Leadership
Maya Collins
Head Ride Leader
Club standards, route planning and leader development.
Meet the people who keep club rides organised, safe and enjoyable.
Each leader has a defined role, from new-rider support and road skills to endurance planning and event preparation.
Skills
Leo Hart
Road Skills Coach
Cornering, group signals and confident bunch riding.
Performance
Priya Shah
Endurance Coach
Pacing, fuelling and preparation for longer events.
Support
Daniel Brooks
Member Support Lead
Welcome rides, equipment checks and new-member follow-up.
Support is available across ride types and member levels.
18
Active ride leaders
Rotating weekday and weekend coverage.
6
Skills coaches
Focused support for road confidence.
4
First-aid leads
Distributed across the ride calendar.
Monthly
Leader review
Routes and member feedback are discussed.
How leaders coach
Good group riding depends on clear communication before, during and after the ride.
Leaders demonstrate expectations, scale the route when needed and give concise feedback without turning a social ride into a lecture.
Brief first
Route, signals and regroup points.
Watch the group
Pace and spacing stay controlled.
Coach one detail
Useful feedback stays simple.
Review afterwards
Members know the next step.
Every club leader follows the same practical expectations.
01
Prepared route
Distance, surfaces and conditions checked.
02
Visible communication
Signals and instructions stay clear.
03
Inclusive pacing
Published ride promises are respected.
04
Calm decisions
Safety comes before schedule pressure.
Experienced members can follow a clear route into club leadership.
01
Express interest
Discuss experience and availability
Choose a suitable support pathway.
02
Shadow a leader
Learn briefings and group management
Observe several ride types.
03
Lead a section
Take responsibility with supervision
Build confidence gradually.
04
Complete review
Confirm safety and communication standards
Join the active leader rota.
Talk with the leadership team