Oxford Meetup Rides – Briefing points

This is an outline of the information for sharing at pre-ride briefings:

The Ride Leader and Sweeper should wear distinctive Hi Viz vests

The Ride Leader and the Sweeper should introduce themselves to the group and the leader carry out a full briefing to everyone to:

• Confirm the essential details of the route, stops and final destination.
• Explain the Drop Off or Buddy System.
• If using the Drop Off System ascertain if anyone has not experienced this and deal with this appropriately.
• Establish with the group that overtaking within the group is not permitted.
• Brief all participants to ride at their own pace. If using the drop Off system emphasise that all junctions turns will be marked by a rider.
• State clearly that you, as leader, will be adhering to all speed limits and traffic laws and that it is their responsibility to do so as well.
• Remind participants to be considerate of all other road users and local residents particularly if passing through small and isolated villages.
• Mention any particular hazards along the route such as very narrow roads or unfenced moorland roads
• Advise the group that any participant that wishes to leave the group at any time should advise you as Ride Leader or the Sweeper of their intention to do so.
• If the ride out is to conclude at the chosen destination advise participants that they should make their own arrangements for the return journey to their homes.
• Check for understanding and any questions.
• Confirm all attendees have completed the Contact list.

This information has already been published on the Meetup event page.

• Contact mobile numbers for the leader and sweeper.
• All proposed stops en-route.
• Key points of the proposed route and final destination by GPS or Post Code