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Welcome to the Ride Yourself Fit Family
(Please remember that members must login with their
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Ride Yourself Fit
A variety of bicycle rides in and around the Redlands area with routes from 5 to 60 miles in length. Riders of all ages and fitness levels are welcome.
Bi-weekly rides of 10, 15, 20 and 30 miles are scheduled
for beginners to experienced riders.
Instruction and specified training programs are provided for riders.
Additional rides are scheduled for more experienced cyclists and include:
Club 39 with 39 mile and 20+ mile routes;
Adventure with 40 to 60 mile routes including a lunch stop;
Travel Club with rides at remote locations starting outside
of Redlands with varying length routes.

Walk Yourself Fit
A variety of walks led by Donna Dawson are available.
Walks are from 1 to 5 miles and are provided for all ages and fitness levels.
Instruction is provided on proper walking methods and attire.
A special thanks and appreciation goes out to Carol Key, Janice Kuhns
and Anna Gonzales for helping lead the walkers during Donna's absence.

Eat Yourself Fit
A program presented by Dr. Steven Wilson and Stephanie Stellhorn during the year. Guidelines are offered showing the healthy eating and the benefits
of eating fresh vegetables and the uses of herbs for seasoning.
In Your Best Interest Garden, 1201 Brookside Avenue.

A Prayer Request Forum has been established for members who at times experience illnesses or other tragic events for themselves, family members and other loved ones and friends. This forum is provided to allow members to post requests for prayers to help them through these times. The forum may be accessed from the membership tab on the left hand column or by clicking on RYF Prayer Request Forum.

Letter from Dr. Steve Wilson regarding the 2026 Redlands Bicycle Classic Legend's Fondo.

Dear Ride Yourself Fit, Walk Yourself Fit, and Eat Yourself Fit Members,

Happy New Year to all of you. I want to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to each and every one of you for

being part of this incredible organization. Our organization has always been about Fun, Fitness, and Fellowship,

and that spirit exists because of your passion, generosity, and commitment.

For many years, we have come together to create something truly special through our annual cycling event…

originally known as the Plain Wrap Ride and more recently as the Legends’ Fondo. Over the past seven years,

these events have been remarkably successful, and that success has only been possible because of the care, energy,

and teamwork you consistently bring. Together, we have made magic happen every year!

Unfortunately, for 2026, we have been unable to secure a final contract with the Redlands Bicycle Classic. This

led to a very difficult decision by the Ride Yourself Fit Board of Directors, one made thoughtfully, unanimously,

and with great respect for the Redlands Bicycle Classic, as well as for the history and vision of the Legends’ Fondo.

Several significant factors contributed to this decision, including:

• Inability to plan out the event with adequate amount of time.

• Differing perspectives regarding route design, including the fact that routes submitted over three

months ago were not finalized.

• The potential for route changes and last-minute modifications, which raised substantial concerns related

to rider safety, volunteer logistics, and overall execution.

• Operational challenges that would place Ride Yourself Fit at a disadvantage at this point in the timeline.

In prior years, late changes resulted in significant strain on our volunteer base and operational over extension

something we are not in a position to repeat. Additionally, with less than three months remaining before the event, there is insufficient time to responsibly implement major changes, secure additional resources, or adequately mitigate risk. Financial considerations including increased costs associated with event insurance, SAG support, staffing, T-shirts, and finishing medals also contributed to the Board’s concerns.

Taken together, the Board concluded that proceeding under the current circumstances would not be in the

best interest of Ride Yourself Fit, our volunteers, or the cycling community we serve.

We sincerely wish the Redlands Bicycle Classic continued success with the Legends’ Fondo and the 2026 event

overall. Ride Yourself Fit remains open to considering a future collaboration should timelines, roles, and

expectations be more closely aligned.

I hope this letter helps clarify why Ride Yourself Fit will not be producing the Legends’ Fondo in 2026. Thank

you again for your continued support, belief in our mission, and dedication to this amazing community.

Healthy regards,

Dr. Steven Wilson

President, Ride Yourself Fit

Starting times for Ride Yourself Fit
bike rides have moved as noted due
to time changes & weather conditions.
WYF and EYF times are listed on
the Event Calendar.

Please check the Event Calendar
for times for all scheduled rides, walks
and other events.

NOTE: Time change for Bicycle Rides will move to 8:00am starting October 25. 2025

To check the weather forecast
for the Redlands area,

click on the photo.

