When: Saturday March 9th | 10:30 am
Where: Full Cycle Boulder
RSVP link: Thanks for giving us a heads up!
Route info: ROAD (advanced, intermediate, beginner) GRAVEL (advanced, intermediate, beginner)
RDC will have both road and gravel options, with two pace options. We will have complimentary pre-ride nutrition from Skratch and a free post-ride beer from our sponsor Fat Tire. This is a Women, Trans, Femme, and Non Binary ride. Guys, you’re welcome to volunteer with setup and coordination, but you are not able to participate on the ride.
Each pace group is planning on around 2 hours. If you have questions or want to participate but are not sure if you can do the full ride please email us! We want to create an inclusive environment for all WTFNB community members and are happy to modify to your needs. The advanced group will roll first with intermediate and beginner groups following a minute behind.
Minimum recommended donation is $3.
New for 2024: All pace groups per discipline will start together to allow for a natural split. This helps riders see where they slot in naturally. You’d be surprised how many intermediate riders can “sit in” on the advanced group. It also allows riders to get a feel for how their legs are in real-time and decide what’s best for them on the day. Our beginner ride will be an audible decision on the morning of each ride if fewer than 5 riders RSVP. If this happens, the beginner group will roll out with all groups and the RDC sweep will be responsible for beginner members.
In general, our "Advanced" rides typically come with the expectation that participants are comfortable riding in a pack with others, practice good group etiquette and know the route (in case they can't hang on to the pace for the entire ride). "Advanced" rides are generally appropriate for experienced riders who are looking for a workout, are ok being dropped, and can average 18-20mph+ in a road group and 15-17mph+ in a gravel group.
If you're not comfortable riding in a large pack or are not sure what pace\effort is appropriate, the "Intermediate" option may be a good starting option. Our "Intermediate" rides are very inclusive and are almost always no-drop or will include a sweep. This group is intended to allow almost everyone to participate and have help (if desired) along the way. This is a great option for those who want to grow, have lots of questions, are looking to focus on gaining confidence, and can average 15-17mph in a road group and 13-15mph in a gravel group.
Our beginner ride is paced for those who are new to group riding or riding in general. This ride is 100% no-drop and is a great place to learn the basics of group riding and skills needed to gain strength and confidence. No prior experience is needed on this ride. All bikes are welcome but we if you bring a TT bike to any of our rides you are not allowed to ride in the aero position out of safety for the other riders.
One ride is not better than the other. We simply have different expectations depending on what group a rider wants to join. Each group offers different levels of input and growth depending on what a rider is looking for. Stay tuned to our website, and your inbox, for regular updates, tips and insight. Subscribe to our mailing list below!