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This ride is a fixed-base or semi-fixed-base ride, please read the ride description for more details.
† Explanation of BAC Ride Fee – This fee is not included in the Estimated Cost and is non-refundable once submitted. The Ride Fee for US and Canada is $85 and $150 for all other countries, both are per participant.
OVERVIEW: If you want to lead a BAC ride but don't know where to start then plan to participate in the BAC On-line Ride Leader Seminar in 4 sessions in January 2027.
To attend, you must be a BAC member and have completed at least one BAC tour.
Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1/5, 1/7, 1/12 and 1/14
Time: 7:00 – 7:00-9:30 PM EST (4:00 – 6:30 PST, etc.) for each session.
The program will feature:
· On-line classes via Zoom
· Frequent knowledge checks with quizzes and activities
· Practice and assignments between training sessions
Experienced presenters (ride leaders and board members) will provide the tools you need to lead a successful BAC tour. We will cover how to lead all types of rides including point-to-point, fixed-based, self-directed, and commercially assisted. You will learn all aspects of leading rides from planning the initial proposal, budgeting and then leading the ride and finalizing all paperwork. Each seminar participant will learn how to access resources needed to propose and manage tours.
This training was offered in previous years and has received rave reviews from the participants. Since that time, many of the participants have successfully proposed BAC tours of their own.
Our goal is that participants will master the knowledge and skills needed to successfully propose a ride within 12 months of completing the seminar and to successfully lead the tour.
TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Tuesday, January 5th: BAC Overview; BAC Resources; the Roles of the Ride Leader and the Mentor; and Initial Planning
Thursday, January 7th: Proposing Your Ride; Ride Rating; Initial Budget Planning; Writing the Ride Proposal; and Selecting Hotels.
Tuesday, January 12th: After Your Ride Has Been Approved; During Your Ride; After Your Ride; and a Ride Leader Forum for discussion and questions
Thursday, January14th: BAC Insurance; Successful Social Hours and Working with a Mentor.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: This seminar is for BAC members who are interested in leading a ride for the first time. It is also helpful for those who have previously led BAC rides and want more training. Members are required to have completed at least one BAC tour prior to the training dates.
COST & ADMINISTRATION: A registration fee of $50 will be charged. This fee will be refunded to participants who complete all four sessions of the seminar.
Seminar participant responsibility: A successful Seminar depends on participants actively engaging in the program. To do this, participants will need to have:
-An up-to-date computer with a working camera and microphone. The BAC cannot provide tech support but will, as needed, provide links to tutorials on using Zoom before the seminar begins.
-A secondary electronic device such as a tablet or smart phone.
-Access to the internet
-A quiet environment to participate in the program – free of distractions
SIGN-UP
To submit a request to join this training event use the "links" displayed above this Ride Description. When you are accepted, the Ride Leader will move you from the Waitlist to the Pending List. At this time you will receive an email notification to login to the BAC website to sign the release of liability form and pay the BAC ride registration fee by credit card. As soon as your payment has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. To contact the Ride Leader, "click" the name at the top of this Ride Description. Prior to the first training date, a link will be sent with instructions as to how to access the Seminar.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Participants are expected to come to the tour in good health and ready to ride. Should someone's health become compromised and the group’s health and safety placed in jeopardy, a plan will be developed by the ride leader(s) and communicated to all individuals. The expectation is for the group to work together to mitigate any spread of infection or illness as a means to ensure the tour can continue as planned.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The BAC Ride Registration Fee and Payment Processing Fees are not refundable unless the entire tour is canceled because the number of participants registered is less than the minimum established for the tour. Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped. The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost as a result of cancellations. If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the canceling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed. If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped the canceling roommate may also be liable for the solo supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour. BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance. Tour Company will follow BAC cancellation policy and allow riders who cancel to be substituted with another rider without additional charge.
RIDE PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from the Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks such as happy hour preparation and cleanup. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request you might have and respect the Ride Leader’s decisions.
INSURANCE STATEMENT
BAC maintains two insurance policies: a) United States, and b) Foreign (all other countries). Both the U.S. and Foreign policies are considered secondary policies to your personal medical insurance policy. They are subject to a $1000 deductible and may not cover all expenses related to an accident. Copies of the current policies are located under the “Docs” tab on the BAC website.
Before participating in any BAC tour, you should assess whether your medical and travel insurance coverage is sufficient. While touring in the U.S, the BAC insurance includes coverage for injuries due to accidents during the bike trip. Members’ personal insurance will need to cover medical emergencies such as sudden and unexpected illness (i.e. treatment for unexpected illnesses, including Covid, are not covered).
While touring internationally, i.e., outside of the U.S., BAC maintains Foreign accident insurance to assist with expenses related to accidents, medical emergencies (including sudden and unexpected sickness), and repatriation. Insurance will apply door-to-door for treatment and travel for a maximum of 90 days overall. Coverage extends to a limited period spanning the published BAC trip dates, allowing for side trips occurring before and after the BAC ride; the limitation period is 7 days before or after the published BAC trip dates. The policy covers the cost of treatment for Covid and other unexpected illnesses, but not quarantine.
SIGN-UP
To register for this ride, use the sign-up links just above the Ride Description. After preliminary acceptance, you will be moved to the pending list and receive an email requesting you to go back to the BAC site to digitally accept the terms of the Release of Liability (ROL),and pay the Tour Deposit and the non-refundable BAC Ride Registration Fee by credit card. There is an $85.00 domestic ride fee or an $150.00 international ride fee. As soon as your deposit has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. BAC members with questions may contact the Ride Director by "clicking" the name at the top of this Ride Description.
Bicycle Adventure Club
PO BOX 23998 San Diego, CA 92193
Telephone (858) 715-9510 office@bicycleadventureclub.org