Please note that RYF rides and WYF walks may
be modified or
cancelled without notice
due to rain, excessive heat
or unhealthful conditions.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
TO THE RYF FAMILY IN 2025
Name	*Group*	*Date Joined*
Bueermann, Emily	WYF	1/1/2025
Bueermann, Jim	WYF	1/1/2025
Watts, Kenneth	RYF	1/1/2025
Watts, Victoria	RYF	1/1/2025
Gengler, Clay	RYF	2/7/2025
Ojo. Kathleen	EYF	3/17/2025
Rigot, Blaine	RYF	3/19/2025
Futch, Marcus	EYF	3/25/2025
Ramirez, Angelica	EYF	4/14/2025
Cervantes, Daniel	RYF	5/22/2025
Cervantes, Marta	RYF	5/22/2025
Wilson, Kenneth	RYF	5/26/2025
Wood, Kathryn	WYF	5/28/2025
Rowe, Ammarise	WYF	6/5/2025
Rowe, Cindy	WYF	6/5/2025
Crumlin, Michael (MAC)	RYF	6/17/2025
Saria-Crumlin, Brigitte	RYF	6/17/2025
Reyes, Armando	RYF	6/25/2025
Reyes, Javier	RYF	6/25/2025
Nash, Joseph	RYF	7/17/2025
Michaelis, Jan	RYF	8/1/2025
Wimer, Georganna	RYF	9/28/2025
Stewart, Andy	RYF	10/8/2025
Castro, Gerardo	EYF	10/18/2025

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Ride Yourself Fit, Inc

We are excited to share some amazing news! 🎉 Our RYF Pavilion / Gathering Place has received its final seal of approval and will be officially completed by the City of Redlands before the end of the year. That means we’ll be ready for a GRAND OPENING in early 2026!

This beautiful covered pavilion will be a place for us to enjoy community, fitness, fun, and fellowship together for years to come.
I want to thank our entire RYF family for your encouragement, support, and belief in this vision. ❤️

This is just Phase One! Our future plans include adding raised garden beds, a bathroom, and a memorial space.
To help us continue building this dream, we’re inviting you to purchase a personalized memorial brick.
Every brick helps us take the next step forward.
Thank you for helping us grow this community—one brick at a time.

Be Part of the RYF Gathering Place Pavilion

Celebrate your journey with Ride Yourself Fit, Eat Yourself Fit, or Walk Yourself Fit by purchasing a personalized commemorative brick.
This is a special opportunity to honor a dear friend, mark a milestone, or preserve a favorite memory. Your brick will become a permanent
part of the Gathering Place Pavilion, serving as a lasting tribute to those you choose to honor...and to yourself. Engraving options include
your name, the year you joined the group, a loved one, your business or organization, or even a special club. Each brick is a standard 4" x 8"
paver with black lettering, and can hold up to three lines with 18 characters per line. We will do our best to accommodate your wishes
within those guidelines. Purchasing a brick is an easy and meaningful way to create a lasting memory while supporting this community project.
Thank you for being part of it!

To order your brick(s), please go to the Bricksrus website for this project at https://www.bricksrus.com/donorsite/ryf

Follow the instruction on this website to complete your order.


*Longevity and Lifespan for Cyclists*

5 Minute Training and Safety Program

Programs will be scheduled for the second Bi-Weekly ride each month.
See the event calendar for specifics.
Tips will be presented prior to the ride. Riders can then practice using these tips during the ride.

If you have other items than those listed that you would like to see discussed, or questions about listed topics,
please contact Ron Mutter at vicepresident@rideyourselffit.org.

Items to be discussed

Downhill riding and bike control - handlebars and grip - using the drops

Hydration and nutrition - drinking from a water bottle while riding

Downshift when stopping - turning the handlebars to avoid falling

Demonstration & practice - changing a flat tire

Hand signals - looking back before turning

Checking the bike before riding - tires, brakes, helmet

Scootering when starting - starting on a hill.

Single handed riding - griping the handlebars

Using front and rear lights

Tool bag - essential items to carry

Rolling through sand and water

Updating You Contact Information

Dear Members:

We have noticed a number of old street addresses, email addresses, phone numbers and other information that were listed with us when you joined, but may not now be current. Without current information, we are unable to contact you and provide updated information to our membership. So this may a good time to check your contact information for Ride Yourself Fit and Walk Yourself Fit, and update it as necessary.

Updates are easy to do. Members can logon to the website using their login name and password. Once on line, go to the top right hand corner of the home page and look for your name. Click on the small down arrow in the circle to the right of your name, then click Profile. Your membership profile box will appear. In the Personal Info box, click Contact Info. Your profile data will appear and should be reviewed. You can make any necessary changes and updates. When you are done, just click on the SAVE box at the bottom of the page and you are finished.

