The RAC this Week (November 1st)

Dear Parents

Please come to our


 

Ways to save money. We are always looking out for you.

 

Our next ride

Saturday, November 5 at 9 am

The Gonzalez Canyon Gravel Snowman Ride

Westview High School | 13500 Camino Del Sur | SD 92129

●     A portion of this ride is on gravel

●     Please leave skinny road bike tires at home.

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Looking ahead to future rides

Saturday, December 3 at 4 pm 

The Night Light Bike Ride

●      We decorate our bikes with lights and ride around Mission Bay in the dark.

●      Strangers applaud us. We look so pretty.

●      Then we drink hot chocolate.

●      This ride does not count as a mandatory monthly ride

○      It is too easy at this point.

●      Possible light sources:

○      Battery operated holiday lights | Glow sticks | Bike light kits

○      For really cool inspirational pictures from previous years., click here

○      Everyone should carry at least one light source.

■      By the end of the ride, the route will be completely dark

                 Please bring the family to the Light Night BIke Ride

●      We are opening this ride to current RAC members’ families.

●      If you think your other children, partner, in laws would enjoy this ride, please bring them. The more, the merrier.

●      Non registered attendees will be asked to sign a waiver.

●      Riders should be able to ride 5 miles. The one “hill” is a bridge.

●      RAC rules apply

●      Helmets required

○      we have a few loaner vests available

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Thank you for your questions. Please keep asking them

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

 

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kristen | Kumar | Mani | Olav |Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis

__________________________________________________________________________

 

You are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures and announcements and for sharing all information with your family. Please forward this newsletter.

 

Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com

●      And here RAC 22|23 training rides

 Homework: “power pedal” with your child.

○      Pedal at 10 or 2 o’clock.

○      Don’t start on the seat. Don’t stop on the  seat

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. 

Always arrive at 8:45 am

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

●      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)

○      a snack

○      a vest with name tag

Starting Sunday, October 16, a RAC approved vest with a name tag is mandatory. You will not be able to ride with us if you don’t have a RAC approved vest.

A friendly reminder

●      The parent training with the child must be the person accompanying the child on the RAC.

●      The parent accompanying the child on the RAC must be the person training with the child.

●      A parent may not interrupt training for a few months and send the child with someone else during those months.

●      All riding parents and children must complete the requirements.

○      350 miles trained between September and April 10

○      At least one monthly training ride with us

■      including : One Safety Fun

●            Two Escondido Hill Rides (next year)

●      If parents are splitting and are taking turns riding and chasing, both parents must complete the requirements.

●      Neon yellow safety clothing and name tags are mandatory now. So are helmets.

The RAC this Week (October 25th)

Dear Parents

Thank you for responding to last Thursday’s email re our need for chase.

We are still in great need of additional chase drivers for this year’s RAC to ensure that we can provide an appropriate level of safety and support for our riders.  We originally excluded the possibility of allowing siblings to be on the RAC in an effort to maximize the number of 5th graders that we could offer the ride to, but we must also make sure that those 5th graders (and their parents) are safely supported - so after careful consideration, we are now allowing siblings to be brought along on the RAC in the chase cars (but not as cyclists, We have size limitations. Sadly) in hopes that this will allow more families to contribute to the vital chase effort.  We recognize that adding one or more family members to the RAC may be cost prohibitive to some families, and so we are offering a discount to any family members who are becoming part of the chase effort.  We will also retroactively extend that discount to any second parents who have already signed up to be part of the chase effort. And we will offer that chase discount to one parent if you and your partner are splitting chase and riding.

Adult and 5th Grade Rider: $450 each

Adult Chase Driver: $250 each

Non-riding sibling: $200 each

 

Please let us know ASAP if you think that your family may help us to bring the number of chase drivers up to the level we need for a safe and “comfortable” (as comfortable as 250 miles on a bike seat can be) Ride Across California this year!

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The following families still need to sign the Release and Waiver of Liability form:

Blum | Chang - Jones | Gray | Jaiswal | Kun - Haushalter | Panarelli | Wang (Hui) | Xie |

Please find Christiane next time you ride with us.

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Our next rides

Saturday, October 29 at 9 am

The Halloween Hillclimb Clinic  #1

Sunday, October 30 at 9 am.

The Halloween Hillclimb Clinic  #2 

Westview High School | 13500 Camino Del Sur | SD 92129

●      We teach your kids how to stop and start on hills

●      Not mandatory, but highly recommended.

●      These two rides are identical. Come to both. They will be scary.

●      These rides include an optional stop at Starbucks.

●      RAC appropriate Halloween attire is strongly encouraged.

○      Helmets and neon are a must

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Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com

And here RAC 22|23 training rides

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Looking ahead to December

Sat | 3 December | The Night Light Bike Ride

●      The Night Light Bike Ride is great fun

●      We decorate our bikes with lights and ride around Mission Bay in the dark.

●      Strangers applaud us. We look so pretty.

