Bill,
I understand where you are coming from and I'm sorry.
I hope not to offend anyone, I was only putting a ride out there. Thanks for the correction.
Hey George - we'd love to have you join us on our regular club rides.
The ride ratings are defined at the bottom of the monthly ride calendar included in your Newsletter.
If you're not a member - then you wouldn't get that newsletter - so I'll try to decipher it for you here:
The first letter defines the Pace: S = 17+ mph average for the ride/ I = 13-16 mph ave for the ride/ CZ = less than 13 mph ave for the ride.
The second letter defines the Terrain. F = Flat; H = some hills, and X = very hilly.
Third letter defines the Ride leaders committment to all riders. N = No Drop - meaning the leader will make sure all finish the ride safely. D = ride leader will not adjust the pace to stay with dropped riders.
I hope this helps.
So an I/H/N ride is intermediate pace, some hills, and no drop - a fairly typical club ride.