Fremont
Freewheelers
Bicycle
Club

Ride Classification

Questions about our ride start locations? Find the answers on our Start Location Map & Directions Chart

 

Please use the chart and guidelines shown below to select a club ride that is appropriate to your riding skill level.

Road Bike

Mountain Bike

Pace

Terrain

Skill Level

L

Leisurely (up to 10 mph)

1

Flat  - Alameda Creek Trail

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Beginner: Fire roads, gravel trails, not too steep and almost no obstacles

T

Touring
(10 to 13 mph)

2

Slight hills - Mission Blvd: Stevenson to Mission San Jose

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Intermediate: Singletrack, some small rocks, roots and mud

M

Moderate
(13 to 16 mph)

3

Moderate hills - climbs of up to 500 ft:  E. Warren

u

Advanced: Tight, twisty singletrack, steep downhills, rocks

B

Brisk
(16 to 19 mph)

4

Hilly - at least one of climb of 1000 ft. +:  Palomares Rd.

uu

Expert: Combinations or extreme examples of obstacles

F

Fast
(19+ mph)

5

Steep, very hilly - sustained climbs of 1000 ft. +

All ride participants should adhere to the following guidelines in their ride selection/preparation:

  1. Contact the ride Leader prior to the ride. Discuss the pace/terrain and let them know you are coming.

  2. A multi-speed bicycle is required, unless otherwise specified for the individual ride. The bicycle should be in good working condition: tires inflated, brakes and derailleurs working.

  3. Riders should bring a tire pump, spare tube, patch kit, and know how to use them. Riders should also bring a water bottle, HELMET and lunch or money for snacks. Medical information and emergency phone numbers should be carried at all times with you.

  4. *All riders under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult, unless they have special permission from the ride leader in advance and have a signed Medical Authorization and Consent to Minor Form.

  5. *Riders 16-17 years old may ride unaccompanied by an adult, but must have a signed Medical Authorization and Consent to Minor Form.

  6. The ride leader has the right to refuse a rider to participate on the ride, if the rider's physical condition or the condition of his/her bicycle does not appear suitable for the ride scheduled.

  7. Starting times: All rides leave the starting point 15 minutes after the scheduled time; unless the ride is marked Prompt - then the ride begins at the time listed

* These rules do not apply to USCF licensed riders. In those cases, USCF rules apply.

The combined terrain, pace and distance should be considered in the ride selection. A 4M/35 ride would be a hilly, moderate paced (10-15 mph), 35-mile ride and recommended for strong intermediate riders.

 

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last updated: 07/13/2006

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