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Ride Classifications*

Class	Ride Average (mph)	Cruising Speed (mph)	Description
AA	22+	24+	Rides have no upper limit to speed and should only be attempted by riders familiar with the ride leader and other riders
A+	20.1 - 22.0	20.0 - 24.0	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	18.1 - 20.0	18.0 - 22.0
B+	16.1 - 18.0	16.0 - 20.0	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	14.1 - 16.0	14.0 - 17.0
B-	13.1 - 14.0	13.0 - 15.0
C+	12.1 - 13.0	12.0 - 14.0	Stops are frequent. Ride leaders will wait at turns for riders. Cue sheets provided
C	11.1 - 12.0	11.0 - 13.0
C-	10.1 - 11.0	10.0 - 12.0
D	6.0 - 10.0	< 10	Stops are frequent. Cue sheets provided. A good ride for beginners
B+/A	16.1 - 20+	16.0 - 22+	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
Show & Go	No Ride Leader / No Cue Sheet. Group determines route and distance
M	Mountain Biking. Approximately 1/2 the cruising road speed

*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.)

Cruising speed is the typical speed maintained for uninterrupted flat distances with no wind.

Ride Average is what cycle computers calculate based on the total time the bike is moving.

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.