Classification | Miles Range | Elevation Range | Road Type | Average Speed or Pace |
---|---|---|---|---|
Novice | 0 – 20 | 0 – 500 | Mostly Flat, Paved & Hard Packed Trails | Slow 8 – 10 mph |
Beginner | 15 – 35 | 350 – 1,000 | All Roads / Mostly Flat / Mostly with shoulders | Easy 8 – 13 mph |
Intermediate | 20 – 40 | 750 – 2,000 | All Roads / Gently Rolling Hills (Shorter) to Rolling Hills (Longer) | Moderate 11 – 15 mph |
Advanced and Above | 30 – 100 | > 1,500 | Hills & Climbs – Steep / Long | Brisk 13 – 16 mph |

Bicycling Rating Scale
- Our rides are not paced. We provide a “sweep” so you will not ride alone
- We encourage you to ride at your own pace.
- Plan to arrive at ride start at least 15 minutes prior to start time so we will leave on time
- In the event of inclement weather we will contact you by 7 am the morning of the trip
- The ending times are approximate and allow plenty of time for stopping