Ride Leader Tips and Responsibil

Ride Leader Tips and Responsibilities

Pre-ride the route on the same day of the week and at the same time of the ride so that all issues will be identified. This would include a church letting out, a factory shift change, and any other event that happens at a specific time and day of the week. Consider rerouting if any issues are identified. This will also indicate what businesses are open on weekends for rest stops.

Locate stops with facilities available for parking and restroom. Inquire as to friendliness towards motorcycle group.( Should try and bring a woman along on pre-ride so she can check out the restrooms)

Plan for 20 mins at each stopping point (This should be included in the pre-ride.)

Plan to have breaks at appropriate intervals, as not everyone can last for and hour or more on the bike.

Assure each chapter member signs the roster prior to ride. Assure each guest signs a waiver form, and complete any forms required for minors participating. See form identifications below.

Review group riding rules and hand signals expected to be used during the ride (Ask for any riders that are new to group riding.)

Observe posted speed limits. Start slowing down when you are adjacent to the "Speed Zone Ahead" sign and speed up at the Posted limit sign.)

Assign a sweep rider to follow the group, and make sure they understand their responsibility to stop along with anyone having problems (Ask for a volunteer and make sure they understand.)

The ride leader has the responsibility and discretion to reject any rider based on improper gear (i.e. no helmet), suspicion of alcohol or other impaired rider condition, or impaired motorcycle conditions that render it “not road ready”. This is to protect the other riders from potential harm that might be caused by the rider or the motorcycle.

Alcohol is not allowed on chapter rides, and requires that the ride be cancelled (or can we reject the impaired rider and continue?) Yes and ask them to either wait until all HOG members have left or leave ahead so they are not confused with the group.

Communicate your ride info (route, mileage, stops, etc) to the webmaster@hammondhog.com so info can be posted on website for printing by members.

HOG sanctions events by providing liability coverage, but is only active between start, or kickstand up, and designated end of ride, kickstand down.

Obtain from Sherry, the secretary, or another officer a ride package which should include the forms below. All completed forms should be returned to a chapter officer after the ride.

1. Roster Sign Up Sheets (current member list)

2. Chapter Event Release Form for Adults (waiver form for guests), one needed for each guest/passenger

3. Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgement

4. Chapter Event Release Form For Minors

5. Injury Report Form (to be completed and returned to Chapter Secretary)

Below are explantions of forms required for H.O.G. sanctioned events:

Chapter Event Release Form for Adults

This release form must be signed by all adult participants in any chapter road or field event if the individual, 1) is not a member of the local chapter hosting the event, 2) is a member of the host chapter but has not signed the Chapter Member Enrollment Form and Release for the year in which the event occurs, or 3) if you're unsure whether someone must sign a release or not. WHEN IN DOUBT,GET A RELEASE FORM SIGNED!

Chapter Event Release Form for Minors

This release form must be signed by a minor’s parent or guardian whenever a minor participates in any chapter event other than a chapter meeting, even if the minor is a member of the chapter. If the minor is aged 12 or above, the minor must also sign the “Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment.” Both forms are to be signed at the same time and kept together as separate pages of one document.

Minor’s Assumption of Risk Acknowledgment

A minor, aged 12 or above, must sign this form when participating in any chapter event other than a chapter meeting. The parent or guardian must also sign the “Chapter Event Release Form for Minors.” Keep both forms together as separate pages of one document.

Injury Report Form

Use the most recent edition of the form as found in this handbook if an injury occurs at a chapter event, especially injuries occurring as a result of motorcycling.