Our rides have 3 categories: expected average pace, distance, and terrain. Pace is designated A - D, with A being the fasted and D being the slowest. Terrain is designated 1 - 5, with 1 being the flattest and 5 being the hilliest.

·       Pace indicates average upon completion of ride. Riders should be able to maintain the pace for the entire distance of the ride.

·       Pace may vary during ride, depending on terrain.

Pace

·       A: 18+ mph

·       B+: 16-18 mph

·       B: 14-16 mph

·       C+: 12-14 mph

·       C: 10-12 mph

·       D: under 10 mph

Terrain

·       1: Primarily flat; occasional rolling hills

·       2: Moderate rolling hills

·       3: Mostly rolling hills

·       4: Hilly with one or more steep climbs

·       5: Consistently hilly with several steep climbs

For example, a ride rated B57-T4 would be a 57 mile ride with significant hills, which will be led at a pace between 14-16 miles per hour. All MHBC rides posted on our Ride Calendar will contain the RideWithGPS route that will show the total elevation as well as the grade of the climbs. Please review this objective data to determine the steepness of the terrain for that route.