GABA's day ride program provides a wide variety rides where almost everyone can find a ride suitable to their skill and fitness. Unlike some bicycle clubs that have fixed rides on certain dates, our ride leaders choose rides they would like to do on days they would like. We want everyone to have a safe and fun ride. This means each rider having a suitable bike, finding a ride compatible with your fitness and skill level and obeying all traffic laws.
Our rides vary in size from just a few to over 20 or 30 riders. The larger rides typically will naturally divide up into smaller groups and have a "sweep" rider as the last rider to help with any issues that may arise. These larger rides also have several re-groupings to keep the ride together.
Ride Leader Responsibilities
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Ride is planned carefully and published on GABA's Meetup Page
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Arrives at least 15 minutes prior to the start to with ride waiver sign-in sheet
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Gives verbal instructions and reminders before the ride
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Checks that all riders are properly equipped for the ride
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Follows the ride they posted, at the speed they posted
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Communicates to all riders if there needs to be a route change
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In case of an incident the leader will fill out the incident report and send to the club president
Rider Responsibilities
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Before the Ride
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Select a ride you are confident you can do with the posted distance, pace, and terrain.
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Print out a cue sheet or download into Garmin or GPS in case you need to abandon the ride
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Make sure your bicycle is in good mechanical order with inflated tires
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Bring a flat repair kit or way to repair a flat
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Day of the Ride
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Arrive a little earlier at the appointed time to sign the waiver
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Make sure you have a helmet. No helmet, No ride
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Be sure to bring a way to contact help or the ride leader in case of a mechanical problem or need to bail out early
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Make sure you are appropriately dressed for the weather
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Make sure you have plenty of water
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Practice safe and courteous riding and follow all traffic laws as they pertain to bicycle riding
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Please no earbuds on any rides