Dear Parents
An important message from Youth Support Coordinator Jeff.
We were made aware of an interaction on the 11/11/22 Road to Riches Ride between a parent and a member of the Youth Support that was witnessed by an adult volunteer. A parent was displeased with a decision a Youth Support made at a regulated intersection, not allowing a child and parent pair to proceed through the intersection on a yellow light, and took it up with a member of the Youth Support.
It has been made clear in meetings that during the RAC, a yellow light at an intersection means stop. If you are in the intersection when it turns yellow, continue through the intersection. The reason for this is that new riders can be slow, and intersections can be wide. As well, if we are crossing an intersection regulated by a walk signal, you may proceed on a flashing hand, but not on a solid hand.
Youth Support are experienced and trained to err on the side of caution. As such, they may ask you to stop in situations that you feel are safe (early yellow light, hand still flashing). Please defer to the YS decision. This is for your safety and the safety of your child. The RAC is intended to be fun, but it can't be fun if it isn't safe.
Please do not argue with a member of the Youth Support regarding RAC rules. If you have a question/concern, always take that up with an adult volunteer. They can respond to your question/concern or guide you to the appropriate person.
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Jeff
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We still need help with chase.. Chase parents (and any children that come with them) will receive a discount. Please contact Sabine at sabinegschroeder@gmail.com if you can help.
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Our next rides
Saturday, November 19 at 9 am
12560 Senda Panacea | SD 92129 | Please park in the neighborhood.
This ride includes an optional visit to Starbucks.
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Sunday, November 27 at 9 am
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Saturday, December 3 at 4 pm
● We decorate our bikes with lights and ride around Mission Bay in the dark.
● Then we drink hot chocolate.
● This ride does not count as a mandatory monthly ride
○ It is too easy at this point.
● Possible light sources:
○ Battery operated holiday lights | Glow sticks | Bike light kits
○ For really cool inspirational pictures from previous years., click here
○ Everyone should carry at least one light source.
■ By the end of the ride, the route will be completely dark
Please bring the family to the Light Night BIke Ride
● We are opening this ride to current RAC members’ families.
● If you think your other children, partner, in laws would enjoy this ride, please bring them. The more, the merrier.
● Non registered attendees will be asked to sign a waiver.
● Riders should be able to ride 5 miles. The one “hill” is a bridge.
● RAC rules apply
● Helmets required
○ we have a few loaner vests available
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Thank you, Jennifer, for this great picture.
See you this weekend.
Your friendly RAC volunteer team
Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kirsten| Kumar | Mani | Olav |Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis
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You are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures and announcements and for sharing all information with your family. Please forward this newsletter.
Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com
● And here RAC 22|23 training rides
Homework: “power pedal” with your child.
○ Pedal at 10 or 2 o’clock.
○ Don’t start on the seat. Don’t stop on the seat
The Monthly Ride: Beginning in October, you need to finish at least one training ride with us.
● We offer at least four month.
● Please plan accordingly.
● We take attendance.
Arrive at t 8:45 am
● You need to unload and check your bike, check helmets, sign in etc.
● You will be asked to read and sign the RAC Agreement Form
○ if you have not done so already
● Always bring
○ helmet
○ water (your child should carry her/his own)
○ a snack
○ a vest with name tag .
Train with your child
● The parent training with the child must be the person accompanying the child on the RAC.
● The parent accompanying the child on the RAC must be the person training with the child.
● A parent may not interrupt training for a few months and send the child with someone else during those months.
● All riding parents and children must complete the requirements.
○ 350 miles trained between September and April 10
○ At least one monthly training ride with us
■ including : One Safety Fun
● Two Escondido Hill Rides (next year)
Splitting riding and chasing: If parents are taking turns riding and chasing, both parents must complete all RAC requirements.