Dear parents
Welcome to the 2024 RAC. We are so happy you made the lottery.
The Tuesday Newsletter (this is the first one) provides you with info about
upcoming rides
upcoming events
upcoming miscellaneous stuff.
upcoming fun
The riding parent is required to read every Tuesday Newsletter (even in weeks you are not riding with us).
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The Website
Click on www.rideacrosscalifornia.com/calendar and Rides.
Click on the ride you want (for instance, Safety Fun 1) and under Description on
Click Ride With GPS Link For Route And More Details, .
Here you will find the route map, interactive elevation slide (run your cursor from left to right below the red), total mileage, and total number of feet climbed.
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Training Ride Info
Every participant every time
wears a helmet. Chin straps should fit snugly
wears a safety neon yellow vest (or another approved safety garment), large enough to fit over sweaters
wears name tags. Front and back. Large.
brings water and a small snack. (Your child needs to carry his/her own water)
brings bike tubes that fit your bike and your child’s bike. (Not sure what to buy? Asks us)
arrives by 8:45 a.m. to unload the bikes, sign in with attendance, etc.
Not allowed
anything in your ears (but wax)
any electronic device on your child’s handlebars
unregistered family members or family members that are registered as chase (rider support).
Starting in October, one monthly training ride with us is mandatory. We take attendance.
Please plan on coming at least twice a month. Things happen.
Rides are canceled because of weather.
Grandma comes to visit
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RAC Rules of the Road. (Partial list)
We ride in a way to be a good example to all 5th graders.
We support everyone, not just our own kids.
We ride predictably.
We single file. We never ride next to each other. Tires never overlap.
We stop at stop signs, individually, and put our foot down. Every time.
We wear vests and name tags
We never pass our front volunteer
We are friendly to all passing motorists.
We follow the advice of volunteers and Youth Support.
We treat everyone with respect.
We share this list with our kids.
Safety is our #1 priority. | Repeated failure to follow RAC rules will result in your family's removal from the program.
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Rides this weekend.
Saturday | 16 September
Start: Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, 92129
Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. We start promptly at 9 a.m.
Sunday, | 17 September
Start: 12560 Senda Panacea, SD 92129. Please park in the neighborhood.
Please arrive by 8:45 a.m. We start promptly at 9 a.m.
We offer four Safety Fun rides. One is mandatory. We take attendance.
The Safety Fun portion of these four rides is identical.
If you are new to cycling, come to as many Safety Fun Rides as you can.
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Welcome again. We are looking forward to seeing you this week.
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Your friendly RAC volunteer team
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It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with rules and regulations of the RAC.