Charlotte Area Cycling

1. Please read and agree to all ride details before signing up!
2. You are responsible for your guest; please look after them throughout the ride.
3. It is essential that all riders follow some basic group ride safety procedures:

• Pay close attention to the bicycle in front of you
• Call out "Slowing" immediately if you use your brakes or the rider in front of you calls "Slowing"
• Communicate all road hazards you observe to your fellow riders; "Car left", "Hole", "Car passing", etc.
• Make sure you check beside you and behind you and communicate to the other riders if you want to move out from behind the bicycle in front of you
• Try to stay behind the bicycle in front of you or clearly move into a safe passing lane next to that bicycle; don't ride half-wheel
• Communication with your fellow bikers is the key
• Ask questions at the start of the ride if you would like clarification of any of these guidelines:

CAC Safe Cycling Best Practices https://bit.ly/3ojpgln
CAC Group Cycling Best Practice https://bit.ly/31zMh9K
CAC No One Left Best Practices https://bit.ly/31Ctta3
CAC Be Prepared Best Practices https://bit.ly/3jsWPgU

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Group Rules
Be Kind and Courteous We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
No Hate Speech or Bullying Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, politics, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or gender will not be tolerated.
No Political Advertising To maintain a neutral and inclusive environment, political advertising of any kind is not allowed.

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We will ride a 14-mile route, starting and ending on Torrence Creek Greenway in Huntersville. At about mile 5, we will stop for BRUNCH at The Neighborhood Cafe (https://www.thencafe.com/)

Beginners welcome.

Our ride will explore the new Torrance Creek Greenway Extension and the Holbrook Park Greenway, with approximately 75% of the route on greenways.

Ride Details:
Ride length: 14 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: easy to moderate (due to small hills)
Pace: easy social 10-11 mph
Elevation gain: +550 ft.
Start time: 9:00 AM
Duration: 3 hours (including breakfast stop)
Terrain: asphalt, concrete
Traffic: low to moderate
Bikes best suited for this ride: any bike.

Route map:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49569906

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WEATHER POLICY: Ride is cancelled if it is raining at 9 a.m. If the ride is cancelled, I will send out a cancellation message to the e-mail address that you registered with on Meetup - so make sure you check that e-mail account before coming. In addition, if the ride is cancelled, I will add a cancellation message in the section below.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route.
• Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.
• Bring money or a credit card if you want to buy something at the stop.
• Bring a lock for your bike if you want to lock up at the stop.
•Traffic, unpredictable weather, and dog incidents, among other risk elements, are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also gloves, bright clothing, eye protection, and a side mirror are highly recommended.
• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked.
• Please have some form of ID with you in case of an emergency.
• Please bring with you an appropriate-sized spare tube for your bicycle.
• This will be a "5 minutes no drop zone" riride; no one will be left behind within reason waiting 5 minutes unless mechanical or flats exceptions in which case you will need to call my cell.

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Phone or text Maurice at 704-4 9 7 zero33 0, if late or not coming. (Day of ride ONLY, please)

If you you are new to the group we do not park at Brixx. We park on Floral Avenue which is the road that runs between Outback Steakhouse and Moe's off East Blvd

If you plan to go to Brixx after the ride Management at Brixx does not want us rearranging tables when we get there. Please see an employee when you get there and they will set up. Thank you for understanding their position. We do not want to lose the ability to host at Brixx Pizza

If you are signed up and cannot go please remove yourself so others have a chance to attend.

Please do not just show up to this ride.

NOTE:
The meeting spot will be behind the Pet Store in the loading area closest to Floral. You can access this off of Floral or Scott Ave. Please gather your bikes at the entrance to the service road and not on Floral. A headlight and tail light are required for this ride. You will need a headlight that is capable of illuminating the area in front of your bike.

