Meet 12.00 at the Rossette Pub.

Mark G said:

Paul what sort of ride is this?  we do have a grading system so be good to advertise what grade this ride is so people know what they are coming along for?

ON ROAD

Green: Easy. Suitable for beginners and family cyclists, including younger children riding solo. Distance will be short (usually under 10 miles and never more than about 20), with no severe climbs (that can’t be walked). Will take place on traffic free or minor roads without awkward junctions. Average riding speed: as low as required. Suitable for any roadworthy bicycle.

Blue: Moderate. Suitable for anyone with moderate fitness and with experience of cycling solo on road. Distances will be from 20-50 miles, with few huge hills. Pace will typically be ’steady’. Best suited to drop-bar bikes.

Red: Challenging. Suitable for fit, regular cyclists. Distances will be longer (up to about 80 miles) or will be ridden at a faster pace. Could include busy main roads and big hills and may be fairly remote from towns and villages. Best ridden on road bikes or lightweight touring bikes.

Black: Expert. High level of fitness and stamina required. Distances will be long (e.g. 80+ miles) or will be ridden at a demanding pace. Likely to include big climbs, remote roads, and any traffic conditions. Best ridden on lightweight road bikes with a good gear range.

By way of examples for road rides: the Sunday ride would be graded Blue while the Saturday ride would usually be Red. A 100-mile ride over the moors would be Black. A chain-gang session would be Red at least.

Mark , this ride will be blue event will you be joining us ?