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Group ride photos:

Allegheny River Trail October 2008

Group rides are over for the 2009 season!  We'll be starting back up the first week of May 2010.

Summer Group rides will leave the shop every Tuesday and

Thursday night at 6:00pm.

Tuesdays are on-road rides of 20-40 miles.  The ride will leave from the front of the shop at 6:00pm.   Average pace is around 17 mph, but we sometimes string out and regroup at intersections. 

Thursdays are off-road rides of 10-20 miles.  The ride will leave from the front of the shop at 6:00pm.

You don't have to be an expert or have a fancy bike to do these rides, but you should be in reasonable shape and able to ride uphill.  The rides typically are medium pace, but we'll try to break up into groups if some people want to go faster or slower.

If you are a total beginner, these rides are not for you.  I'd like to see someone volunteer to lead rides for beginners and those that want to do casual riding--I don't have the time for this, but if someone wants to step up and do this--feel free to do so. 

Sometimes parking in front of the shop is limited, so parking is available off Mechanic Street at Monago's or the Grace Lutheran Church lots for no charge.

Rules:

Helmets are required.

Your bike must be in good shape.

Head and Tail lights required in early and late season.

Always ride on the right side of the road on public roads and in single file in busy areas.

You should at least bring water, a snack, an extra tube, pump/CO2, multi-tool, and a jacket in cooler temps.

Leg and arm warmers, wind jackets or vests are also a good idea on the nights when temps drop quickly.

Be prepared for rain!

Road Specific Rules:

No Aero Bar Use on Road Rides!!!!!  Aero bars are stupid and dangerous in groups.  I will make fun of you!

When leading a paceline on road rides, keep a steady pace--don't accelerate when you take your pull.

The last riders are responsible for watching for cars.  If a car is coming from behind and riders ahead are not single file, yell "Car back"  Riders in the lead should yell "Car up" if an oncoming car poses a potential problem. 

Potholes or large road debris should be pointed out well in advance by lead riders.

If you ride next to someone, stay shoulder to shoulder--don't overlap wheels of a rider who can't see you.

Save the chit-chat for quiet roads--stay on your toes in busy areas!!