Welcome to the GGR ride rating system!
—All levels of rides (green, blue, black) are all no drop rides. Each ride will have re-groupings. The more advanced the ride, the less frequent re-groupings are needed. If a rider shows up on a ride that may be too advanced for them, we will adjust the ride accordingly when we are able to and have more frequent re-groupings if needed.
--All riders must show up on the rides with their bikes in good working order.
Make sure to check your ABC’S BEFORE each ride! See your ride leader if you need assistance.
Check your air in your tires.
Check your brakes to make sure they are in good working order.
Check your chain and make sure it is lubed and your bike shifts well.
—Ride leaders, floaters and sweepers are all required to wear radios tuned to station 5.25
Please note the disclaimer on every ride event. Waivers are REQUIRED to join a GGR event and will expire 1 year from when you sign.
https://awaiver.com/Sign/1719
We would like to bring to your attention an important requirement for all riders participating in this upcoming event. It is mandatory for each participant to sign a waiver prior to their involvement in any GGR ride or events.
Please note that the waiver will remain valid for a period of one year, covering your participation in all GGR rides and events within that timeframe. This measure has been implemented to streamline the administrative process and provide convenience for our participants.
To facilitate the signing of the waiver, you will need a working camera and microphone on your computer. These tools will be used to capture the necessary documentation electronically.
In the case you are unable to use a camera and microphone, we have made provisions to allow participants to complete the waiver electronically using the volunteer's APP on their phone. This will ensure a seamless and efficient waiver completion process.
We emphasize the importance of adhering to this requirement, as the waiver serves as a legal document safeguarding both the participants and the organizers. By signing the waiver, you acknowledge and assume any associated risks and release GGR from any liability.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in complying with this necessary procedure. If you have any further inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a successful and enjoyable event.
🚲 Attention EBike Riders! 🚲
The permissibility of Class 1 ebikes on mountain bike trails can vary depending on the specific trail and the regulations set by the land managers. It is crucial for every ebike rider to be fully aware of the ebike policy applicable to the ride they intend to join.
If you choose to ride your ebike in an area where it is not permitted, please be informed that you will be solely responsible for any consequences that may arise. GGR, cannot be affiliated with riders who do not adhere to the land managers' policies.
See below for the 3 classes of ebikes
--All riders must show up on the rides with their bikes in good working order.
Make sure to check your ABC’S BEFORE each ride! See your ride leader if you need assistance.
Check your air in your tires.
Check your brakes to make sure they are in good working order.
Check your chain and make sure it is lubed and your bike shifts well.
—Ride leaders, floaters and sweepers are all required to wear radios tuned to station 5.25
Please note the disclaimer on every ride event. Waivers are REQUIRED to join a GGR event and will expire 1 year from when you sign.
- Waiver signed: https://awaiver.com/Sign/1719
- Bike helmets and proper biking shoes are required on all rides. No part of a person’s foot should be exposed. Helmets must be secured onto one’s head by attaching the strap provided in every helmet.
https://awaiver.com/Sign/1719
We would like to bring to your attention an important requirement for all riders participating in this upcoming event. It is mandatory for each participant to sign a waiver prior to their involvement in any GGR ride or events.
Please note that the waiver will remain valid for a period of one year, covering your participation in all GGR rides and events within that timeframe. This measure has been implemented to streamline the administrative process and provide convenience for our participants.
To facilitate the signing of the waiver, you will need a working camera and microphone on your computer. These tools will be used to capture the necessary documentation electronically.
In the case you are unable to use a camera and microphone, we have made provisions to allow participants to complete the waiver electronically using the volunteer's APP on their phone. This will ensure a seamless and efficient waiver completion process.
We emphasize the importance of adhering to this requirement, as the waiver serves as a legal document safeguarding both the participants and the organizers. By signing the waiver, you acknowledge and assume any associated risks and release GGR from any liability.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in complying with this necessary procedure. If you have any further inquiries or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and we look forward to a successful and enjoyable event.
🚲 Attention EBike Riders! 🚲
The permissibility of Class 1 ebikes on mountain bike trails can vary depending on the specific trail and the regulations set by the land managers. It is crucial for every ebike rider to be fully aware of the ebike policy applicable to the ride they intend to join.
If you choose to ride your ebike in an area where it is not permitted, please be informed that you will be solely responsible for any consequences that may arise. GGR, cannot be affiliated with riders who do not adhere to the land managers' policies.
