What is a rider team?
Your team will consist of two Team Leaders and approximately 25 Riders. Your Team Leaders are your first point of contact for any questions you may have about the ride.
The purpose of the team is to provide opportunities to meet other participants, receive and provide information, and generally provide support to one another. You do not have to ride together as a team. During the ride to Montreal, each team will be assigned a day to help the Food Crew with serving meals, to sweep the route by cycling behind the other Riders to help out if problems arise and removing bikes from trucks.
All attempts are made to create diverse teams with a mix of new and returning Riders grouped by geographic area. This encourages team social events or attending training rides or seminars together. If you have any questions about Bike Rally teams email: teamleader@bikerally.org.
What to expect from your Team Leaders
Team Leaders are returning Riders who provide a critical support and communication link to Riders assigned to their team. Team Leaders are also responsible for facilitating the training rides. Some other duties of Team Leaders are:
- Providing regular communication by e-mail or telephone
- Helping create a supportive environment for you and your teammates, particularly new Riders
- Providing a positive example of safe riding
- Attending training rides
- Keeping you and your teammates aware of Bike Rally training rides, events and meetings
- Monitoring and supporting your fundraising progress (but they cannot fundraise for you!)
- As your first line of support, addressing your questions or concerns about any aspect of the ride. They may not always have an immediate answer for you, but they can find out who does.
