ANNOUNCING THE RIDE LEADER WORKSHOP

http://www.vacc.bc.ca/events/RLPoster.pdf Poster
http://www.vacc.bc.ca/events/rlw1.pdf Invitation and Agenda

For more information contact Bruce directly Bruce: bruce@...

We invite you to attend the Ride Leader Workshop and develop your skills as
a Bicycling Ride Leader.

Saturday April 27th, 2002
9:30 AM to 2 PM
Century House
620 8th Street, New Westminster

Join us at 9:30 AM for Coffee, Tea and goodies provided by Vancouver Area
Cycling Coalition volunteers. Remember to bring your bike and helmet. There'
s lots of free parking for those arriving by car.

The morning session will be indoors from 10:00 AM until Noon. After lunch we
'll go outdoors to practice new knowledge and skills. We've assembled some
volunteer cyclists and experts to help you practice leading a group or
answer your individual questions. We'll wrap up around 2:00 PM and make sure
we have time to address individual concerns.

A 24 page Ride Leader Handbook is included with the workshop and a
Certificate of Participation will be presented to you upon completion. We
will need your name in advance to prepare the certificates.
Also see www.vacc.bc.ca/leader.html


The Bicycle Ride Leader Workshop is
FREE --- But you must pre-register.
Pre-register by calling 604 519-1442
or email bruce@...


Proposed workshop agenda - Learning Objectives
10:00 AM Welcome and introductions
Begin with defining:
- terms for ride lengths
- types of event organisers
- ride leader attributes
11:00 AM Coffee break
11:15 AM Becoming a better Ride Leader by learning:
- how to plan a riding event
- the common accident types
- and how to improve skills
- learn how accidents occur
- how to reduce accidents
- how and why to create an emergency plan
- the responsibilities of the Ride Leader
- where to find resources for Ride Leaders
Questions, concerns & requests for information
NOON Lunch break
12:30 PM Outdoor practice being a ride leader
1:30 PM Return Indoors for evaluation and certificates
2:00 PM End


Bruce: bruce@... http://gonecycling.com
personal web: http://www3.telus.net/mapletree/default.htm