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Snomads Ride Leader Guide 2020

1. This person may or may not be the coordinator. Volunteers
are invited to lead based on their experience and familiarity
with territory.
2. Takes a head count for a continuous monitoring of the
group.
Leader waits at various turns, intersections, and roads to
insure all are OK before continuing. These checks should not
exceed 10 miles between stops.
3. Safety achieved by leader example. Riding at a safe and
reasonable speed as required by his type of group and trial
conditions. Observe trail consideration for other riders,
passing or oncoming, and a constant visual of rider behind
for all riders. If visual of rider is lost, stop at a safe spot and
wait several minutes. If rider does not return, go back and
find missing rider to assist however necessary.
4. Occasional rest and sightseeing stops to do rider checks,
resting, candy, or whatever the riders may bring.
5. Leader and sweep may alternate as agreed. Lineup may al-
so
be altered because of situation or request.
6. Suggested that leader and sweep wear our green safety
vests
for Snomads group recognition. Carry emergency pack
within the group.
7. Maintain a safe and fun atmosphere for all to enjoy.

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