Hey! We heard you'd like to become a ride leader. Wonderful! The information on this page will help you in leading your first club ride. For additional information see the pdf download forms on the right margin of this page.

Before the Ride

• Choose a day, date,time and location for your ride.
• Contact the NVP Activities Director to schedule your ride by the 15th of the month.

Note: When selecting a starting location, consider the availability of parking, is permission required, will special events occur on the day of your ride, and are bathroom facilities available.

Planning the Route

Build your ride around some general parameters.

• How long and how difficult is the ride you've planned?
• What type of ride will you offer? A moderate ride where everyone rides together at a moderate pace or Leader's choice with a varied pace and grouping of riders.
• Will you visit a particular spot or stop for lunch?
• What makes your ride special? Beautiful rural views, hills, long stretches of road, or historic sites.

Note: Be aware of the amount of traffic at certain times of the day. Try and avoid busy intersections, sequences of closely-spaced turns and roads in bad condition.

Preparing the Cue Sheet

• Start your cue sheet by driving the route and get a rough idea of the mileage.
• Use a spreadsheet for easier editing.
• Include both incremental and cumulative mileage.
• Use clear, short instructions.
• Make the cue sheets readable.
• Include the ride name, your name, phone, date, and starting point at the top of the cue sheet.
• Ride the route to get a "rider's eye-view" of the road, road signs, and to get precise mileage from your bike computer.

The Day of the Ride

Some general guidelines to use on the day of the ride: