{"id":7649,"date":"2014-08-08T04:00:08","date_gmt":"2014-08-08T08:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=7649"},"modified":"2014-08-07T19:02:14","modified_gmt":"2014-08-07T23:02:14","slug":"back-up-bikers-view","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bootedmanblog.com\/?p=7649","title":{"rendered":"Back-up Biker’s View"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Wherebe1\"I take various positions when I ride with a group. Sometimes I lead, sometimes I follow. Sometimes I ride in the middle. <\/p>\n

When I follow, or ride at the back of the pack, I serve in what’s called a “sweep” position, which is a safety rider. My view…
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\n…looks like the photo above. The role of a sweep rider is to stop with anyone who may have to stop for a mechanical problem, health situation, or worst-case — a crash. <\/p>\n

Personally, I have not had to stop for a crash, but I have had to stop for one or two riders who have had mechanical problems. I make sure they’re okay and that help is on the way, and will stay as long as necessary to ensure their safety and well-being.<\/p>\n

But most of the time, I do not have any specific duties other than watching the view, which is rather nice!<\/p>\n

Life is short: get out and ride!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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