This page explains the purpose of club Flash Rides and how to organize and implement one. We encourage all members to participate in organizing and riding. The rides don’t have to be exotic or “the best ever”, just plan a fun ride with friends. There are hundreds of past member rides you can use to organize your ride. Just pick a great weather day and do itWhat is a “Flash Ride”
A flash ride is a planned ride led by any club member that is announced to invite all club members. The purpose is to increase riding opportunities for members and take advantage of “weather windows” (warmer, cooler, dry, etc.) that occur on short notice year-round. In order to organize a “Flash Ride” you need to provide the details listed below so that each member can decide whether the ride is suitable for them or not. Before KSU you’d select a rider to act as “sweep” and conduct the ride in accordance with club guidelines. We encourage members
who’d like to do this to add these opportunistic rides for others. We’ll continue to have pre-scheduled club lunch, dinner, and show up rides.
And most of all for you and the group to ride & have fun – safely!
Here’s how:
How to announce a flash ride to all members:
1 – In your personal email system (gmail, yahoo, etc.), type up the email you want to have sent to all members that contains all of the following information. All information must be provided.
• Meeting Place
• Meeting date & time
• Destination
• Dragon Rating (1-5)
• Pace (casual or spirited)
• Distance
• Back in TV time
• RSVP to you or not
2 – Send your email to both jwellsanc@yahoo.com AND dgdecker6@gmail.com at least 2 days in advance. Any less lead time we cannot guarantee timely distribution.
3 – The Ride Committee Officer will send your email to All Members.
4 – Be at the TV Welcome Center before your meeting time.
Here is an example email you can use:
Hey fellow riders, I’m planning to do a flash ride. Join me if you are interested and available.
Here’s the details:
• On March 4, meet @ 10:00 am at the TV Welcome Center. KSU at 10:15am
• Riding to Copperhill, TN for lunch at the Copper Grill
• 2 Dragons, Casual pace, approximately 150 miles
• Back in TV before 4pm.
• Show up or not, no rsvp needed.
Your name,
cell phone number,
email address
llsanc@yahoo.com