Valley VeloRiders: Potential Group Rides

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Potential Group Rides

I have created a couple of routes on Bikely.com for everyone's perusal. They cover similar ground but I fell they would be a good starting point for our first couple of rides when the weather improves. Check them out and feel free to discuss them here.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/TWU-Derby-Reach-Ft-Langley-Rawlison-Loop

These two are actually the same ride but one is all road and the other includes the Fort to Fort trail and the dyke road along Nathan Creek. They are a little longer at about 60km and both also include one fairly steep hill along 272nd so they might be a better option for mid spring after everyone has been on a few rides and better able to handle bigger hills.

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/TWU-Derby-Reach-Fort-Langley-Road-Loop

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/TWU-Derby-Reach-Fort-Langley-Alt-Loop

The above rides also meet at TWU, but for those in the Abbotsford area feel free to suggest other areas as a meet and start point or other areas to ride. More routes will be created as time permits.

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Group Ride Classifications

This is a list of the various types or classification of rides with a brief description of each for those participating in Valley VeloRider group rides. The pace or speeds indicated are based upon average speed on level roads with no wind. These classifications will be specified in ride schedules so that each member can determine their participation level. No riders are left behind on any rides.

Leisure - Easy (15-22 kph) A leisurely pace and a short to medium distance of 30-40 km. This may includes stops as desired by ride participants. May include rollers and mild hills (3-4% grade). Re-group at hills and/or for slower riders if group spreads out.

Leisure - Medium (15-22 kph) A leisurely pace with medium length rides of 40-80 km. This type of ride may include rest stops and/or lunch, coffee shop stops as determined by the group. May include more challenging hills (4-6% grade) but there is no shame in walking up more challenging grades. Re-group at tops of hills and for slower riders if group spreads out.

Leisure - Long (15-22 kph) A leisurely pace but over longer distances of 80+ km. This would include longer rides outside of the lower mainland such as Vancouver Island or to Lynden and back. This is more of an enjoyable day tour to fully experience the ride, fellowship and surroundings. It will obviously include appropriate rest stops and a meal stop. Note that rides that take us over the US border will require up to date passports.

Medium - Medium (20-25 kph) A medium pace with medium length rides of 40-80 km. Can also be training rides for longer distance events. Can include a mid-point stop. Re-group at rest stops and tops of hills if group spreads out.
Medium - Long (20-25 kph) This is a medium pace and longer distances of 80+ km. This type of ride is geared more toward training for long distance riding events. There will be minimal stops on this type of ride but possible as required.

Hard - Any length (24-28 kph) This is for the roadies in the group that may want to schedule a ride for training purposes or for those that "feel the need for speed". It should also include more challenging hills for training purposes.

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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Potential Group Rides

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