●      Then we drink hot chocolate.

●      This ride does not count as a mandatory monthly ride

○      It is too easy at this point.

●      Possible light sources:

○      Battery operated holiday lights | Glow sticks | Bike light kits

○      For really cool inspirational pictures from previous years., click here

____________________________________________________________________________

Thank you for your questions. Please keep asking.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kristen | Kumar | Mani | Olav | Praveen | Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis

__________________________________________________________________________

You are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures and announcements and for sharing all information with your family. Please forward this newsletter.

 Homework: “power pedal” with your child.

○      Pedal at 10 or 2 o’clock.

○      Don’t start on the seat. Don’t stop on the  seat

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. 

Always arrive at 8:45 am

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

●      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)

○      a snack

○      a vest with name tag

Starting Sunday, October 16, a RAC approved vest with a name tag is mandatory. You will not be able to ride with us if you don’t have a RAC approved vest.

 

A friendly reminder

●      The parent training with the child must be the person accompanying the child on the RAC.

●      The parent accompanying the child on the RAC must be the person training with the child.

●      A parent may not interrupt training for a few months and send the child with someone else during those months.

●      All riding parents and children must complete the requirements.

○      350 miles trained between September and April 10

○      At least one monthly training ride with us

■      including : One Safety Fun

●            Two Escondido Hill Rides (next year)

●      If parents are splitting and are taking turns riding and chasing, both parents must complete the requirements.

●      Neon yellow safety clothing and name tags are mandatory now. So are helmets.

The RAC this Week (October 18th)

Dear Parents

Welcome to our latest group of families off the waitlist. We are so glad you are joining us.

A friendly reminder

●      The parent training with the child must be the person accompanying the child on the RAC.

●      The parent accompanying the child on the RAC must be the person training with the child.

●      A parent may not interrupt training for a few months and send the child with someone else during those months.

●      All riding parents and children must complete the requirements.

○      350 miles trained between September and April 10

○      At least one monthly training ride with us

■      including : One Safety Fun

●            Two Escondido Hill Rides (next year)

●      If parents are splitting and are taking  turns riding and chasing, both parents must complete the requirements.

●      Neon yellow safety clothing and name tags are mandatory now. So are helmets.

●      Sometimes we have extra. If we don’t, you cannot ride with us that day.

●      Tip:

○      Put your vest (with name tag) and gloves in your helmet.

○      Hang helmet on handle bar.

Because you asked

Can my older child/visiting uncle/family friend attend training rides?

Sadly, no.

○      The older child/visiting uncle/family friend is not covered by our insurance. 

○      The larger the group, the harder the volunteers’ job becomes 

○      We strongly encourage you to take the older child/family friend/visiting uncle on a private ride on those days you don’t train with us.

           

Our next rides

Saturday, October 22 at 9 am

Safety Fun #3

Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken | SD 9212

Sunday, October 16 at 9 am  

            Safety Fun #4

            Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken | SD 9212 at 9 am

●      One is mandatory for all adults, children, and youth support.

●      These two are our last two Safety Funs.

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

●      Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com

Looking ahead to December

Sat | 3 December | The Night Light Bike Ride

Sun | 11 December | Coastal Fun

Sat | 17 December | The Carmel Country Hill Ride

Mo | 26 December | Escondido Out n Back

Sat | 31 December | The Short Mt Soledad Ride

The Night Light Bike Ride is an evening ride. We decorate our bikes with lights, circle Mission Bay and look amazing. Then we drink hot chocolate. This ride does not count as your mandatory monthly ride (because it’s too short).

Payment and scholarship

●      Payment to Olav is now past due.

●      We have scholarship money available.

●      For scholarship questions, contact Olav. olav.schroeder@rideacrosscalifornia.com

 

The Ride Across California annual Board Meeting

●      is this coming Thursday (October 20)

●      at 7 pm

●      on Zoom  and

●      open to current RAC parents.

●      Please join us for a glimpse of the fascinating inner workings of the RAC board.

●      Agenda

Thank you for your questions. Please keep asking.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kristen | Kumar | Mani | Olav | Praveen | Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis

__________________________________________________________________________

You are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures and announcements and for sharing all information with your family. Please forward this newsletter.

 Homework: Please practice “power pedal” with your child.

○      Pedal at 10 or 2 o’clock.

○      Don’t sit on your seat.

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. 

●      Always arrive at 8:45 am

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

●      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)

○      a snack

○      a vest with name tag

○      Starting Sunday, October 16, a RAC approved vest with a name tag is mandatory. You will not be able to ride with us if you don’t have a RAC approved vest.

The RAC this week (October 11th)

Dear Parents

Congratulations to another group of families who made it off the waitlist. Thank you for your patience, and we are so glad to have you.

  1. Because you asked

●      Does “Safety Fun” count as our monthly mandatory ride? 

Yes. We strongly encourage you to take your child on a second, longer ride as well that weekend.

