Dear Parents
Congratulations to the families who made it off the waitlist. We are so happy to have you.
1. Because you asked
● Can dad train with our child until April and mom goes on the RAC? She is an experienced cyclist.
○ No. The parent who is going on the RAC needs to train with the child.
○ We teach and expect specific skills that differ from typical
‘experienced cyclist’ skills. We need all riders to practice these skills.
○ If two parents attend the RAC and want to alternate chase and riding, both need to attend training rides and fulfill requirements.
● If I am late to a training ride and didn’t check in, can I submit a picture|Strava link to prove I was there?
○ No. Julie (attendance volunteer) does not accept any of these options.
○ Please arrive by 8:45.
● If my child is busy but I am not, can I come to a training ride without my child?
○ Absolutely. We’d love to have you.
● What is the RAC? The slides from the meeting, for those who asked.
● I am bringing tubeless tires on the RAC. Good idea?
○ Please read Bob’s thoughts on Tubeless Tires .
● How do we get to the river in Yuma, to the start of the RAC, in April?
○ Arrange with a family member, friend, person who owes you a favor to be driven out there.
○ Arrange to go with a chase family, (Chase families bring a car)
○ Or rent a car in SD, drop off your family at the river, return the car to the Yuma airport and Uber back to the starting point.
○ The RAC will rent a truck that will drive out your luggage (but not your bikes).
2. Our next ride
Sunday, October 9
The Long Duck Pond Ride click on the link for more information
Upper YMCA parking lot | 13195 Salmon River Rd | SD 92129
● Always arrive at 8:45.
● You need to unload and check your bike, check helmets, sign in etc.
● We take attendance
● You will be asked to read and sign the RAC Agreement Form
○ if you have not done so already
● Always bring
○ helmet
○ water (your child should carry her/his own)
○ a snack
○ a name tag
○ a vest (starting October 16, a RAC approved vest is mandatory )
● Future training ride dates are on the calendar on Rideacrosscalifornia.com
3. Safety Fun Rides
October 15,22,23
Safety Fun # 2, 3 and 4
● One is mandatory for all adults, children, and youth support.
● All Safety Fun rides are identical. You may come to as many as you like.
4. Beginning in October, you need to ride with us once a month.
● We offer at least four rides per month.
● Please plan accordingly.
● We take attendance.
5. Payment and scholarship
By now you should have received registration information from Sabine.
Olav will send out payment information shortly.
The first payment ($100 per person, non refundable) is due on October 15.
We have scholarship money available.
For scholarship questions, contact Olav directly at olav.schroeder@rideacrosscalifornia.com
6. Homework
Please practice “power pedal” with your child.
● Pedal is in the 10 or 2 o'clock position.
● Rides are not seated on sattle.
7. Friday, April 14 2023
● finds us in Wynola, where the nights are often cold.
● Many families opt for a hotel/AirBnB in Wynola or nearby Julian
● Please make your own hotel and transportation arrangements.
● You always have the option to camp.
Thank you for your questions. Please keep asking.
Looking forward to seeing you this weekend.
Your friendly RAC volunteer team
Abhi | Ana | Bill | Bob | Christiane | Frans | Hannah | James | Jeff | Joel | Julie | Kate | Kristen | Kumar | Mani | Olav | Praveen | Robert | Sabine and co-founder Dennis
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