The RAC this Week (Oct. 3rd)

DEAR PARENTS,

We hope you had a lovely week.

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A big thank you to

Bill Crane and Jeff Godun

who stepped down from their positions as RAC board president and vice president.

They led us from YMCA affiliation to non-profit status. We thank them for their many hours of work, their decision-making skills, and their calm demeanor in times of stress and mayhem. Both are staying on as volunteers and board members, and that makes us happy. Please find them on a training ride and thank them.

Congratulations to our new board president, Kate Baculi.

First RAC with daughter Ava (pictured) in 2016
Volunteer since 2017
Responsibilities

RAC board president | Training ride support | Youth Support | Logistics
Chase Driver | Lunch Duty | Site Liaison

Married to the lovely Frans
Least favorite job on the RAC: cleaning clogged toilets
Favorite RAC moment: “When the teary-eyed fifth grader whom I helped up a steep hill in October confidently passes me on a steep hill in April.”

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HOMEWORK

Power Pedal Homework

Please keep practicing. We will ask your kids to demonstrate power pedal during training rides

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SEAT HEIGHT AND TIRE PRESSURE AND WHY DO WE CARE?

A seat that’s too low and a tube that’s too flat make riding much harder and potentially dangerous.
Please read Seat Height and Tire Pressure written by our very own Bob. It’s good.

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RIDE CANCELLATIONS

Sometimes, like last Saturday, we cancel rides because of the weather

Wet roads make for slippery surfaces and distracted motorists.

We do not have a magic rain cancellation formula. We evaluate each case.
We do not postpone a ride by a few hours to wait for better weather.

Too many people and too many childcare arrangements are affected

If we cancel, you will hear from us at least 12 hours before.
Cancellations are sent out via email and posted on Facebook.
Canceled rides will not be rescheduled.

Always plan on attending at least twice a month to allow for rain cancellations.
Don’t make the last ride of the month your only ride
We offer at least four rides a month

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MANDATORY RIDES: THE ESCONDIDO HILL RIDES

Among our required rides

Safety Fun Ride
One monthly ride with us
350 miles ridden before April

are two Escondido Hill Rides.

We offer seven in February and March. The last two are longer
Please plan on attending more than two. Rides get rained out. Kids get sick.

Escondido Hill Rides dates are

(The calendar will be updated shortly)

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IF YOU HAVE DECIDED THAT THE RAC IS NOT FOR YOU,

please inform us immediately.
families on the waitlist are eager and anxious to join us on training rides.

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TRAINING RIDE THIS WEEKEND

Sunday | 8 September

The Hill Climb Clinic 2

13.2 miles | 730 ft

Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, 92129

Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. We start promptly at 9 a.m.

We will teach and practice Hill Starts

How to get rolling on an uphill

Mastery of Power Pedal is crucial for this skill. See above. Please practice
This ride includes an optional stop at Starbucks
The Hill Climb Clinic is highly recommended if you are new-ish to cycling.

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Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

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Every riding adult is required to read every Tuesday Newsletter.

All participants are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures, and announcements

Repeated failure to follow RAC rules will result in your family's removal from the program.

Previous newsletters are on the RAC website under ‘weekly newsletters”

Please review