The RAC this Week (Oct 24th)

Dear Parents,

Thank you all for attending the Safety Ride and fulfilling your training requirement. And kudos to those who came more than once.

Just a reminder, you must attend at least one qualifying monthly ride with the group. Riding with the group every weekend is highly recommended. You will be better trained, more conditioned for longer rides and hills, and much happier during the week of the RAC. Don't wait until the last ride of the month to ride with the group.

This Sunday's Ride is your last opportunity to fulfill your monthly ride requirement. Please check out the ride details on the website.
The Road to Riches Ride
Sunday, October 27th, 9am
Mesa Verde Middle School
A few miles into the ride, we will be riding on a rocky, gravel road in the canyon for a short time. Stay with your Child.

Practice at home...

  • Power Pedal and Quick Start

  • Changing gears

  • Hand Signals

  • Communication ("Slowing, Stopping, On your left")

Hydration - As the rides increase in distance please be sure to have plenty of water. This may be a good time to start looking at Hydration Packs/Camel Baks.

Looking ahead: February 15. The Camp Pendleton Ride
This ride takes us from Oceanside to San Clemente and back and it's a lot of fun. We all need a permit for Camp Pendleton, and we cannot apply online anymore. We have to go to Oceanside in person, during their visitor's hours. https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recreational-Bicycling/ Minors can go with a registered parent.

The RAC this Week (Oct 17th)

Dear Parents,

Good to see everyone out this weekend on the training rides. Keep up the good work.
This Sunday at 4pm is the Last Opportunity to Fulfill your Safety Requirement.

Please remember

  • Arrive 15 minutes early

  • ABC's at home

  • Stay with your 5th grader

  • No Riding in the Parking Lot

  • Bring a tube that fits your bike

  • Helmet - fit properly

  • Vest

  • Attendance - if you don't check in you were not there

  • Do not walk your bike. Stop as often as you need but don't push your bike. When you walk, your muscles are not getting stronger.

Practice at home

  • Power Peddle and Quick Start

  • Hand signals

  • Communication (Slowing, Stopping, On Your Left)

Hydration - As the rides increase in distance please be sure to have plenty of water. This may be a good time to start looking at Hydration Packs/Camel Baks.

Our Next Rides - check calendar for more details

10/19: Saturday at 9am
56 Bike Path Ride
Upper Y Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd.

10/20: Sunday at 4pm
Safety Ride
Mesa Verde Middle School

LAST QUALIFYING RIDE THIS MONTH
10/27: Sunday at 9am
The Roads to Riches
Mesa Verde Middle School

Don't make the last ride of the month your only ride with us.
Website: rideacrosscalifornia.com password: homer

Your RAC Volunteer Committee
Bill | Bob | Christiane | Dennis | Frans | Jeff | Joost | Joel | Jorge | Julie | Kate | Mendy| Mike | Olav | Phil | Sabine | Todd

The RAC this Week (Oct 10th)

Dear Parents,

Please keep tracking your miles and rides.  Every rider in your family must attend a Safety Ride (Adult and Child). There are 2 more: October 12 and October 20.

Attendance

  • If you don’t mark the attendance sheet, the ride doesn’t count. No exceptions! If you do not complete one group training ride in the month of October, or you do not attend a Safety Fun Ride, you will be dropped from the RAC. Don’t wait until the last qualifying ride or last ride of the month

  • Know your requirements. Visit the website: https://www.rideacrosscalifornia.com/registration-requirements

Training Rides - Please Stay with your Child

  • If you're child is much faster than you, ask your child to slow down or please find another family or adult willing to take responsibility for your child.

  • If you are faster than your child, ride with your child. This is about the 5th graders and the wonderful bonds you will all create with your children. Trust me, they will get better if you continue training together.

  • We are seeing too many kids without parents. We will soon leave the safe and predictable bike path. Kids on the road without parents is never a good thing.

Don't forget:

  • vest

  • helmet

  • water

  • name tag (if your name is not on your vest)

  • snack

  • extra tube for your tire (and a wrench unless your wheel has a quick release)

  • sun screen

  • 15 minutes early. You need to unload your bike and we leave on time.

  • be respectful to volunteers and follow their lead

  • know the route

  • Have Fun!

Rides that Do Not Qualify for monthly ride attendance due to low mileage

  •  Safety Ride (required)

  • Miramar Cadence Ride (optional)

  • December Night Ride (optional)

Our Next Rides - check calendar for more details

10/12: Saturday at 9am
Safety Ride
Mesa Verde Middle School

10/13: Sunday at 9am
56 Bike Path Ride.
Upper Y Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd.

Don't make the last ride of the month your only ride with us.

The RAC this Week (Oct 2nd)

Dear Parents,

It's October! Start tracking your Miles and Rides. Know your Requirements. Visit the Website: https://www.rideacrosscalifornia.com/registration-requirements

1.      Safety rules. You and your child MUST bring to every ride:

  • vest

  • helmet

  • water

  • tube

2.      Don't Forget

  • name tag (if your name is not on your vest)

  • snack

  • extra tube for your tire (and a wrench unless your wheel has a quick release)

  • sun screen

  • 15 minutes early. You need to unload your bike and we leave on time.

  • respectful to volunteers and follow their lead

  • know the ride route

Rides that Do Not Qualify for monthly ride attendance due to low mileage

  • Safety Ride (required)

  • Miramar Cadence Ride (optional)

  • December Night Ride (optional)

Our Next Rides - check calendar for more details

10/5: Saturday at 9am
Long Duck Pond Ride
YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd

10/6: Sunday at 4pm
Safety fun
Mesa Verde Middle School

Don't make the last ride of the month your only ride with us.

The RAC this Week (24 Sept)

Dear Parents

Welcome to the 2020 RAC and congratulations for making the lottery. We are very glad you are in (and very sad for the families who are not.)

1.      This is the first of your weekly emails; we rely on the fact that you read all of them and keep yourself informed.  

2.      Please familiarize yourself with our website www.rideacrosscalifornia.com    Password:   homer

3.      Safety rules. You and your child MUST bring to every ride: vest, helmet, water

4.      Also bring

  • name tag (if your name is not on your vest)

  • snack

  • extra tube for your tire (and a wrench unless your wheel has a quick release)

  • sun screen

5.      Always be

  • 15 minutes early. You need to unload your bike and we leave on time.

  • respectful to volunteers and follow their lead

6.      Program requirements

You must complete one required safety ride. Dates are

  • Saturday, September 28 @ 9 am

  • Sunday, October 6 @ 4 pm

  • Saturday, October 12 @ 9 am

  • Sunday, October 20 @ 4 pm

complete a RAC sponsored training ride at least once a month (October – March)

complete a minimum of 350 total miles before the RAC

complete two Escondido Hill Rides

attend one mandatory meeting in April. Dates TBD.

There will be no make-up rides. Please check the website (under ‘calendar’) for exact starting locations. Click “more details” to see the routes.

7.      We will not remind you of these requirements. It is your responsibility to fulfill your commitment to your training program. If you are not able to fulfill these requirements, you will be asked to drop out.

8.      Now to the fun stuff. Our next rides
9/28: Saturday at 9 am.
Safety fun. A cheerful introduction to the way we ride.
Mesa Verde Middle School

9/29: Sunday at 9 am.
The Short Duck Pond Ride: down the 56-bike path and back.
We will be looking for short ducks 
12560 Senda Panacea, San Diego 92129 (Christiane’s house.)
 Please be 15 minutes early to every ride.

Do you have questions? Please ask. Looking forward to seeing you.
Christiane, RAC volunteer