CAC Safe Cycling Best Practices https://bit.ly/3ojpgln

CAC Group Cycling Best Practice https://bit.ly/31zMh9K

CAC No One Left Best Practices https://bit.ly/31Ctta3

CAC Be Prepared Best Practices https://bit.ly/3jsWPgU

Ride Details: 13.3 miles

Level: Beginner-Intermediate

Pace: Moderate (12-14 mph)

Route Elevation: +/- 350

Start Time: 7:00 pm

Duration: Ride is about 90 minutes

Terrain: asphalt, concrete, crushed rock and maybe some gravel

Traffic: Moderate

Bikes best suited for this ride: Most any

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Bicycle Benefits discounts for this ride:

• BOGO Pizza

Highlights:

Rules & Notes:
WEATHER POLICY: Ride is cancelled if it is raining at 6 p.m. or the temperature is below 40. If the ride is cancelled, I will send out a cancellation message to the e-mail address that you registered with on Meetup - so make sure you check that e-mail account before coming. In addition, if the ride is cancelled I will add a cancellation message in the section below. Any temperature below 40 degrees at start time will also cancel this ride.

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NOTES:
• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route. If you pass the ride leader, you are on your own navigation.
• We will practice riding only two bikes wide when in neighborhoods and single file when in bike lanes. This is to ensure your safety. Please be safe and adhere to this policy for your safety as well as respect to people in cars**
Restrooms - available at ride start location.
• Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.
• Bring money or a credit card if you want to buy something at Brixx.
• Bring a lock for your bike if you want to lock up at the stop.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also flashing head/tail lights, gloves, bright clothing, eye protection, and a side mirror are highly recommended.
• Please bring with you an appropriate-sized spare tube for your bicycle. I carry tube-changing equipment.
•Route: Ridewith GPS

Please take a moment and read over the following policies and abide by them for your safety and the safety of others. If you refuse to comply, you forfeit your rights to ride with the group.

RULES AND SAFETY NOTES:

• CAC Safe Cycling Best Practices https://bit.ly/3ojpgln

• CAC Group Cycling Best Practice https://bit.ly/31zMh9K

• CAC No One Left Best Practices https://bit.ly/31Ctta3

• CAC Be Prepared Best Practices https://bit.ly/3jsWPgU

• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also gloves, bright clothing, eye protection, and a side mirror are highly recommended.

• A headlight and taillight are required for this ride. You will need a headlight that is capable of illuminating the area in front of your bike.

• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route. If you pass the ride leader, you are on your own navigation.

• Please have some form of ID with you in case of an emergency.

• Pay attention to the bicycle in front of you

• Call out "Slowing" immediately if you use your brakes or the rider in front of you calls "Slowing"

• Communicate all road hazards you observe to your fellow riders; "Car left", "Hole", "Car passing", etc.

• Make sure you check beside you and behind you and communicate to the other riders if you want to move out from behind the bicycle in front of you.

• Try to stay behind the bicycle in front of you or clearly move into a safe passing lane next to that bicycle; don't ride half-wheel or overlap your wheels

• Communication with your fellow bikers is the key.

• Your bike must have brakes, as required by the Charlotte City code

(http://charmeck.org/city/charlotte/Transportation/PedBike/Pages/Bicycle%20laws%20code.aspx).

• Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.

• Bring money or a credit card if you want to buy something at the stop.

• Bring a lock for your bike if you want to lock up at the stop.

• Please bring with you an appropriate-sized spare tube for your bicycle.

• Traffic, unpredictable weather, and dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility for when signing up for this ride.

• Ask questions at the start of the ride if you would like clarification of any of these guidelines.

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WEATHER POLICY:

The ride may be canceled if it is raining or the temperature is below 45F by 5:00 pm. If the ride is canceled, I will add a cancellation message in the section below. I want everyone to be safe first and foremost. We can always ride another day. Thank you for understanding.

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MEETING SPOT: Bike Gallery in the parking lot

START TIME: Please arrive EARLY, Safety briefing at 6:55 PM, and then we depart at 7:00 PM

DISTANCE: 14 - 16 miles

AVERAGE PACE: 13 - 15 mph (intermediate pace)

DURATION: 2 Hours with a stop towards the end

FOOD DESTINATION:
Check Comment Section

TERRAIN: asphalt, concrete, some sections with dirt/crushed gravel

TRAFFIC: low to moderate

Bikes best suited for this ride: any

Want to download the route?

(15 miles)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50575849

(16 miles)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49579050

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BE SAFE AND RIDE ON!