The RAC this week (Sept 22)

Thank you for coming out last weekend and congratulations to the group who rode the extra miles on Saturday. Please add those miles to your overall mile log because EVERY mile counts and you earned them. 

  • Reposted for your reading pleasures, if you missed it the first time around. 

  • Please practice Power Pedal and Safety Stop with your child. 

Stay Seated. Shift Smart. 

  • Kids love to stand on hills — don’t let them. They wear out their legs

  • Teach them to shift, not muscle through in high gear. (The RAC is a marathon and not a sprint)

  • Most 5th graders can’t climb standing — and our hills are long, up to 6 miles long.

  • Standing = wobbling. That’s tough and unsafe for riders behind them.

  • Shifting keeps things smooth and steady.

  • Parents. Set the example: stay seated yourself.

  • (If your kid stands a lot, the seat’s probably too low — we can help! 

  • And many of you are in the process of buying a bigger bike for your child)

Questions from parents. Keep them coming. We love them. 

Question: Can my partner (who is not coming on the RAC) attend training rides with our child when I cannot? 

  • Answer: Unfortunately, no. Only registered riders may attend training rides. 

  • The person who rides the RAC with the child needs to train with the child.

Question: Can we leave a ride early because we have soccer?

  • Answer: Yes, but …  If you do, the ride doesn’t count towards your “once a month with us” ride. 

Our Next Training Ride 

Saturday, September 26 

Mesa Verde Middle School, 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129

Our last ….  Safety Fun 4 

  • If you picked up your vests last week, please arrive by 8:45 a.m. 

  • We start promptly at 9 am. 

And a particularly warm welcome to our families who are fresh off the wait list!!! 

Have a great week. 

The RAC this week (Sept 15)

Thank you for coming to Safety Fun 1 in record breaking numbers. It was so great meeting you and seeing you again.  

Here’s what we covered and here’s homework for those who attended.

Power Pedal and Safety Stop  

Please practice with your child. 

  • Power Pedal to get started 

  • Straddle your bike 

  • Pedal at 2 or 10 o’clock. Push down. Hover. Count to two. Sit. 

  • Do not allow your child to start on the saddle. 

  • Safety Stop:

  • Lift off the saddle. Squeeze both brakes gently. Hover. Count to two. Foot steps down. 

  • Do not allow your child to stop while sitting on the saddle 

  • Power Pedal and Safety Stop are a Must 

  • Come early to training rides, and we’ll help your child practice 

  • You’ll both be asked to show Power Pedal and Safety Stop skills at future rides. 

  • Why is this so important? 

  • If your child can start while sitting on the saddle, chances are his/her saddle is too low. Riding becomes much harder on a too low saddle. And getting started takes too long.

  • If your child can stop while sitting on the saddle, her/his chances of falling over, trying to balance are much harder and that is not safe. 

Take a look at saddle height. 

  • If your child can sit on the saddle and stand on both feet, the saddle is too low. 

  • Please raise the saddle, an inch at the time. We can help you with that. 

  • Why is this so important? 

  • See above and 

  • If the saddle is too low, riders tend to stand up. 

  • We don’t want that. 

  • We want “stay seated and shift.” 

  • Riding behind someone who stands and sits repeatedly is tedious and can be dangerous. 

  • Parents, please be a good example.

Questions from our riders. Thank you. We love these 

How do I avoid saddle sores (aka “diaper rash”)? 

  • Get bike shorts. 

  • They are padded.

  • They don’t have seams in all the wrong places 

  • Affordable bike shorts are available online

  • Don’t wear underwear. (Seriously) 

  • Use anti-chafe cream 

  • Love their brand names:“Chamois Butt’r,” “Happy Nuts,” and Fresh Balls” 

If we attend one RAC training ride each month, will we reach 350 miles by April? 

  • No. Check out this cool graph created by volunteer Charles. 

  • Any mile your child rides between September 13 and April counts towards her/his mile goal.

