The RAC this Week (Sep. 26th)

DEAR PARENTS

CONGRATULATIONS to the families who got off the waitlist.

We are so happy to have you. Welcome to the 2024 RAC

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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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HOMEWORK

Power Pedal Homework

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

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MANDATORY STUFF

One monthly training ride with us.

We take attendance. Plan on coming at least twice a month.

Helmet and vest
Name tags.

First names only
Label your vest with a sharpie. Or do fancy stuff

Tape will fall off eventually and is insufficient in the long run

Front and back and large enough for us to read
THIS SIZE IS GOOD. This is too small

An in-person meeting in March
Two Escondido Hill Rides

offered in February and March. Check the calendar on the website
we offer seven.
please plan ahead

350 miles ridden, with or without us, before the RAC begins

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HOW TO TRACK MILES

It’s an honor system.
Track all the miles your child has ridden since September 16.
Track the miles ridden with us and track the miles ridden without us
In early March, we will ask you to submit your child’s current miles.
We do not track parents’ miles. We know you are riding with your child.
Families off the waitlist, please include the miles you have ridden since September 16h.

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WHAT ARE REGROUPS AND WHY DO WE HAVE THEM?

Regroups are

stops somewhere along the training or RAC route
the front of the line waits for the back to come in.

Why are we doing that?

We are a group.
We are not a race
We are friendly and like to spend time with each other.

What do we do while we regroup?

We introduce ourselves to the riders and kids near us

So, where do you go to school?
How about them Padres?
Do you want to see my Power Pedal?

We RAC volunteers pride ourselves on having created a friendly, welcoming environment

Please help us in that mission by including everyone.

What if I need to get home early because I have more activities planned in the afternoon?

Please don’t make any plans that interfere with the RAC.

For you to get credit for a ride, you need to complete it with us.

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FROM THE TREASURER

Invoices for payment were sent out on Sunday from olav.schroeder@rideacrosscalifornia.com
Please check your spam folders if you cannot locate the invoice
We offer scholarships and deferred payment. If interested, or if you have any other financial questions, please contact Olav Schroeder directly.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO THE RAC: Wynola

On Thursday, April 11, we spend the night in Wynola where the nights are often cold.
You have the option to book a hotel room or Airbnb in Wynola or nearby Julian.
If you choose a hotel in Julian, please provide your own transportation to the hotel.
You always have the option to camp in Wynola or sleep inside the MP room of our overnight stay, the Spencer Valley School.

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STUFF TO BUY

We do not expect you to buy fancy bikes and all the gadgets on the market.
We do recommend padded bike shorts.

Regular shorts have seams that rub in all the wrong places.

For discounts at bike stores, please check the website or online

The Baleaf brand is not too expensive

Ask your friends and neighbors for bike shorts their kids have outgrown.
Ask on the Facebook page.
Padded bike shorts should be worn without underwear. Really? Really.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: If my child is busy but I am not, can I attend a training ride without my child?

A: Absolutely.

Q: My partner is chase driving. Can he also ride part of the RAC?

A: Yes, if

you and your partner take turns riding and chasing.
you and your partner both complete all the mandatory stuff

350 miles ridden
Safety Fun
2 Escondido Hill Rides
March Meeting

you let Sabine Schroeder know at chase@rideacrosscalifornia.com

Q: Can my partner and I both ride with our child? We don’t want to chase.

A: No. Every child brings one riding parent.

A second parent would have to chase.

Or take turns riding. See above.

Q: My partner is not coming to the RAC. Can she come to training rides?

A: No. We only allow registered riders.

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OUR ANNUAL RAC BOARD MEETING IS TONIGHT | PLEASE JOIN US IFYOU LIKE

Our Annual Meeting and Election is tonight Tuesday, September 26, at 7 p.m. on Zoom.

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RIDES THIS WEEKEND

Saturday | 30 September

The Hill Climb Clinic

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.
We offer one more Hill Climb Clinic on October 8.

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A shout-out to everyone and to Tejh in particular for your hard work last weekend.

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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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.

The riding parent is required to read every Tuesday Newsletter.

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

Future training rides: http://www.rideacrosscalifornia.com/calendar

Please review