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Molly Miksa

13 Aug 2021 13 Aug '21

10:40 a.m.

Hi there,

Not shop related, but I thought it was worth a try.

London Cycle Link has a group working on protocols for marshaling and group rides. So far it's a bit heavy on legal/rules of the road stuff, and a bit light on best practices and tips for organizing rides and marshaling. Does anyone have a document or resource they could share?

Many thanks, Molly

Molly Miksa Executive Director [image: londoncyclelink.ca] https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/

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maggie＠river2sealoop.org

13 Aug 13 Aug

11:56 a.m.

Hello, I would also be very interest in this. We’ve organized quite a few rides and associated events/ribbon cuttings/picnics/celebrations and could contribute but don’t have anything formalized as a resource yet.

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From: Thethinktank thethinktank-bounces@lists.bikecollectives.org On Behalf Of Molly Miksa Sent: Friday, August 13, 2021 10:41 AM To: The Think Tank thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org Subject: [TheThinkTank] Group Ride Protocols

Hi there,

Not shop related, but I thought it was worth a try.

Many thanks,

Molly

Molly Miksa

Executive Director

https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/

Ed Stewart

4:07 p.m.

A few years ago I upgraded the LAB curriculum into a modular one and created a "group riding" module. It may have a little of what you are looking for. Let me know if interested. I can send a pdf version.

Sent from my iPad

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Molly Miksa

4:13 p.m.

Hi Ed,

I'm definitely interested.

Thanks so much, Molly

Molly Miksa Executive Director [image: londoncyclelink.ca] https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/

On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 4:07 PM Ed Stewart emsco514@gmail.com wrote:

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Edstewart

15 Aug 15 Aug

9:05 p.m.

Kevin Dwyer

16 Aug 16 Aug

2:31 a.m.

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In my experience, the use of cell phones, particularly while riding and for selfies, has created safety issues on group rides. Thanks for the good work on the topic.

Kevin

On Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 2:15 AM Edstewart emsco514@gmail.com wrote:

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Hi Molly

Sorry for the delay. We had a family member pass and it threw me for a loop. Back to my version of newar normal again.

My Modular Curriculum id based on the LAB Street Smarts aka Effective Cycling and other names they have tossed about over the years. I was certified as an LCI in 1999 and have been an active instructor since. But I was always unhappy with the League’s materials, feeling it was falling short of what my friends needed in the way of learning. I founded the Silver Wheels Cycling Club that same year and we were all roadies but inexperienced, which was why I became certified. That club has grown to over 350 members and hosts over 600 events in a ‘normal’ year.

In 2017 I founded our Elyria Bicycle Education Center, a coop doing what pretty much wat all the others do who partake of the Think Tank. Our coop has grown rapidly and will soon be buying our own large facility (thanks to an angel) of about 10,000 sq. ft. We have accomplished a number of things so far, such as being the designated site for bicycle registration for the city (by city ordinance) and also being the designated recipient of all police-retrieved bikes (also by ordinance).

I teach the curriculum one module at a time., each taking about an hour. Some have a classroom component but mst are on the road classes. Plenty of extra reading for anyone interested. I had students mail me their tests and we would briefly go over any questions before getting into a new topic.

[You are likely to find some typos. I am pretty good but not perfect.. Mea culpa.]

The Group Riding Skills module is one for road riding, after the students finish the reading material. As you had indicated, lots of work needs to be done with rules of the road and etiquette, even before tasking this topic. I designed it based on my observations of problems riders were having riding in a group. Most of it all can be boiled down to communication and anticipation. Anticipate what others might be intending and communicate what you intend. So many are not accustomed to riding with others – they never had to anticipate or cooperate – they just went and did their own thing.

I feel the parallel turning is one of the most important parts of this module. It is a fun one to practice in class and after only a few runs they will get it.

Good luck with this material. I would appreciate any attribution.

If I can be of any further assistance, let me know. I hope our paths cross some day. I will let you go first.

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*From: *Molly Miksa director@londoncyclelink.ca *Sent: *Friday, August 13, 2021 4:13 PM *To: *The Think Tank thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org *Subject: *Re: [TheThinkTank] Group Ride Protocols

Hi Ed,

I'm definitely interested.

Thanks so much,

Molly

Molly Miksa

Executive Director

[image: londoncyclelink.ca] https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/

On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 4:07 PM Ed Stewart emsco514@gmail.com wrote:

A few years ago I upgraded the LAB curriculum into a modular one and created a "group riding" module. It may have a little of what you are looking for. Let me know if interested. I can send a pdf version.

Sent from my iPad

On Aug 13, 2021, at 10:40 AM, Molly Miksa <director@londoncyclelink.ca director@londoncyclelinkca> wrote:

Hi there,

Not shop related, but I thought it was worth a try.

London Cycle Link has a group working on protocols for marshaling and group rides. So far it's a bit heavy on legal/rules of the road stuff, and a bit light on best practices and tips for organizing rides and marshaling. Does anyone have a document or resource they could share?

Many thanks,

Molly

Molly Miksa

Executive Director

[image: londoncyclelink.ca] https://www.londoncyclelink.ca/

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