The array of rides offered by TCBC is determined solely by its ride leaders, so if you perceive a need, please step forward and volunteer to fill it by taking TCBC leader Training this spring. The training consists of five hours of class held on Saturday morning, April 10, at a location in Mounds View; plus attendance at the leader forum on Tuesday evening, April 13, at a location yet to be determined. The Saturday class will focus on preparing you to lead safe, fun, and interesting rides. Subjects covered include how to organize, plan, map, advertise, and lead a bike ride for TCBC, plus a variety of related subjects. Strong emphasis will be placed on the rules of the road, traffic laws, bicycle safety, and risk management. The Tuesday session will be attended by all returning and new leaders and will cover our ride scheduling system and an array of other topic

To qualify for TCBC leader Training, you must be a current member in good standing who preferably has been with our club for at least a full year. Also, you must be willing to lead a minimum of two rides for TCBC by the end of october 2010 and to fully abide by TCBC rules and customs. Please note that the course is designed for TCBC purposes only and is not a general leadership course.

The total cost is $40 and that includes a lunch on Saturday. It ís possible to recoup your $40 by leading at least four rides by the end of the season on 10/31/10. To register, send a check for $40 (made out to TCBC) to: TCBC leader Training, c/o Pete Hawkins, 3008 County Road I, Mounds View, Mn 55112. Be sure to include your current address, home phone number with area code, and an e-mail address. Expect to receive a letter of acknowledgement and further details by April 2nd. Deadline for registration is friday, March 26, but it’s advisable to sign up well before that as the class usually fills up to its maximum of 30.