The RAC this Week (September 27th)

Dear Parents

Thank you for coming to our first training ride. It was fun to meet you.

1. If you missed last week’s mandatory meeting,  please attend Wednesday’s mandatory Zoom meeting.

Click here to join. RAC Zoom meeting | September 28 at 7

Please add your name to your screen so Julie (attendance) can take attendance.

The person attending should be the person riding.

Make sure you share all information with family members.

We assume that you have dropped out if you miss both meetings.

2. Our next ride

Saturday | Oct 1

Safety Fun #1 Click on the link for more information

Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken Way | SD 92129

8:45 am. We begin promptly at 9 am.

One Safety Fun ride is mandatory for kids and riding parents. We offer four

All Safety Fun rides are identical. You may come to as many as you like.

  • Always be 15 minutes early.

  • You need to unload and check your bike, check helmets, sign in etc.

  • We take attendance

  • 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 water)

    • a snack

    • a name tag

    • a vest (starting October 16t, the vest is mandatory ) 

3. Future training ride dates are under the calendar on the website. Rideacrosscalifornia.com

4. Also on the website, check out 2022/2023 Discounts under More.

5. Beginning in October, you need to ride with us once a month.

We offer at least four rides per month. Please plan accordingly. We take attendance. 

Thank you.  Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday/

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

The RAC this Week (September 20th)

Dear Parents

We hope this email finds you well and excited about tonight’s meeting.

Clarification

Only your 5th grade child, not his/her younger or older sibling(s), has been invited to join the RAC. By implementing these changes, we increased your 5th grader’s chance to participate.

We are not accepting any new volunteers (youth or adult) at this time.

 

Mandatory RAC meeting

Today, Tuesday, September 20, 7 - 8 pm. Design 39 School. In the MP building. Bring the kids!

Can’t attend the September 20 meeting? We are offering a zoom meeting on Wednesday, September 28 from 7 to 8 pm. Bring the kids!

Click here to join. RAC Zoom meeting | September 28 at 7

We prefer you attend the September 20 meeting.

We take attendance. Failure to attend will result in your family’s removal from the RAC.

Our first training ride

Sunday | 25 September

The Short Duck Pond Ride   Click on the link for more information

12560 Senda Panacea | San Diego 92129 | Please park in the neighborhood.

8:45 am. We begin promptly at 9 am.

  • Always be 15 minutes early.

  • You need to unload and check your bike, check helmets, sign in etc.

  • We take attendance

  • Always bring

    • helmet

    • water (your child should carry her/his own water)

    • a snack

    • a name tag

    • a vest (starting October 16) 

Future training ride dates, arrive at 8:45 am. We promptly begin at 9. Please save the dates

1 October | Safety Fun 1

9 October | The Long Duck Pond Ride

15 October | Safety Fun 2

16 October | The Park Village Escape Route

22 October | Safety Fun 3

23 October | Safety Fun 4

29 October | The Hill Climb Clinic 1 

  1. Starting in October, you need to ride with us at least once a month. We take attendance

  2. One Safety Fun Ride is mandatory. Please plan accordingly 

  3. The complete training ride list will be posted on rideacrosscalifornia.com shortly.

Looking forward to seeing you soon

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

The RAC this Week (March 7th)

Dear Parents,

It's Daylight Savings.  We spring ahead tonight.  Don't forget to change your clocks.

Tomorrow's Ride - Very Important - 7:30am start - Arrive at 7:15
Five Cities Ride
Sunday, March 8th 7:30 am- 1:00pm
1875 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15761139
30 minutes of travel time from the PQ area to the harbor.
This ride includes a ferry ride; please bring $5 per person (bikes are included) for ferry tickets. Credit cards are accepted.  If you pay in Cash (Exact Change is preferred) you can go straight to the boat - no waiting at the ticket machine.  Bring extra tubes, hydration, and a snack.

March kicks off our highly anticipated Escondido Hill Rides - Ride Early and Often

  • Our First EHR is March 14th

  • You must complete two with us. We offer Eight. Plan accordingly.

  • We will take ATTENDANCE

  • To get an idea what the RAC is like, ride two EHRides back to back.

  • Ride all EHRides with us. Challenge Yourself!

  • Please don’t wait until the end of the month. Things happen.

  • Helpful information on our Website: https://www.rideacrosscalifornia.com/escondido-hill-ride

Continue logging your miles.  Link to Google sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YhRaGgGTDrVQcK_4CYRRhzJfwVhd91n0XjsFYttdPlk/edit#gid=869911748
You must complete at least 350 miles.  Don't stop at 350 miles!  The more you can ride the easier the RAC will be.  No need to update you numbers after you hit 350.

Don't forget to complete the attached SECNAV if you haven't already.  Day 3 of the RAC we will stop at the NAF El Centro base.  The document is required for all above the age of 18.  The Y safely stores the documentation until they submit all documents in person.  All Highlighted sections must be completed.  You can scan and email to amarrufo@ymca.org.

Looking Ahead…

  • The required April meeting (Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm or Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm; pick a date) is mandatory. Everyone planning on attending the RAC is expected to attend one. Sundance Elementary School.

As we get closer to the RAC, be sure to check out the Website.  There is a lot of helpful information about packing, Day One, the start location at the River, and most importantly - what you are responsible for.

The RAC this Week (Feb 28th)

Dear Parents,

Congratulations to Erin Dvorak!  Our RAC 2020 T-shirt contest winner.  Soon you will see Erin's design on the 2020 RAC T-shirt. Thank you to all the kids that worked so hard on their designs. We had so many wonderful submissions this year. It was really hard to choose just one.

A big Thank you to Paul at Velofix North County for providing a bike maintenance seminar for our Youth Support.  In depth coverage of our "ABC's".  Youth Support Evan, Sophie, and Keaton changed their first tires without assistance and did an amazing job.  ​
Paul is offering pre-RAC tuneups from $59-89 based on the condition of the bike.  Email Paul at: info.sd@velofix.com for more information.

Tom​orrow's Ride - LAST FEBRUARY RIDE
UCSD -- 3 Witches
Mesa Verde Middle School, 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA
Saturday, February 29, 9:00am – 1:00pm https://ridewithgps.com/routes/32019694 Bring extra tubes, hydration, and a snack

Continue logging your miles.  Link to Google sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YhRaGgGTDrVQcK_4CYRRhzJfwVhd91n0XjsFYttdPlk/edit#gid=869911748
You must complete at least 350 miles.  Don't stop at 350 miles!  The more you can ride the easier the RAC will be.  No need to update you numbers after you hit 350.

Don't forget to complete the attached SECNAV if you haven't already.  Day 3 of the RAC we will stop at the NAF El Centro base.  The document is required for all above the age of 18.  The Y safely stores the documentation until they submit all documents in person.  All Highlighted sections must be completed.  You can scan and email to amarrufo@ymca.org.

Looking Ahead…

  • The Escondido Hill Rides start in March. We offer eight. You must attend two. Please get these done early. These are mandatory and we sometimes have to cancel due to rain.

  • The required April meeting (Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm or Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm; pick a date) is mandatory. Everyone planning on attending the RAC is expected to attend one. Sundance Elementary School.

As we get closer to the RAC, be sure to check out the Website.  There is a lot of helpful information about packing, Day One, the start location at the River, and most importantly - what you are responsible for.

The RAC this Week (Feb 22nd)

Dear Parents,

This coming Tuesday, February 25th we have a RAC Meeting 7:00-8:30pm at Sundance Elementary School. Not mandatory but recommended. We will talk about camping, luggage, safety and t-shirt contest winner.  Hope to see you there.

Tomorrow's Ride - Very Important - 7:30am start - Arrive at 7:15
Five Cities Ride
Sunday, February 23rd 7:30 am- 1:00pm
1875 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15761139
30 minutes of travel time from the PQ area to the harbor.
This ride includes a ferry ride; please bring $5 per person (bikes are included) for ferry tickets. Credit cards are accepted.  If you pay in Cash you can go straight to the boat.  You do not have to wait in line for the ticket machine. Bring extra tubes, hydration, and a snack.

Continue logging your miles.  Link to Google sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YhRaGgGTDrVQcK_4CYRRhzJfwVhd91n0XjsFYttdPlk/edit#gid=869911748 You must complete at least 350 miles.  Don't stop at 350 miles!  The more you can ride the easier the RAC will be.  No need to update you numbers after you hit 350.

