Intermediate Road Cycling September 20, 2009

If you've been riding for a while, you feel comfortable with your bike and you want to take your cycling performance to the next level, join the REI Outdoor School road cycling instructors as we teach you to refine your technique, work on cadence, and climb hills on some great local rides. We'll build on the skills you've learned in Introduction to Road Cycling with more practice and longer distance. Learn to ride the areas you've wanted to explore but were afraid to attempt on your own. Novara road bikes provided for those without a bike of their own at no extra cost. NO RIDER IS LEFT BEHIND, but this trip is not for beginners, as we ride at a faster pace and cover longer distance. Recommended for those 14 and older; those under 18 must be accompanied by parent or responsible adult.

Pre-requisite: Introduction to Road or equivalent skill level is mandatory. In order to complete this outing, you must be able to comfortably:

* Mount and dismount your bicycle

* Shift on level terrain, basic knowledge of how to ascend & descend hills

* Riding on low-traffic country roads, traveling through intersections

* Anticipate corners, obstacles, and steep terrain

* Ride with one hand while signaling turns

* Maintain safe riding distance in single file line while riding in groups (2-3 bike lengths)

* Repair a punctured inner tube, change a flat

* Consistently ride at a 10-15 mph pace

NO RIDER IS LEFT BEHIND, but this trip is not for beginners as we ride at a faster pace and cover tougher terrain

* Transportation to and from Lake Tahoe included.
* Advance registration required.
* Call or visit any Sierra area REI to sign up.

Official Website: http://www.rei.com/rei/outdoorschool/Sac/sacroadinter.jsp