Intermediate Ride @ Phil's

This will be an intermediate ride at an intermediate pace with regroups at junctions. Although no one will be left behind, please know that this is by no means a beginner’s ride. If you’re on the fence about whether to go or not, just GO! Your chances of having more endurance and being more skilled than this old timer are pretty good. This is considered to be a social ride to meet new faces and say hello to familiar ones.

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### What to Expect:

• High probability of encounters with other cyclists. Let’s do our part in honoring the rules of the trail.
• 15 miles
• 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the group
• 1,181 ft total ascent
• Total average moving speed: around 10 mph (best-case scenario). This will be affected by the size of the group and the length of regroups.

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### Ride Rating

Intermediate
Endurance Rating: E3
Technical Rating: T2/T3 (mostly smooth sailing, but there’s a little technical stuff)

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### Endurance Ratings Explained:

The Endurance Rating (E) measures distance, climbing, and pace on a scale from 1 to 5.

• E1 represents the lowest level of exertion (beginner).
• E5 represents the highest level of exertion (advanced).

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### Technical Ratings:

The Technical Rating (T) measures how smooth or rocky the conditions are on a scale from 1 to 5:

• T1 (Beginner): Mostly smooth & wide
• T2 (Advanced Beginner): Mostly smooth but variable width
• T3 (Intermediate): Predominantly uneven surfaces & somewhat rocky
• T4 (Advanced Intermediate): Long segments with rocky and uneven surfaces
• T5 (Advanced): Extensive rocky & uneven segments with possible drops & exposure

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### Route Overview:

To keep it simple, we’ll start at Phil’s Trailhead, hop on Marvin’s Garden, and take a right on KGB (JCT 48) until we reach Kent’s (JCT 14). From there, we’ll head up Kent’s and jump on Voodoo Child (JCT 19). Once we come to Ticket to Ride, we’ll take a left (don’t go straight or bye-bye!) to the E.L.V/Marvin’s Garden/COD junction, then take Marvin’s Garden back to Phil’s Trailhead.
For those who might not be familiar with this odd junction, don’t worry! I/we will make sure you’re with the group. No one gets left behind on Sundays.

**** NOTE: If you sign up for this ride be sure to check for updates before the ride. Where we meet up and the trails we ride may change over the next few days. On occasion rides will be canceled due to something. *****

**Rules of the Rides**
* Approved Cycling Helmets Required.
* Participants must be age 18 or over.
* To participate in a BACE Meetup activity, you must be a member of the BACE Meetup Group and be RSVP’d “Yes” for that specific activity. No “Plus 1’s”
* All participants should be “self-sufficient” with their own food, hydration, tools, spare tubes and first aid supplies necessary for the activity.
* No dogs permitted on group rides unless inclusion is specified in the activity description.
* Cycling activities may be significantly impacted by changing conditions (rain, snow, mud, road construction, etc.). Participants should monitor activities for cancellations or changes in location/route.
**Liability Waiver** By signing up for this meetup, I agree to the following: I am age 18 or over. I understand that cycling activities can be dangerous and cause serious bodily injury or even possibly death. The organizers of this group and its members will not be held responsible for the actions of any participant at any event. Each rider attends an event at their own risk and is solely responsible for any damage or injury to their equipment, themselves or others.