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What do the Club’s pace and terrain ratings mean? | The Club’s pace definitions are as follows: | | Pace | Average Speed | Comments | | A | 18+ mph | Hard fast riding, few stops, slower riders will be dropped, frequent pace lines. | | B+ | 16.5 - 18 mph | For very fit cyclists, slower riders will be dropped, leader rides at listed pace, occasional pace lines | | B | 15 - 16.5 mph | For fit cyclists, riders may be dropped, leader rides at listed pace. | | C | 13 - 15 mph | For accomplished cyclists, terrain varies, up to 30 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 13 mph. | | D+ | 11 - 13 mph | For experienced cyclists who want an easier pace, up to 20 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 11 mph. Only available for weekday rides in June-November on C or C+ terrain. | | D | 10 - 13 mph | For experienced cyclists who want an easier pace, up to 20 miles between rest stops, leader sweeps no slower than 10 mph. | | CA(Casual) | 8 - 10 mph | Relaxed riding, no steep hills, frequent stops, group stays together. | “Average Speed” is the average speed while riding. Speeds on flat terrain are typically noticeably higher. Ride leaders will ride continuously between scheduled rest stops and will maintain at least the minimum average speed for the pace of the ride. Ride leaders on A, B+, and B rides are not required to sweep, so riders on such rides should either be confident that they can keep up with the pace of the group or be comfortable riding independently. Ride Leaders on C, D+ and D pace rides are required to sweep. However, riders on those rides must be able to average at least that minimum speed, making only the scheduled rest stops, or they may be dropped. In selecting a ride, riders should consider the terrain of a ride because it may affect their ability to ride at the listed pace. Novice riders should generally start off with a “Casual” pace ride. The Club’s terrain ratings are as follows:
A = Very Hilly; B = Moderately hilly to Rolling with some steep terrain; C = Rolling; D = Flat
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