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The NFBC is a cycling club founded in 1969. As our slogan says, "We
Ride Every Day!".
There are a few caveats to "Every Day"...
- The club officially has rides from mid-March through the end of October.
There are weekday rides in both the morning and evening. On the
weekends we schedule one or two rides each day, throughout Western New York.
- If the ride leader considers the weather too dangerous, the ride will be
cancelled.
What does it take to ride with us?
- A helmet
- A bicycle that you can safely ride at least 20 miles.
- A helmet
- An enjoyment of cycling
Some FAQ:
- How do I join?
Check the schedule and come out to a ride.
If you enjoy yourself, fill out an application and pay your dues.
- I'm new to cycling, can I join?
Sure; we welcome new members. To
enjoy riding with us, you need to be able to ride at least ten miles
without stopping for a rest. On most weekend rides we stop every
10-15 miles for a rest and regroup. You should also think that
riding a bike for 2-3 hours in a day is one of the best things you could
be doing.
- How fast do you ride?
Given the right slope, I'll go any speed you
want. Nearly everyone in the club averages at least 10mph on any
route. On a flat route, under 50 miles, we average anywhere from
12-25mph. Most people are in the 14-18mph range. If the
course is hilly, or long, the average drops.
(This is a rough estimate, weather, especially wind can affect these
numbers significantly)
- How long are your rides?
Weekday rides are typically 20-25 miles
long.
Weekend rides are 30-100 miles long. Most are 40-65 miles long.
- What do the ride ratings mean?
Our rating system isn't very
scientific. If you have a question about a specific ride, ask the
ride leader for more information.
| Easy |
Short flat rides. No steep or long hills, good for
beginners. |
| Mod |
You will work up a sweat on these. Usually longer than
Easy, and/or contains a hill |
| MD |
Didn't quite rate difficult. Usually a Mod ride with a
few extra hills |
| Diff |
Difficult. Expect to shift gears a bit on these.
Expect to mutter curses under your breath.
Expect short steep hills or long miles with rolling terrain. |
| XD |
Be warned, these rides always have a steep hill or
two, or they're very long and hilly.
They don't quite rate "XXX", or they're the shortened version of
an "XXX" ride. |
| XXX |
These are the rides that you tell a non-cyclist about and
their first comment is,
"You did this for fun?" Then they ask to see the scars.
Expect steep hills (15% - 20% grade). Expect a long ride.
Expect to climb for more than a mile. Expect some of the
greatest scenery Western New York has to offer. |
- Can I read your Constitution to learn more the NFBC?
Sure! Here's a copy
NFBC
Constitution
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