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How YOU can be the best Team Leader EVER!
The Power of Teams
Forming a team for Go By Bike Week is more than just riding together; it’s about building a community that shares a commitment to sustainability and health. Whether it’s with family, friends, or colleagues, teams amplify the joy and impact of the event, making every pedal more meaningful.
Stepping Up as a Team Leader
A team leader is the catalyst for change, driving participation and ensuring that cycling’s benefits are fully realized by each member.
As a team leader, you are responsible for rallying your team, promoting ride logging, and embodying the spirit of cycling advocacy!
Inspire Your Team!
Why should people join your team? Aside from the personal health benefits of improved physical and mental health, cheaper transportation, and being better for the planet, they’ll also have a chance to win from lots of prizes!
Plus, participation numbers in Go By Bike Week help us work with local leaders to advocate for and improve our local cycling community!
Plan Team Activities
Organize wagers or competitions, take advantage of workplace rivalries, reward those who bike, and plan group rides to a Celebration Station.
Remember, it’s not the distance or the speed that counts, it’s simply getting out for the ride and leaving the car at home.
Cycling Newbies?
Help those who are new, or perhaps not as experienced, start their cycling journey off right! Go over basic cycling safety (hand signals, helmet fit, visibility), make sure their bike is in good condition, assist with route planning, or better yet, escort your new cyclist on their rides!
Guiding a new cyclist on their new bike routes is an extremely successful method for curious but cautious riders.
Route Planning
In most cases, the best cycling routes are different to driving routes. Spend a little more time planning out your new cycling routes, making sure to take into account hills and busy streets. Try Google Maps on the “cycle” feature, or the updated CRD Bike Map for the best bike-friendly streets! Or better yet, ask a friend who cycles!
Are you really really stuck? Email Ed and ask for help!
