Our club rates all rides based on three criteria, listed as 4/C/65-80 (Difficulty/Pace/Distance)

Difficulty Classifications

1- EASY TERRAIN MOSTLY FLAT
2 - ROLLING, EASY GRADES
3 - MODERATE GRADES
4 - HILLY, A FEW STEEP CLIMBS
4- VERY HILLY, LOTS OF LONG CLIMBS

Pace Classifications
A: relaxed pace; frequent regroups; waits for all riders. Over 26 minutes*
B: touring pace; regroups every 30-45 minutes;waits for all riders. 23-26 minutes*
C: brisk pace;pacelines likely;regroups every 30-60 minutes. 19-22 minutes*
D: aggressive pace; pacelines likely; slower riders may miss regroups. Under 19 minutes*
** These times are based on a local “speed trap” that riders can time themselves on to check their pace.

Distance Classifications
The last figure in the formula, stated in approximate miles. (If in doubt, leader should overestimate mileage slightly.)