Ride Leader Guidelines
Thank you for showing us your favorite roads! Here are some guidelines for leading a ride.
Please contact the V.P. of Touring if you have questions.
Ride Supplies Needed
- Ride Sheet – print off the website (Release and Waiver of Liability Form)
- Cue Sheets can be helpful for your riders (recommended not required)
- Cell phone
Before The Ride
- Preferably ride or drive your route to check for construction/changed road conditions
- Arrive at least 15 minutes early
- Introduce yourself and review your route
- Review safety rules and road courtesy
- Every rider signs the ride sheet (keep list with you)
- Do a head count
- If ride cancels due to rain, please go to the start location to inform others
- If something comes up and you can’t ride, please get a replacement
During The Ride
- Announce road hazards
- Leave gaps in cycling line on narrow, curving roads to allow cars to pass safely
- Sweep for slower riders
- On hilly rides, regroup at the top of the hill off to the side of the road
- You are not responsible for riders that go off the front of the ride
- Bring your ride in at the speed you posted
After The Ride
- Hand in or mail the ride sheet to VP Touring
- Celebrate a great ride!
In Case of an Accident
- Make sure the group is in a safe place
- Determine if this is a 911 situation
- Assess any injuries and clean wounds with water from water bottle
- Apply direct pressure on bleeding wounds
- Immobilize person with neck/back pain and DO NOT remove their helmet
- Splint any suspected broken bones
- Do not move an unconscious person
- Administer CPR if no pulse
- Call emergency contact person on sign-in sheet