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Ride Classifications

Class Average Speed* (mph) Description
AA 22+ Rides have no upper limit to speed and should only be attempted by riders familiar with the ride leader and other riders.
A+ 20 - 22 Rides have infrequent stops, as determined by the group, and not formally planned. Ability to ride in a pace line required. Cue sheet may not be provided. No requirement to wait for stragglers. Riders are expected to be self-sufficient.
A 18 - 20
B+/A 16 - 20+ These multilevel rides are unstructured and will break into several groups, traveling standard routes, cue sheets available. Bring a friend if your're concerned about having someone to ride with at the slower pace. These rides are a great opportunity to try out if you are ready to step one up... w/o fear to get lost/dropped, as there is a group behind!
B+ 16 - 18 Stops are approximately half way through the ride, or when necessary. Cue sheets provided. No requirement to wait for stragglers, but ride leader will try to re-group at rest stops. Riders are expected to be mostly self-sufficient.
B 14 - 16
B- 13 - 14
C+/B 12 - 14+ These multilevel rides are more unstructured and will break into several groups, traveling standard routes, cue sheets available. Bring a friend if your're concerned about having someone to ride with at the slower pace. These rides are a great opportunity to try out if you are ready to step one up... w/o fear to get lost/dropped, as there is a group behind!
C+ 12 - 13 Stops are frequent. Ride leaders will wait at turns for riders. Cue sheets provided.
C 11 - 12
C- 10 - 11
D 6 - 10 Stops are frequent. Cue sheets provided. A good ride for beginners
Show & Go No Ride Leader / No Cue Sheet. Group determines route and distance
Multi No single designated Ride Leader. Usually listed class for bigger events, where different groups for certain abilities form spontaneously to go for the ride.
M: Mountain Biking/Trail riding Approximately 1/2 the cruising road speed

* Ride Average is what cycle computers calculate based on the total time the bike is moving. It is expected from a rider participating a ride to be able to maintain the typical moving speed average, this includes all slow downs, but does not count longer stops/breaks and it is referenced to an average rider for flat terrain and no wind. According to the route (many intersections, etc.) and terrain (hilly, rolling, flat) and wind/weather conditions the average speed may be slightly out of this range.

** Rides are classified by distance, speed, terrain and structure:
Terrain: H = Hilly, R = Rolling, F = Flat

Grouping:
S = Structured (Entire group rides together.) U = Unstructured (Faster/slower riders ride at own pace.)

Example: A ride listed as 35/C/F/S would be 35 miles, 11 to 13 mph cruising speed, flat terrain, and the group would all stay together.