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Membership

Join the community of people that is the San Luis Obispo Bicycle Club. We value creating a supportive cycling community, riding together, organizing cycling programs and events, funding bicycle-related organizations and programs and, advocating for laws and infrastructure improvements that support safe cycling.

SLOBC Benefits

• SLOBC Programs: Club meetings with opportunities to enjoy fellowship and presentations.
  • Quarterly meetings in February, May, August and November
  • Potluck dinners in June and December
• Weekly & Monthly Rides: Rides around San Luis Obispo County every day of the year.
  • Nearly 1,000 rides a year
  • Designed for cyclists of all abilities and desires
  • Emphasis on safety and community
• Annual Rides: Unique rides and social functions throughout the year.
  • New Years Day Ride
  • Camping with spoke rides
  • Pie and Ice Cream Ride
• Influence the direction of local cycling infrastructure, programs and education
• Raise funds to support the club and local cycling organizations, events and programs
• Newsletter with information on cycling, club activities, rides, and special events
• Online forums that keep you informed about rides, activities and events
• Access to online membership directory
• Discounts at local bike shops
• Purchase Club Clothing and Century Jerseys at member prices
• Groups for club members at RideWithGPS and Strava. You will need a free or paid subscription to RideWithGPS or Strava to join the SLOBC club group.
• Insurance coverage during club events:
  

  The Club maintains Liability insurance that protects the club from third party claims. The policy provides coverage during Weekly, Monthly and Annual Rides ("Events") and meetings, social events and celebrations ("Activities"). If a member causes harm or damage during an Event or Activity, our policy protects the club and the individual if we were to be sued. For example, if a member hits a pedestrian or damages someone’s personal property during an Event, they are covered. If the injured party sues the club, our General Liability insurance covers the settlement or civil judgment up to our policy limits.

  The Club also has a medical insurance policy should someone be injured on a ride. The medical insurance is modest ($25,000 maximum with a $1,000 deductible) and is secondary to any other medical coverage you maintain.

  Note: The General Liability policy does not cover our Lighthouse or Wildflower Century rides. We purchase separate coverage for these public events at which we charge a fee.

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Joining the SLOBC

The SLOBC uses an online membership process that makes joining and renewing your membership easy and supports members ability to keep their information current. All memberships renew annually on the date you joined. Current members will receive automatic renewal notices each year.

Annual dues are $20 for Individuals and $30 for Families (2 adults). The online membership process includes signing the waivers required by our insurer and supports payment by credit card or check.

• Using a credit card is the simplest process and your membership is activated immediately.
• Using a check requires additional processing and your membership will not be active until your check is received and processed.

Click on this button and follow the instructions.

Email membership questions to: membership@slobc.org.

Membership Renewal

Respond to your annual automatic renewal email notice. You can also click on the "Renew Now" link in your login panel or the "Renew" link on your Profile screen. Note: The "Renew" link will only appear when your account is within 30 days of expiration.

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Code of Conduct

As a SLOBC Member, I will follow this Code of Conduct and be a positive role model at all SLOBC bicycling and non-bicycling events and at other bicycling and non-bicycling events where I represent the SLOBC.

1. I will treat people with dignity, respect, and compassion and foster an environment free of harassment, intimidation, and discrimination.
2. I will promote inclusion by providing encouragement to all, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
3. I will not harass, bully, threaten, alienate, discriminate against, or make disparaging remarks about or against any person, and I will not harass or alienate others through my attire, verbal comments or unwelcome attention.
4. I will refrain from non-consensual physical contact, sexual advances, obscene language and gestures, and other unwanted behavior.
5. I will refrain from inappropriate language or harassment via texting, email, club forums or social media.
6. I will display respect and courtesy for volunteers, program participants, and property.
7. I will display respect for all cyclists including first-time and physically disabled riders, and for their choices of traditional and e-assisted bikes, trikes and tandems and cycling clothing.
8. I will avoid consuming alcohol beyond legal limits and controlled substances at SLOBC events and will not attend those events while inebriated or under the influence of such substances.
9. While Riding, I will follow the rules of the road as defined by the California DMV in Section 7 "Rules of the Road" and by the SLOBC “Safe Cycling Best Practices” published under Safety on the slobc.org website.
10. I will be conscious of my role as a representative of the SLOBC while riding and online.

