(12-13mph) CAC 16 Mile Midland Road Ride (Social Pace)(New Route)

Please read all ride details before RSVP

Ride length: 16 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: easy to moderate (due to some hills)
Pace: 12 to 13 mph (overall average)(Social / Touring Pace)
Elevation gain: +650 ft.
Duration: approx. 2 hours
Terrain: asphalt
Traffic: low to moderate
Ride start time: 8:45 AM
Bikes best suited for this ride: road, gravel and hybrid bikes

Route map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51061154

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Description:
Enjoy a scenic touring ride starting from Rob Wallace Park in Midland, NC. This route rolls through the picturesque farmland and quiet backroads of Midland, Fairview, Stanfield and Indian Trail.

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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. ** Flashing headlights/taillights are highly recommended. **
4. 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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- Traffic, unpredictable weather, and dog incidents, among other risk elements, are factors riders assume individual responsibility for when signing up for this ride.

- Short rest stops as needed,

- Restrooms/refreshments at the ride start location.

- Bring at least 1 bottle of water!

- Bring snacks if needed.

- Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also, dressing in layers, gloves, eye protection, and flashing headlights/taillights are highly recommended.

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

- Ensure your bike is in proper riding condition and the brakes are checked.

- No earbuds or music recommended for awareness.

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

WEATHER POLICY: Ride is cancelled if it is raining at 8 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.

Phone or text Maurice at 704-4 9 7-zero 3 3 0, if needed (Day of ride ONLY, please)