Dear Parents.
Thank you and congrats to all who came out last Sunday and rode up to Mt Soledad. You and your kids have earned your bragging rights, and you all looked amazing. Keep up the good work.
And yes, more hills this weekend. Your welcome! The Hill Climb Clinics are identical rides, Saturday and Sunday. They are short and steep. Wonderful practice. Come to one or come to both. We meet at 8:45 am at Park Village Elementary School. Please bring the usual stuff; for more details, check the website.
Hill Clinic Ride
Saturday and Sunday, 9am
Park Village Elementary School
7930 Park Village Rd, San Diego, 92129
Remember…
Make sure the kids are in a low (if not lowest) gear when going up the hill.
Power Pedal - This will be very important when starting on the hill.
If you stop, move to the right. Let the kids rest, then start again. Keep the rest as short as possible. Kids cannot walk up hills.
Slow and Steady is much more effective than crazy fast followed by collapse.
If your children are struggling, ask a volunteer for help. We will tell them what you have just told them, but since we aren't mom or dad, kids tend to listen… or are too polite to argue.
Monthly Ride Requirement. Good News. All remaining Scheduled rides on the Calendar are qualifying monthly rides, including the December 7th Night Light Ride. Try to attend as many rides with the group - more fun and support.
Looking Ahead…
Nov 29th Black Friday Ride. For all of us who don't like shopping at the mall, we head over to Scripps for a Loop around MIramar Lake. On the way out, we will stop at Todd Scheideman's (RAC Volunteer) deli for complimentary Root Beer Floats. Donations are welcome. Thank you Todd!
December 7th The Night Light Bike Ride and Potluck 4PM
We begin and end at the Rancho YMCA. We decorate our bikes with lights and ride down the bike path and back, in the dark. Potluck at the YMCA afterwards. Think of ways to decorate your bikes and yourself. We are still looking for a few non-riding parents to help with potluck set up.
December 11th RAC Meeting 7:15-9:00pm at Sundance Elementary School. Not mandatory but recommended
How to fix a flat (Bring a front tire)
What you need on training rides (and what some people bring anyway...)
Fashion show and t shirt design contest rules
Looking Further Ahead…
February 15th The Camp Pendleton Ride
This ride takes us from Oceanside to San Clemente and back and it's a lot of fun. We all need a permit for Camp Pendleton, and we cannot apply online anymore. We have to go to Oceanside in person, during their visitor's hours. https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recreational-Bicycling/ Minors can go with a registered parent.