CAC Sunday Brunch Ride (Huntersville)(Social Pace)(New Route)

1. Please read and agree to all ride details before signing up!
2. You are responsible for your guest, please look after them throughout the ride.
3. It is essential that all riders follow some basic group ride safety procedures:

• Pay close attention to the bicycle in front of you
• Call out "Slowing" immediately if you use your brakes or the rider in front of you calls "Slowing"
• Communicate all road hazards you observe to your fellow riders; "Car left", "Hole", "Car passing", etc.
• Make sure you check beside you and behind you and communicate to the other riders if you want to move out from behind the bicycle in front of you
• Try to stay behind the bicycle in front of you or clearly move into a safe passing lane next to that bicycle; don't ride half-wheel
• Communication with your fellow bikers is the key
• Ask questions at the start of the ride if you would like clarification of any of these guidelines:

CAC Safe Cycling Best Practices https://bit.ly/3ojpgln
CAC Group Cycling Best Practice https://bit.ly/31zMh9K
CAC No One Left Best Practices https://bit.ly/31Ctta3
CAC Be Prepared Best Practices https://bit.ly/3jsWPgU

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Group Rules
Be Kind and Courteous We're all in this together to create a welcoming environment. Let's treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required.
No Hate Speech or Bullying Make sure everyone feels safe. Bullying of any kind isn't allowed, and degrading comments about things like race, politics, religion, culture, sexual orientation, or gender will not be tolerated.
No Political Advertising To maintain a neutral and inclusive environment, political advertising of any kind is not allowed.

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We will ride a 16 mile route, starting and ending at Huntersville Business Park. At about mile 6, we will stop for BRUNCH at The Neighborhood Cafe (https://www.thencafe.com/)

Our ride will take us on the new Torrance Creek Greenway Extension.

Ride Details:
Ride length: 16 miles total (loop configuration)
Ride level: easy to moderate (due to small hills)
Pace: easy social 10-11 mph
Elevation gain: +600 ft.
Start time: 10:30 am
Duration: 3.5 hours (including breakfast stop)
Terrain: asphalt, concrete
Traffic: low to moderate
Bikes best suited for this ride: any bike.

Route map:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49043398

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WEATHER POLICY: Ride is cancelled if it is raining will 7:30am. If the ride is cancelled, I will send out a cancellation message to the e-mail address that you registered with on Meetup - so make sure you check that e-mail account before coming. In addition, if the ride is cancelled I will add a cancellation message in the section below.

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ADDITIONAL NOTES:

• All riders must be willing to stay with the group because we'll be making many turns on our route.
• Please bring plenty of water and snacks if needed.
• Bring money or a credit card if you want to buy something at the stop.
• Bring a lock for your bike if you want to lock up at the stop.
•Traffic, unpredictable weather, dog incidents among other risk elements are factors riders assume individual responsibility when signing up for this ride.
• Bike helmets are mandatory on all rides; also gloves, bright clothing, eye protection, and a side mirror are highly recommended.
• Ensure your bike is in proper riding conditions and breaks are checked.
• Please have some form of ID with you in case of an emergency.
• Please bring with you an appropriate-sized spare tube for your bicycle.
• This will be a "5 minutes no drop zone" ride, no one will be left behind within reason waiting 5 minutes unless mechanical or flats exceptions in which case you will need to call my cell.

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Phone or text Maurice at 704-4 9 7 zero33 0, if late or not coming. (Day of ride ONLY, please)