In February you will asked to submit miles on a spreadsheet. Kids and Parents. Honor system.

I couldn’t make it up the hills on Saturday and now I am worried. 

  • We will teach you how to make it up the hills, how to shift and/or we will help you find a bike with more gears. 

  • Please attend as many training rides as you can. 

How long do training rides last? 

  • Training ride durations are listed on the calendar, are estimates and sometimes woefully wrong.
    Like last Sunday. 

  • The times are based on past experience but the following factors can lengthen a training ride: 

  • Weather. The hotter it is, the slower we are. 

  • Group size. The larger we are, the slower we are. 

  • Your child’s condition that day 

  • Your child’s breakfast that day. (Eggs, not donuts) 

  • We strongly recommend that you don’t plan anything shortly after training rides.

Our Next Training Rides 

Saturday, September 19. 

9 am - 12 pm 

Mesa Verde Middle School, 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129

Safety Fun 2  and bike path 

Sunday, September 20. 

9 am - 12 pm

Safety Fun 3  and Park Village 

  • If you picked up your vests last Saturday, please arrive by 8:45 a.m. 

  • If you need to pick up your vests, arrive by 8:30 am. 

  • We start promptly at 9 am. 

  • The instruction portion of Safety Fun 2 and 3 is identical to Safety Fun 1. 

Have a great week and thank you for reading. 


The RAC this week (Sept 11)

This is the first of many weekly newsletters.
They usually arrive on Tuesdays. Not this week. Please read each one carefully. You’re responsible for knowing all RAC rules, procedures, announcements, and changes.
Every riding parent must read every newsletter.

1. RAC Requirements

  • Each adult rider + child: 1 Safety Fun Ride (we offer four in September)

  • Each adult rider + child: 1 monthly ride minimum

  • Each adult rider + child: 2 Escondido Hill Rides (spring)

  • Each adult rider + child: 350 miles total before April 6

  • Record your miles. Mileage submitted in February

  • If parents take turns riding/chasing, both must complete all requirements

2. RAC Rules. A friendly reminder 

  • By signing up, you agreed to our safety rules (we’ll review them as we go).

  • Ride predictably—for motorists and kids.

  • Be a role model: ride safely, ride smart.

  • Always single file. No overlapping tires.

  • Stop at every stop sign. Foot down. At the line.

  • Communicate. Pass left. Scan.

  • Helmets, vests, name tags—always.

  • Stay behind the first volunteer.

  • No Airbuds. No phones on bikes of 5th graders.

  • Stay with your child.

  • Be respectful to all.

  • RAC rules override standard road rules.

3. ABC Bike Check at Home 

  • Air – Tires firm? If not, pump up.

  • Brakes – Squeeze. Working? Great. If not, tell us.

  • Cassette – Rusty? Dirty? Clean it. Not sure how? Ask—we’ll show you.

4. Vests

  • Included in your fee. Distributed before Safety Fun rides.

  • We will help you add first name front + back (parent + child).

  • Must fit over sweaters or hydration packs.

  • Hydration backpacks required eventually. Water bottle OK early on.

5. Bring on Every Ride

  • Bike(s)

  • Vest with names and helmets

  • Water (kids must carry their own)

  • Small snack

  • Small pump (if you have one)

  • Tubes that fit both bikes

  • Wrench (if no quick release)

7. Waivers

  • Sent by Sabine in a separate email. Sign + bring to your first ride.

8. First Training Ride 🚴

Sunday, Sept 13 – Safety Fun 1

  • Mesa Verde Middle School, 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129

  • Ride starts 9 a.m. sharp

  • Safety Fun 1  Click here. 

  • Download the ridewithgps app. (Basic features are free). 

  • You will see: Route, miles ridden, and number of feet climbed—the red graph at the bottom shows where the hills are. 

  • Arrive by 8:30 a.m. Pick out vests, write your name, unload the bike, and check in with attendance. 

