The ride leader is responsible for managing all aspects of the ride. You’ll work with an NSC Ride Coordinator to select a date and share the RWGPS routes via our web site. If you’re new to leading or haven’t had the NSC leader training, you may choose to mentor with an existing leader first.
Leading begins with organizing – begin with Planning a Ride. This entails route selection, starting location, testing the RWGPS routes cues, and reviewing the web site ride description. If you choose an existing club route, you’ll be checking what’s been done in the past and letting the Ride Coordinator know of any changes or improvements. See Submitting the Ride Information to the Ride Coordinator
Next see Prep Before the Ride Day for how to publicize the ride and communicate any changes via the Listserv (NSC@NSCYC.org), answering pre-ride questions, and what to bring.
Continue with the Day of the Ride sections for what to do at the ride start and end, and post-ride follow-up as needed.
Leader responsibilities include:
- Serve as the face of NSC by actively engaging riders
- Organize the ride start and end, answer participant questions, make all riders feel welcome
- Check the route for changes or road repair updates
- Ensure the ride is conducted in a safe and responsible manner
- Follow-up post-ride with the Ride Coordinator and Membership Coordinator as needed