Rules
of Participation
1. |
All California Vehicle
Code laws must be obeyed during a Club ride. Stop at stop signs,
and allow faster traffic to pass. |
2. |
Helmets that
conform to a CPSC approved standard are required on all club rides. |
3. |
Rain cancels ride unless ride says otherwise. |
Visitors
and guests are welcome to join our rides. First time riders are urged to
pick easy rides to gain familiarity with our ride classification system.
To aid in ride selection, rides are classified according to terrain and pace. Terrain is described in terms of local roads. Pace is
defined by the riding speed on flat ground in calm air, when not drafting.
Average pace will be lower and will vary with terrain and other conditions.
Contact the ride leader if you have any questions. All phone numbers are area
code 408 unless noted.
Additional Notes
- Riders below age
18 may participate in rides if they are accompanied by a parent or legal
guardian. A medical release form is required for all minors.
- All participants in an ACTC ride must sign the ride sheet in person. This
certifies each rider has read and understood the Club rules. Non-members must
sign an additional liability release.
- Each rider should
carry money for an emergency call and equipment appropriate to the ride (tube or
patch kit, pump, water, etc.).
- If a rider has to
leave the ride for any reason, the ride leader must be informed.
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Ride
Classification
Billy
Goats, Mountain Goats, Grizzly Bears
Billy Goats, Mountain Goats and
Grizzly Bears designate rides which count towards incentive awards given each
year at the Awards Party. Billy Goats are a selection of major climbs on
paved roads in the Bay area with terrain ratings between 3 and 6. Mountain
Goats are a group of dirt roads and trails with lots of climbing. Grizzly
Bears are a selection of over 100 basically flat rides which occur on special
dates, go to special places or are traditional ACTC events. For information on
the ACTC incentive awards contact the Ride
Coordinator.
Terrain
1 |
- Flat or with small
bumps: Monterey Hwy, Santa Teresa Blvd. |
2 |
- Small rollers:
McKean/Uvas Rds., Portola Valley Loop |
3 |
- Short hills:
Shannon, Kennedy, Bailey, Bernal |
4 |
- Longer hills:
Calaveras, Hecker Pass, Tunitas, Mt.Eden/Pierce, Hwy 236, Palomares |
5 |
- Steep hills: Hicks,
Sierra, Metcalf, Montebello, Felton Empire, Zayante, West Alpine, Henry Coe,
Mt.Hamilton |
6 |
- Very Steep hills:
Alba, Bohlman, China Grade, Jamison Creek, West Quimby, Redwood Gulch, Sanborn |
SL |
- Slow leisurely:
below 10 mph. Stops as needed. |
L |
- Leisurely: 10-12
mph. Stops as needed. |
LM |
- Easy moderate: 12-14
mph. Regroups approx. every 30 min. |
M |
- Moderate: 14-16 mph.
Regroups approx. every 45 min. |
MB |
- Hard moderate: 16-18
mph. Regroups approx. every hour. For experienced riders. |
B |
- Brisk: 18-20 mph.
Stops infrequently. |
S |
- Strenuous: faster
than 20 mph. Stops infrequently. |
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