  • We begin promptly at 9 a.m and will teach you the basics. Then we go for a short ride around the neighborhood. It will be fun

  • Full ride calendar: The Ride Across California. Calendar

9. Questions?

Just ask—we’re here to help.

Congrats again—we’re so glad you’re here. 

Christiane and your friendly volunteer team. 

P.S. Future newsletters will be shorter. No, really

The RAC This Week (March 31st)

Our last newsletter before the big day. So very exciting. 



Starting now, all communication goes through the RAC Announcement What’s App page.  

Please make sure you have downloaded the app. 



B. Our latest qualifiers are Kai - Rishi - Cadence - Brigham - Sydney - Srijon and Aston. Congratulations!

C. Please take note of changes made to Day 5 and Day 6 of the RAC. 

D. From our sponsors, a $5 Cycle Quest Coupon for last minute merchandise. 

They are typically closed on Sundays but will open on Day 7 just for us.

E. Our last Really Cool People are Meeting for a Bike Ride 

  • Is cancelled. Sorry. Nobody has time to go.

And now the big event. Drumroll please.


 F. Our Next Rides  

 

  • Congratulations on all your training.

  • We know what’s involved to get yourselves and the kids ready for this ride. 

  • We applaud your efforts and dedication. 

  • Because of work, I won’t be able to join you until Day 5. 

  • Have a fantastic time. 

  • It was a pleasure having been your newsletter.

  • P.S. The weather looks good so far.

The RAC This Week (March 24th)

A. Our latest group of qualifiers. We are all so happy. 

Sebastian   Thatcher   Katerina   Griffin   Ozzy   Zoe   Aldrich   Ella   Bryan   Hailey   Youcheng 

B. The T Shirt contest winner and 2nd place winner (licence plate design)

  • will be revealed at tonight' s meeting. 

  • The winners have been notified in advance.

  • A big THANK YOU to all who participated. 

C. Communication during the RAC week. 

Please download the What’s App app  if you have not done so already.

D. From Dr. Bob, Bike Mechanic 

Get Ready to Ride 

Check out Smudge, the cat. 


E. Our next RAC meeting. 

Tonight. Tuesday, March 24. MANDATORY. 7 pm

Design 39 school 17050 Del Sur Ridge. San Diego, CA 92127

F. Our last Really Cool People are Meeting for a Bike Ride 

  • takes place on Tuesday, March 31 at 4:30 pm 

  • We will ride down and up the bike path for some  extra miles 

  • Come meet us in the gravel lot across from Wynston’ Ice Cream Co. 

  • 8250 Merge Avenue. SD 92129 

  • No attendance will be taken. This ride does not count towards your monthly ride with us 



G. Our Next Ride 

Saturday, March 28 at 9 am. 

The Home Stretch 

  • Please arrive by 8:45 am. We start promptly at 9 am. 

  • Upper YMCA parking lot. 13339 Salmon River Road. SD 92129 

  • Our last training ride. 😞

  • The first 20 miles of this route are identical to the last 20 miles on the RAC. 

The RAC This Week (March 17th)

A. More qualifiers. Congratulations. You are all awesome. 

Devin   Colton   Logan   Gracie   Ande   Laura   Eli   Claire   Claire   Max   Katie   Johnny


B. How much will you miss your bed? 

  • On Saturday night of the RAC week, our last night together, 

  • many riders (and volunteers) opt to go home and sleep in their own beds because home is so close. 

  • We will not discourage you. 

  • Because our campsite this year is snug. Think “sardines.” 

  • If you choose to go home

  • please stick around for dinner and the final ghost story. 

  • If you slept at home, 

  • meet the rest of us at a designated parking lot (direction in the third link) and not the winery. 

  • Please be ready to ride no later than 8:30 am. 

  • Grab breakfast at home before you head out. 

  • Once we are reunited, we’ll head to the beach together.. 


  • The campers will eat breakfast at the winery and ride no later than 8 am for a tearful reunion with the sweet smelling ‘home sleepers.”  

