Ride Leader Information
If you are thinking about volunteering to be a ride leader, contact one of the ride coordinators listed below or email Andy Katell, Rides Chair who can authorize you to use the Ride Leader Functions.
| Ride Level | Coordinator | Average Speed | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
A | Eric Torres | 17.0 and up | See Ride Category descriptions at https://www.westchestercycleclub.org/RideCategories |
B+ | Anil Malhotra | 16.0 - 18.0 | |
B | 15.0 - 17.0 | ||
C+ | Steven Schwartz | 13.0 - 15.0 | |
C | Candice O'Brien | 11.0 - 14.0 | |
D | Paula Edlavitch | 9.0 - 11.0 | |
O | Andy Katell | up to 11.0 | New Member/Orientation Rides |
M | Laura Kelly | up to 11.0 | Mountain Biking RIdes |
HP | Deborah Ramsey | up to 11.0 | Hard Pack/Gravel Rides |
What's Involved?
Ride leaders plan and lead rides. You can choose a ride to lead from the Cue Sheet library or you can write your own. For more info, take a look at the Ride Leader checklist.
Forms and Information for Ride Leaders
- Guide to WCC Group Rides
- Ride Leader's Quick Reference Guide (Tri-fold)
- Ride Leader Guidelines
- SMART Pre-ride Safety Talk
- Minor Release Form (consent by parent or guardian for a minor to participate, submit with sign-in sheet)
- Accident Report Form (to be used to report accidents which occur on a club ride)
- Bicycling Street Smarts: Riding Confidently, Legally and Safely
- Ride Leader Assembly Presentation Slides (March 2018)
Ride Categories
Click for a description of the Ride Categories (levels) from D to A.Cue Sheets for Ride Leaders
The club has an excellent library of cue sheets available online (you must be a club member to access the cue sheet library).
Procedures for Rides
Ride leaders are responsible for bringing these essential forms to each ride they lead: the Release Form (sign-in sheet), the Minor Release Form and the Accident Report Form.
Ride leaders must insure that every rider has read and signed the release waiver prior to starting the ride. Ride leaders can obtain additional forms by downloading the pdf files (above) and printing them out on their home computer. Sign-in Sheets and Minor Release Forms should be submitted to signinsheets@westchestercycleclub.org after the ride. Alternatively, the leader (or assistant leader) can use the "Confirm" feature at the club website to record who showed up for the ride (but use paper sign-in for nonmembers on their one "free ride" and minors).
In the event of an accident, ride leaders must complete the Accident Report Form and mail it to as soon as is possible. WCC keeps a record of the forms and also submits them to our insurance company.
Become a Ride Leader
If you've been going on club rides for a while and are interested in becoming a Ride Leader, we welcome you! You must be certified by the Rides Chair to be able to post and lead rides. To get started, follow these steps, then apply here to become a Ride Leader.
To be eligible as a WCC Ride Leader, the rider:
- Has ridden on at least 5 WCC club rides
- Completes the ride leader training program (review these slides with the Rides Chair)
- Completes 2 co-leads with an experienced leader
To get started, follow the steps above, then apply here to become a Ride Leader.
Ride Leader Leader Appreciation Program
Qualify for a special jersey when you do all of the following in 2017:
- Lead nine rides (serving as an assistant ride leader counts as a half-ride).
- Plus, lead one D ride (total of ten rides) (serving as an assistant D ride leader counts as a half-ride).
- Complete one of the following volunteer activities: (1) assist at one Bikes4Kids work night (after initial training), (2) volunteer at the Golden Apple, or (3) assist at a New Member Orientation Ride