亞洲高輪單車協會活動指引及須知

Penny Farthing Activity Guidelines and Instructions

To ensure that all members have a safe and enjoyable experience during Penny Farthing activities, please read the following guidelines carefully to avoid any accidents.

General Information

Participation is limited to members only. To join, please download the application form and scan the QR code to complete the membership process.
Children under the age of sixteen must be accompanied by a parent or adult for safety.
During activities, please follow the instructions of the staff to avoid accidents. If any member requires special arrangements, please discuss this with the association before registration.
Most activities will have support from transport vehicles; exceptions will be clearly noted, so please check the latest updates on our website.
All Penny Farthings rented from the association are well-maintained and suitable for safe use by most individuals.
Protective materials will be added during the transportation of Penny Farthings, but some surface conditions may still cause damage. Members bringing their own bicycles should take appropriate protective measures to minimize damage during activities.
Under no circumstances can the association guarantee or be held responsible for any damage to personal Penny Farthings during activities or transportation.
Please check the weather forecast before departure and prepare appropriate clothing.

Recommended Equipment and Supplies

Helmet: Must be worn while riding the Penny Farthing. The helmet should fit snugly and the chin strap must be securely fastened.
Cycling Clothing: If unavailable, tight-fitting athletic pants are recommended. Jeans or loose-fitting pants are not suitable.
Cycling Shoes: Thick-soled athletic shoes are acceptable. Leather shoes, sandals, or thin-soled canvas shoes are not suitable.
Gloves: Acceptable options include protective fitness gloves and work gloves.
Mask: To reduce exposure to dust while riding.
Personal Medications: Bring any medications you regularly use.
Sunscreen: Sunscreen, caps, sunglasses, etc.
High-Calorie Snacks: Such as glucose and chocolate for energy replenishment.
Protective Gear: Knee pads, elbow pads, etc., based on personal skill level or trip requirements.
Windbreaker/Raincoat: Depending on the weather.
Maintenance Supplies: Members bringing their own bicycles should bring spare tubes, specific parts, tools, etc.

Penny Farthing Activity Guidelines

Instructors or staff will follow the existing guidelines for each activity. Adjustments may be made based on participants' progress, and we hope all participants will cooperate.
During Penny Farthing activities, please follow the staff's instructions to avoid accidents.
Participants should perform adequate warm-up exercises before riding to help muscles adapt and reduce the risk of injury. Stretching after riding can help relieve muscle soreness.
Riding a Penny Farthing is a physically demanding activity. Do not overexert yourself during training or learning sessions, as fatigue can severely affect your reaction time and judgment, leading to accidents.
Please follow the designated route provided by staff or instructors. Leaving the group without permission may result in accidents.
If you need to leave the group, please inform the staff or instructor in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Service Arrangements in Severe Weather

As most Penny Farthing courses are conducted outdoors, the association has established service arrangements for adverse weather conditions to ensure the safety of participants and instructors. Please pay attention to the following details:

Signal No. 1: Standby Signal
Signal No. 3: Strong Wind Signal
Yellow Rainstorm Warning
Thunderstorm Warning
Air Pollution Index exceeds 200

Depending on training or event content, decisions will be made regarding whether to maintain outdoor activities or switch to indoor training, with adjustments to the intensity and duration of activities as necessary. Please check with the event contact for the latest arrangements.

Signal No. 8 or above:

Situation 1: If a Signal No. 8 or above tropical cyclone warning is issued three hours before the scheduled start time, the training will be canceled.
Situation 2: If a Signal No. 8 or above is issued during the training, the session will be immediately terminated.
Situation 3: If the Hong Kong Observatory announces a Signal No. 8 or above within two hours after the scheduled end of the training (e.g., training scheduled to end at 16:00, and the observatory announces a Signal No. 8 at 17:00), the training will conclude as originally planned.

Red Rainstorm Warning
Black Rainstorm Warning

All outdoor activities are canceled. Red rain can be converted to indoor training depending on conditions.

You may encounter red rain or black rain during the event.

Notes

To ensure the safety of participants, staff members have the authority to modify the itinerary and routes based on venue and weather conditions. The association reserves the final decision regarding event arrangements, and participants must adhere to relevant regulations. In the event of adverse weather during outdoor training or competitions, follow the instructions of on-site staff for emergency evacuation. If indoors, remain in safe areas based on weather conditions until it is deemed safe to resume training or leave.