2025 Ride Leader Guidelines
One of the best things about the Freewheelers is our diverse rides and ride leaders. We have an amazing group of current ride leaders, but we are always looking for more! For this year, we are changing up the ride leader guidelines just a little. Here are the new guidelines:
- If you are interested in becoming a ride leader, you must attend a Ride Leader Clinic & Ride before leading your first ride.
- There will be at least 2-3 Ride Leader Clinic & Rides put on the schedule each year. This will be where we sit and chat about the rules of the road, ride leader expectations, go for a short ride to practice, and then have some refreshments afterwards.
- Existing ride leaders do not need to attend a ride leader clinic as long as they have led rides within the last year or attended a previous ride leader clinic within the last two years.
- If any ride leader goes for more than one (1) year without leading a ride, they must attend a Ride Leader Clinic & Ride before they can lead a ride again.
- Existing established ride leaders will be sent a ride leader information packet on an established date each year OR if there are any changes to Florida Law in regard to road cycling rules. If a ride leader has any questions regarding the information packet or new laws, they may set up a one-on-one session to go over any questions or concerns.
- Ride leaders must lead 8 rides each year to earn a Ride Leader Jersey.
- If a new ride leader would like guidance on leading a ride, they can reach out for a list of existing ride leaders who are willing to help mentor a new ride leader. Mentoring a new ride leader on a ride will count towards 1 ride leader credit.
Are you interested in becoming a ride leader? Keep an eye on the ride schedule for the first Ride Leader Clinic & Ride happening soon! We hope to have new ride leaders ready to lead us on some fantastic new rides!