RIDE LEADER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish your start, destination and route. Ride the route previous to the day of the scheduled ride.
- Carry a map (an alternate route may be needed) and a first aid kit.
- Discourage riders with unsound bikes from joining the ride.
- All members and guests must sign in on an official ride sheet that includes the Club release and liability waiver. Ride sheets are available at meetings and on this website. (Regular format: Front, Back. PDF Format: Front, Back.)
- Adhere to the advertised speed of the ride.
- Know how many riders you have. Make certain that no one is lost. Choose the best method from among the following and announce it:
- Designate a sweep rider, or switch off the sweep position.
- Each rider makes certain that the rider behind them does not lose sight of the group, or is aware of the regroup point.
- If the size of the group warrants, split up into smaller groups, appoint section leaders and provide them with the route beforehand.
- Make an announcement at the beginning of the ride describing the ride, including the distance, time, general route, difficulties, dangers, rest/regroup points and any other pertinent information.
- Complete the ride sheet and send it to the Club within a reasonable period after the ride.
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