SPOKES
What - Why - Where - When?
What?
We are a group of cyclists from Cardiff, South Wales, and further afield, who all enjoy cycling and socialising
Why?
Our aim at Spokes is to promote the joy and health benefits of cycling, and offer the opportunity to cycle in great company
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Where?
Our members put on a wide range of rides in South Wales and elsewhere in the UK, as well as trips to European destinations
When?
Club rides usually take place on a Sunday, with an organised programme from late March to late October, and ad hoc rides in the winter. Members often meet for rides during the week too.
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ABOUT US
Is Spokes Cycle Touring Club for you?
Please click below for a brief introduction to the club’s activities and what it’s like to cycle with Spokes.
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GDPR Privacy Statement
This statement is the Spokes CTC, General Data Policy Regulation (GDPR) Privacy Statement. The new GDPR legislation, effective from 25th May 2018, will be adhered to by the club at all times.
- Spokes CTC will ensure that all data held is accurate and old records deleted. The club will collect and maintain the following data relating to its members; Name, Cycling UK Membership Number, Postal and Email Addresses, Phone Numbers and Emergency Contact Details. All data held will be password protected.
- The data held is used to record current membership details, to send information to members concerning club activities and to contact people in the event of an emergency. The club does not share or sell on any data to any third party.
Where members have volunteered to lead a ride, their contact details (mobile number and/or email address) will appear on the Spokes Activities / Ride Calendar section of the website. The Ride Calendar is replaced every year after which time the contact details on the previous year’s Ride Calendar will no longer be visible the website.
The member’s data will only be retained on record for the duration of their membership and will be deleted if a member decides to cease membership.
- If a member attends an overseas activity they will be asked to provide their travel insurance details to the Activity Leader. This information will only ever be used in the event where the Activity Leader may need to contact the insurance company on behalf of the member. The information will be returned to its owner or destroyed as soon as the activity is completed.
- If a cyclist falls ill or is injured during a ride the Ride Leader may consider it necessary to raise a Serious Incident Report. This report may contain some of the cyclist’s medical information. Spokes will make every effort to ensure that this information is shared only between the Ride Leader who raises the report and the Welfare Officer to whom they report.
- The Spokes Committee will be tasked with ensuring that all photographs included in club material, appearing on the club’s website or accessed through links from the club’s website will not specifically identify any person appearing in these photographs, except in the case of Committee Members whose photos appear on the website against their names. The club reserves the right to transfer pictures posted on the WhatsApp group and and publish these on to the club website.
- The Secretary of Spokes CTC will act as the dedicated GDPR Protection Officer (DPO) and will be responsible for maintaining the club’s data records.
- The DPO may as required, produce for the committee, Activity Leaders and Ride Leaders, a list of contact details for an organised club event.
- The DPO will keep the committee, Activity Leaders and Ride Leaders updated on the club’s GDPR policy.
May 25th 2018
As a member group of Cycling UK, we adhere to the Cycling UK Privacy Policy
QUESTIONS?
Whether you are curious about our club or just looking for advice, we’re here to answer any questions. Don’t worry, we are a friendly bunch and always willing to help.