| | | | The following ride classifications may be used as a "guide" for categorizing rides when adding rides to the calendar and for helping you select the proper ride for your skill and ability.
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Ride Class
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(H)illy
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(M)oderate
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(F)lat
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Length
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Rest Stops
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Pacelines/Advanced Techniques
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ALL
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All levels of riders
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D
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6-8
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8-10
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10-12
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10-25
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5-10
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No
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C
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8-10
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10-12
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12-14
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20-15
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10-15
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No
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CC
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10-12
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12-14
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14-16
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30-50
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15-20
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No
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B
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12-14
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14-16
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16-18
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40-60
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20-30
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Occasional
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BB
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14-16
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16-18
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18-20
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50-70
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25-35
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Frequent
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A
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16-18
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18-20
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20-22
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60-80
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25-35
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Common
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AA
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18-20
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20-22
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22-24
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60-100
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30-40
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Common
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R
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Randonneuring is long-distance (endurance) cycling over scenic and challenging terrain. Randonneur rides often leave early in the morning and require lights, go under most weather conditions, and typically are challenging all-day affairs with distance and speed determined by the participants. This includes the annual Brevet series of qualifying rides between 125 and 625 miles in length.
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MTN
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Rides for all-terrain or mountain bikes. The individual ride descriptions should be read for specific information regarding terrain (e.g., single-track, double-track, or gravel roads), distance, and equipment requirements (e.g., type of bike or tire width).
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MTN/A/T
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Advanced, technical, single track; ex. Lunch Loop
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MTN/B
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Easy single track, double track, fire roads. Mountain bike or cyclocross bike okay. Terrain varies with climbs and ascents, ”technical” mountain biking skills not required; ex. Uncompahgre Plateau
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T
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Specialty rides for bikes with two or more cyclists. Tandem ride leaders often choose routes that are particularly well-suited to these types of bicycles, as they typically go much faster on down-hill and flat sections, and slower uphill, than single bikes.
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