Valley VeloRiders: Welcome

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Welcome

Welcome to the Valley VeloRiders cycling group blog.

The purpose of this blog is for communicating and sharing with like-minded cyclists interested in participating in group bike rides in the Fraser Valley area of BC. The geographical area encompasses Surrey, Langley, Abbostford, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge and surrouding areas. A Facebook group has also been created called Valley Velo-Riders for those with Facebook accounts. The blog was created for those with or without a Facebook account that might be interested in helping with planning, discussing and/or joining in on group rides in the area with other friendly cyclists. The group was initially created by and for members of staff and faculty from Trinity Western University in Langley who ride recreationally and/or commute by bike from time to time. The group was created to address an issue of a shortage of recreational cycling groups and the lack of group cycling opportunties in this part of the Lower Mainland. You do not have to work at or attend TWU to participate as the group is open to everyone regardless of your cycling skill, experience or occupation. The ride will be recreational in focus and any and all types of bicycle riders are welcome. So whether you ride a recumbent, mountain bike, hybrid bike, road bike or trike, you are welcome to join us.

Here on the blog will be posted information including dates, times and maps of planned rides along with any comments or discussion from participants along with other cycling information and web links deemed appropriate.

Feel free to join in!

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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.

Valley VeloRiders

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Welcome

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