See below for the 3 classes of ebikes
- Class 1 Ebikes: These ebikes are equipped with a motor that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling, and the assistance stops once the bike reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour). Class 1 ebikes do not have a throttle.
- Class 2 Ebikes: These ebikes are also equipped with a motor that provides assistance when the rider pedals, but they also have a throttle that can be used to propel the bike without pedaling. Like Class 1 ebikes, the motor assistance stops once the bike reaches a speed of 20 miles per hour (32 kilometers per hour).
- Class 3 Ebikes: Similar to Class 1 ebikes, Class 3 ebikes provide assistance only when the rider is pedaling. However, the motor assistance on Class 3 ebikes continues until the bike reaches a speed of 28 miles per hour (45 kilometers per hour). These ebikes do not have a throttle.
Greenie
A Greenie....a true or absolute beginner rider is learning how to shift and brake. These rides are mostly flat with very little climbing. Lots of re-grouping of riders, mostly sticking together at all times. All fire roads.
Endurance only requirement: Must be able to ride about 6-8 miles on mostly flat fire road.
Greenie 2
You have now moved up into the advanced beginner mode! WAY TO GO! Congrats! Well done!
A Greenie 2 rider is still a beginner rider that can now ride about 10-13 miles with some climbing.
You will now be starting on single and double tracks, still using mainly fire roads, also experiencing climbing and descending all types of terrain. At this point, you should be getting your shifting and braking down and should be standing up on both pedals while descending. Lots of re-grouping.
Endurance requirement: Able to ride about 10-13 miles with about 1300 feet of climbing
Technical requirement: Ready to start climbing & descending single and double tracks with some rocks.
Greenie 2 PLUS
Not quite ready for a Blue Ride but too fast for the regular Greenie 2 ride? Then THIS ride is for you!
Riding both fire roads and single track, this ride category’s pace will be faster and the miles will be a bit longer than Greenie 2.
You should be starting to ride all different terrains & conditions working on your fitness level to push yourself up to the Blue Ride pace.
Endurance requirements: 13-18 miles with about 2000 feet of climbing
Technical requirements: Starting to get comfortable descending and climbing switchbacks, getting comfortable riding up and down over rocks and descending single track
Blue Ride
You have now graduated to the Blue Intermediate rides! WOW! YOU ROCK! Well done and congrats! You must have worked very hard to get here! Now that you are here….you will be riding all terrain: single track, double track, fire road, switchbacks, off camber areas, rocks and rock gardens!
You are a rider that has your body positions down, you are comfortable using each brake, have mastered shifting, are happy riding single track, and working your way up to longer, more technical rides. You are starting to kick bum on climbs and are confident descending.
Less and shorter re-groupings than Greenie rides.
Endurance Requirements: Able to ride a minimum of 15-18 miles with climbing of at least 2500-3000 feet.
Technical requirements: Comfortable descending and climbing switchbacks, able to feel confident descending single track.
Blue Ride 2
You are a super strong advanced Intermediate rider who is on their way to moving up to advanced! You are da bomb! WOW you are getting strong! You can now ride 20-25 miles of single track on ALL sorts of terrain! You are getting switchbacks mastered, riding steep descents with lots of rocks. You are mastering all types of terrain for long periods of time.
Endurance requirements: Able to ride a minimum of 20-25 miles with little re-grouping. Able to keep a strong pace. Can climb at least 3500 feet.
Technical Requirements: You are getting good at riding switchbacks, you are comfortable descending steep single track, you have proper bike and body separation and moving all over your bike loosely, you are starting to eat up rock gardens.
Black Diamond Ride
YOU are known as the elite…the animals…hammerheads……the Advanced riders!
You are always excited when the trail gets technical. You are a confident rider on switchbacks up and down, single track with some exposure, getting up and over trail obstacles such as small logs, bridges, riding off camber sections, being able to comfortably roll down drops and chunky rock areas, comfortable riding over roots. Comfortable riding steep, loose and rocky descents. Comfortable descending fast. You are a fast paced rider up and down. Very short re-groupings.
Endurance Requirement: Able to ride a minimum of 25-35 miles with 4-4500K of climbing.
Technical Requirement: Confident on all types of terrain including rocky single track with some exposure, steep loose descents, front wheel lifts, manuals, drop offs or confident rolling obstacles.
