Ride Categories

Our rides have 3 designations: expected pace, distance, and terrain. Pace is designated A - D, with A being the fasted and D being the slowest. Terrain is designated 1 - 5, with 1 being the flattest and 5 being the hilliest.

Pace

  • A - 18+ mph
  • B - 13-18 mph
  • C - 8-13 mph
  • D - under 10 mph

Terrain

  • 1 - Primarily flat; occasional rolling hills
  • 2 - Moderate rolling hills
  • 3 - Mostly rolling hills
  • 4 - Hilly with one or more steep climbs
  • 5 - Consistently hilly with several steep climbs

For example, a ride rated B57-Terrain4 would be a 57 mile ride with significant hills, which will be led at a pace between 13-18 miles per hour.