Types of Rides

Training Rides

These are a favorite for cyclists who focus on building fitness, strength, and speed. Average pace ~16-18 mph for ~20 miles and may include sprints. Depending on who shows up, we may split into subgroups to accommodate a Touring Pace (13-15 mph), or riders seeking greater speed/distance. 

Training Rides depart Tuesday and Thursdays from the NW corner of East Ave and Lake Street (by the OPRF HS stadium). See the Event Calendar for departure times, which vary over the year.

Lights are required on all evening rides (white in front, red in rear). Reflective, bright clothing recommended. Helmets and a spare tube are required for all rides.

Show and Go/Family Rides

These are fun, leisurely rides. We see who shows up and choose a pace/route/destination for the group. We go no faster than the slowest rider and leave no rider behind. All riders are welcome, regardless of age or ability. Don't let fear of the unknown keep you away from cycling!

We strongly believe that families benefit from sharing experiences in the great outdoors. Many of us fell in love with cycling through family bicycle adventures. Consider bringing your family to a Show and Go (which could find its way to an Ice Cream Shop!) or a random Spontaneous Ride. Feel free to reach out for advice to help you figure out how to haul the little ones - We would love to welcome your family into ours.

Show-and-Go Rides depart on selected Wednesdays from the NW corner of East Ave and Lake Street (by the OPRF HS stadium). See the Event Calendar for dates and departure times, which vary over the year.

Lights are required on all evening rides (white in front and red in rear). Reflective, bright clothing recommended. Helmets and a spare tube also required for all rides.

Spontaneous Rides

Some rides are scheduled without much advance notice. They can be as simple as a casual evening roll, a more endurance-distance off-road ride, a longer-distance road ride or an excursion seeking bagels, coffee, or other refreshments. 

Members are encouraged to create their own rides! Be sure to indicate where and when your ride will start, far-point destination (if any), average pace, and how many miles you plan to ride. Bonus points for details on planned stops.

Check the events calendar for rides or to create your own!

Social Rides

Monday Social Rides emphasize camaraderie on the road over performance/training, with an average pace of 12-15 mph over a distance of ~20 miles. The group may also split into slower/faster subgroups.  We depart from the NW corner of East Ave and Lake Street (by the OPRF HS stadium). See the Event Calendar for departure times, which vary over the year.

Lights are required on all evening rides (white in front, red in rear). Reflective, bright clothing recommended. Helmets and a spare tube are required for all rides.

Charity Rides

We support charity rides as well as rides sponsored by other clubs and organizations. We will include information about these rides in our Event Calendar. Drop us a line if you've got a ride you would like us to include in our calendar.

Adventure Rides

If you seek something off the beaten path you just might find like-minded individuals here who share your passion. We have members who are into shredding gravel, snow rides, folding bikes, extended overnight bike camping trips, fat tire bikes, tandem cycling, cargo bikes and nearly any other way to roll which some may consider to be slightly non-traditional. We don't think you're weird. We think you belong.