The rides are rated by level of difficulty. We created our own three ratings based on the following criteria.
Beginner – A beginner ride is one appropriate to those riders newer to road cycling. Beginner rides are usually less than 50 Km distance and have no steep uphill or down hill descents. They are occasionally on bike dedicated pathways and low volume traffic roads.
Intermediate – An intermediate rated ride is perfect for an experienced road cyclist. Distances are 50 – 100 Km with longer and sometimes steeper grades. Riders should be comfortable riding in the shoulder, single file and be familiar and comfortable with common road hazards such as shoulder rumble strips, various hard road surfaces such as chip seal and riding in windy conditions.
Intermediate – An intermediate rated ride is perfect for an experienced road cyclist. Distances are 50 – 100 Km with longer and sometimes steeper grades. Riders should be comfortable riding in the shoulder, single file and be familiar and comfortable with common road hazards such as shoulder rumble strips, various hard road surfaces such as chip seal and riding in windy conditions.
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