SDBC Ride Leader Program

With the exception of the A group, all SDBC Saturday Rides have at least one official SDBC Ride Leader in charge of controlling the ride. Most Saturdays, especially on the Development Rides, there will be additional Leaders attending with one designated at the “whip” or sweeper in charge of keeping the group together. Typically riders should stay behind (or next to) the leader and in front of the whip/sweeper. The Ride Leaders are experienced cyclists with a variety of different backgrounds, dedicated to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all participants. In the short briefing before rolling out, the Leader-in-charge will introduce the other cyclists who are official Ride Leaders.

Ride Leaders

Barb Trenchi
Charlie Sykes
Chris Luick
Cory Sakaguchi
Chris Fairweather
David Gomaidy
Ed Leonard
Jordan Becker
Linda Webb

Michael Karres
Michael Pelkey
Mike Burrows
Mike McLaughlin
Pete Kane
Serge Issakov
Tony Lowery
Vali Holroyd

Meet the Ride Leaders by visiting our Ride Leader Bio page!

Interested in becoming an SDBC Ride Leader?

From time to time we need to add additional Ride Leaders to fill out our roster. Candidates must be SDBC members, known to several of our existing Ride Leaders, and should be demonstrating leadership qualities during rides. A Ride Leader puts his or her personal ambitions on the back burner when leading or assisting a ride.

If you are interested in becoming a Ride Leader, contact

SDBC Training Director, Charlie Sykes