Might You Be an Easy Rider?
Easy Riders is a supportive, easygoing, safe, and highly caffeinated group; nonetheless, we're a varied bunch:
Advanced-beginner and deconditioned riders. Note: CBCEF is teaching Bicycling with Confidence in 2010 for those who need to learn basic skills. Experienced riders who have chronic illnesses or are recovering from injuries.
Advanced riders who want to take it easy.
People who haven't been on a bicycle in 20 years... or whose last bike had 20 fewer speeds.
Folks who have to hop up and down to get into their jeans.
And more every day.
Requirements
Basic bicycle skills: Be able to balance, brake, and ride in a straight line.
A certified helmet: A recent-vintage bicycle helmet (under 5 years) IS ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED. No helmet, no ridey.
Get your bike in gear: Your bicycle needs to be in good repair, with inflated tires, to ride with the group. Also, please bring a spare tube that fits your tires.- Too fast, too bad: If you ride faster than the listed pace, your ass is grass. You may ride ahead and buy us all lattes, however. We accept.
- Be an adult, or... Have leader consent and written parental consent for kids under 18.
Be nice: Don't badger, criticize, nag, noodge, diss, put down, belittle, humiliate, or whip out your thesaurus in the middle of the ride—oh, well, that'd be OK. Just DON'T BE AN ASSHOLE. That position is reserved for me.
If your bicycle isn't up to the task, take a Maintenance class, and fix it yourself. Alternatively, take your ride to your local bike shop to pay the big bucks.
To find out how to make the most of your Easy Rider experience, please check out the Easy Road Rules page.
The Story of Easy Riders Is in the Shop for Repairs....
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