Summer Coffee House Rides (PLACEHOLDER!)

PLACEHOLDER! The summer Coffee House ride series will start on Wednesday, April 15, and continue until the end of September, weather permitting. I'm sincerely hoping that we end up NOT missing any rides due to wildfire smoke, snow, rain, etc. The plan is to post each week's ride by Sunday before the ride, with the time (varies), location (always different!), and a rough outline of the route. Detailed route cue sheets get handed-out at the ride start.

RIDE SERIES DESCRIPTION: The Pedaler Coffee House Rides are designed for those who want a relatively easy, social ride, with the main goal of hanging out for good pastry and espresso after the ride. Most would be rated C/C-. We will depart from a different coffee house or bakery each time. When it warms up and we can start early, we will do breakfast rides (open to real members only, and subject to sign-up deadlines!).

E-BIKE NOTE: The ride leader is unable to handle e-bike mechanical issues (battery failure, flat tires, etc). Please have a backup plan for these events. Class 2 e-bikes are not permitted as they are not covered by club insurance.

RIDE SWEEP: Most of these rides will NOT have an official "sweeper." The ride leader will aim to regroup at certain points. We do not want to lose anyone; however, please note the ride levels (C).

BECOME A MEMBER: Your membership on Meetup is not a membership in the Procrastinating Pedalers Bike Club. Join the Club to support bike advocacy and recreational cycling in the Reno-Tahoe area. Memberships are $35 (single) and $60 (joint). Club benefits include insurance on all rides (provided for first ride only for non-members), summer picnic, winter holiday party, other members-only events, and local bike shop discounts. [Click here to join - https://www.pedalers.org/join-now](https://www.pedalers.org/join-now)

RIDE RATINGS: Unless the ride is posted “no drop,” you will be expected to maintain the pace set as stated in the ride description. It is important to confirm your ability to do this ride. Review the map/route sheet if provided, and the ride rating as stated in the Ride Rating Sheet - (http://www.pedalers.org/RideRatingSheet2018.pdf) If you have questions, contact the ride host.

CYCLING ETIQUETTE: If you have any questions about what a group ride with the Procrastinating Pedalers entails, please refer to our Ride Etiquette Sheet. http://www.pedalers.org/PP_Group_Ride_Etiquette.pdf

DISCLAIMER: Bicycle riding comes with inherent risk. All maps, rides and other documents listed here are for informational purposes only. The Procrastinating Pedalers Bicycle Club and the authors of any maps assume no liability for the information provided. Research the local riding conditions before you embark on a ride. Road conditions, weather conditions, and traffic densities vary constantly.

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