The Bicycle Touring Club of North Jersey grades ride pace using the following scale. If you are new to group riding, underestimate your ability until you have more experience riding with the club.
| Ride Level |
Description |
| A |
Average speed 17+ mph - For strong/experienced cyclists. Stops every 30+ miles. |
| B* |
Average speed 15.0 - 16.9 mph - average speed on flats 17.0 - 18.0 mph. For Strong cyclists. Stops every 20 - 25 miles |
| B |
Average speed 13.0 - 14.9 mph - average speed on flats 15.0 - 16.0 mph. For solid cyclists. Stops every 15 - 20 miles. |
| C* |
Average speed 11.0 - 12.9 mph - average speed on flats 13.0 - 14.0 mph. For solid cyclists. Stops every 15 - 20 miles. |
| C |
Average speed 9.0 - 10.9 mph - average speed on flats 11.0 - 12.0 mph. For average cyclists. Stops as needed. |
| D |
Average speed Under 9.0 mph - average speed on flats 10.0 mph. For new, inexperienced cyclists. Frequent stops. |
| F |
Family ride For Families Frequent stops, child friendly. |
| MTB-B |
Mountain Bike - Challenging, commonly rocky, trail surfaces. Primarily single track with many and varied obstacles. Extended ascents/descents. |
| MTB-C |
Mountain Bike - An uneven trail surface with minimal trail obstacles and gradual, moderate climbing. Some single track. |
| MTB-D |
Mountain Bike - Wide trails with a flat, obstruction free riding surface and little change in elevation. |
Notes
- Helmets are required.
- Phone numbers are in the 201 area code unless otherwise noted.
- Rides depart on time. Arrive early enough to get ready to ride.
- It is the responsibility of all riders to be equipped with a bicycle in good repair.
- Anyone who joins a ride must be able to ride at the minimal pace for its category.
- All riders under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and may join only at the discretion of the ride leader.
- All riders under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
2013 Rides Committee
By Andres Tiribocchi, Rides Capt. - updated 5/07/13
A Lieutenant - Henry Gozdz hgozdz@rci.rutgers.edu
B* Lieutenant - Keith Schlanger kccschlanger@aol.com
B Lieutenant - Alan Scherl ajscherl@gmail.com
C* Lieutenant - Glenn Barnes glenn1998_11@yahoo.com
C Lieutenant - Amado Cabaero Jr madzcaba@gmail.com
D Lieutenant - Madeline Coronato bikermaddie@yahoo.com
MTB Lieutenant - to be announced
New Leader/New Member Lieutenant: - to be announced
Special Event Lieutenant: Tracy Cicatelli cictra@aol.com
