Road Guard Qualifications and Development
2-2 Road Guard Qualifications (From RFTW SOP Revision Z)
a. Selection is based on the preference of the RC and the RGC.
b. Must have excellent riding skills.
c. Previous experience in group riding is required.
d. A new First Year Road Guard (FYRG) will be assigned to an experienced RG mentor. The FYRG will
be scheduled so as to experience in all manners the RG tasks, where through observation and
coaching, he/she may demonstrate competency in these tasks in accordance with the Road Guard Handbook. A FYRG will be considered a fully qualified RG when so designated by the RGC and approved by the RC.
e. Understands and can articulate RFTW’s mission statement.
f. Demonstrated outstanding leadership skills.
g. Has gone “All the Way” from “CTC” or “WTW” at least once riding in the RFTW main pack as a rider.
h. Willing to help riders, answer questions, offer advice, and maintain a professional demeanor.
i. Must ride a motorcycle (no trikes, sidecar, or trailer).
j. Must ride solo; no passengers allowed for RGs.
k. GMRS radio required.
l. GPS is highly encouraged.
m. Once a full RG has ridden “All the Way” as an RG, if they have time conflicts, they can be used
for reduced portions of the RFTW (i.e., not “All the Way”) ride.
n. To become a First Year Road Guard (FYRG), applicants must have successfully completed the
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Basic Rider Course 2 or equivalent, within 12 months of application to
be a FYRG, at their own expense. Equivalent courses accepted are at the discretion of the Road Guard Captain. Course completion certificates for all FYRGs will be maintained by the Road Guard Captain.
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