Bicycling Ride Codes and Abbreviations

Ride descriptions include a ride description code.  Abbreviations are described below.

For example: (SO,FL/RL,SW,RG,Cue,10-12) 35 miles

A social ride, typically with multiple stops. Flat to Rolling terrain. A designated sweeper will stay with the slower riders.  The ride is periodically regrouped to account for all riders.  A cue sheet will be distributed to all riders.  The average speed is between 10-12 mph.  The ride is 35 miles long.

Ride Categories

• LE - Leisurely - easy pace, less than 10 mph, 10-15 miles
• SO - Social - fun group ride, 10-12 mph,  10-50 miles
• RC - Recreational - regular cyclists, 12-15 mph, 30-50 miles
• ADV - Advanced - advanced riders, 15+ mph
• TRN - Training -regular riders, 12-15+ mph
• MTN - Mountain Biking

Ride Ratings

• FL - Flat
• RL - Rolling
• HL - Hilly
• MT - Mountainous

Ride Format, Leader's Style

• SW - Swept - designated sweeper stays with slower riders
• RG - Regrouping - Leader waits at rally points during ride
• Cue - Cued - Cue sheet provided with mileages, turns, landmarks, etc
• MP - Mapped - Map provided

Average Speed

• low-high - for example: 10-12 indicates mph