Women & Non-Binary Program

• Non-binary: Non-binary is an umbrella term for gender identities that are neither male nor female‍—‌identities that are outside the gender binary.
• Cisgender: A term used to describe people who are not transgender and identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. "Cis-" is a Latin prefix meaning "on the same side as," and is therefore an antonym of "trans-." A more widely understood way to describe people who are not transgender is simply to say non-transgender people.
• Cis woman: Term used to describe women who are assigned female at birth and identify as a woman
• Trans woman: Transgender person who was assigned male at birth but whose gender identity is that of a woman
• Woman: Term used for people who identify as a woman. This includes, but is not limited to: transgender women, cisgender women, and all people who self-identify as a woman.

Our paces are the same as Cascade’s other free group rides. See Ride classifications.

We encourage our riders to pick an appropriate pace. Our ride leaders understand that this might be difficult, especially for new riders, so we try to make every accommodation for these situations. We ask our rider leaders to coach and give positive supportive feedback, so our riders can find the right pace for their abilities.   
If you are unsure of your pace or are a new rider, please contact the ride leader on the specific ride to determine if the pace would be appropriate. 

All of the paces will regroup as necessary, for example at the tops of climbs or at turns. However, if a rider is significantly off-pace to the detriment of themselves or the group, they may be asked to join a slower pace if multiple paces are offered. In rare cases, the rider may be asked to complete the ride on their own or wait in a safe place for a ride home. Ride leaders should ensure the rider has a safe means to return to the start or home before leaving the rider. This may involve the rider going back on their own with a cue sheet or GPS navigation or calling someone for a ride.

If a rider has a mechanical issue, the group will stop to assist the rider. If there is a major mechanical issue preventing a roadside fix, the ride leader will ensure the rider has a safe means to return to the start or home.