LOS MUCHACHOS CRUISER CLUB

www.losmuchachoscruiserclub.com

Contact us on

losmuchachos@live.com

MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES and GENERAL INFORMATION

CLUB OBJECTIVE

A social Motorcycle club based in Sydney providing a way for people that love riding motorcycle cruiser whatever brand or name is on the tank.

CLUB STRUCTURE

(1)   Founding Members

(2)   Active Members

(3)   Founding Members Dispensation (F.M.D) Members

(4)   Web Administrator – Appointed by the Members.

CLUB RULES

The rules of the Club are the model rules as supplied by the New South Wales Department of Fair Trading with minor amendments.

Financial members may borrow a copy of the Club rules from the committee and copy them but, it is the member’s responsibility to ensure any copy made

reflects any changes that may be made from time to time and is updated.

 CONSTITUTIONAL CHANGES

Only the Founding Members in a “unanimously decision” of LOS MUCHACHOS CRUISER CLUB can ever change the constitutional rules and guide lines of the club.

Also at the discretion of the Founding Members any new member can be ask to leave the club if the member is found to be of questionable character.

REQUIREMENT FOR MEMBERSHIP

1 Active member must have legal access to a registered “cruiser “motorcycle. A “cruiser” motorcycle shall be such motorcycle designated by the manufacturer as a “cruiser” and any customised version of a “cruiser.

(Note: The Founding Members may at its discretion approve trikes or other individual motorcycles. under the F.M.D rules

1. Have a valid current NSW motorcycle licence.

Or

1a. be a regular pillion passenger of a current financial member.

2. Active member must

 3. Abide by the Club rules and guidelines at all times.

4. Not bring the Club into disrepute.

     5. Wear an approved vest with Club insignia and insignia on all Club rides.

6. Not reproduce, alter or change the Club logo this being a registered trade mark.

7. Remove Club insignia upon not being a financial member.

 MEMBERSHIP PROCEDURE

A prospective member must:

a. attend two Club rides prior to application for membership of the Club.

b. present a valid current motorcycle driver’s licence unless the prospective member is a regular pillion passenger of a current financial member.

c. complete the membership application form on acceptance into the Club by the committee.

d. decide on whether to use his /her own name or select a ‘handle’.

e. attach the Club insignia on the approved vest in accordance with the directions set out Club Patches.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 All Active members acknowledge that motorcycle riding or participation in motorcycling events or activities is a potentially hazardous activity and that you participate in these activities, rides or events out of your free will and choice and in doing so acknowledge that you may be exposed to certain risks and dangers and are under obligations as follows:

a. that you may be injured, physically or mentally, and may be killed;

b. that your machinery or equipment may be damaged, lost or destroyed;

c. that other participants may ride dangerously or with a lack of skill;

d. that roads or conditions may be hazardous and may vary without warning or predictability;

e. that organisers, officials, volunteers, coordinators or any other representatives of the club are frequently obliged to make decisions under pressure of time or events;

f. that any policy of insurance of or in respect of your life or physical or mental health may be voided;

g. that there may be no or inadequate facilities for treatment or transport if you are injured;

h. that you have an obligation to yourself and to others to participate safely and within the rules and guidelines of LOS MUCHACHOS CRUISER CLUB.

Club patches are to be mounted on the vest in the following order:

·         Small Club Patch top left corner

·         Name Patch top right corner

·         Large Patch top centre back

 CLUB MEETINGS

Primarily this Club is going to be a Internet base club, all communication and events and rides will be displayed via the club web site www.losmuchachoscruiserclub.com

 VISITORS TO THE CLUB

All Active members are welcome to bring visitors to:

any club function/ ride with the club (limited to four rides per guest and not necessarily on a “cruiser” as defined in “Requirement For Membership’

 Any Active member inviting a visitor to ride with the Club must ensure his/her guest is fully aware of the Club’s ride etiquette.

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LOS MUCHACHOS CRUISER CLUB

RIDING ETIQUETTE

Riding in a group requires you to follow certain procedures and guidelines in order to keep the rides safe, cohesive and enjoyable.

   1    Arrive at the departure point with a FULL TANK of fuel. Fuel stops will be made as required along the way. The time is the DEPARTURE time.

2.   The nominated RIDE LEADER leads the group. DO NOT OVERTAKE him or her please.

3.    A motorcycle requires a FULL LANE in which to operate safety. We ride in STAGGERED FORMATION and NOT SIDE BY SIDE.

4.    We use only ONE LANE of a multi-lane highway. That is the lane the RIDE LEADER is using.

5.    A rider will be nominated to ride at the rear of the group. It is his or her responsibility to ensure that the riders DO NOT GET LOST and to render ASSISTANCE if necessary.

6.    The group as a whole MUST NOT STOP FOR AN INDIVIDUAL as it can be dangerous to have the whole group stop on the side of the road. The 'Tail End' rider will stop and give assistance. or back up vehicle

7.    When we do stop as a group, be sure to PARK WELL OFF THE ROAD.

8.    ALWAYS SIGNAL your intention to change lanes. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE behind the rider in front. Check in your MIRRORS often and CONCENTRATE on your riding.

9.    If every rider can see the RIDER BEHIND him or her in the mirrors, the group should not get split up. ADJUST YOUR SPEED to do so.

    10.    We ride AS A GROUP to and from our destination until we split up to go home. KEEP THE GROUP TOGETHER on the road, don't lag behind.

    11.    Safe speed: The safe speed for road conditions will differ from rider to rider. You are responsible to pick a pace that is comfortable and within your ability. There  will be plenty of opportunities to regroup. Never ride beyond your limits in an attempt to keep up with another rider!

    12     Taking off early: It is fine to head home early, but it is appreciated if you let the others in the group or the sweeps know so we don't wait around or go looking for you or thinking you might be hurt

   13      Any rider that takes off from the group is simply doing his own thing, Group riding is neither a race nor a competition, Common sense and Respect for each other are the keys.