It is expected that all competitors behave in a civil and/or sportspersonlike manner toward each other, the officials of the club, and members of the public.


Officials may refuse a start to any rider who presents an inappropriate machine,  has an injury,  or other ‘ability variant’ which may prejudice the fair and safe running of any event.

Approved hard shell helmets must be worn.


Numbers, when issued must be worn.


All Riders must attend the pre race briefing.


By starting and continuing in any event, any rider automatically infers they are satisfied with event proclamations and  precautions taken on the day.


Each rider must have one  foot to be on the ground at  “GO”, except when a "Holder" is employed.

When the Race Referee signals to any rider, or group of riders by means of a green  flag or other device , the riders concerned are to “sit up”  and stop racing till that signalling medium is withdrawn. This can occur when when a large bunch forms and the majority are merely "sitting on" and possibly creating a traffic hazard.               


In handicap races riders are expected  to share the pacemaking  with their co-markers. Riders are entitled to hold their position during  aggressive tactical sequences but must take their turn at the front when the pace settles down.
If it can be shown that any rider did not fairly contribute towards the “group effort” by either verbally communicating their inability to perform, or consistantly fails, or avoids  taking their turn at the front,  yet takes out a major placing, on official protest, that placing may be overturned.


Passing Riders should be at least 1 full length clear before taking the same line as any other rider.  Instances of dangerous, unnecessarily  provocative, or aggressive  behaviour while racing, can result in disqualification and/or suspension. Following riders must however be vigilant and  watch for and evade possible bike handling problems. 


Riders that cross the centre line while racing will be disqualified.
  Exceptions:  when a group is passing another group and there are no on coming or following vehicles that may be hindered by your movements.
Also when Club Officials have full control of Finish line


No outside Technical assistance but Riders may assist each other without prejudice.


All following supporters vehicles must keep at least 100 metres clear of cyclists or the cyclist they are supporting may be disqualified.


Both hands to be on the handlebars at the Finish line.  At other times during racing, Riders should go  to the back of the bunch  in order to take sustenance or adjust kit etc.

"Podium finishers must confirm their places with the judges immediately after the race finish.


Any protests or appeals made regarding results or conduct during any race,can be made verbally to the Race Manager through the Club Captain, in the first instance.

The St Andrews Cycling Club reserves the right to deduct any outstanding Fees/debts  before the payment of any prize money to any rider.