Team Safety

Preparing yourself is as vital as making sure your equipment is safe. Remember the 5 P’s: Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance!

Team Safety

As a Team Captain, you are the catalyst for team safety. Here are a few suggestions to help:

• Familiarize yourself with the 2008 Ride Rules and Safety Initiatives – your team will come to you for answers to their questions.  Being prepared is the first step in safety.
• Offer a clinic on bike-handling safety.  The National MS Society can assist in setting up this clinic for your team.  
• Designate a team ride marshal to enforce team safety and rider etiquette.
• Encourage participation in Official Training Rides to gain valuable skills in group riding.
• Encourage all team members to have their bikes inspected for free at one of the Official Bike Stores.
• Familiarize yourself with and encourage proper training techniques among your team members.

Download the Team Captain Manual for additional tips on team safety.