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Obey traffic laws.  Let the ride leader or sweeper know if you need help.                                                   </div> <bR> <div>                                                                                                                       </div> <div> <B>Paceline pointers</b></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Point out road hazards for those behind you.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Maintain a steady pace.  <I>Don't </I>speed up when it's your turn to pull.</div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="158c60d0.png" border=0 width="198" height="269" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="14" VSPACE="13"></b><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Avoid braking.  Coast to slow down.  Give a hand signal if you must brake.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ride single file to the right with traffic.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Alternate the lead position regularly.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Call out "car back" when vehicles approach from the rear. (<I>Especially </I><I>important as the leader 'rolls out' to the back of the paceline)</I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Ride leader responsibilities</b></div> <bR> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Arrive at the starting point early.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Be prepared with pump, patch kit, basic first aid supplies.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Greet all riders and brief them on the ride.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Appoint a 'sweeper' who will ride at the pace of the slowest rider.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">In case of mechanical or medical difficulty, <I>do not abandon </I>a rider.  The sweeper should be sure the rider is OK before riding on.</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">The safety and well being of all riders is your responsibility.  If you think someone is in need of help, <I>ask</I>.  Call or send for medical assistance if needed.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.dawgdodgers.com/documents/lead%20a%20good%20ride.pdf " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dawgdodgers.com/documents/lea"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Click here</U></A> to check out Jeff McNeal's article on how to lead a ride from the <A HREF="http://www.dawgdodgers.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.dawgdodgers.com"><U>Dawg Dodgers website.</U></A></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>