Introduction

The following is the ride rating that can be used to make it easier for members to match Chapter rides with their interest and skill level.  When rides are posted, the title will include 1 thru 4 stars to indicate the type of ride to expect.  There is also a description of two non-rated rides following the rating description. 

This is just a guideline and will be adjusted as the need arises.  If you have any questions on the rating system, please email Tina or Gary.

Rated Planned Chapter Rides

* (One Star) Easy

• Partial day ride or less - up to 150 miles 
• Easy roads, mostly rural, minimal traffic
• No or limited expressway riding
• Speeds typically at or below 45 mph 
• Up to 50 miles between stops
• Cancelled if raining or there is a threat of rain (more than 30% chance)

** (Two Stars) Intermediate

• Rider is comfortable with and has participated in multiple group rides
• All day/multi-day ride (or less) - up to 300 miles per day
• Light rain or shine (final decision up to the Road Captain)
• Mixed roads (some twisties, mild hills, limited gravel, highway) 
• Extended expressway riding at speed 
• Up to 100 miles between stops possible or until a fuel stop is required

*** (Three Stars) Experienced

• All day/multi-day ride (or less) - up to 500 miles per day
• Rain or shine (final decision up to the Road Captain)
• Multiple tight twisties, hills, mountains, gravel, dirt, etc. 
• Extended expressway riding "at speed" 
• Up to 100+ miles between stops probable or until a fuel or food stop is required

**** (Four Stars) Butt Burner

• All day/multi-day ride greater than 500 miles per day
• Generally, a fast-paced ride with the destination the ultimate goal
• Rain or shine
• All types of road conditions and road types possible
• Extended expressway riding "at speed"
• Few stops except for gas and meals

Non-rated Chapter Rides

Introductory SCRC Group Ride (announced as such)

• Geared toward riders who are new to group riding
• All riders must familiarize themselves with the SCRC Group Riding Guidelines prior to joining the ride
• Includes practice time in an open parking lot prior to actual ride
• Practice to include hand signals, spacing, stopping, turning, etc
• Once the Road Captain is satisfied, a short practice ride will follow
• Ride will be keep to rural, low traffic roads where possible
• Speeds at or below 40 mph
• Group size limited to 4 new group riders or less
• Experienced group riders are welcome to join but must adhere to the pace of the ride and be willing to assist new group riders
• Cancelled if raining or there is a threat of rain (greater than 30% chance)

FUGAWI

• Check with the Road Captain/Ride Leader for a general idea of the type of ride to expect (though they may not have any idea - FUGAWI!)
• Usually have a target destination in mind (but the group may never find it)
• Route is unplanned and often unknown
• High probability of getting lost
• Total ride time may be estimated by Road Captain/Ride Leader but greatly depends on how often the group gets lost and how well they get "un-lost"