C. RAC meetings. Tuesday, March 24. MANDATORY. At Design 39 school 17050 Del Sur Ridge. San Diego, CA 92127

We take attendance. Make sure one member of your family attends. Bring your child. 

On the agenda: 

D. Our last Really Cool People are Meeting for a Bike Ride 

  • takes place on Tuesday, March 31 at 4:30 pm 

  • We will ride down and up the bike path for some  extra miles 

  • Come meet us in the gravel lot across from Wynston’ Ice Cream Co. 

  • 8250 Merge Avenue. SD 92129 

  • No attendance will be taken. This ride does not count towards your monthly ride with us 

E. All of you have updated your kids’ miles. Thank you!

F. Our Next Ride 

Sunday, March 22 at 8 am 

The Escondido Hill Ride  #6 and last 

Please arrive by 7:45. We leave promptly at 8 am. 

362 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026 

Please park in the south end of the LA Fitness parking lot. 

Thank you for reading. Please remember to download Whats App. Have a good week

The RAC This Week (March 10th)

A. Congratulations to our latest qualifiers. You are awesome and can be very proud. 

Sophie - Evan -  Ruby -  Kenji -  Violet -  Cameron -  Ranbir -  Bodhi -  Quincy -  Claire -  Sebass -   Adrian -  Thomas -  Ryan -   Andy  


B. Late breaking news. 

A few really cool people are meeting today, Tuesday March 10, at 4:30 pm 

We will ride down and up the bike path for some  extra miles 

Come meet us in the gravel lot across from Wynston’ Ice Cream Co. 

8250 Merge Avenue. SD 92129 

No attendance will be taken. This ride does not count towards your monthly ride with us 


C. From Dr. Bob, Bike Mechanic 

Next week (3/15 - 3/20) is the last week we will be servicing bikes. There are a couple of spots available. Contact mechanic@rideacrosscalifornia. Please remember that you should not have any major service or modifications done on your bike during the two weeks prior the RAC


D. 26 RAC Please record your child's miles here. Update as often as you like.  

Still waiting for these three families (down from 21 last week. Thank you!) 

  • Wesley A

  • Maxwell A 

  • Rishi C

  • Connor D

E. Last Sunday’s Wind  

“Please tell the parents that not all RAC days are fun.” Dennis Bueker. 9 March 2026 

  • Whatever reward you and your kid treated yourselves to - ice cream or a new Mercedes - enjoy. You truly earned it. 

  • At least one volunteer and I are actually glad - if that is the right word - about last Sunday’s wind. It gave us a true taste of what the RAC can be like. 

  • The enemy of the RAC is wind, not heat, not miles, not hills. 

  • Heat we can manage. Eat and drink, drink, drink and keep moving. You will become your own swamp cooler 

  • Miles and hills we have trained for. We are strong. Compare your little team’s performance from Sunday’s ride to our early rides and be amazed. 

  • Wind is different. Imperial Valley wind is hard to train for because we usually don't have such winds in San Diego. Until last Sunday. 


How to ride when it’s windy.

  • Slow and steady. Find a sustainable pace. 

  • Stay seated and tell your kids. If they  stand, they become a sail that’s facing the wrong direction. 

  • Parents in front. The kid follows closely. Not so close that tires touch but close enough that your child can hunker down and hide from the wind. 

  • Parents, keep track of your kids behind you. A mirror might help.

    • If you are riding with more than one child, you may not leave the slower kid to fight the wind alone while you and your faster kid chill at snack. 

    • The slower of the two kids rides right directly behind the parent. 

  • Ride in groups with people at your speed. If you don’t know them, now is the time to meet them.

  • Parent - kid - kid - parent.  Parents take turns leading. 

  • Stay together. Stop together. Pee together. Snack stop together. Kids often fall apart when groups split up.

  • Keep stops short. The wind picks up in the afternoon and the kids in the back are the ones who fight that wind the longest. 

