Weather/Equipment and Safety
Want more info on the Routes or Safety?
Join us for the Virtual Route Reveal, date TBD
(you can watch the 2022 Reveal Here please know while the safety info is unchanged the routes may change for 2023)
Join us for the Virtual Route Reveal, date TBD
(you can watch the 2022 Reveal Here please know while the safety info is unchanged the routes may change for 2023)
Note - there is no rain date for this event and no refunds. Transfers are fine, contact Kristina@MoCoalliance.org
Weather
We will update this page with any weather related updates. We’ll also be sending out communications to all registered riders in advance of the event. In case of rain, (barring any extreme weather event) we’ll still have the picnic at Linden Farm, so please join us!
We will update this page with any weather related updates. We’ll also be sending out communications to all registered riders in advance of the event. In case of rain, (barring any extreme weather event) we’ll still have the picnic at Linden Farm, so please join us!
Covid Precautions
We ask that all participants be vaccinated against Covid. This event will be entirely outdoors.
We ask that all participants be vaccinated against Covid. This event will be entirely outdoors.
Routes- Stay Aware
Please know these routes:
- Are country roads open to traffic
-are carefully planned by Reserve resident riders who ride them often
- are rolling terrain with some sizable hills, the shorter rides avoid some of the larger hills but are by no means flat
-will not have turn by turn signage however the routes of 6,18, and 25 miles will have both a ride leader and sweep to make sure no one gets left behind. Longer rides will have signage at trouble spots to supplement GPS or Cue sheet directions.
We will provide Printed cue sheets and also links to Ride with GPS (a free app for your phone) that will show terrain. GPX files for bike computers will also be available.
Riding Safety
Wearing a helmet is mandatory
Ensure your bike is in good working order - we recommend road or hybrid bikes.
New to the riding the Reserve or unclear on which ride is right for you - join our route reveal zoom (date TBD) or view the recording where we cover the routes and safety topics.
Please know these routes:
- Are country roads open to traffic
-are carefully planned by Reserve resident riders who ride them often
- are rolling terrain with some sizable hills, the shorter rides avoid some of the larger hills but are by no means flat
-will not have turn by turn signage however the routes of 6,18, and 25 miles will have both a ride leader and sweep to make sure no one gets left behind. Longer rides will have signage at trouble spots to supplement GPS or Cue sheet directions.
We will provide Printed cue sheets and also links to Ride with GPS (a free app for your phone) that will show terrain. GPX files for bike computers will also be available.
Riding Safety
Wearing a helmet is mandatory
Ensure your bike is in good working order - we recommend road or hybrid bikes.
New to the riding the Reserve or unclear on which ride is right for you - join our route reveal zoom (date TBD) or view the recording where we cover the routes and safety topics.
SAG Support - We will have roving volunteers - cell numbers will be on cue sheets. The ride takes place over a wide area so you may be waiting for SAG for some time - make sure your gear is in proper condition. Injuries please dial 911.
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING WITH YOU
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Rider Behavior:
We'll be sharing the road with local residents, customers of farms, and a variety of motorists, including farm equipment and horse trailers. The default position for cyclists riding in groups is single file. Bicyclists are expected to obey the same traffic laws as motorists. Do it. The police have been known to ticket cyclists in the area for running stop signs. Some of these vehicles don't have great line of sight, or can not stop on a dime, such as horse trailers with perhaps more than a single one-ton animal in there. There are several one lane bridges, so allow the trailer or farm equipment to go first. Bicycles can startle horses. Before passing a horse and rider, slow down and ask if it is okay to pass. Make sure the rider sees you coming or knows you are behind them.
We'll be sharing the road with local residents, customers of farms, and a variety of motorists, including farm equipment and horse trailers. The default position for cyclists riding in groups is single file. Bicyclists are expected to obey the same traffic laws as motorists. Do it. The police have been known to ticket cyclists in the area for running stop signs. Some of these vehicles don't have great line of sight, or can not stop on a dime, such as horse trailers with perhaps more than a single one-ton animal in there. There are several one lane bridges, so allow the trailer or farm equipment to go first. Bicycles can startle horses. Before passing a horse and rider, slow down and ask if it is okay to pass. Make sure the rider sees you coming or knows you are behind them.
