Dear Parents
Thank you for participating in last week’s Night Ride Bike Ride. We were beautiful.
And we are proud of all the younger siblings who rode 10 miles around the bay.
A big thank you to Volunteer Sabine for the hot chocolate and cookies.
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Our next ride
Saturday, December 17 at 9 a.m.
Mesa Verde Middle 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA 92129
On Saturday morning, the 56 bike path is closed for an event until 10 am. By the time we arrive on the bike path, it will be reopened. Some roads in PQ might be closed. Please plan accordingly.
Make sure you bring name tags
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A big thank you to those who supported the RAC by visiting Pizza Rev last week. Our next RAC fundraiser will take place on Jan 10 at the Pacific Highland Ranch Panera Bread.
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From RAC volunteer and discount expert Jeff. https://www.bikesonline.com/ BikeOnline has a big bicycle sale. It ends today.
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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.
RAC Jerseys are now available for purchase
They are not required.
They run small.
Especially kids’ sizes should be ordered one size up
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
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 a 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.
Name tags
are mandatory. Starting in December, riders will not be allowed to leave the parking lot without a name tag. Please arrive with name tags, front and back.
Passing
Only pass when it is safe to do so.
Don’t pass more than two people at a time.
Don’t pass when you are ahead of sharp turns
Don’t pass when there are people coming towards you on the bike path.
And please wear a name tag so that we can identify you and can talk to you privately and not have to put this comment in a newsletter.
You need to ride with your child.
You shouldn’t be ½ mile in front or behind your child.
You should always be within eyesight of each other.