Ride Leader Training: Escape Velocity

Ride Leader Training [Private Booking for Escape Velocity Cycling Club]

This combination theory/practical workshop is designed to help you lead weekly rides at your adult club. The module includes a 2-hour education call via Zoom and concludes with a 3-hour outdoor skills session and practice ride. To achieve certification, submit your journal and Emergency Action Plan within seven days of our practice ride.

Topics covered:

• Club Culture & Why Statements
• Ride Leader Responsibilities (Route Plan, Pre-Ride Briefing)
• Emergencies (Stoplight Method + What IFs)
• Safety and Hazards (Road & Trail)
• Communication (Signals, Etiquette, Formations)
• Outdoor Practice Ride (Everyone gets a chance to lead)

Schedule:

April 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Education Call via Zoom)
April 19 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Outdoor Ride, meet @ UBC Thunderbird Stadium Parking Lot)

Next Steps:

Register and use the Ride Leader Journal to complete the pre-reading.

Upload our route map to your bike computer: Route Maps

Submit your Ride Leader Journal to edcuation@cyclingbc.net within seven days of the outdoor ride.

Upon review, we’ll send you a congratulatory email and invite you to convert to a UCI Technical License: Ride Leader. (OPTIONAL)

Notes:

Please consider using fenders/mudguards if the weather is inclement.