Do you like riding your bike and want to try leading a group ride? You can do it!
Simply choose any theme/topic/inspiration you’d like. Options include but are not limited to - favorite food, musical artist, hobby, affinity group, etc! Below are some tips for having a successful ride.
Planning and Preparation
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Ride Planning: What, When, Where, Why, Who?
Ride name:
Date(s):
Start & End location:
Ride route (Eugene & Springfield maps):
Time frame:
Partner organization(s):
Lead coordinator (not necessarily responsible for everything):
Other coordinators:
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Rider in front (welcome, safety talk):
Rider in back (basic maintenance kit, first aid kit):
Other roles? (photographer, support riders, stokers…):
Ride supplies (who will bring what):
Bike repair kit (pump + tire levers + tube patches), first aid kit, maps of route, extra sunscreen and water, snacks, music speakers…
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May is Bike Month Promo
Write a blurb about your ride - including date, time, and location
Submit your event blurb and details to the May is Bike Month calendar
Download May is Bike Month event graphics to use on your promo materials
Tag your event on May is Bike Month Facebook and Instagram
Optional Additional Promo:
Specific event graphics - flier, poster, social media (Canva is free and easy)
Email outreach - share the event flier and blurb with local bike organizations
Social media - create a Facebook event, post to Facebook and Instagram
Day of Ride
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Welcome and introduce yourself and other coordinators
Talk about what to expect (route, timeline, end location…)
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Stop at all stop lights and stop signs
Take the lane - don’t ride in the door zone
Ride in the bike lane if there is one available
Ride single file and a bikes length apart
Use hand signals when turning (demonstrate)
