ORR ROAD COOPERATIVE MEMBERSHIP RULES AND PRIVILEGES
As a Member of “Orr Road Cooperative” (hereinafter “ORC”), Members will practice good sportsmanship and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all cycling and non-cycling events where they are representing the ORC.
MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
When you get on your bike you take on a responsibility, to yourself and to others. When you are part of a group such as the ORC, that responsibility is magnified. Ride responsibly, obey traffic rules, don’t block traffic. In short, be good stewards of cycling. You are expected to act as a positive representative for the sport of cycling, and our supporters, sponsors, and the community at large. ORC Members will act and behave in a sportsmanlike and professional manner while representing the ORC. ORC Members are required to volunteer at least two (2) times per season when available at training rides and/or other cycling events that the ORC may put on.
SUPPORTERS AND THE CITY OF CHARLOTTE
The ORC and its activities is made possible by not only its Members, but by its Supporters and the City of Charlotte. At least in concept, it's a symbiotic relationship. Spread the word. Be a loyal ambassador and an evangelist. Whenever someone asks - and sometimes even if they don’t - show some appreciation by talking up the ORC’s Supporters and the City of Charlotte. Take the time to educate other local riders. Provide useful feedback. If your experience helps improve the local community and its citizens, as an ORC member you have made a difference. Most of all, be a nice person. Never forget that being part of a community group like the ORC carries with it the responsibility to represent your fellow Members with dignity.
SAFETY
ORC Members must be conscious of their role as ambassadors to the non-cycling and recreational cycling community. Failure to abide by traffic laws, if observed by the public, can be extremely detrimental to the ORC and its community relations, and may result in the withdrawal of advocacy from the ORC’s Supporters and the City of Charlotte. ORC Members agree to obey all traffic regulations as enforced by all relevant local authorities while on individual, group or ORC training rides, or as instructed during other cycling-related events.
UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR
Unacceptable behavior can result in your expulsion from the ORC. Unacceptable behavior includes but is not limited to:
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Use of foul language or physical abuse towards any person while representing the ORC.
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Making obscene gestures directed to any persons while participating in an ORC ride or training event.
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Malicious actions on or off the bicycle toward any persons, property, or ORC equipment.
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Disrespecting the ORC, Members, Supporters, or the City of Charlotte on sites such as: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media.
MEMBER DISMISSAL
The ORC reserves the right to revoke a membership at any time for conduct detrimental to the image of the ORC or safety of its Members. Members demonstrating a manifest unwillingness to meet the above Rules will be subject to suspension or dismissal from the ORC without reimbursement of cost. Your removal from the ORC is at the discretion of ORC leaders and the Membership if the Rules not followed, according to the process outlined in the ORC’s Articles of Organization. Anyone found to be in consistent violation of proper conduct can and will be removed from the ORC.
MEMBER PRIVILEGES
ORC Members will have full access to participate in all ORC-organized cycling events, and have voting privileges in ORC referendums and Management Committee Officer elections. Memberships are annual-based, and are valid from January 1st to December 31st of the respective Membership year.
To become a full-fledged ORC Member for any respective calendar year of Membership, applicants must:
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Read and accept the terms and conditions of the ORC Membership Agreement and Waiver
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Pay the applicable ORC Membership Dues in full for the respective Membership year applied for, by the end of the designated Membership Sign-Up Period, or as allowed by the ORC Management Committee
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Obtain and commit to utilizing the designated Membership Identification form for the respective year of Membership
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As a full-fledged ORC Member in good standing, Members will be given:
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Full individual participation right to all of the city-permitted, insured, and police traffic-controlled Orr Road Tuesday night training rides at the General Commerce Center industrial park in Charlotte, NC, in addition to any other ORC-organized events, for the respective Membership year.
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Course Map
Orr Road
Rock Hill Crit
MEMBER STICKER and ID ARE REQUIRED TO RIDE TUESDAY RIDES (NO EXCEPTIONS)
-All members are now required to have the "2024 Orr Road Bike Sticker" attached to their bike in order to participate in Tuesday night rides, no exception.
-Stickers can be mounted under your saddle, stem, bars or top tube. Must be easily visible so ORC volunteer can confirm your ride eligibility. NO STICKER NO RIDE.
-If you have multiple bikes or get a new bike during the season please reach out ORC leadership and they will get you an additional sticker.
NO Member Administration is conducted at ride venues (i.e. registrations, waivers, guest sign-ups, etc.), EXCEPT bike sticker hand out, if needed
2024 Ride Format
AT-LINE TIME: Time at which ALL Member & Guest riders must be at the START LINE.
Rider check-in and pre-ride announcements to start immediately.
START TIME: Official ride start time
RIDE DURATION: Initial part of the total ride duration that is based on the day’s given Timed Portion
END CLOCK TIME: Estimated clock time based on Ride Start Time & Timed Portion
+5 LAPS: We add 5 laps to the end of every ride. Lap count begins when the lead rider(s) next crosses the start line after RIDE TIME has concluded.