Don't forget to complete the attached SECNAV if you haven't already.  Day 3 of the RAC we will stop at the NAF El Centro base.  The document is required for all above the age of 18.  The Y safely stores the documentation until they submit all documents in person.  All Highlighted sections must be completed.  You can scan and email to amarrufo@ymca.org.

Looking Ahead…

  • The Escondido Hill Rides start in March. We offer eight. You must attend two. Please get these done early. These are mandatory and we sometimes have to cancel due to rain.

  • The required April meeting (Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm or Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm; pick a date) is mandatory. Everyone planning on attending the RAC is expected to attend one. Sundance Elementary School.

As we get closer to the RAC, be sure to check out the Website.  There is a lot of helpful information about packing, Day One, the start location at the River, and most importantly - what you are responsible for.

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

The RAC this Week (Feb 13th)

Dear Parents,

Continue logging your miles.  Link to Google sheet:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YhRaGgGTDrVQcK_4CYRRhzJfwVhd91n0XjsFYttdPlk/edit#gid=869911748
You must complete at least 350 miles.  Don't stop at 350 miles!  The more you can ride the easier the RAC will be.  No need to update you numbers after you hit 350.

Don't forget to complete the attached SECNAV if you haven't already.  Day 3 of the RAC we will stop at the NAF El Centro base.  The document is required for all above the age of 18.  The Y safely stores the documentation until they submit all documents in person.  All Highlighted sections must be completed.  You can scan and email to amarrufo@ymca.org.

This Weekend’s Rides:
Camp Pendleton Ride
1601 San Rafael Dr Oceanside, CA 92058 (Intersection of Sunset and San Rafael) Saturday, February 15, 8:00am – 2:00pm
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/15215163
Parking is on the street in a residential neighborhood.  It's possible you may have to park down the road from the start.  Last year we had a very large group and it did take us longer than expected to find a spot so build in an extra 10 mins for that.

UCSD -- 3 Witches -- 4S Ranch
Mesa Verde Middle School, 8375 Entreken Way, San Diego, CA
Monday, February 17, 9:00am – 1:00pm
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31928842

Looking Ahead…

  • February 25th RAC Meeting 7:00-8:30pm at Sundance Elementary School.  Not mandatory but recommended. We will talk about camping, luggage, safety and t-shirt contest winner.

  • The Escondido Hill Rides start in March. We offer eight. You must attend two. Please get these done early. These are mandatory and we sometimes have to cancel due to rain.

  • The required April meeting (Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm or Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm; pick a date) is mandatory. Everyone planning on attending the RAC is expected to attend one. Sundance Elementary School.

Nice job to the Kids who rode 5 of 6 rides in January:
Macy B.
Michael H.
Elise M.
Emilia R.
Louisa U.
Qi Y.

Top riders overall:
Michael H. - 18
Elise M. - 16
Madeline S. - 15

Keep up the good work!

The RAC this Week (Feb 7th)

Dear Parents,

A few Reminders:

  • Please remind the kids (and yourself) to practice proper passing especially when you are going up hills like the 3 Witches.  Scan and and say "On Your Left" as loudly as you can.  We're noticing some of kids are not passing safely or communicating.

  • If you have to stop for any reason, please step out of the bike lane onto the curb.   If the bike lane is narrow, passing riders have to ride around you and end up in the road potentially in front of passing cars.

  • Don't forget to complete the attached SECNAV if you haven't already.  Day 3 of the RAC we will stop at the NAF El Centro base.  The document is required for all above the age of 18.  The Y safely stores the documentation until they submit all documents in person.  All Highlighted sections must be completed.

Are you ready to log your miles with us?  You must ride a minimum of 350 miles before the RAC begins.  We of course recommend you ride more.  🙂  Please click on the following link, find your name, and log your current miles.  Continue logging your miles through April 11th.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YhRaGgGTDrVQcK_4CYRRhzJfwVhd91n0XjsFYttdPlk/edit#gid=869911748

This Weekend’s Ride:
Mira Sorrento Witches Loop
YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd
Sunday, February 9th, 9am – 2pm
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9896426

Looking Ahead…

  • February 15th Camp Pendleton Ride - Don’t forget to get your Bicycle permit/credential - We have to go to Oceanside in person, during their visitor's hours. https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recreational-Bicycling/  Minors don’t need a permit. Minors can ride with a registered parent.

