**Leadership Program Fall 2010**

Ed Pino and Liz Baum are back for the fall leadership training!

Since our last class, both of us have become League Certified Instructors for the League of American Bicyclists. Classes will begin in September in a new location on 93rd street and Columbus Ave., hosted by club president Sharon Behnke.

The classroom training will be held on Wednesdays, from 6-9 PM: September 22, October 6, 13, 20 and 27. On either Saturday or Sunday, October 2 or 3rd, a mandatory Ride Safety Class will be given. Incorporated in this class is what to bring on day trips. There are two additional day rides on Sunday, October 10 and Saturday, October 23. The class finishes with a weekend trip from October 29th - 31st in beautiful Columbia County, with superb accommodations at the home of a 5BBC volunteer.

We look forward to welcoming future 5BBC ride leaders! For more information, contact Ed and Liz at leadership@5bbc.org

Ed Pino and Liz Baum

Leadership Instructors

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Become a 5BBC Leader

Do you enjoy interacting with people, exploring and creating new bike routes, promoting bicycling to all levels of riders and want a great way to give back to the club and the bicycling community? Then becoming a 5BBC Bike Leader is for you.   

The 5BBC Leadership course will teach you how to organize and run both day and weekend trips. You’ll learn map reading, ride planning cycling safety, group dynamics and decision-making and develop your leadership style, as well as many other aspects that go into making you a bike leader.

The course, taught by experienced 5BBC leaders, combines classroom instruction with practical riding experience. You don't have to be a strong or fast rider or bicycle repair guru to take the course. That's not what the course is about - it's about leadership. It is strongly recommended that you be able to ride for the better part of a day, and be comfortable riding with a group. If you haven't ridden with us before, you should definitely go on several 5BBC rides to become familiar with how typical club rides take place. (Note: If you are not a member of the 5BBC and wish to take the class, you must become a member prior to the weekend trip part of the course.)

For more information, contact the 5BBC Leadership team at leadership@5bbc.org