter their skill or experience, for town, country or off road riding. 

We especially want to attract those who may be less experienced or rusty, perhaps nervous of cycling alone to make contact with others, perhaps more regular cyclists who are keen to offer their encouragement, combined with knowledge of cycling in the area, and ride together.

We believe cycling is an excellent way to enhance people's health and wellbeing, and in the longer term to improve our environment through reduced pollution and sustainable transport.

We have over time found group rides to be very popular and continue to expand the portfolio of rides on offer.

For ALL

Enjoying a very friendly, supportive group in the fresh air and beautiful countryside, almost always with a coffee stop to chat and enjoy everyone's company too.

For less experienced riders

• Building your confidence in riding on (or off) road  with the reassurance of being with someone who is an experienced local rider.

• Meeting with a small group of like minded Buddies (initially on 1-1 basis if this is preferred) to enjoy a ride.

• Riding at your own pace (and distance)

• Help create a  ‘club’ feel to the scheme so you can feel confident to contact other riders once you are more confident.

• Join in group rides and low key social events

• Access the knowledge of local experienced cyclists for the best routes to ride.

• Access to cycle maintenance facilities.

• Membership of a discussion forum to answer any questions you may have.

For Experienced Riders (in addition to the above)

• A place to link up with other riders and lead (or join) small group rides.

• Satisfaction in helping others to get out on their bikes. Transferring your knowledge and experience

• Help us develop the cycling community in the Petersfield area

• Access to (a limited number) of free Ride Leader, Cycle Maintenance and First Aid courses

• Free liability Insurance cover when leading a less experienced rider or a group ride.

Everyone's safety is critically important 

• You are responsible for your own safety. 

• This scheme is operated on a mutual consent basis. No Rider (or leader) is expected to provide or follow direct instruction.

• You must have a safe, roadworthy bike.

• You should have a suitable level of competency (Bikeability Level 2) to ride on public highways.

• We encourage everyone to carry cycling safety equipment including a cycle helmet, high visibility clothing, Mobile Phone and we recommend carrying a First Aid kit.

Insurance 

• If you are an ‘experienced’ rider and you are leading one or more people on a ride planned through the scheme you will be covered by the Cycling UK affiliated group insurance cover (see Membership documents).

• For those not leading, NO Insurance cover is provided by the scheme but we encourage you to consider having 3rd Party Liability insurance (and potentially accident insurance).

As an affiliated group you can get reduced price membership of Cycling UK which provides 3rd party liability insurance cover as part of its members package.

They are great Fun !

They usually stop at a Café or Pub for refreshments and are very much a social as much as a bike ride..

We have a good number of trained group ride leaders who offer a variety of different rides from small groups improving their skills or shorter on-road rides to some slightly larger and longer rides of 20 to 30 miles sometimes with some tracks as well as road, we hope to host more mountain biking as well dependent on member interest.

Rides will be described in detail with information on distance, gradients and overall difficulty, terrain and suitable bike types, the pace and any hazards. 

Nobody will be left behind, there is no problem waiting at the top of a hill for everyone to reach it in their own time!

All Rides will be posted using an App called SPOND which can be used on a phone or computer or via email.

Distance and pace will be clearly described on any buddy rides that are posted. They could involve riding into or around the town down available cycle routes, down the beautiful lanes in our area or across the countryside around Petersfield depending on your mutual goals.

If you join a group ride it will be made clear in the description about the distance, terrain and speed.

Thanks to receiving a number of donated bikes we may be able to offer you the loan or sell you a low cost bike for a small donation, so if you don't have a roadworthy bike or want to try out a different style of bike to give it a try please contact us for more details. See Loan or Repair

We are working alongside members of Petersfield and Liss Men's sheds with a few members who can help you with cycle maintenance to assist you to make sure you have a roadworthy bike. We request a small donation to help run the scheme for this help. See Loan or Repair

We encourage members to become Ride Leaders, there are detailed guides in our members information and if necessary we can arrange some training.