WHAT IS BRDAA?
The Bicycle Ride Directors' Association of America (BRDAA) was founded in 1987 by a small group of professional bicycle event promoters in Whittier, California. The goals of the Association are to foster cooperation among recreational ride promoters, offer an affordable and proper insurance program and provide a forum for the exchange of information and experience among the membership. BRDAA maintains a master calendar of events to avoid conflicting dates and to provide efficient scheduling of member events. Today the membership is nation-wide and is comprised of both profit and non-profit organizations. The BRDAA membership includes bicycle clubs, one-day special event ride directors and domestic and international tour operators. BRDAA benefits both road and mountain bike fun rides and tours.

BRDAA MAILING
A mailing list of ride participants has been compiled from BRDAA member events. BRDAA currently provides a co-op mailing to 45,000 cyclists throughout the Southwestern United States. BRDAA plans include the development of a nationwide mailing list. All BRDAA members may contribute their regional and/or local mailing lists to this nation-wide rider database. Contributors, in turn, will receive access to the database equal to the names contriand may request specific lists based on zip code information.

BRDAA periodically conducts group mailings of event flyers and the Bicycle Event Guide. For specific information regarding BRDAA mailings, please contact Sheila Lyons at the Association office.

BRDAA INSURANCE
BRDAA has arranged a group policy for one-day events, multi-day touring events and annual coverage for bicycle clubs. The coverage is $2,000,000 per occurrence $2,000,000 aggregate liability and $25,000 excess medical. Higher limits on each are readily available. The liability policy includes hired and non-owned automobiles as well as host liquor liability coverage. The BRDAA policy does require a specific waiver to be used. However, if you make a reasonable attempt to have everyone sign a waiver but lose one, miss someone, or a friend signs a waiver, the BRDAA policy still provides coverage. There is no underwriting; a quote will be given to you over the phone. There is a simple one-page application and certificates are issued very quickly. BRDAA also has the contacts to provide insurance for bicycle racing, triathlons, exhibitions, concerts and most events. Contact the BRDAA insurance chairman Ed Moore, at (800) 800-3256 or e-mail to http://www.bikelink.com/mail%20to:ed@haywoodinsurancel.com. He will be able to answer all of your questions and give you current rates for your event.

BRDAA CALENDAR
This web page calendar lists specific information on BRDAA events with links to their individual event pages, and is free to BRDAA members. BRDAA members may also purchase ad space in the Bicycle Event Guide published by BRDAA member K.C. Butler and distributed semi annualy.

ADVERTISING DISCOUNTS
As an organization, BRDAA has successfully negotiated advertising discounts for its members. BRDAA members are currently receiving discounts from Tailwinds, the Bicycle Event Guide. For further information regarding discounts and distribution, please contact the following:

• Bob Mack, Cycle California (415) 546-7291
• PBAA (Tailwinds), (602) 745-2033
• K. C. Butler, Bicycle Event Guide, (800) 679-2453

RIDE RATING SYSTEM
BRDAA has developed a ride rating system which allows cyclists to compare the various levels of difficulty found in BRDAA sanctioned events. By using the same "yardstick" for each BRDAA event, riders can anticipate the training and preparation required for a particular event.

The BRDAA rating system consists of one to six stars; one star representing a very easy ride, progressing to six stars indicating a very difficult ride.

BRDAA MEETINGS
BRDAA has dinner meetings in the Southern California region. Please contact the Association office for dates and times. These meetings are a great opportunity to meet the people who put on the biggest and best events. Industry trends, insurance needs, event up dates and everything pertaining to the organization of cycling events are discussed.

MEMBERSHIP AREAS
BRDAA members may request information or ask to assigned to a specific membership area. Please be sure to mark the appropriate box on the membership application. Members do not have to belong to any particular area if they do not wish. All members belong to the National Association.

MEMBERSHIP FEES
The first year membership fee is $125.00 with a $75.00 per year renewal rate. Membership dues are based on a calendar year. For further information regarding BRDAA membership, please contact Sheila Lyons at our Association office, at 562-690-9693, or fax to 562-690-0614.

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