The RAC this Week (Nov. 24)

Dear Parents

 

  1. RAC Jerseys are now available for purchase

They are not required.

They run small.

Especially kids’ sizes should be ordered one size up

 

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  1. Bikes available

a) RAC alumnus parent Robin has two bike available. One

orange Specialized Crosstrail Sport size M with 27" wheels for a child. One adult bike.

Please contact Robin directly. reverts@gmail.com

b) We also have another adult size Giant brand hybrid bike available. Let us know if you are interested.

 

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  1. Our next rides

Sunday, November 27 at 9 am

The 56 Bike Path

YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd, San Diego, CA 92129

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Saturday, December 3 at 4 pm 

The Night Light Bike Ride

●      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

 

Happy Thanksgiving. 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.