Ride Leader Guidelines
Ride or drive the route to get approximate times between stops, total time and mileage of the ride. Examples of the items to consider during the pre-ride are mid-morning pit stops, gas stops, lunchtime, mid-afternoon pit stop, time of return, etc. Of course, ice-cream stops are always appreciated.
Make note of the gas stops and options on the route. Then, at the beginning of the ride, find out who has the shortest range on their gas tank, and adjust the pit stops and gas stops as needed.
Examine the roads to be sure they are adequate for motorcycles.
Announce the ride as early as possible so that all interested riders can include it in their schedules.
Warn riders at the announcement, and again before the ride, if there will be any additional fees required for park passes, etc.
Post your ride description-including start and approximate end times and starting locations-on the web calendar. Putting your ride on the calendar will also allow it to be included in the ride hotline.
At the beginning of the ride, go over signals and group riding procedures. New members may not be aware of our procedures. In addition, please be sure to ask for a volunteer to be tail gunner for the ride.
Make sure any non-members/guests on the ride have signed a 2008 CC Riders Motorcycle Club Liability Release form. These forms should be carried with you on the ride.
If possible, arrange for someone to take pictures of the group at different stops for inclusion in the web page. If no digital photos are available, we have scanning equipment to capture standard print photos.
After the ride, please remember to write up and post a ride report including pictures when available. This ride report should be posted on the Adventures portion of our web page.
Most of all-be sure to ride safely and have a good time!
Riding the Rocky Mountain High.