I understand that SLOBC Membership is a privilege and may be revoked, suspended, or denied if a member is in material violation of this Code of Conduct.

Reporting a Violation

Members who experience or witness inappropriate or unacceptable activity as outlined above are encouraged to amicably discuss the matter with the offender. If unable to resolve the matter with that person, report the issue by contacting a SLOBC Board Member.

To facilitate a prompt investigation, we urge that such reports be in writing and include the element(s) of the Code of Conduct that was violated, a description of the incident(s), names of the individuals involved, names of witnesses, and relevant dates, times, and locations.

You may send an email to board@slobc.org. Your report will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. A Board Member will contact you for follow up.

SLOBC Waiver

As part of your original membership and subsequent annual renewals you will be presented with the SLOBC Membership Waiver. Scroll to the bottom and check the box labeled “I Agree." The following link takes you to the text of the online waiver: Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Covenant Not to Sue and Indemnity Agreement.

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Club Clothing

Club clothing can be ordered each year during October. Members will receive an email announcement at the beginning and a reminder near the end of the order period. You may order Short Sleeve, Sleeveless and, Long Sleeve Jerseys and Wind Vests, Wind Jackets, Thermal Vests and Thermal Jackets based on the design shown above.

Notes

• There is a small inventory of short sleeve jerseys in stock for $70:
  Mens: MED, LRG, XLR
  Womens: SML, MED
  Email clothing@slobc.org if you are interested.
• The annual order period will be announced by an email that will include an order link and information.
• The SLOBC uses the Voler Custom Online Order System for selecting and purchasing SLOBC club kit cycling apparel.
• Jerseys are offered in Club Cut which is the style we have specified for our Wildflower, Lighthouse and Club Jerseys for years.
• The cost of mailing the items ordered directly to you is built into the price.

Voler Jersey Sizing

Cycling clothing is designed to fit closely to your body. Use the following recommendations to ensure that your clothing fits.

• Check your measurements against Voler's Measurement Charts below. If your measurements do not fall within the Hips, Waist and Chest dimensions for a size, the jersey will likely not fit properly. Go with the largest size that includes or exceeds all your measurements.
• If your measurements put you at the upper limits of a size and you prefer a looser fit, move up one size.
• If you are selecting a Wind Vest or Jacket and your measurements put you at the upper limits of a size, consider moving up one size as the fabric for these items does not stretch as much as the jersey fabric.
• If you are selecting a Long Sleeve Jersey and your measurements put you at the upper limits of a size, consider moving up one size as Long Sleeve Jerseys are cut to fall between a Club and Race cut – they are cut slightly smaller that the short sleeve jerseys.

If you have questions, send Voler an email help@voler.com

Voler Measurement Charts

Century Jerseys

Club members can pre-order upcoming Wildflower or Lighthouse Century jerseys at member prices only during January and June respectively. Members will receive an email announcement at the beginning and a reminder near the end of each order period.

Preordaining century jerseys is the only way to guarantee you will get what you want at member prices. Note:

• Short Sleeve Jerseys, Long Sleeves Jerseys and Wind Vests can be pre-ordered
• Extra-Small and 3X-Large sizes must be pre-ordered

Note: Volunteer for a Captain's job and you can choose to receive a free Jersey. Go to our Century Volunteering webpage to volunteer. 

Day of Ride Purchases

A member that chooses to purchase century Jerseys and T-Shirts at the event can do so but must pay the same price as riders.

Purchasing Unsold Century Clothing

If you missed getting a century jersey or t-shirt, you can ask if we have your size in stock. Send an email to clothing@slobc.org with the following information:
Event: Wildflower or Lighthouse
Year or Description:
Item: Jersey or T-Shirt (Short Sleeve Only)
Gender: Womens or Mens (Tees are Unisex)
Size: XSM (Jerseys only), SML, MED, LRG, XLG, 2XL, 3XL

We will let you know if we have the item and the price.