Ride Leadership Responsibilities
Band Ride Organizer
- Plan the Route
- Schedule the ride on the Band App or website and post the route information
- Serve as Ride Starter and/or Leader for the ride
Ride Starter
- Ask if everyone is a member of FCCC. Non-members are extended the courtesy of one free ride, but they must complete the Insurance Waiver.
- Waivers must be completed for either non-members, or family members under the age of 18.
- Conduct a pre-ride briefing, including:
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- A review of the route and any regroup points. (Ride Starters and/or Ride Leaders my modify the planned route as they see fit. Be sure to communicate the changes.)
- The anticipated pace
- Introduce any Ride Leaders and Sweepers for no-drop groups.
- If feasible, count the number of Ride Participants at the pre-ride briefing so that a head count may be reassessed if/when regroup points are part of the ride plan.
- Be open to suggestions for improving safety conditions either during the pre-ride briefing or during the ride.
Ride Leader
- All Ride Starter responsibilities apply to Ride Leaders, but the focus is on a specific pace group rather than the entire ride.
- Ride Leaders should try to keep their group together. Split into smaller groups based on number of riders or desired pace groups. Designate a leader for each new group.
- Identify a Sweeper for the group. Sometimes the Sweeper may actually be the Leader of a slower group.
Ride Sweeper
- Be aware of any and all riders who do not have the route on a device or memorized well-enough. Ask if unsure.
- Keep track of riders in your group; don't pass the slowest rider
- Stop to help anyone who needs to stop
- Get verbal confirmation if someone wants to leave the group and return on their own.
- Communicate with Ride Leader at regroup points
