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Ride Categories


Each ride on the calendar has a category ("A" through "D") The following ride guidelines should help you select a ride that matches your ability:

Cat. Dist. Description
A 35+ mi. 17+ mph, moderate to difficult routes and/or climbs, may regroup at top of major climbs, may or may not have rest stops. Must be self sufficient, no sweeper.
A/B 25+ mi. 14+ mph, moderate routes, and/or climbs, rest stop midway, may regroup on occasion. Should be self sufficient, no sweeper. Ride leader may sweep at his or her discretion.
B 25+ mi. 14+ mph, moderate routes, and/or climbs, rest stop midway, may regroup on occasion. Should be self sufficient, no sweeper. Ride leader may sweep at his or her discretion.
B/C 20+ mi. 12+ mph, easy to moderate routes, and/or climbs, may re- group on occasion, rest stop midway, ride leader usually sweeps.
C 20+ mi. 12+ mph, easy to moderate routes, and/or climbs, may re- group on occasion, rest stop midway, ride leader usually sweeps.
C/D 5+ mi. 10+ mph, easy routes, usually flat, re-group along the route as needed. Group usually stays together. Ride leader also sweeps or assigns a sweeper. Best for new riders.
D 5+ mi. 10+ mph, easy routes, usually flat, re-group along the route as needed. Group usually stays together. Ride leader also sweeps or assigns a sweeper. Best for new riders.