Road Ride Categories

A

• 17+ mph average and/or difficult terrain or several difficult climbs.

• Regroup points and rest stops are few and designated by ride leader.

• Riders should be comfortable with the route and able to support themselves.

• Advanced level. These rides are for very strong riders wanting a hard workout.

• Strong skills riding in a fast group: understand how to safely paceline, indicate obstacles, etc.

B

• 15-17 mph average and/or some challenging terrain or climbing.

• Riders will regroup periodically as designated by ride leader.

• Riders should be comfortable with the route and able to support themselves.

• Advanced level. These rides are for strong riders looking for a challenge.

• Strong skills riding in a fast group: understand how to safely paceline, indicate obstacles, etc.

C

• 13-15 mph average and/or rolling terrain or minor climbing.

• Stops and regroup points, as designated by ride leader, are used to keep the group together.

• Riders should be able to support themselves.

• Intermediate level. Fit riders should start here.

• Good skills riding in a group: understand how to safely ride around others and, most importantly, know your limitations.

D

• 11-13 mph average, mostly rolling terrain.

• Regrouping is frequent with nobody left behind.

• Intermediate level.

• Know how to ride safely, steer, brake. Willing to listen to requests.

E

• <11 mph average, mostly rolling terrain.

• Regrouping is frequent with nobody left behind.

• These are casual/social rides.

• New riders should start here.

Mountain Bike Ride Categories

• Single-track and/or gravel roads.

• Pace and terrain will vary.

Gravel/Cyclocross Ride Categories

• Gravel roads or actual CX courses where cyclocross bikes are optimal.

• Pace and terrain will vary.