How To Prepare For A Group Ride

Mar 18, 2022

Holding a group event is a very labor-intensive and time-consuming job, especially when holding a sports event, there are more things to pay attention to. What if you want to know exactly what to look out for? You can refer to the following points.A professional outdoor sports coachBecause cycling is an outdoor sport, there is a certain degree of danger, and professional experience and guidance are needed to minimize the risk factor. And outdoor sports coaches generally have certain first aid knowledge and know how to get out in an emergency.Material preparationLogistics vehicle: store drinking water, functional drinks, food for quick energy replenishment, first aid kits, and enough road signs (placed at the fork in the road, road signs should be posted on the road to prevent them from being blown off by the wind, so that the team members who arrive later cannot see them sign)Detailed roadmap1. Whether the total length of the route is within the physical endurance of the participants2. The flat road and the uphill section are staggered to avoid sports injuries caused by excessive physical exertion on long-distance uphill3. Try to avoid road sections in urban areas where there are many social vehicles4. Reasonably set a coffee break in the middle of the ride, set a coffee break every 1 hour on average, replenish water, functional drinks, restore physical strength, and then set off after all personnel have adjusted and adjusted5. Transport trucks and busesOn the way of riding, it is inevitable that members will have insufficient energy and cannot continue to ride, so it is necessary to prepare for these people and unmanned bicycles, and the bicycles are damaged and cannot be ridden on the road. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare to transport spare bicycles, replace broken ones in time, transport spares, and accommodate trucks and buses of abandoned cyclists.Other matters needing attention1. The cycling route is generally far away from the urban area, and the route arrangement needs to be adjusted according to the accommodation and dining spots2. The road book will be distributed to all participants one week before the start of the activity, with a reminder of the meeting place, time, and essential items, and a reminder again the day before the activity starts3. Inform all participants of the phone number of the first contact in the event of an unexpected situation4. The vehicle is equipped with a walkie-talkie, the mobile phone signal in mountainous areas cannot be guaranteed, and the walkie-talkie can communicate in the first time in an emergency5. Determine the final number of participants two days before the event, and purchase outdoor sports insurance for everyone (the ID number needs to be collected)6. Bring a camera on the closing car to record the process of everyone riding, and the moment of sharing photos is wonderful.It takes a lot of energy and a lot of difficulties to hold a group event, but as long as you can get together with friends and do a dynamic event together, it will be a very exciting and unforgettable energy.