SUNSET TIME: Local sunset time.
* Special "Summer Solstice" Epic Ride 6/18/24: 1h 30m +5 laps
NEW FOR 2024
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All course cones need to be in place BEFORE Hot Laps session.
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Hot Laps Session (NEW):
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Warm up at your own pace. Enter and exit the course safely. Do not ride in reverse.
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Member Session:
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Members/Guests waiting for the Member Session to start MUST queue up in the "rider pen", see map above.
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Once Hot Laps are finished, the "rider pen" will be released to enter the course and MUST go straight to the start line for announcements/instructions. No warm-up laps allowed.
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Ride is run clockwise in General Commerce Center's inside lane (traffic in the outside lane follows normal counter-clockwise pattern):
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COURSE BOUNDARY is marked by (in order of priority around the course):
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Painted center lines/orange cones/enforcement line (existing road seam demarcation). For clarification, riders must stay INSIDE THE COURSE BOUNDARY. A rider is deemed outside the course boundary if they touch/cross onto a painted center line/orange cone/existing road seam demarcation:
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IF A RIDER GOES OUTSIDE or BREACHES THE COURSE BOUNDARY DURING A RIDE, REGARDLESS OF REASON, (INCLUDING TOUCHING A CONE), THEY MUST:
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NOT re-enter the course while the main bunch is still in proximity of the breaching rider, or in the case of a knocked down cone, rider must safely disengage from the group, and replace the cone.
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IN EITHER CASE OF BREACHED BOUNDARY OR CONE KNOCKDOWN, THE OFFENDING RIDER MAY ONLY RETURN TO THE PELOTON:
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AFTER the MAIN GROUP has made one full lap around the course without the offending Rider present, and
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BEHIND THE LAST RIDERS OF THE MAIN GROUP, OR ANY TRAILING GROUP, and
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When it is safe to do so, IN A SAFE MANNER, FROM THE INSIDE OF THE RE-ENTER ZONE, see map above. INTEGRATION MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE DOWNHILL STARTS OR THE OFFENDING RIDER MUST WAIT UNTIL THE NEXT LAP TO ATTEMPT INTEGRATION.
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Note: If the Course Boundary breach or cone knockdown is within the "+" number of laps after Timed period is reached for the respective ride, or the the Offending Rider cannot re-enter with the Main Group BEFORE the start of the "+" laps portion of the ride, the Offending Rider may not re-enter the ride/course until the ride is finished.
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If you are dropped, and you wish to re-integrate into the group before 5 laps to go, please re-enter the ride/course at the Re-enter Zone at Turn 1 FROM THE INSIDE OF THE LANE, see map above. Re-integration MUST BE AT THE BACK OF THE FIELD, BEFORE ENTRY INTO THE NEXT TURN (DO NOT INTEGRATE ON THE INSIDE OF ANY TURN).
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NO COOLING DOWN/NON-INTEGRATING RIDING ON COURSE WHILE ANY RIDE IS IN PROGRESS! You must be an active part of the ride (In a break, in the main bunch, or actively chasing the main bunch).
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Dropped riders with 5 laps to go (or the "+" number of laps after Timed period is reached for the respective ride) may not re-enter the ride/course until the ride is finished.
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To avoid confusion during the ride, dropped/retired riders please cool down outside of the course enclosure, but MAY NOT RIDE IN THE TRAFFIC LANE.
GENERAL ORR ROAD COOPERATIVE RIDE RULES
- Respect other riders and be safe, there is no money on the line here.
- Helmets must be worn at all times! No exceptions.
- No use of tri bars or extensions in the group.
- Riders are to ensure their bike is in good working order for intense riding conditions.
- No audio devices like, headphones or bone conductive earphones.
- Ride consistent lines, no erratic riding. Be obvious with your intentions and moves.
- Don’t cross wheels or stuff yourself into gaps.
- No riding in the traffic lane
- If you are at the front of the group, you are responsible for keeping the ride smooth & safe
- Minimize vocalizations during the ride. Yelling only serves to increase angst in the group.
- No horse play like hand slings etc. There are less experienced riders out here.
- No public urination. Please use designated area.
- Use a towel for changing as public nudity also does not help our relationship with the park tenants
- Keep it fun.
PARKING
-Vehicle parking is available along General Industrial Rd only. GPS link here
-Do not park long the course.
ENFORCEMENT OF RIDE RULES, MEMBER CODE OF CONDUCT, AND CLUB POLICIES
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1st infraction - Official warning of misconduct item.
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2nd infraction - Restriction from next upcoming Orr Road Cooperative Ride
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3rd infraction - Orr Road Cooperative committee review for disciplinary membership revocation.