Ride Leader Training
Private booking for Lake City Cycling.
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 Telus Business Connect (ZOOM) and concludes with a 3-hour outdoor skills session and practice ride. To achieve certification, submit your journal and EAP within seven days of our practice ride.
Topics:
- 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 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm (Education Call via Telus Business Connect)
- April 6 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Outdoor Ride @ Christine Sinclair Community Centre, Burnaby)
Next Steps:
- Register and use the Ride Leader Journal to complete the pre-reading (revised and ready on March 15, 2024)
- Upload our route map to your bike computer: Route Maps
- Submit your Ride Leader Journal to coaching@cyclingbc.net within seven days of the outdoor ride.
- Upon review, we’ll send you a congratulatory email and invite you to upgrade to a UCI Technical License: Ride Leader to get your certificate.
Notes:
- Please consider using fenders/mudguards if the weather is inclement.