  1. Our next rides

A.    Saturday, October 15 at 9 am.

Safety Fun #2

Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken | SD 9212

B.    Sunday, October 16 at 9 am. 

            The Park Village Escape Ride

            Mesa Verde Middle School | 8375 Entreken | SD 9212 at 9 am

●      Always arrive at 8:45 am

●      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)

○      a snack

○      a vest with name tag

○      Starting Sunday, October 16, a RAC approved vest with a name tag is mandatory. You will not be able to ride with us if you don’t have a RAC approved vest.

  

●      Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com

  1. More Safety Fun Rides

 

Safety Fun #3 and #4 on October 22nd and October 23 

●      One is mandatory for all adults, children, and youth support.

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

4.    Looking ahead | December rides

Sat | 3 December | The Night Light Bike Ride

Sun | 11 December | Coastal Fun

Sat | 17 December | The Carmel Country Hill Ride

Mo | 26 December | Escondido Out n Back

Sat | 31 December | The Short Mt Soledad Ride

The Night Light Bike Ride is an evening ride. We decorate our bikes with lights, circle Mission Bay and look amazing. Then we drink hot chocolate. This ride does not count as your mandatory monthly ride (because it’s too short).

5. Payment and scholarship

●      You should have received payment information from Olav.

●      The first payment ($100 per person, non refundable) is due on October 15.

●      We have scholarship money available.

●      For scholarship questions, contact Olav. olav.schroeder@rideacrosscalifornia.com

 

6. Bike rack for four bikes

            RAC alumni parent Kelly Farrell has a bike rack for four bikes that she is happy to loan to someone for the RAC season. Please contact her directly at 202 420-8445. 

Thank you for your questions. Please keep asking.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kristen | Kumar | Mani | Olav | Praveen | Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis

__________________________________________________________________________

You are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures and announcements and for sharing all information with your family. Please forward this newsletter.

 Homework: Please practice “power pedal” with your child.

○      Pedal at 10 or 2 o’clock.

○      Don’t sit on your seat.

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. 

The RAC this Week (October 3rd)

Dear Parents

Congratulations to the families who made it off the waitlist. We are so happy to have you.

1.    Because you asked

●      Can dad train with our child until April and mom goes on the RAC? She is an experienced cyclist.

○      No. The parent who is going on the RAC needs to train with the child.

○      We teach and expect specific skills that differ from typical
‘experienced cyclist’ skills. We need all riders to practice these skills.

○      If two parents attend the RAC and want to alternate chase and riding, both need to attend training rides and fulfill requirements.

●      If I am late to a training ride and didn’t check in, can I submit a picture|Strava link to prove I was there?

○      No. Julie (attendance volunteer) does not accept any of these options.

○      Please arrive by 8:45.

●      If my child is busy but I am not, can I come to a training ride without my child?

○    Absolutely. We’d love to have you.

●       What is the RAC?  The slides from the meeting, for those who asked.

●      I am bringing tubeless tires on the RAC. Good idea?

○      Please read Bob’s thoughts on Tubeless Tires .

●      How do we get to the river in Yuma, to the start of the RAC, in April?

○      Arrange with a family member, friend, person who owes you a favor to be driven out there.

○      Arrange to go with a chase family, (Chase families bring a car)

○      Or rent a car in SD, drop off your family at the river, return the car to the Yuma airport and Uber back to the starting point.

○      The RAC will rent a truck that will drive out your luggage (but not your bikes).

2.    Our next ride

Sunday, October 9

The Long Duck Pond Ride   click on the link for more information

Upper YMCA parking lot | 13195 Salmon River Rd | SD 92129

●      Always arrive at 8:45.

●      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)

○      a snack

○      a name tag

○      a vest (starting October 16, a RAC approved vest is mandatory ) 

●      Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com

3.    Safety Fun Rides

            October 15,22,23

Safety Fun # 2, 3 and 4 

●      One is mandatory for all adults, children, and youth support.

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

4. 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. 

5. Payment and scholarship

By now you should have received registration information from Sabine.

Olav will send out payment information shortly.

The first payment ($100 per person, non refundable) is due on October 15.

We have scholarship money available.

 For scholarship questions, contact Olav directly at olav.schroeder@rideacrosscalifornia.com

6. Homework

Please practice “power pedal” with your child.

●      Pedal is in the 10 or 2 o'clock position.

●      Rides are not seated on sattle.

7.  Friday, April 14 2023

●      finds us in Wynola, where the nights are often cold.

●      Many families opt for a hotel/AirBnB in Wynola or nearby Julian

●      Please make your own hotel and transportation arrangements.

●      You always have the option to camp.

           

Thank you for your questions. Please keep asking.

Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.

Your friendly RAC volunteer team

Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kristen | Kumar | Mani | Olav | Praveen | Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis

__________________________________________________________________________

You are responsible for knowing RAC rules, procedures and announcements and for sharing all information with your family. Please forward this newsletter.

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.