AMC-SEM Chapter

Biking

WANTED:
Ride Leaders and Co-Leaders


Are you enthusiastic about cycling? Do you like showing other riders your favorite roads? If yes, then why not share your enthusiasm and routes with your fellow AMC members?

Contact the Biking Chair for more information.

Ratings



Bike trip rating: First character indicates distance. Second character indicates leader's pace. Third character indicates terrain.

Miles Pace/mph Terrain
AA=50+ 1=17+ A=very hilly
A=35-50 2=13-16 B=hilly
B=25-35 3=11-13 C=rolling
C=<25 4=up to 11 D=flat

Helmets, inflated tires and water are necessities. A spare tube and pump are helpful.

Beginner rides: mostly flat, 15-18 mi@ 10-12mph pace Intermediate rides: some hills, 25-35 mi@ 13-16 mph pace

Call leaders before 9 p.m. to register and match rides with abilities. All participants in AMC activities are now required to sign the AMC waiver form provided by the leader.

Leadership Information   Leader's Favorite Rides

Activity Participation Policy

"AMC encourages involvement in its mission and activities, through its membership, programs, policies and procedures. Our goal is to be a community that is comfortable, inviting and accessible for people of any age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, ability, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status.

Some AMC programs are designed for a certain age range of members or for a special activity or topic. However, any person who meets the minimum qualifications (skills, experience, fitness) established by the trip leader(s) for an activity is eligible to attend, if space is available."


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