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Ride Leader Safety Briefing

  • 05/21/2026
  • 12:00 AM
  • 12/31/2026
  • 11:59 PM

Registration

PARKING LOT
-Route overview - pace, anticipated stops, road hazards, regrouping
-Check: Route loaded? Water and food? Tools? Batteries?
-Pods of 6 or less (divide group)
-Split pod further on busy (numbered) roads with traffic
-Ride to right side of road in lane (as is safe), use shoulders
-Never ride more than 2 abreast
-Ride single file, offset wheel formation on busy (numbered) roads
-Never cross wheel plane w/ rider ahead
-Pass on left ONLY, call out ‘On your left!'
-Obey all traffic lights, signs and laws
-Ride safe, smooth pace & predictable line

EN ROUTE
Emergency - 
-Call 911
-Secure the scene
-Do NOT move victim
-Make sure rider is safe
-Accompany victim to hospital

Rider Safety Issues - 
-Address group early in the ride
-Address rider individually


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By signing in, you agree to RBC Waiver and RBC Rules and Etiquette

All Riders are required to 

  • ride in groups of 6 or less,

  • follow all traffic/trail rules,

  • know & follow RBC Group Ride Rules & Etiquette,

  • bring the route uploaded onto gps, phone or cue sheet

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping us all riding safe.


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