Ride Ratings
D Pace: 8–10 mph Distance: 10–20 miles Mostly flat; bike paths and quiet streets. Highly social with frequent regroups.
C Pace: 10–12 mph Distance: 20–30 miles Easy grades with some rolling hills. Rides add more surface streets with traffic.
C+ Pace: 12–15 mph Distance: 25–45 miles Includes more challenging hills and varied terrain.
B Pace: 15–18 mph Distance: 30–50 miles Higher pace with some steep climbs.
B+ Pace: 16–19 mph Distance: 35–60 miles Sustained higher speeds over longer distances.
Ride Terms
No-Drop Ride: The group stays together. No one is left behind; the ride leader or a "sweep" ensures everyone reaches the finish.
Drop Ride: Riders are expected to maintain the posted pace. If you cannot keep up, you are responsible for navigating your own way back.
Regroups: Scheduled stops (often at the top of hills or major intersections) to allow the group to gather and hydrate.
FIVE SAFETY RULES
(1) Never signal “Clear” (2) Pass on the left (3) Signal road debris(4) Signal “Car back!” or “Car up” (5) Stay inside the bike lane