In General: The Ride Leader plans and coordinates the ride, before, during and after the event.  The goal of the ride is to have a safe, quality and enjoyable ride with costs that do not exceed the ride budget.  Ride Leaders do not have the option of cycling in the ride or tour they are responsible for leading.

Qualifications:
• Organized, responsible and self-motivated
• Good people-skills
• Previous volunteer or co-leading experience on a GABA Ride or Tour 
• Current GABA member

Responsibilities:
• Will work closely with GABA Coordinator to organize ride or tour.
• Will select and work closely with volunteers for the ride or tour, providing explanations, training and insuring that volunteer positions are understood and properly performed.
• Will prepare a pre-ride budget, and post-ride Expense Report.
• Responsible for making contact with, and arrangements for, all meals, lodging, camping, truck rentals, portable toilets, and other accommodations as the ride dictates.
• Planning and scouting routes (as needed).
• Preparing route maps and queue sheets, which include SAG locations and other important information needed by cyclists and volunteers alike.
• Preparing a shopping list, and purchasing food for the SAG stops.
• Securing and returning of the rental truck (if used).
• Preparing advertising material, including articles for the GABA newsletter and website, flyers (if used), and other advertising if applicable.
• Will prepare materials and find volunteers to process riders at Registration Check In, on the day of the ride.
• Will oversee the ride in progress, and be available to assist, guide, and insure all aspects of the event run smoothly and safely.

Compensation:
• Meals and lodging while on a ride or tour.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Discount on future event as determined by Ride Organizer.