  • About nagging 

  • You might have noticed that I am in your kids’ ear all day long (shift, sit down, lower gears, slow and steady) and you wonder why I can’t leave them alone because they are riding just fine. 

  • Yes. They are riding fabulously. It’s just that the RAC can be very different from training rides. 

  •  I am not a natural athlete or the strongest rider out there, but I have tips and tricks that have gotten me through tough days. I want you and your kids to have these tools in case you need them. 

What happens if exhaustion shuts you or your kid down? 

  • We are not going to send anyone home. 

  • We let you rest, put you in a chase car and move you up a few or many miles so you can maybe ride again later that day. 

  • We do it all the time and no one is the wiser 

  • Caveat. Parents do not decide when a child is too exhausted to ride. 

    • Volunteers assess and Dennis makes the final call. 

    • Here is why: Some kids feel a deep sense of shame if they cannot finish a stage. 

    • They carry that shame with them long after the RAC is over. And we don’t want that. 

    • If a child needs to stop, Dennis will sit her/him down. “You are not quitting. I am putting you in the car.” (insert voice of God)  

    • By making it a call from Dennis, the emotional outcome changes. 

Why does this matter? 

  • In the old days, when we were the Y, two volunteers and up to 24 RVs, kids who weren’t feeling it would sometimes hide in parents’ vehicles and emerge in secret at the end of the day. 

  • Weeks or years later, I would run into them and congratulate them on riding the RAC. They’d squirm. “Well, I didn’t really ….” 

What if the wind makes riding dangerous? 

  • If conditions become dangerous, we end the ride for the day and truck everyone to snack or to lunch or the evening camp site. 

  • We are amazingly good at that. 

  • For the purist who feels strongly about riding every inch of the RAC: We offer a make-up ride two weeks after the RAC in (we hope) better conditions. 

Now for some good news 

Some years we have no wind at all. None. Zero. Null. 

Or maybe for two hours 

And some years we have tailwinds 

Seriously 

F. Our Next Ride 

Saturday, March 14 at 8 am 

The Escondido Hill Ride  #5 

Please arrive by 7:45. We leave promptly at 8 am. 

362 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026 

Please park in the south end of the LA Fitness parking lot. 


Thank you for reading this long message. Great job last Sunday! Shout out to Youth Support. 

Christiane



The RAC This Week (March 3rd)

A. Congratulations to 

Leonidas - Austin - Delfina - Emma - Henry - Alan - Addelynn- Blaze - Hayden - Luca - Nikola - Sarah - Addison 

for completing 350 training miles and two Escondido Hill Rides. They have qualified and we are happy. 

B. RAC T-Shirt Submissions are due to me via email on Wednesday, tomorrow, March 4 at 8 pm. 

Tshirt Design Contest Rules 

Please encourage your child to participate. 

We use our 2nd place design as ‘licence plates’ for our bikes.


C. 26 RAC Please record your child's miles here. Update as often as you like.  

                Do you know the parents of:

  • Maxwell A

  • Wesley A

  • Thatcher B

  • Rishi C

  • Connor D

  • Logan D

  • Cadence D

  • Sophie D

  • Evan F

  • Ruby G

  • Laura G

  • Kenji I

  • Ranbir K

  • Griffin L

  • Ale P

  • Maxwell P

  • Claire R

  • Sebass R

  • Adrian U

  • Aldrich W

  • Andy Z? 

  • They had not recorded their child’s miles as of Monday evening 

  • and we are concerned that they are not reading this so very important newsletter. 

  • If you know them, could you please contact them? Thank you. 

D. Please download the free What’sApp app for communication during the RAC week. 



E. Highlights from last week’s meeting. 

  • Borrow or rent your camping equipment before you buy.

  • Ask on Facebook. Our alumni are nice and they share. 

  • Rent through a sporting goods store, the military or a college, if you have access. 