If you have any trouble or questions, please contact Ron Mutter at webmaster@rideyourselffit.org. Thank You

What is the right ride for me?

At times, some riders join scheduled routes that may be beyond their physical abilities. As a result, they struggle along the ride, making for a less enjoyable personal experience.

Ride Yourself Fit has developed a rating system for each ride. This system considers length of ride as well as the amount of climbing, and rates the ride between simple to extreme as shown to the right. Routes are also designated with lettered categories which define the general average speed expected by riders on the ride.

The rating system and speed categories are all shown on the event calendar for each ride. RYF encourages all members to review the ride and select the one that best suits everybody's personal riding skills and abilities.

NOTICE OF RYF/WYF MEMBERSHIP FEE AND POLICY

Effective January 1, 2015, new membership fee policy took effect.

All new memberships and renewals shall be subject to the new fees as follows:

Individual Membership (RYF/WYF)		$35.00
Family Membership (RYF/WYF)		$50.00
Supporting Membership (In addition to the selected membership level of $35 or $50.)		$200.00
Golden Lifetime Membership (Individual only for life)		$1,000.00

Membership policy changes will also take effect as follows:

Memberships shall include all Ride Yourself Fit and Walk Yourself Fit participants in one program. The individual membership annual fee increases from $25.00 to $35.00. The family membership annual fee increases from $35.00 to $50.00. Family memberships shall be for all members of an immediate family, which shall be limited to the husband/wife as primary, the spouse as secondary and children living in the household under the age of 21. Other relatives, i.e. brothers, sisters of the primary/secondary member, aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, friends, etc. shall not be included under the family membership.

Memberships shall also be established as supporting and golden lifetime categories. The supporting membership includes a $200 annual donation above the individual or family membership fee listed above. Supporting memberships will be listed on the RYF website. The Golden Lifetime membership is a one-time payment of $1,000.00 for a membership that will not expire for the life of the member. Golden Lifetime members will receive a one-time special RYF jersey.

Membership term policy changes effective November 8, 2022.

There are a number of available options for RYF/WYF memberships. These include individual and family memberships among others. Memberships have been returned to 12 month basis, in other words, a membership is for 12 months from the time of joining regardless of the date. This policy is now in effect and will apply to any new memberships. Notices are sent out through the club website notifying members that their membership are expiring and it was time to renew. Most memberships expire on December 31.

Are you a former RYF member who is wishing to rejoin?

We would welcome you back to enjoy all the Fun, Fitness and Fellowship!

Please contact the RYF Webmaster at vicepresident@rideyourselffit.org.

We can help reinstate your membership.

RYF & WYF ADOPT PORTIONS OF ORANGE BLOSSOM TRAIL WEST

Ride Yourself Fit and Walk Yourself Fit have adopted a portion of the City's Orange Blossom Trail West, between Park Avenue and Nevada Street.

The Adopt-A-Trail program has been established for community and civic organizations, as well as private businesses to contribute towards the effort of maintaining beautiful and clean City owned trails in Redlands. Redlands' Adopt-A-Trail program encourages community residents and organizations to adopt City owned trails and keep them weed and litter-free. The adopted areas are to be cleaned every 4 weeks in an effort to maintain a healthy environment, and to produce feelings of pride in our beautiful City. RYF/WYF has made a commitment to pick up litter and perform weed abatement on this section of the trail a minimum of once a month for a two-year period. We will monitor conditions on this section of the trail and report problems to City staff members for follow up.

Volunteers are needed on an ongoing basis to help support this effort. The time required to complete the required routine maintenance is about one hour or less per month. Approximately 10 members per each cleanup are needed.

Traffic Safety Coalition launches "I GIVE 3 FT" safety campaign.

California’s new bike-passing law takes effect Tuesday, Sept. 16 and is designed to reduce car-versus-bicycle crashes. It also provides a way for law enforcement to enforce safe passing.

When the new law takes effect, violators will face a $35 base fine, ($233 when penalty assessments are added). If there is a collision, the base fine goes up

to $220 ($959 with assessments.) Where a violation results in a collision that injures a bicyclist, the law provides a way for law enforcement to cite the driver for unsafe passing. Bicyclists are still urged to use caution at all times while riding on any roadway with or without bike lanes.

See the "3 Feet Please" Facebook page

at 3 Feet Please for more information.