15 Minutes Before
Approximately 15 minutes before departing:
- The Ride Captain, Tail Gunner, and Ride Safety Coordinator will discuss last minute
changes to the ride that is of concern and to synchronize the ride "game plan".
- The Ride Captain, Tail Gunner, and Safety Coordinator will make a casual inspection of
the bikes participating in the ride for worn tires, frayed cables, bent shift levers, etc.
Problems should be brought to the attention of the rider and if it is of such a nature as
to promote a safety risk, the rider will not be allowed to make the ride with the group.
If the condition is remedied before the ride then the rider may participate in the ride
event.
- Group formation should be determined at this time with the group being split up into sub
groups of 5 to 7 riders unless specific conditions require a single group (such as in a
parade etc.) Each sub group leader must take directions directly from the Ride Captain and
not assert himself / herself independently from the group.