F. From Volunteer Shelley 

RAC water bottles and stickers available

For the first time, we are offering RAC branded 22oz plastic water bottles for a $12 donation. The bottles are handmade with love by RAC volunteers and come come with slight variations.  The bottles should be available before most weekly rides. Please come a little early if you want to get one. We will also have 2 different RAC stickers available for a $2.50 donation each. We take either cash or venmo, if venmo please have a screenshot ready to show payment was made. All donations go right back to RAC. Thank you for your support.

G. RAC meetings. All at Design 39 at 7 pm.

  • Tuesday, March 24. MANDATORY. 

  • Tuesday, May 26. RAC reunion. Potluck and pictures. Bring the family. 

H. Our Next Ride 

Sunday, March 8 at 9 am. 

Tritons, Witches and Nighthawks 

  • Mesa Verde Middle School. 

  • Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. 

  • This ride is a longer version of our Feb 22 ride. 

  • We ride up and down to and 

    • from UCSD, 

    • go up the Three Witches 

    • and loop around the Del Norte High School neighborhood. 

  • Your child MUST carry  a hydration pack and a bottle for Gatorade.

  • Your child must be able to drink out of the hydration pack while riding. 

  • Ridewithgps lists steepest incline as 17%. 

    • That is absolutely incorrect.

    •  No section of this ride is as steep as the Esondido Hill Ride. 


Daylight Savings starts on Sunday. Thank you for reading. Christiane.


The RAC This Week (Feb. 25th)

Every riding adult is expected to read every weekly newsletter.

________________________


Dear Parents. 

  1. Congratulations to 

Ephraim - Andon - Nicholas - Serena - Mia - Michelle 

for completing 350 training miles and two Escondido Hill Rides. 

You are our first qualifiers. We are so excited for you. 

  1. 26 RAC Please record your child's miles here 

  • Honor system. 

  • We will not kick you out if you are low on miles. 

  • On the contrary. We offer extra help so you can catch up. 

  • Some of you have not logged any miles yet. 

  • Please do so now. 

  • Our staff is composed of dedicated volunteers 

  • with jobs and families and 

  • the task of ‘running after missing information”

  •  and contacting parents individually 

  • can be quite taxing. 

  • Everyone logging his/her child’s miles

  • makes our job much easier 

  • and prevents this newsletter 

  • from becoming overly long 

  • and redundant

  • which is something we try to avoid

  • if possible

  • and at almost all costs. 

  1. Please download the free What’sApp app and scan the QR code. 

During the RAC, all announcements arrive via this app. None arrive via email. 

  1. RAC meetings. All at Design 39 at 7 pm.

  • Thursday, Feb 26. 

    • Camping gear and tent set up. 

    • The T-shirt design contest. 

    • Bring the kids 

    • Not mandatory

    • “What to bring on the RAC” and “A Typical RAC Day” will be discussed during the March meeting.

    • For more information on those topics, please check the RAC website

 www.rideacrosscalifornia.com and “The RAC Week.” 

  • Tuesday, March 24. MANDATORY. 

    • Please make sure that at least one member of your family attends.

    • Bring the kids.  

  • Tuesday, May 26. RAC reunion. Potluck and pictures. Bring the family. Not mandatory but you’ll miss us by then.  

  1. Tshirt Design Contest Rules 

Please encourage your child to participate. 

Fashion show on Feb 26 

We use our 2nd place design as ‘licence plates’ for our bikes 

Designs due to Christiane by March 4. 

 

  1. Our Next Ride 

Saturday, Feb 28 

The Escondido Hill Ride (RAC 26)  #4 

362 W El Norte Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92026 

Please park in the south end (green) of the LA Fitness parking lot. 

Please arrive by 7:45 am. We start promptly at 8 am. 

Escondido Hill Ride tips 

  • You need to complete 2 with us. We offer 3 more.  

  • The EHRides include two snack stops 

  • Try to make it up the hills without stopping. Help your child pace him/herself. 

