[NEW ROUTE] Saturday A Ride to Leesburg & Back

Ride Expectations

We will ride as a steady paceline (single or double line depending on group size), average speed 22-24 mph, on the way to Leesburg. We expect that every rider in the group will roll through in the paceline. If you need to skip some turns to catch your breath that is absolutely OK, but if you are planning to join a group and sit in and not pull at all, we ask that you join a slower group.

On the way back from Leesburg, it is "race intensity," as traffic and safety allow. 

Ride Safety Guidelines:

1. You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website. 
2. Do not cross the centerline of the road or pass slowing/stopped cars. Stay in the right lane of traffic at all times, except for when moving across to make a left turn.
3. You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you.
4. Help the group flow smoothly by protecting your front wheel, merging carefully into the draft, and holding your line and position into corners. If you don't want to pull, please communicate that clearly to other riders and stay at the back of the group so as to avoid disrupting the rotation at the front.
5. No e-bikes are allowed. No TT bikes, clip on aero bars or riding in “puppy paws” position. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.