Riding Guide
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This guide is for longer-distance rides — whether you are riding with Team Eagle, a few teammates or on your own.
Use it to prepare your bike, plan your route, ride safely, fuel properly, communicate clearly and handle issues on the road.
Long rides are more fun when everyone is prepared. Bring what you need, know where you are going, ride within your ability and look out for the people around you.
We ride to end HIV & AIDS. We also ride to get each other home.
1 - How Team Eagle Rides
Team Eagle training rides are coordinated through WhatsApp.
Rides are usually proposed by teammates. Anyone can suggest a ride, share a route and invite others to join.
Ride coordinators help set the route, pace, meeting points and regroup stops. Each rider should still review the route, bring what they need and ride within their ability.
You can join for part of a ride, turn back early or meet the group along the way. Challenge yourself, but know your limits. If a ride becomes more than expected, speak up, ask for help, turn around or use a public transit bail point like Metro-North or the MTA.
We ride together and make smart decisions to keep every rider safe.
2 - Quick Safety Note
Wear a helmet. Follow local traffic laws. Ride predictably and with care for the people around you.
Never ride on state or federal highways, parkways or restricted roadways.
Team Eagle rides are built on trust. Show up prepared, communicate clearly and make smart decisions on the road.
Wear a helmet. Follow local traffic laws. Ride predictably and with care for the people around you.
Never ride on state or federal highways, parkways or restricted roadways.
Team Eagle rides are built on trust. Show up prepared, communicate clearly and make smart decisions on the road.
3 - Before Your First Ride
Before your longer ride, set yourself up.
Make sure your bike is in good working order
Check tire pressure, brakes, chain, shifting, lights, and bottle cages.
Learn how to fix a flat, or at least carry what another rider needs to help you. YouTube guide
Set up Ride with GPS and join the Team Eagle club.
If you need help getting set up, ask your team captain for access.
Save emergency contacts on your phone or print it on your helmet:
Carry ID and insurance information.
Review the recommended gear list.
Start with a distance and pace that makes sense for you.
Prepared does not mean perfect. It means you are ready to ride, learn and handle the basics.