Post by jontotman on May 28, 2012 18:54:17 GMT -5
O.k. I suggest we post a ROAD group ride with "Ride Level Description" so that the members in this forum would be able to decide if they should join a particular posted group ride or not. We don't want fast folks here get bored if the ride is intended for a beginner riders and I don't want to join the fast folks 8:30 AM TGR if I'm just gonna be drop and get lost. 
(just suggesting ) Any other suggestions regarding this topic are welcome.
Here's an example of a
"Ride Level Description" that we could use when posting a ride;
A = Average speed 17-19+ mph - average speed on flats >23 mph, generally competitive over demanding terrain. Regrouping at the discretion of ride leader. Ride length typically >80 miles.
B+ = Average speed 16 -18 mph - average speed on flats 20 mph. Terrain and ride length similar/identical to A category. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
B = Average speed 14 -16 mph - average speed on flats 18 mph. Terrain at the discretion of ride leader but generally tends to be less demanding than A/B+ categories. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
C+ = Average speed 13 -15 mph - average speed on flats 16 mph. Terrain at the discretion of ride leader but can include some challenging hills in addition to flats and rollers. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
C= Average speed 11-14 mph - average speed on flats 15 mph. Generally rolling terrain. Some modest/moderate hills may be included at the discretion of the ride leader. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
D= Average speed 9 -11 mph - average speed on flats 12 mph. Generally flat and rolling terrain. Ride leader provides encouragement and regroups as necessary. Ride length typically <40 miles.
O= Orientation ride over easy terrain at a social pace for riders interested in getting to know more about the club and its policies. Ride distance approximately <40 miles.
+/- Ride Leaders may use + or - to indicate that their ride is expected to be at the upper or lower end of the range for their category.
(just suggesting ) Any other suggestions regarding this topic are welcome.
Here's an example of a
"Ride Level Description" that we could use when posting a ride;
A = Average speed 17-19+ mph - average speed on flats >23 mph, generally competitive over demanding terrain. Regrouping at the discretion of ride leader. Ride length typically >80 miles.
B+ = Average speed 16 -18 mph - average speed on flats 20 mph. Terrain and ride length similar/identical to A category. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
B = Average speed 14 -16 mph - average speed on flats 18 mph. Terrain at the discretion of ride leader but generally tends to be less demanding than A/B+ categories. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
C+ = Average speed 13 -15 mph - average speed on flats 16 mph. Terrain at the discretion of ride leader but can include some challenging hills in addition to flats and rollers. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
C= Average speed 11-14 mph - average speed on flats 15 mph. Generally rolling terrain. Some modest/moderate hills may be included at the discretion of the ride leader. Ride leader regroups as necessary.
D= Average speed 9 -11 mph - average speed on flats 12 mph. Generally flat and rolling terrain. Ride leader provides encouragement and regroups as necessary. Ride length typically <40 miles.
O= Orientation ride over easy terrain at a social pace for riders interested in getting to know more about the club and its policies. Ride distance approximately <40 miles.
+/- Ride Leaders may use + or - to indicate that their ride is expected to be at the upper or lower end of the range for their category.
;D