BCP Ride Leader Page
Ride Leaders: Use the
"Submit links" below to send in your monthly rides to the
ride coordinators. The deadline is usually the 12th of the month for
inclusion in the next month's Quick Release.
Adhoc add-on rides will
be posted to TheList@phillybikeclub.org. And
added to the existing ride list on this Website, when time permits.
Please read the
updated adhoc FAQ.
Ride Leaders Please Note: There is a new (June, 07) version of the sign-up sheet that
includes space for cell phone numbers but not addresses. The link to download the new version of the sign-up sheet is below.
Use the name bcpmember and the current "member resources" password if asked to log in to submit a ride.
| David Ziccardi - A/B rides | 215-978-7531 | ||
| Jim Laurino - B Rambles | 215-476-5091 | ||
| Len Langsdorf - C rides | (610) 278-7779 | ||
| Jeff Bakely - D rides | (215) 843-1093 | ||
| Paul Winkfield - Mountain/Off Road Biking | (215) 329-9830 | - | |
| Luis Figueroa- Mountain Sports | (215) 673- 1170 | - | |
| Rides from Northwest Philly, formerly Bruno's | 215-913-3246 | ||
| Webmaster - Adhoc/Add On rides | |||
| Tom Witt- C Spin Off rides | (215) 977-2164 | - |
| Class A |
Difficult, 45 to 100+ miles
|
18 to 20 mph average on flat terrain
16 to 18 mph average on rolling/hilly terrain 15 to 16 mph average on very hilly terrain |
| Class B |
Advanced, 25 to 90 miles
|
15 to 18 mph average on flat terrain
13 to 16 mph average on rolling/hilly terrain 12 to 14 mph average on very hilly terrain |
| Class C |
Moderate, 15 to 75 miles
|
12 to 15 mph average on flat terrain
10 to 13 mph average on rolling/hilly terrain 9 to 11 mph average on very hilly terrain |
| Class D |
Easy, 5 to 20 miles
|
5 to 9 mph average on easy terrain |
Ride Leaders: Click here to download a Sign-Up Sheet in Adobe Acrobat .pdf Format
Ride Sign - Up Sheet
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BCP Sign up sheet w/pen (retain filled out copy for 1 year)
BCP applications
X copies of cue sheet
County/area map
Two spare tubes (one for you, one for another rider)
Self-adhesive tire patches (Park makes them)
Ask if everyone has signed the sign up sheet. Then get it back.
Ask riders to give phone no. for emergency contact
Introduce the ride(destination, duration, distance, special features, special hazards/problems, confusing turns, location/timing of food/lunch
stop(s), toilet stops)
Traffic laws - the club policy, etc.
The pace -Your policy re stragglers
No drafting without (1)notice, and (2)permission
Your policy re breakdowns (wait or keep going?)
Helmets are required
I lead from the front/rear [Choose a sweep, preferably beforehand]
Single file, unless . . .
Ride to the right, not in the middle of the road -
Remember the Golden Rule (how would you feel if you were a driver and saw what you (the bike rider) was doing?) - this promotes good relationships w/drivers.
Ask riders to call out re cars, potholes, braking, etc. - use your voice and hand signals
The three foot rule (if you have a problem, get 3' off the road) [Warnings re extreme: heat, cold]
1. How to adjust QR levers correctly
2. The correct tire pressure (eyeball riders' bikes, squeeze their tires)
3. Simple safety tip.
a. watch for parked car doors opening
b. watch for cars passing, then turning right
c. don't ride in a driver's blind spot
d. your other favorite tips
4. Adjustment of their helmets
5. Quickly check riders' brakes (are they adjusted?)
6. Whether they are properly dressed, given the conditions
7. Use of bright clothing and reflectorized materials
8. Gear shifting (how and when to do it)
