So I am interested, how do I know if BOB is right for me and how do I join?

The aim of the Club is to organise weekly off-road rides for mountain bike enthusiasts to ride in a safe and responsible manner. There are local rides leaving from Crowthorne and we also organise away rides as well. All our rides are posted on our members only Spond app.

Our rides typically last from 2 to 4 hours and cover a varied, off-road terrain. Should you want a guide to whether the rides would be right for you, if you can get round the red and blue Swinley trials in under 2 hours, the ride distance, terrain and speed should be about right for you.

If you are interested in trying out the club before joining or want more information about the club, please contact us at membership@bobmtb.com. We ask that all prospective members join one of our regular weekly rides before joining to make sure the club rides are right for you.

Membership Fees

Membership for a full year costs £10 for an individual and £12.50 for a family. Family members need to be related to you and they need to live at the same address.

Conditions of Membership

• Cycling UK rules of conduct apply to all rides.
• Members agree to indemnify the club officers, the land owners and any person connected with the club’s ride and events from any liability whatsoever resulting in personal injury (whether fatal or other-wise), loss damage or expense caused. 
• Members agree to participate in the club’s activities entirely at their own risk and that it is solely their decision to do so.
• Members agree to ride in a manner that is safe for others and themselves
• Helmets must be worn on all rides, and must be fitted and adjusted correctly.
• Bikes must be suitable for the ride and properly maintained.
• Riders are requested not to join rides that are beyond their level of ability and endurance. Members are responsible for their own personal safety whilst on Club rides. The Club or its officers cannot be held responsible for personal injury, loss or damage to the property of any member. Members have a duty of care to others and property.
• The Club reserves the right to withdraw membership of any member who behaves in a manner that may bring the Club or the sport into disrepute.
• Mountain biking is a potentially hazardous and strenuous sport. You are a member of BOB because you are an enthusiast but do not ride beyond your level of ability and endurance. Come equipped with suitable clothing, spares, refreshment and, if possible, a mobile phone. Also bring a telephone contact list and some money for emergencies.
• The Cycling UK rules require us to have a list of ‘Leaders’ and this is kept by the Committee. Every official Club ride should have a leader. If there is no leader on any part of the ride it is then deemed to be an unofficial ride.
• A toolkit/spares should always be carried and include, as a minimum: inner tube(s) and puncture/tubeless repair kit, pump, brake pads, allen keys or multi-tool,  a few spare joining links to suit your chain and a few cable ties are also a great idea. In the darker months you should also carry ‘get-home’ lights – front and rear.
• It is each member’s responsibility to carry any medication needed for any condition (diabetes, asthma etc.) and you should inform fellow riders of special assistance that may be required.
• The minimum age for an individual member is 16 years. Family and Junior members under 18 years must be supervised on Club rides by a parent or recognised guardian over 18 years of age.  

The official club constitution is here: bob-constitution-september-2017