Marin Cyclists Club
Connecting cyclists since 1963
Connecting cyclists since 1963
Ride Rating System
When going for a ride we encourage you to select a ride along your cycling and fitness level. If you do not find a ride that is in your level this is the perfect opportunity to start a ride of your own. You get a club jersey when leading 4 or more rides.
Pace Definition (VL, L, A through D)
| Letter | Ride Type |
Average Speed |
Description | Example |
| VL | Very Leisurely |
7-9 MPH |
A great opportunity for a Family rides, minors should be accompanied by an adult. To encourage families to ride with their children. |
To encourage families to ride with their children. |
| L | Leisurely | 8-10 MPH | Easy pace, frequent stops to regroup, new-rider friendly. No drop ride. |
Moderate Grades, hard to do in Marin County! |
| A | Relaxed | 10-13 MPH | Riders will ride at about 10-13 MPH Fewer stops than an L ride, steady pace for experienced riders. Should know how to fix a flat. Might ride at 14-16 MPH on the flats. NO one is dropped |
Might ride at 14-16 MPH on the flats. |
| B | Moderate | 14-16 MPH |
Only a few regroups. For experienced riders only who want to ride long, stead distance. NO one is dropped | 40 Miles in Length or more. |
| C | Brisk | 16-18 MPH | For strong riders who want to ride in a fast pace line or tight packs (20-28MPH on the flats) occasional sprints. Must be confident in a group and pace line, no beginners or intermediate riders. |
50 miles or more. |
| D | Fast | 18+ MPH |
Constant pace lines (24-35MPH) brisk climbs, ONLY for experienced, fast, race oriented cyclists. Check with ride leader if this is your first D ride. |
Tough rides. King Ridge type. 70 miles and over. |
Terrain Difficulty (1 - 5)
| Number | Terrain Description |
Example |
| 1 | Flat, although it's hard to do in Marin County |
Tiburon - Main Street |
| 2 | Gentle Grades | Paradise Drive, China Camp Highway 1 |
| 3 | Rolling Hills | Marin Headlands, Fairfax/Lucas Valley-Pt. Reyes Station |
| 4 | Mostly rolling hills, some steep climbs | Alpine Dam, Mount Tam, Marshall |
| 5 | Very Hilly: Long and/or steep climbs | King's Ridge. Coleman Valley |
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