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Ride Leader Information

If you are thinking about volunteering to be a ride leader, contact one of the ride lieutenants listed below or Rides Chair who can authorize you to use the Ride Leader Functions of MyBTCNJ.

Ride LevelCoordinatorDescription
A A Ride Lieutenant Average speed 17+ mph, average speed on flats can be >23 mph, generally competitive over demanding terrain. Regrouping at the discretion of ride leader. Ride length typically >50 miles.
B* B* Ride Lieutenant Average speed 15.0 -16.9 mph, average speed on flats 17 - 18 mph. Terrain and ride length similar/identical to A category. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
B B Ride Lieutenant Average speed 13.0 -14.9 mph, average speed on flats 15 - 16 mph. Terrain at the discretion of ride leader but generally tends to be less demanding than A/B* categories. Ride leader regroups as necessary. Ride length typically between 40-50 miles.
C* C* Ride Lieutenant Average speed 11.0 -12.9 mph, average speed on flats 13 - 14 mph. Terrain at the discretion of ride leader but can include some challenging hills in addition to flats and rollers. Ride leader regroups as necessary. Ride length typically between 30-40 miles.
C C Ride Lieutenant Average speed 9.0 -10.9 mph, average speed on flats 11 - 12 mph. Generally rolling terrain. Some modest/moderate hills may be included at the discretion of the ride leader. Ride leader regroups as necessary. Ride length typically about 30 miles.
D D Ride Lieutenant Average speed under 9 mph, average speed on flats 10 mph. Generally flat and rolling terrain. Ride leader provides encouragement and regroups as necessary. Ride length typically <30 miles.
F D Ride Lieutenant For families. Pace and stops will vary.
MTB - B M Ride Lieutenant Challenging, commonly rocky, trail surfaces. Primarily single track with many and varied obstacles. Extended ascents/descents.
MTB - C M Ride Lieutenant An uneven trail surface with minimal trail obstacles and gradual, moderate climbing. Some singe track.
MTB - D M Ride Lieutenant Wide trails with a flat, obstruction free riding surface and little change in elevation.

What's involved?

Ride leaders plan and lead rides. You can choose a ride to lead from the Cue Sheet library or you can write your own. For more info, take a look at the Ride Leader checklist.

Forms and Information for Ride Leaders

Cue Sheets for Ride Leaders

The club has an excellent library of cue sheets available online (you must be a club member to access the cue sheet library).

Procedures for rides

Ride leaders are responsible for bringing these essential forms to each ride they lead: the Release Form (sign-in sheet), the Minor Release Form and the Accident Report Form.

Ride leaders must insure that every rider has read and signed the release waiver prior to starting the ride. Ride leaders can obtain additional forms by downloading the pdf files (above) and printing them out on their home computer, or by request from Rides Chair.

In the event of an accident, ride leaders must complete the Accident Report Form and mail it to Franklin B. Wimer, Treasurer, as soon as is possible. Franklin B. keeps a record of the forms and also submits them to our insurance company.

All completed sign-up sheets should be sent to Incentives. The address is posted on the bottom of all sign-up sheets.

Ride leader incentive points

In addition to that warm fuzzy feeling you'll get after leading a ride, the club also offers material incentives.

Points For what?
10Executive Board for one Year
10Ride Lieutenant
10Incentives Chair
10Lead a Week long tour (2 Tour Leaders max)
6Lead a Weekend Tour (2 Tour Leaders max)
2Lead one D or F category ride
1Lead a ride for the Ramapo Rally
1Lead a ride for Bergen County Bike Tour
1Lead one ride (A,B*,B,C*,C,MB,MC,MD categories)

If you lead 10 rides in 2013 you will receive a free BTCNJ jersey. All sign in sheets must be sent to the Rides Captain for credit.
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