Welcome to Folsom HOG, our road captains put on many rides to a variety of destinations. 
Some road captains prefer shorter rides while others prefer all day rides. We even have a few
road captains that love to plan weekend get-a-ways requiring extensive planning and setting up
hotel block reservations. We are always willing to work with someone if they have a destination
(restaurant, park, or other local) or route they would like to suggest. New places to ride are
always fun for everyone.

As our chapter continues to grow, so does our need for experienced Road Captains, new Road
Captains bring fresh ideas and new places to visit. Becoming a Road Captain does not take an
extraordinary amount of time. It is a very positive and rewarding way to contribute to the fun
and enjoyment of Chapter rides.

Here is how the process works... To get the ball rolling, find an available date on the calendar
and think of somewhere you’d like to take a group; It doesn’t have to be very far. Once you have
a date and location in mind, send me your ideas either via email or phone. If you are still
struggling with where you want to go, we can chat and see what works best for you. At this point
we will talk and assign a Road Captain as a mentor to help you become a Road Captain.
Next you will need to lay out a route that is safe and has ample comfort breaks. Your mentor
road captain will help with you on the route if needed. We ask that you pre-ride the route to
ensure your route directions and to check on the road conditions. Your mentor road captain will
need to pre-ride the route with you.

The National Harley Owners Group organization has specified Road Captain Responsibilities to be performed. These are as follows:

• Assist the sponsoring dealer and chapter director in upholding the Annual Charter for H.O.G. Chapters
• Assists in planning routes for chapter rides
• Assists in keeping the chapter informed of all H.O.G. programs
• Educates chapter members about group riding techniques
• Informs chapter members of any hand signals used by the chapter on group rides
• Assists in obtaining signed release forms for chapter rides
• Acts as a guide for organized chapter rides