Ride Leader Checklist

1. Route Research
   1. Ride/drive the route, noting
      • Total distance
      • Possible danger points
      • Toilets and parks
      • Food and water points, checking to see if shops are open when you plan the ride to be coming through
      • Suitable regrouping points
   2. Examine public transport options, noting train timetables if possible. This is useful for people going to the ride, or later for those in mechanical or physical difficulty
   3. Ascertain the level of difficulty of the ride and grade it. (F1, MF2, etc). Take into account the distance and number/difficulty of hills. Ask a friend what they think or consult the Rides Coordinator
   4. Document the route to as great an extent as you can. This will help in making your day a lot easier and will help in organising future rides. It will also help if you do a map for riders.



2. Ride Day
   1. Carry
      • BBTA Ride Registration sheet.
      • Pen/pencil
      • Map/instructions where applicable
      • Club brochure(s)
      • Basic bike tools and your personal first aid kit
   2. At the start
      • Introduce yourself and assist in introducing others
      • Ensure all riders fill in the BBTA Ride Register
      • Explain the route and distribute maps
      • Ensure all riders have helmets and any other safety gear required by law eg: lights at night
      • Explain the procedure for regrouping and the first regrouping spot. This is important as this procedure will vary depending on the type of ride and distance involved.
      • Appoint a tail marker where necessary so that riders are not left behind, lose their way or are left stranded by breakdowns.
   3. Do not assume that all riders will know the route or will be able to keep up with the leader.



3. Breakdown/Retirements
   1. In the event of a breakdown, and in the spirit of the BBTA, riders should render assistance to others. You, or someone in the group may possess the skills, experience or tools to fix the problem.
   2. If a cyclist is unable or unwilling to continue on a ride they should advise the leader or another rider of their intentions
   3. In case of an accident stay calm, call 000, render First Aid where necessary and advise the Emergency Contact.
4. Get your ride into the Newsletter
   1. Canvas someone to write an article on the ride, or do one yourself.
   2. Weekend rides and longer tours are an absolute must for an article
   3. Photographs are great!
   4. If someone else is doing a story supply them with a list of names.
5. Send in the BBTA Rides Register Along with copies of any maps and other information used on the ride to: BBTA Rides Coordinator PO Box 286 Ashgrove. Qld 4060

Ride Register form

Also needed for Ride Leaders!! This is the sheet every rider needs to fill out before going on a ride. You can download it as either a PDF file. Once downloaded, you can print it out.

 

Have a look at the Ride Leader information page for further details.

 

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