Ride Leader Notes

If you are unable to lead the ride, you are responsible for finding your own substitute.  Please notify George Rooney  with the new ride leader’s name and telephone number.  If that is not possible, we ask that you alert a member of the Ride Committee.  Names and numbers are listed below.

IMPORTANT:  Our insurance requires that every rider signs the enclosed waiver prior to the start of the ride.  Also check to see that everyone has included their license plate number on the space provided on the sign-up sheet.  This will allow the Ride Leader to check to see if everyone has returned after the group breaks up after lunch.  Minors (under age 18) are allowed to ride with us only if a parent or guardian signs as well.  Should someone on your ride suffer an injury, please contact George Rooney, Victoria Klinger, David Nelson, or Alan Kahn as soon as possible after the injured rider has received proper medical attention.  (Phone numbers listed below)  Also make sure to fill out the accident report completely.  This report is required by Team Evergreen’s insurance carrier for any accident.  Also, if you receive any communications from the Jeffco Sherrif's office, or any other regulatory agency, please defer to George Rooney.  Contact information below.

SOME BASIC RIDE-LEADING GUIDELINES

1.     Start with introductions.  Discuss the route and mention any known hazards or items of interest.  Remind cyclists of safe and courteous riding habits by asking them to indicate turns, stops, and point out hazards, and to say “on your left” when passing.  Do not assume they already know this. If new riders are undecided about which ride to go on, encourage them to try the easier route first and work their way up to a more difficult route.  Please insist that everyone ride single file and to the right.

2.      Helmets are required on all Team Evergreen rides.

3.      The ride leader should balance enjoying the ride with leading the ride.  If possible, try to keep the group together.   It is suggested to stop for 5 minutes several times during the ride to re-group.  You might indicate a few 5 minute stop locations along the route during the introduction, before the ride starts.  Ride Leaders are asked to also lead the option portions of any ride.  We also encourage the ride leader to attend lunch, as this will allow an extra hour or so for everyone to re-group at the end of the ride.

4.      We do not expect you to be the mechanic for your group, but neither do we want you to leave anyone helpless by the side of the road.  Use your best judgment.

5.      Cancel the ride, if in you opinion road and/or weather conditions might make the ride unsafe, or modify the route.

6.      Please return the waiver form/sign-up sheet, along with any comments promptly to George Rooney, P.O. Box 250 Evergreen, CO 80437.  A self-addressed envelope is enclosed for your convenience.  We depend upon your feedback to improve future rides.  Thank you again for agreeing to be a Ride Leader.  Have a safe and enjoyable ride.

Sincerely,

George Rooney

Road Ride Coordinator

Team Evergreen Ride Committee:  
 George Rooney  (303-670-1908 Home, 303-619-1908 Cell)
 Alan Kahn (303-670-3278 Home, 303-807-5836 Cell)
 Dave Nelson (303-674-7510 Home, 303-748-1167 Cell)

        Team Evergreen President
 Victoria Klingler (303-670-6523 Home, 303-956-4142 Cell )

        Team Evergreen E-mail: gbrooneyiv@yahoo.com