KNBC rides adhere to the ride description and categorization assigned to a given ride. This ensures rides are predictable in terms of speeds travelled and distances covered. We ride as a group and maintain a steady pace. It is the ride leader’s responsibility to stay within the boundaries of a given ride level, obviously slower up hills and faster down but overall at the posted pace. As a participant you need to respect the ride you have joined - going too slow or too fast disrupts the ride and the enjoyment of others. If you are struggling talk to the ride leader to alert them. Likewise if you find you are pushing the group... maybe it is not the ride for you!

• The level of the ride indicates the relative average effort and endurance/stamina required. Since these can’t be precisely defined, the table uses speed as a proxy for average effort and distance for endurance/stamina. Actual speeds can vary significantly from the defined averages based on how hilly the route is, the wind speed and direction, the road surfaces, temperature and other weather conditions as well as unanticipated delays.

• Rides at a given level will generally be slightly shorter and at an easier pace early in the season than those later in the season.
• Note that ride levels indicate the level of the ride and not that of the rider. Individuals have a much wider range of physical abilities and riding preferences than can be referenced in a single level. As you ride with the club you will get a sense of which ride levels are best suited for you. New club members should start at a ride level where they think they belong until they determine which ride levels are best for them.
• There are many club members who find longer rides at more relaxed speeds appealing and you will see several L2 rides with an L3 distance. This just indicates the ride has an L2 level of average effort, and an L3 level of stamina/endurance.
• The average speeds and distances of gravel rides will be significantly lower than road rides at the same level.