Club policy on eBike use

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3 years 10 months ago - 3 years 10 months ago #32324 by Louise Keane
Club policy on eBike use was created by Louise Keane
Hi all

With the increased popularity of eBikes and the help they can be to keep members riding their bikes when needed the committee was asked to formalize a policy on eBlikes in the club. This policy has been added to the Membership Page of the website.

Thanks to everyone involved in putting this together particularly Val Smith and Colm Featherstone

Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club Policy on Electrically “Assisted” Bicycles (E. Bikes) (May 2020)

· This policy to be reviewed every two years or sooner if required.
· It is the policy of Orwell Wheelers CC to encourage cycling and welcome cyclists using bicycles in compliance with the requirements listed on our website under “Spins”. In addition, we now welcome electrically assisted bicycles commonly known as “E Bikes” under the following conditions:
· Definition of E Bike: It must be in compliance with; (EU) EN 15194:2017 – Directive 2019/436 when applied to “road bikes” also described as racing bike. This agreed standard includes ISO specifications for the materials and manufacturing process, the rated maximum assisted speed (25kph) and the maximum continuous rated power of 250w.
· Permitted use of E Bikes: Compliant E Bikes will only be allowed for use in the club under two conditions;
1. Age, over sixty six (66) years of age.
2. Medical conditions.
· Permit System: The club will operate a simple and discrete permit system to control the safe introduction of E Bikes into our pool of conventional road bikes. Any person wishing to cycle an E Bike must apply to the club for a permit.
· Conditions of Permit: That all persons using E Bikes will cycle safely and responsibly, abide by all instructions and only use the “electrical assistance” where necessary, and at a level consistent to the current group to ensure safe group riding.
· New Members to the club need to confirm that they have read the policy and meet the requirements as a part of the registration process
· Non-Compliance: Any member persisting in cycling an E Bike at club events without a permit, or cycling in an unsafe manner could be sanctioned or removed from the club in accordance with the club disciplinary procedure.

Process on eBike approval
1. Applicable member emails This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. confirming
a. The member requesting use of the eBike must have read and accept the E Bike Policy as per the club website
b. They must are over 66 or have a medical condition that requires them to use an electrical bike
2. The Membership Secretary acknowledges the request and confirms back to the member that the request has been approved
3. The Membership secretary updates the membership list to reflect that the member is using an E Bike
Last edit: 3 years 10 months ago by Louise Keane. Reason: added link to membership page
The following user(s) said Thank You: Eamonn McCormack, Andrew Potts, Tommy Smith, Lorcan Lynch, Ken Moloney, George Flanagan, Aidan O Leary

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1 year 1 month ago #37978 by Brian Mc
Replied by Brian Mc on topic Club policy on eBike use
Hi folks,
Just a note that the club has updated the policy on e-bike use after requests from members. You can see the full policy at www.orwellwheelers.org/members/membership#e-bikes but the conditions for use in the club have been relaxed slightly:

Compliant E-Bikes will only be allowed for use in the club under three conditions:
(1) Age, over sixty six (66) years of age;
(2) Age, over sixty years (60) with a self-declared medical condition;
(3) under sixty (60) with proof of a medical condition.


The Committee hopes that this is useful for members who wish to continue cycling with the club despite physical challenges.

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