Ride Leader Workshop Hosted by CIBA

Thu, March 05, 2015 8:34 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

The 2015 CIBA Ride Leader Workshop will be in session April 18th from Noon-4:00 pm at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA (242 E Market Street Suite 100, Indianapolis) in the Multi-Purpose Room. Vehicle parking for the workshop is available at the parking garage on the corner of Market and New Jersey Streets.

The Indy Bike Hub YMCA is home to IMPD Bicycle Officers and the bicycle advocacy groups, Bicycle Indiana and IndyCog. There is secure indoor parking for 145 bikes, a place to change clothes, and Bicycle Garage Indy’s full service bike shop. The YMCA offers a full fitness center, group exercise classes, personal training, lockers, towels and much more. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA offers convenient access to City Market shops, Pacer’s Bike Share, restaurants and is located right on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail.

Participation is free to CIBA members. Cost for non-members is $30 (the price of an individual membership). Refreshments will be served. First-time workshop participants will learn how to become a successful Ride Leader and/or gain the confidence to assist as a Co-Ride Leader. Experienced Ride leaders will have an opportunity to refresh their leadership skills as well as learn new techniques in evolving group dynamics and the culture of cycling safety.

2015 Ride Leader Training Agenda

  • Safety and Insurance Concerns
  • Reasons to Be a Ride Leader
  • What Do You and Riders Expect?
  • CIBA Ride Types/Descriptions
  • Mechanics of Hosting a Ride
  • Group Dynamics
  • Mapping and Cue Sheets
  • Road Manners/Safe Rides and Safe Riders

CIBA members should count their time attending and completing the workshop as volunteer hours. Registration is limited to 60 participants. Secure a spot in this workshop by pre-registering on line

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