Completely self sufficient on the trails
A Greenie....a true or absolute beginner rider is learning how to shift and brake. These rides are mostly flat with very little climbing. Lots of re-grouping of riders, mostly sticking together at all times. All fire roads.
Endurance only requirement: Must be able to ride about 6-8 miles on mostly flat fire road.
Greenie 2
You have now moved up into the advanced beginner mode! WAY TO GO! Congrats! Well done!
A Greenie 2 rider is still a beginner rider that can now ride about 10-13 miles with some climbing.
You will now be starting on single and double tracks, still using mainly fire roads, also experiencing climbing and descending all types of terrain. At this point, you should be getting your shifting and braking down and should be standing up on both pedals while descending. Lots of re-grouping.
Endurance requirement: Able to ride about 10-13 miles with about 1300 feet of climbing
Technical requirement: Ready to start climbing & descending single and double tracks with some rocks.
Greenie 2 PLUS
Not quite ready for a Blue Ride but too fast for the regular Greenie 2 ride? Then THIS ride is for you!
Riding both fire roads and single track, this ride category’s pace will be faster and the miles will be a bit longer than Greenie 2.
You should be starting to ride all different terrains & conditions working on your fitness level to push yourself up to the Blue Ride pace.
Endurance requirements: 13-18 miles with about 2000 feet of climbing
Technical requirements: Starting to get comfortable descending and climbing switchbacks, getting comfortable riding up and down over rocks and descending single track
Blue Ride
You have now graduated to the Blue Intermediate rides! WOW! YOU ROCK! Well done and congrats! You must have worked very hard to get here! Now that you are here….you will be riding all terrain: single track, double track, fire road, switchbacks, off camber areas, rocks and rock gardens!
You are a rider that has your body positions down, you are comfortable using each brake, have mastered shifting, are happy riding single track, and working your way up to longer, more technical rides. You are starting to kick bum on climbs and are confident descending.
Less and shorter re-groupings than Greenie rides.
Endurance Requirements: Able to ride a minimum of 15-18 miles with climbing of at least 2500-3000 feet.
Technical requirements: Comfortable descending and climbing switchbacks, able to feel confident descending single track.
Blue Ride 2
You are a super strong advanced Intermediate rider who is on their way to moving up to advanced! You are da bomb! WOW you are getting strong! You can now ride 20-25 miles of single track on ALL sorts of terrain! You are getting switchbacks mastered, riding steep descents with lots of rocks. You are mastering all types of terrain for long periods of time.
Endurance requirements: Able to ride a minimum of 20-25 miles with little re-grouping. Able to keep a strong pace. Can climb at least 3500 feet.
Technical Requirements: You are getting good at riding switchbacks, you are comfortable descending steep single track, you have proper bike and body separation and moving all over your bike loosely, you are starting to eat up rock gardens.
Black Diamond Ride
YOU are known as the elite…the animals…hammerheads……the Advanced riders!
You are always excited when the trail gets technical. You are a confident rider on switchbacks up and down, single track with some exposure, getting up and over trail obstacles such as small logs, bridges, riding off camber sections, being able to comfortably roll down drops and chunky rock areas, comfortable riding over roots. Comfortable riding steep, loose and rocky descents. Comfortable descending fast. You are a fast paced rider up and down. Very short re-groupings.
Endurance Requirement: Able to ride a minimum of 25-35 miles with 4-4500K of climbing.
Technical Requirement: Confident on all types of terrain including rocky single track with some exposure, steep loose descents, front wheel lifts, manuals, drop offs or confident rolling obstacles.
Completely self sufficient on the trails
All Level Rides: You should at least be a Greenie 2 rider (advanced beginner). Most of these rides unless otherwise stated will be mellow, social paced rides on fire roads with some single track. If enough riders sign up on the ALL LEVEL RIDES, then the ride can be split up into different levels.
I would like to thank the following incredible women for giving me their input on the ride rating system. I have ridden with all of these women and been coached by both Leigh & Christine so I can personally tell you these ladies are the best around and I trust them. That is why I asked for their help. I knew they would guide GGR in the right direction and help our women’s community get a better handle on what to expect on group rides they want to join.
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Leigh Donovan: www.ichoosebikes.com
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Christine Hirst: www.mtbskillz.com
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Jill Hamilton: www.petal-power.com
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