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Cycling Club Succession Plan

To thrive and grow, the FLC Cycling Club has a succession plan. Cycling Club Riders are encouraged to pay attention to routes their Ride Leader takes during their rides, with the intention to eventually become Ride Leaders themselves. 

With experience, Ride Leaders can become Ride Coordinators who plan Season Schedules for Levels 1, 2, or 3, by recruiting Ride Leaders.

The Rides Committee, consisting of all Ride Coordinators, develops ride guidelines and policies and provides Ride Leader and Ride Coordinator training. The Chair of this committee serves on the Club Executive. 

Ride Leader Training is provided at the link below. All potential Ride Leaders are encouraged to browse through these materials and use them as a guide to their progression as new Ride Leaders.

Click here for Ride Leader Training

Ride Level Descriptions

All riders must be able to ride 15+ Km/h for a minimum distance of 20Km and have good bike handling skills. This should include riding in a group, cornering, climbing, descending, braking and maintaining balance while on the bike

Day and Level Description

Monday and Friday 

Moderate Level 1

Rides tend to be 20-35 km in distance with a speed in the 17-20 km/h range. Most of the rides will be on pathways and quiet residential roads. Hills can be expected and these can be walked up if necessary. Over the course of the season these rides will cover all quadrants of the city as well as offering a variety of out of town rides. Level 1 rides are intended to be recreational, with frequent stops, providing for social interaction. Participants are urged to read the ride description carefully so they are aware of what to expect. 

Tuesday and Thursday

Intermediate Level 2

 Usually 30-45 km long, moderate 18 - 20 Km/h pace on the flat, with some hills. Our numerous ride leaders ensure we have varied scenic and informative routes in locations around the city and beyond. We enjoy socializing and camaraderie during our breaks.

Wednesday 12 under 20

Easy Level 1  (new group)

The maximum number of riders is 12 with the distance under 20 km per ride. These will be posted as level 1.

Rides will be shorter and slower than the current ride offerings without any significant hills. There will be lots of opportunity for breaks, maybe at points of interests or local coffee shops, and a focus on building friendships.

Wednesday and Saturday

Advanced Level 3

 40 - 70+ km long at a slightly faster pace than Level 2 which may include more challenging terrain as described in the Ride Description such as longer and steeper hills (we usually ride up), road riding, shale and gravel, hairpin turns etc. Fewer stops but we do pause for rests at the hilltops, viewpoints, washrooms, water breaks, snacks and include an up to 30 min lunch break.

All ride level groups will now be using the same schedule to book rides.

Season Schedules

Each ride level works to create a Season Schedule by signing up Ride Leaders volunteering for specific open dates in the schedule throughout our cycling season. Leaders can view the Ride Leader schedule to get a sense of upcoming rides and choose dates to volunteer. These schedules are updated by Ride Coordinators as Ride Leaders volunteer so look for updates. For official times and details of a ride refer to the Ride Signups which are usually posted 2 weeks in advance.

      

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Signing Up for FLC Cycling Club Rides

Before signing up for a ride: 

  • We require membership in both the FLC Seniors Club and the FLC Seniors Cycling clubs to participate (see MEMBERSHIP for more information.)

How to sign up for a ride

  • We ask ride leaders to post rides up to two weeks in advance, with members' sign-up permitted one week ahead.
  • Members can register for a ride at 8 am on the designated sign-up day.
  • Once a ride is full your name will be put on a wait list in the order of signup. When a spot becomes available you will be moved to the ride list.
  • To view and register for upcoming rides, click below on the Sign-Up buttons
  • If you need to cancel, do so as soon as possible to provide notice and space for another rider.
    Enter your membership number again using the same Sign-Up button, and click on the cancel button.
  • A leader who cancels an event will send a notification to all registered riders by 8 o'clock on the morning of the ride

Wait Lists

  • Wait listed riders will not be notified that they have been moved up to the riders list.
  • It is your reasonability to check the ride details to see if you have been moved to the active rider list from the wait list before 8am the day of the ride.

Note

  • Rides typically start in the morning. Riders should pack a lunch unless ride details specify otherwise.
  • Bikes, E-bikes that meet provincial park regulations and recumbent trikes that meet club requirements are welcome.  (see Guidelines for more information)
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