Ride Ratings System
Terrain Ratings
| Number | Terrain | Example |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Flat | BayFair to Alameda Ride |
2 |
Some low hills | Dublin Grade |
3 |
Moderate grades | Redwood Rd: Castro Valley to Oakland |
4 |
Moderate grades, some steep | Palomares Rd |
5 |
Very Hilly: Long and/or steep climbs | Mt. Diablo |
Pace Ratings
| Symbol | Ride Type | Average
Speed |
Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VL |
Very Leisurely | 7-9
MPH |
Child-friendly pace with many stops | 3/T/45 |
L |
Leisurely | 8-10
MPH |
Easy pace, frequent stops, new-rider friendly | Moderate Grades |
T |
Touring | 10-13
MPH |
Fewer stops, steady pace for experienced riders | 10 to 13 MPH |
S |
Steady Pace | 14-17
MPH |
Few stops, for strong, experienced riders | 45 Miles in Length |
B |
Brisk | 18+
MPH |
Very strong riders, pace lines or tight packs |
Mountain Terrain Ratings
| Number | Mountain
Bike Ride Rating |
|---|---|
1 |
Hills of short duration, some moderately steep |
2 |
Generally hilly terrain, some short steep climbs & descents |
3 |
Long climbs, some steep climbs & descents |
4 |
Long steep climbs, blazing descents: For experienced riders |
This Rating system is designed to help riders decide if a ride fits their level of fitness and riding experience. It also is designed so that ride leaders may evaluate and grade their rides. Ride leaders must be fair in rating their rides and must ride at the pace that they submit.
Riders should not show up for a ride that they are not capable of doing, at the advertised pace. Note: The average speed for a ride includes time off of the bike at rest stops or for regrouping. So an “L” ride should finish a 30-mile ride in about 3 hours, including stops. All rides are “No Drop” which means we will not leave riders behind, or that we will wait ahead and regroup, for every rider. (Unless a ride is listed as a non “no drop” ride)
A rider may ride faster than the advertised pace but he/she should realize that they will spend more time waiting to re-group. Show up and be ready to ride, at the listed ride time. Rides leave no later than 10 minutes after the listed starting time. Cherry City Cyclist Bike Club realizes the importance of wearing a bike helmet and strongly encourages all riders to wear a helmet.