The RAC this Week (Nov 27th)

Dear Parents,

Great Job last weekend. Everyone survived the three crazy steep hills. A huge accomplishment for all.

Weather Cancellation Policy - Today seems to be the perfect time to talk about ride cancellations due to rain. We will cancel rides when we feel the weather conditions could create potential hazards. The amount of rain and the location of the ride will be considered when we make the decision to cancel. You will be informed of a ride cancellation no earlier than 12 hours prior to the ride.

Vests - By now everyone should be wearing a YMCA yellow vest. If you are waiting for your size and have not received an email about pick up, please let me know. Additional vests are now available. Beginning December 1st everyone must be wearing the approved RAC vest color and style. Vests also need to be worn over all hydration packs unless the hydration pack is also yellow.

Rides this week
Scripps Miramar Lake Loop (if we don’t cancel due to rain)
Friday, November 29th, 9am–1pm
YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd, San Diego

56 + Three Witches Ride
Sunday, December 1st, 9am–12pm
Deer Canyon Elementary, 13455 Russet Leaf Ln, San Diego (New Start Location)

Looking Ahead…

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 14th Bob's Bike Clinic 9:00am-12:00pm at YMCA 10481 Scripps Poway Pkwy, San Diego; we'll show you how to clean your bike and how to make minor adjustments. Please bring your bikes and the kids.

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.