JH Rides Crew -Road & Mountain

Thanks for stopping by! We look forward to seeing you on the road and trails during our 2009 season rides.

To make your riding experience safe and enjoyable we have outlined our club values, plus a few tips below. Please follow these at all times while logging kms, training with the road crew or tracking mud mileage with the mountain crew. Respect the road, trail, rubber and always your fellow riders to guarantee a fantastic ride!

If you have questions about the below-mentioned or any club related queries please send them to our crew directors and leaders by emailing info@johnhenrybikes.com.

Membership:

2009 Membership has changed.
For 2009 John Henry Rides will require you to register for insurance directly with Cycling BC. You can find your form here and it is easy to register online: http://www.cyclingbc.net/itoolkit.asp?pg=UCI/CCA_LICENCES

Once this is complete show a John Henry staff member your receipt or License and then you will purchase your club membership. this can be done just before a ride and takes a short time. Cost is only $25 for the entire year. 2009 Membership is available at John Henry Bikes coffee shop. Please complete all pages of the form after presenting your Cycling BC License. Then drop off at the John Henry Bikes coffee shop.

Once complete and submitted, you will receive your JHRides member card. Try to keep your license and card on you at all rides.

Member News Groups:

For up to date information, fun and the latest group riding information join up with the John Henry Road Crew Google Group. Click here to send us your name and email so we can invite you to our list serve. Check out the group here.

Club Values

• Bicycles are a viable form of transportation
• Bicycling promotes a healthy, active lifestyle
• Experienced members should mentor new members
• The quest for excellence in our programs and services is continuous
• Safety and cooperation on the roads or trails is the responsibility of all users

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Clubs General Riding Etiquette

• Ride leaders will brief crew on routes and rules before each ride.
• Always bring basic necessities (i.e. food & water)
• All riders are expected to carry the equipment necessary to fix a flat (tube, patch kit, pump).
• Riders are responsible for their own pre-ride safety checks, prior to every ride. Ride leaders are not responsible for member mechanical problems.
• Ride at group speed
• Always wear helmet
• Observe seasonal rules
• Be prepared for the weather
• ALWAYS carry membership card (critical info and proof of insurance)
• All riders are expected to ride safely and be ready to ride at the start time.

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Road Crew Ride Classifications

All rides are listed according to guidelines that include pace, distance, terrain, etc. Note that helmets and membership cards (proof of insurance) are required on all JH Road Crew – Pedals & Pints rides.

Please choose from the following classifications for a ride that suits your skills and energy level.

Pace - refers to the range of speeds on level ground without breaks; downhill may be faster, uphill slower.

Easy Riders: 15-24 kph (flat bars welcome)

Intermediate: 24-32 kph

Advanced: 30+ kph

Note: for rides described as HILLY, consider choosing a pace one step down from your usual comfort level

Road Crew Terrain

These descriptions should be considered in the context of the pace and length of the ride.

• Mostly flat: trails and/or mostly flat roads with a possible gentle upgrade.
• Rolling: climbs are short and easy, not too numerous.
• Some hills: a few short, steep hills, some moderate upgrades and/or longer gentle climbs.
• Hilly: many true hills but none outrageous.
• Extremely hilly: steep and long climbs with grades >9% and/or mountain passes.
• Unlimited: "out of category"; only for those very sure of their ability to climb any grade, any length at the advertised pace.

The Basics

Group training rides are a must if you feel like having some fun and getting some miles on the bike. The John Henry Group rides go all year and right now are mostly road based for training purposes.

The rides are not elitist in any way and are generally split into rider ability levels so each rider can enjoy their own ride. Spring rides tend to be of the obvious LSD (long, slow distance) variety and as we push towards warmer weather the rides increase in number and the more "fair-weather" start showing up. For these rides make sure a road style bicycle is what you are using. If you are using slicks on a mountain bike you will need to ride with the Easy Riders group so that the groups can maintain some continuity.

Mountain Crew

Our group mountain bike rides are beginning again, stay tuned to the site for the posted schedule! To participate in the group rides we require that you get your mountain crew membership completed prior to any riding. This will insure you in case of injury and you need to take time off of work.

For more information drop into the store, call or email us.