Ride Format / SoCal FRCC SoCal Rides may have different Groups:
● TEMPO - Brisk pace, 17-20 mph on flat terrain, Occasional Regrouping, Riders May Be Dropped if repeatedly losing contact.*
● FITNESS - Endurance pace, 14-18 mph on flat terrain. No Drop with Regroupings as necessary.
● TOURING - Relaxed / Recovery pace, 12-16 mph on flat terrain. No Drop with Regroupings as necessary.
Members may choose to ride in any group. A rider that loses contact with a chosen group may be absorbed by the following Group IF THERE IS ONE. All Riders should have the route on their GPS device and be fully self-sufficient regarding navigation, roadside repair, nutrition & hydration.
Different Groups are only available with sufficient attendance and leadership present.. The availability of a group may not be known until the Ride Start.
No Drop = Group waits for riders with mechanicals, Red-Light “splits”, and occasional “gaps”, etc.
*Riders should be able to maintain the listed average pace which is based upon flat terrain, without wind or other conditions.
Rider Conduct All Riders Shall:
- wear helmets with proper fit & adjustment.
- follow all laws specific to the areas in which we ride.
- stop and wait at traffic lights & stop signs.
- yield to pedestrians.
- scan for obstacles/risks, warning those behind by visual/verbal cues. - when turning right, take a position behind vehicles turning right.
- when going straight, line up left (clear) of the right turn lane
- when turning left, each rider is responsible for scanning and the last rider scans and signals the merge left.
- when safe, allow vehicles to pass.
- ensure that riders with physical or equipment issues are safe.
Riders shall also conduct themselves in a reasonable and proper manner, specifically:
. refrain from the usage of inappropriate or vulgar language;
. treat others with courtesy and respect--including vehicle operators;
. maintain ride Safety as the #1 priority;
. maintain their bicycles and equipment in proper working order
. do their best effort to enhance the image of cycling and cyclists.