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Ride Leader Charter

Rights & Responsibilities · ACC 2026/27

Ride Leaders are the backbone of ACC's cycling culture. ACC's ride leaders are fellow cyclists who voluntarily give their time and expertise to lead the group. The following is a public overview of the role; the full charter and compensation policy are signed separately upon confirmation of ride leader status.

Ride Leader Rights

Upon confirmation, ride leaders receive the following exclusive benefits:

01
Website feature
Your personal bike is displayed on the About Us page in the Stamp Bike Wall section, making you part of ACC's public identity.
02
Exclusive ride leader kit
Ride leader kit features a distinguishing mark not found on standard member kit.
03
Per-ride subsidy
A club subsidy is paid after each led ride, split equally among participating ride leaders.
04
Annual mileage reward
Ride leaders who meet the annual mileage threshold qualify for membership fee reimbursement and over-performance bonuses. Specific figures in the charter agreement.
05
Social media incentive
Cash rewards for ACC-related posts on 小红书 (RedNote) or Instagram, based on likes and saves. Specific rules in the charter agreement.
Ride Leader Duties

Taking on the ride leader role means committing to the following responsibilities:

01
Ride safety
Enforce helmet checks; manage pace and formation; hold at junctions until safe to proceed; lights on after sunset.
02
Ride workflow
Verify attendance and non-member fees at the start; count heads during the ride; submit ride data within 24 hours of finishing.
03
Respectful riding
Comply with German road traffic law (StVO); give way to pedestrians; no racing on public roads.
04
Emergency response
First response for injuries (call 112 if needed); handle mechanicals; authority to cancel or shorten in extreme weather.

Full Charter

The full ride leader charter details the subsidy policy, social media incentive rules, disciplinary process, and allocation of responsibilities. The charter is signed between the club and the ride leader upon confirmation of status.