Finding riders for informal rides - any legal issues?

mr.b-campag
mr.b-campag Posts: 413
edited March 2017 in Training, fitness and health
I'm thinking about putting something on a forum (not nec. this one) along the lines of looking for riding mates for informal weekend rides. Would that mean I would be held legally responsible if I managed to find some people and one of them subsequently was involved in a crash on a ride with me? I hate the fact that I even feel the need to ask this, but would be interested to know of any experience anyone has in this area.

Yes I know there are plenty of clubs around but I'm looking for something slightly different atm.

Thanks for reading.

B

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  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,313
    what a world we are living in...

    I suspect it boils down to the definition of ride... as long as it doesn't come across as an organised event, I don't see the issue. There might be a max number of riders too for a "non event"
    left the forum March 2023
  • imposter2.0
    imposter2.0 Posts: 12,028
    Mr.B-Campag wrote:

    Yes I know there are plenty of clubs around but I'm looking for something slightly different atm.

    Ironically, joining BC and/or a club would probably give you the legal cover you are looking for.
  • mr.b-campag
    mr.b-campag Posts: 413
    Thanks both. I am a BC member, perhaps I should take a look at what cover that gives me.

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