Ride Ratings

Rating     Average Speeds

A                  19+                     -Fast Paced, most difficult terrain, or longer distance.

B                  16-18                  -Brisk, social, but emphasis is on riding. A good choice for experienced                                                            group riders

C                  12 – 15                -Moderate, social emphasis, but for those with riding experience.

D                  Up to 12             -Easier, for a more “laid-back” time, perfect for shorter distance.

 

*Average Speeds: The speeds listed are average speeds maintained for the entire ride, not the minimum or maximum speeds. To maintain the average ride speed, riders will ride much faster and much slower at times. While not required, a cycle-computer is helpful to judge average speed.  Also, consider the terrain for the ride, the more elevation change, the harder it will be to ride any given speed.  As a general rule of thumb, take the total elevation change and divide by the length of the ride.  Less than 20 ft/mile is mild, where 30+ ft/mile will be quite a different ride compared to flat ground.