This page is where our ride leaders can find the information and resources they need. Please let Dave Bolton (club captain), Martin Parker or Phil Keymer know if you'd like anything else posted here. For discussion, please use the Ride Leaders' Facebook group.

RIDE LEader responsibilities

BEFORE
  • Route 
  • Weather
  • Ability 
  • Emergency kit 
  • Emergency numbers for any new riders
  • Consent forms for under 18
  • Pre-ride briefing (see below)
DURING
  • You don't have to lead the group from the front!
  • Numbers
  • Clear communication 
  • Safe stopping areas
  • Who is the last person
  • Letting people know where they are going
  • Take some pictures
AFTER
  • Thank everyone
  • Ask for feedback on route
  • Did everything go to plan? What would you do differently?
  • Do you need to consider completing an incident form? (see below)
  • Any major issues to report to club captain?

Start-of-ride briefings

  • Welcome everyone to the ride
  • Your name (for new riders and riders who may not know you)
  • Distance and timings (rough idea so everyone has an idea of when they are going to be back)
  • Coasters rules:
    • We don't leave anyone behind (mention hill up and back and junctions)
    • We ride safely at all times (Highway Code)
    • Hand signals and calls (detail depending on group level)
    • Any route specific dangers (if needed)
    • You ride at your own risk (must say!)
    • ​You must be self-sufficient in terms of dealing with minor mechanicals (but we will help out)
    • We all have fun (must say!)

Incident Forms

These are British Cycling (BC) forms to be used when there is an incident on a club ride. Guidance from BC suggests that these should be used for more serious incidents, possibly when the emergency services are involved. For our purposes please consider the following in deciding whether you think an incident form should be completed:
  • Does the incident involve a rider under 18? 
  • Were the emergency services involved?
  • Was any third party involved?
  • Is there a reputational risk to the club?
  • Was there no damage done but it was such a serious 'near miss’ that we should record it and learn from it?
If you think an incident form may be appropriate please phone Martin Parker on 07785 338540 who will complete the form with you.

Must-read documents

current ride leaders (FEB'18)

  • Dave Bolton (club captain)
  • Damian Cudmore
  • Phil Keymer
  • Mike Boucher
  • Andy Brook
  • Paul Rea
  • Claire Bolton
  • Martin Parker
  • Rod McLean
  • Jonathan Hogan
  • David Wright
  • Kate Goodwin
  • Sam Lindo
  • Sophie Unsworth
  • Matt Lee
  • Zoe Chappell
  • Jonathan Nightingale
  • Dave Howsley
  • Nick Burrill
  • Steve Coonick
  • Simon Miller
  • Harry-James Smith
  • Justin Wotherspoon
  • Dean MacNamara

under 18s on club rides

​The WCCC website explains (U18s on Club Rides) that all under 18s wanting to join a club ride must present their Club Ride Pass to the Ride Leader.  This pass will have been awarded to them through Coasters Kids and is evidence that they have the maturity, fitness and ability to ride in a group without parental supervision. Exceptions can be made at your discretion in exceptional circumstances (for example holiday makers experienced riding with other clubs), but they MUST be over 12 whatever.