Reston Bicycle Club - Ride Levels

Ride Levels

RBC ride groups are divided into 6 numbered levels to help riders find a group that best matches their riding abilities. Some events will combine levels into a single group on days when there are few riders in a specific level.

Group	Average MPH	Average Miles	Style
A or 1	22+ for Tues., Thur. & Saturday - Drop Ride 18 - 21 for Sunday rides - Drop Ride (multiple rest stops)	30 - 100	Aggressive Grueling Pace Racers Attacking
B or 2	19 - 21 Tues @ Reston, Thurs & Saturday @ Herndon - Drop Ride Tues & Thur Fox Mill is 21+ mph - ride regroups 16.5 to 18 mph for Sunday rides, ride breaks up into 2 groups - Drop Ride	25 - 75	Fast Riders Demanding Pace
CC or 3	17 - 20 Tues @ Reston, Thurs & Saturday @ Herndon - Drop Ride	20 - 60	Strong Riders Demanding Pace
C or 4	16 - 18 Saturday ride, rides break up into 2 groups - Drop Ride 15 to 16.5 Sunday ride, ride breaks up into 2 groups - Drop Ride	20 - 50	Average Riders Moderate Pace
D or 5	15- 18 for 5s at 5 ride breaks up in 2 groups - No Drop Ride 15 - 16 Monday Green Lizard Women's Ride - Drop Ride	20 - 40	Average Riders Slowing on Hills
S or 6	14 - 15 Thursday Women's Ride from the Lake House - No Drop Ride 12 + Wednesday Ramble - No Drop Ride Monday Reston Women's Ride, new to riding, No Drop Ride	15 - 30	New & Casual Riders Easy Pace

Select a level or speed that you can comfortably maintain over 1.5 - 2 hours without falling behind. If you are unsure which group is the best fit, we strongly encourage you to choose conservatively.

Reston Bicycle Club

P.O. Box 3389 Reston, VA

20195-1389

info@restonbikeclub.org

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