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Ride Leader Incentives

    Ride Leader Incentives                         Effective March 2014, Modified July 1, 2022

    Credits for leading or sweeping a ride, shall be awarded according to the following table:

    Credits
    Awarded
    Reason
    1 Leading a ride that is posted at least 24 hours** in advance of the ride start. Rides less than 10 miles will be subject to review for credit or partial credit. **24 Hour rule was made effective July 1, 2022.
    1 Leading a split level ride that is divided amongst two ride leaders due to the size of the ride.
    Only the ride leader that posted the ride will receive 1 credit.
    1 The ride leader will receive 1 credit if they get to the ride start and the ride does not go out due to weather conditions. A ride sheet must still be turned in with a notation about the weather and showing 0 miles.
    2 A ride leader will receive 2 credits for leading a “Special Ride Series.” These ride series can be a 1, 2, or 3 week program and must be approved in advance by the Ride Director. They can be for any ride level, such as “Beginner,” “More Experience but new to the club” or “Pace line workshops.” Special Ride Series must be planned and posted on the website in advance and a phone number must be included in the description text for people to sign up for these series.
    1 Ride Sweeps will be awarded 1 Sweep Credit for each ride swept.
    Awards for leading or sweeping a ride, shall be awarded according to the following table:
    Credits
    Needed
    Awards based on Credits (NOTE: Subject to change each year without notice)
    25 Ride Leader Credits accrued within the current ride season (November 1 through October 31)
    will earn an SBRA Ride Leader Jersey. The jersey's are given out at or after the annual Holiday/Awards party.
    30 Sweep Credits accrued within the current ride season (November 1 through October 31)
    will earn an SBRA Sweep Jersey. The jersey's are given out at or after the annual Holiday/Awards party.

    Each year since the Awards program began, jersey designs are not disclosed until at or after the annual Holiday/Awards dinner, unless made available for purchase to SBRA members. Holiday/Awards Party Cancelled during COVID for 2020, 2021 and 2022.

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