Frequently Asked Questions
Club Activities
Est. 1966
Cycling Laws and Recommendations
Tri-City Bicycle Club
P.O. Box 465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Richland, WA 99352-0465
Est. 1988
FAQs
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Do I have to be a member to ride with the Club?
No. TCBC cannot prohibit anyone from joining a club ride. However, only TCBC members are covered by the club insurance.
Why doesn't TCBC have any mountain bike rides?
Rides listed in the TCBC Ride Calendar are organized and led by members. Any member who is willing to lead a ride may have the ride added to the Calendar.
Why does TCBC require helmets when there is no helmet law in our part of the state?
Helmets are required on all club rides to comply with the recommendation of our insurance carrier and the League of American Bicyclists. Although our insurance coverage does not require helmet use, it is a good practice and was initiated long before the club was insured. Further, LAB is opposed to any laws which impute negligence on the part of a cyclist who is not wearing a helmet. See the LAB position here.
I gave the club my email address, but I don't get any messages. Why?
For every message sent out by info@tricitybicycleclub.org or news@tricitybicycleclub.org, about 2-4 are rejected by mail servers, most of which are set to reject any message sent to more than a set number of addresses. Others are rejected by work-place servers, who reject any email from a source not connected to the business. Place the two club addresses on your whitelist to avoid losing future messages.
No. TCBC cannot prohibit anyone from joining a club ride. However, only TCBC members are covered by the club insurance.
Why doesn't TCBC have any mountain bike rides?
Rides listed in the TCBC Ride Calendar are organized and led by members. Any member who is willing to lead a ride may have the ride added to the Calendar.
Why does TCBC require helmets when there is no helmet law in our part of the state?
Helmets are required on all club rides to comply with the recommendation of our insurance carrier and the League of American Bicyclists. Although our insurance coverage does not require helmet use, it is a good practice and was initiated long before the club was insured. Further, LAB is opposed to any laws which impute negligence on the part of a cyclist who is not wearing a helmet. See the LAB position here.
I gave the club my email address, but I don't get any messages. Why?
For every message sent out by info@tricitybicycleclub.org or news@tricitybicycleclub.org, about 2-4 are rejected by mail servers, most of which are set to reject any message sent to more than a set number of addresses. Others are rejected by work-place servers, who reject any email from a source not connected to the business. Place the two club addresses on your whitelist to avoid losing future messages.
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Copyright © 2008 by Tri-City Bicycle Club · All Rights reserved · E-Mail: info @ tricitybicycleclub.org
Why did Club dues double in 2008?
Over the past 20 years since the previous dues rates were established, operating expenses have more than doubled, while income from the Inland Empire Century steadily increased, covering the added expenses of mailing, adding a website, etc. Since the club cannot maintain non-profit status while deriving more than 35% of its gross receipts from non-members (mostly via the Century), dues were increased to cover operating expenses, and the Century was turned over to local Kiwanis clubs, with TCBC in a supporting role.
Why doesn't the Club send mail using a non-profit rate?
TCBC is registered as a 501(c)(3) Social/Recreational organization. Per USPS Publication 417, such organizations cannot use preferential postage rates. After discussing a presort permit with the Regional USPS Office, we found that the extra effort was not worth the miniscule savings. Opting for email delivery of the club newsletter actually save far more money than a postage discount.
Over the past 20 years since the previous dues rates were established, operating expenses have more than doubled, while income from the Inland Empire Century steadily increased, covering the added expenses of mailing, adding a website, etc. Since the club cannot maintain non-profit status while deriving more than 35% of its gross receipts from non-members (mostly via the Century), dues were increased to cover operating expenses, and the Century was turned over to local Kiwanis clubs, with TCBC in a supporting role.
Why doesn't the Club send mail using a non-profit rate?
TCBC is registered as a 501(c)(3) Social/Recreational organization. Per USPS Publication 417, such organizations cannot use preferential postage rates. After discussing a presort permit with the Regional USPS Office, we found that the extra effort was not worth the miniscule savings. Opting for email delivery of the club newsletter actually save far more money than a postage discount.
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When a sidepath like the Keene Road trail is near a road, are cyclists required to use it?
No. Washington vehicle code does not require cyclists to use available bicycle paths. However, there are restricted roads, such as SR 240 over the Yakima River and SR 395 over the Blue Bridge, which legally prohibit bicycles. Cyclists must use available unrestricted paths or roads in those areas.
No. Washington vehicle code does not require cyclists to use available bicycle paths. However, there are restricted roads, such as SR 240 over the Yakima River and SR 395 over the Blue Bridge, which legally prohibit bicycles. Cyclists must use available unrestricted paths or roads in those areas.
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