  • If you must stop on the hills 

    • stop where it’s flat-ish. 

    • make sure to move to the right 

    • stop before a curve, not in or behind a curve 

    • stop in the shade

    • stop for 30 seconds. Drink. Go. 

                   Saturday will be hot. 

  • Your child MUST carry  a hydration pack and a bottle for Gatorade.

  • Your child must be able to drink out of the hydration pack while riding. . 

Speaking of hydration packs. This guy was found in the parking lot after last Sunday’s ride. Did anyone lose it? It currently resides at my house. 

See you on Saturday. Have a great week. 

Christiane

PS. A few newsletters bounced last week. If you don’t hear from me by Wednesday nights, please check “News” on the RAC website. All newsletters are stored there 

_________________________

Our Facebook page 

The Ride Across California calendar. 

Power Pedal  Please review with your child. 

RAC requirements 

RAC rules 

The RAC This Week (Feb. 17th)

Dear Parents. 

Congratulations on another two successful Escondido Hill Climbs. 


A. And now a message of friendly reminders from our volunteers 

  • Bring two tubes per bike. 

  • If your tires are tubeless, bring sealant and CO2. Bring to levers.   

    • Our Youth Support had to give up their tubes and they needed them for themselves. 

  • Practice power pedal and safety stop. We still have kids stumbling and falling. 

  • All kids need a water bottle and a hydration back.

  • The neon vest needs to go OVER the hydration back. 

  • Names must be visible. 



B. Let’s Talk. Communication on the RAC (and training rides) 

It’s time to talk. To each other. 

See something, say something. 

  • Shout outs are such great motivators.  

  • “Good job, Mary Lou.” 

  • “Awesome scanning,  Kasimir” 

And shout outs are friendly reminders. 

  • “Single file, Asterix.” 

  • “Pass four at a time Citronella!” 

  • “You have lower gears, Nepomuk.” 


What not to say: 

“Please go faster.” 

Chances are, they can’t. 


Tip about long lines. 

To avoid long ‘traffic jams’ of riders crawling up the hills, start at your natural speed. 

If you usually ride in the middle, don’t start with the front. 


Another tip. My best one. 

Find your tribe and stay together. 

Find people your speed. 

Get to know them. 

Stay with them. Stop with them for bathroom or chase breaks. Stay together all day. 

Having a "tribe" makes the long miles and big hills much easier (and more fun) for both you and your child.


C. During the week of the RAC, you will not receive emails. 

Instead, starting on April 1, information will be sent out via What’s App. 

Please download the free app and scan the QR code. Many thanks. 

D. RAC meetings. All at Design 39 at 7 pm.

  • Thursday, Feb 26. The T-shirt design contest. Camping. General information. Bring the kids. Not mandatory 

  • Tuesday, March 24. MANDATORY. 

    • Please make sure that at least one member of your family attends.

    • Bring the kids.  

  • Tuesday, May 26. RAC reunion. Potluck and pictures. Bring the family. Not mandatory but you’ll miss us by then.  

E. From Dr. Bob, Bike Mechanic 

F. Tshirt Design Contest Rules 

Please encourage your child to participate. 

Fashion show on Feb 26 

Due to Christiane by March 4. 

Our first submissions are in!  


G. 26 RAC Please record your child's miles 

  • How many miles has your child ridden so far? 

  • Please record your child’s miles on the document. Honor system. 

  • We will not kick you out if you are low on miles. 

    • Instead, we will offer extra help so you can catch up.

H. Our Next Ride 

Sunday, Feb 22 

Tritons and Witches 

Mesa Verde Middle School. 8375 Entreken Way. SD 92129 

Please arrive by 8:45. We start promptly at nine. 

Our longest ride yet, but not as steep as Escondido. 

We’ll visit the Tritons and UCSD and the Three Witches in Fairbanks Ranch. Such fun. 


Thank you for reading. Have a great week.  

Christiane