Thinking of organizing a group bike ride with your friends or community? Sign up for our April 2024 Group Ride Skills and Leadership Training!

Nothing offers you and your friends as much in one short afternoon as a group bike ride! Not only do you benefit from endorphins and stretch your brain by seeing familiar areas in a different way, but you strengthen connections with friends through unforgettable memories. A couple pointers and a few hours of experience will go a long way in your ability to maximize those benefits. Practice makes better, and our Ride Leader Training is the best foundation to build on.

This comprehensive workshop empowers you with the skills and knowledge needed to plan and lead group rides effectively. While it's true that anyone can hop on a bike with friends, formal training ensures that your rides are not just fun but also safe and well-organized. See below for our six favorite reasons to join SVBC’s Ride Leader Training to help empower your next group ride!

1. Grow Personally and Professionally: This training is more than just a course in ride planning. It's an opportunity for personal growth and leadership development. You'll sharpen your organizational skills, enhance your communication abilities, and emerge as a confident leader both on and off the saddle.

2. Get Hands-On Experience: Say goodbye to guesswork and hello to practical knowledge! Our training program offers hands-on experience in everything from reviewing gear to bring to understanding road signs. We wrap up with your chance to ride in front of a group of new friends – signaling, lane positioning, and intersection navigation are all part of the fun.

3. Connect with Fellow Cyclists: Cycling is all about community, and our training is a springboard for meeting other passionate riders. You'll have the chance to meet like-minded individuals and you just might find a co-organizer who you want to host events with in the future.

4. Ride with Confidence with Tangible Technical Skills: Part of our training is what to look for in an ABC Quick Check - Air, Brakes, Chain, Quick Release - learn the basics of checking fellow riders’ bicycles for road-readiness, to catch any issues before they become problems.

5. Promote the Financial and Health Benefits of Biking: Biking for transportation offers time and cost savings on gas and parking. Plus you're getting some of your cardio benefits for a day while you get where you’re going. You can be the hero who introduces these benefits to your friends, family, coworkers, and community members.

6. Enhance Engagement with Employers and Organizations: Consider the potential for professional engagement as you complete ride leader training. Your participation reflects your commitment to community involvement and opens doors for collaboration with employers or local non-profits. Explore opportunities to bring your newfound skills back to your workplace and contribute to initiatives promoting cycling and wellness.

So, what are you waiting for? Join us for SVBC's Ride Leader Training and embark on a journey filled with camaraderie, adventure, and, of course, plenty of two-wheeled fun. Together, let's pedal our way to stronger, healthier, and happier communities. See you on the road!

Sign up today!