  • February 25th RAC Meeting 7:00-8:30pm at Sundance Elementary School.  Not mandatory but recommended. We will talk about camping, luggage, safety and t-shirt contest winner.

  • The Escondido Hill Rides start in March. We offer eight. You must attend two. Please get these done early. These are mandatory and we sometimes have to cancel due to rain.

  • The required April meeting (Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm or Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm; pick a date) is mandatory. Everyone planning on attending the RAC is expected to attend one. Sundance Elementary School.

The RAC this Week (Jan 24th)

Dear Parents,

Sunday's ride is the last ride of the month.  If you have not completed a January ride, you need to be there.

A very big THANK YOU to Volunteer Todd Scheideman and his family for serving us the best Root Beer floats ever at C’s Deli. Always an impressive Root Beer selection.

As the rides get longer and the weather gets warmer, please remember to bring:

  • Hydration

  • A Snack

  • 2 Bike Tubes

This Weekend’s Ride:
Mira Sorrento Witches Loop
YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Rd
Sunday, January 26, 9am – 2pm
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9896426

Looking Ahead…

  • February 15th Camp Pendleton Ride - Don’t forget to get your Bicycle permit/credential - We have to go to Oceanside in person, during their visitor's hours. https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recreational-Bicycling/  Minors don’t need a permit. Minors can ride with a registered parent.

  • February 25th RAC Meeting 7:00-8:30pm at Sundance Elementary School.  Not mandatory but recommended. We will talk about camping, luggage, safety and t-shirt contest winner.

  • The Escondido Hill Rides start in March. We offer eight. You must attend two. Please get these done early. These are mandatory and we sometimes have to cancel due to rain.

  • The required April meeting (Thursday, April 2 at 7 pm or Tuesday, April 7 at 7 pm; pick a date) is mandatory. Everyone planning on attending the RAC is expected to be there. Sundance Elementary School.

Question: Can you explain the rules about stopping or continuing when we come across a pedestrian stop sign vs bike route stop sign? I noticed some people doing different things.
Answer: The first thing to always remember when you come to an intersection on a bike path, Pedestrians have the right of way and Cars don’t always stop for us. If there is a Pedestrian light we push the button and wait for the light to turn. If there is a stop sign whether its a bike stop sign or road stop sign we stop, foot down, look both ways and go. If there is no light or stop sign we do recommend you stop to avoid issues with cars.

The RAC this Week (Jan 17th )

Dear Parents,

Please complete the YMCA Waiver.  Attached.  Bring it to a ride, email it to Andy, or email it to Kate.  You must provide a completed waiver before you ride with the group.

This Weekend’s Rides:
Torrey Pines Outside
YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Road
Saturday, January 18th, 9am – 2pm
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28328014

Root Beer Float Ride
YMCA Upper Parking Lot, 13195 Salmon River Road
Monday, January 20th, 9am – 2pm
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24949171

Looking Ahead…

  • February 25th RAC Meeting 7:00-8:30pm at Sundance Elementary School.  Not mandatory but recommended

The RAC this Week (Jan 10th)

Dear Parents,

Big group on the Five City Ride last week. Great Job Everyone! Be sure to ride with the group as often as possible. If you only ride with us once a month, you still need to ride every weekend and during the week. You will be more prepared in April and much happier.

This Weekend’s Ride

Mission Bay / Mt. Soledad
Sunday, January 12th 9:00am – 1:00pm
De Anza Cove Park, 2727 De Anza Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28339637

Plan for extra time to travel to Mission Bay

Youth Support. Please be sure to thank our Youth Support when you see them directing riders, taking attendance, and helping 5th graders when needed.  They are doing an AMAZING job.  Mendy and Jeff take great care of the YS.  They make sure the YS are trained and the younger receive mentor-ship from the older and always paired up with an experienced YS when you see them at corners.  Safety first!

Please complete the YMCA Waiver. Bring it to a ride, email it to Andy, or email it to Kate.

Looking Ahead…

February 15th The Camp Pendleton Ride - Don’t forget to get your Bicycle pass/credential - We have to go to Oceanside in person, during their visitor's hours. https://www.pendleton.marines.mil/Base-Access/Recreational-Bicycling/  Minors don’t need a permit. Minors can ride with a registered parent.

February 25th RAC Meeting 7:00-8:30pm at Sundance Elementary School. Not mandatory but recommended