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Road Rides

Ride Level	Ride Description	Pace	Regroup	Repairs	Drop Policy
A	Very Demanding Fast paced on difficult terrain. Distance 30-75 miles. Advanced cycling and pace lining skills.	18-20 mph	At leader’s discretion	Rider’s responsibility	Leader’s discretion
A-	Demanding Fast paced on difficult terrain. Distance 30-75 miles. Advanced cycling and pace lining skills.	17-18 mph	At leader’s discretion	Rider’s responsibility	Leader’s discretion
B+	Strenuous Similar to A, but slightly slower. Advanced cycling and pace lining skills, smooth and steady bike handling is expected.	16-17 mph	At major hills and intersections.	Rider’s responsibility	Leader’s discretion
B	Quick Emphasis on riding, but more social. Terrain may be difficult. Distance 20-50 miles. Pace lines are encouraged. Riders should have experience in group rides and be a competent bike handler.	15-16 mph	At major hills and intersections. No sweep.	Leader helps	No drop
B-	Conversational Emphasis on riding, but more social. Terrain may be difficult. Distance 20-50 miles. Riders should have experience in group rides and be a competent bike handler.	14-15 mph	Regroup at major hills and intersections. No sweep.	Leader helps	No drop
C+	Casual Riders will have solo riding experience but may be new to group riding. Terrain and speed more moderate. Distance 15-40 miles. Ride leader may give advice to those not accustomed to riding in groups.	13-14 mph	Every 10-15 miles.	Leader helps	No drop
C	Easy Rider Ideal for a beginner or casual rider. Riders will have solo riding experience but may be new to group riding. Terrain and speed more relaxed. Distance 15-40 miles. Ride leader may give advice to those not accustomed to riding in groups.	12-13 mph	Every 5-10 miles	Leader helps	No drop

Mountain Rides

Ride Level	Ride Description	Rest Stops	Repairs	Drop Policy
Advanced	Fast paced on mostly singletrack. Distance 10-20 miles. For riders with experience.	At leader’s discretion	Rider’s responsibility	Leader’s discretion
Intermediate	Emphasis on riding, but more social. Terrain is a mix of technical single track and fire roads. Distance 7-10 miles. Competent bike handling.	Every 1-2 miles	Rider’s responsibility	Leader’s discretion
Novice	Single track and fire roads with ways around obstacles. Riders should have some experience riding on trails. Moderate speed. Distance 5-7 miles. Ride leader may give advice to those not accustomed to riding technical aspects of trail.	As needed	Rider’s responsibility	No one gets dropped. Ride leader makes sure all riders follow route.
Beginner	Moderate to easy terrain. Distance 3-5 miles. Pace is slow, ride leader helpful in guiding new riders and giving pointers on MTB fundamentals.	As needed	Leader helps	No one gets dropped. Ride leader makes sure all riders follow route.