Weekly Rides
Ride Schedule
The "Recovery" Ride, Monday, 6:00 PM at Broken Arrow Park
23 miles with an average pace 18-20 mph. Usually regroups once or twice.
Contact: Cal Melick
Beginners Ride, Monday, 6:15 PM at Cycle Works (Will Resume In June of 2013)
The beginners ride is done for the 2012 cycling season. It will resume in June of 2013!
Meet at Cycle Works at 6:15 for riding, mechanical tips. The ride begins at 6:45. 10-15 miles at 10-12 mph.
Contact: Susan Twombly
The Smell the Roses Ride, Tuesday, 6:00 PM at Constant Park
Social pace (stays with the slowest rider), usually averages 12-14 mph for 15 miles. Children welcome! Bring the wider tires for the Smell the Gravel option. Ends with a visit to a local restaurant for dinner, treat, and conversation.
Contact: Keith Dick
The Pasta Ride, Wednesday, 6:00 PM at South Park
Our most popular week night ride, the Pasta offers three routes and Paces depending on rider turnout. All routes are loops that ride out to the south and east of Lawrence. The group stays together from South Park until the intersection of Co Rd 442 (Old K-10) and Co Rd 1057.
- Angel Hair: The original ride route, approximately 20 miles in length at an average pace of 15 - 16 mph.
- Linguine: 26 miles with an average pace of 16 - 18 mph. Cut-off occurs at the intersection of Co Rd 1061 and Co Rd 458.
- Penne: 33 miles with an average of 18 - 20+ mph. Route goes through Eudora and Vinland before returning to South Park.
This ride is not a drop ride. All routes will regroup 1 - 2 times.
Retro Velo, Thursday, 9:00 AM at Jason's Deli
Meet in Jason's Deli Parking Lot (Iowa and 31-33st). Moderately paced (~14-16 mph), no-drop ride. Length, destination, etc to be determined by wind and group.
Please note that this ride sometimes has special departure times/locations. For current information contact Jim Baze or check Chainrings or the club calendar.
Contact: Jim Baze
The Vomit Comet, Thursday, 6:00 PM at Broken Arrow Park
Attempts to destroy all participants. Will average 23+ mph.
Contact: Lee Merrill
The Muffin Ride, Saturday, 8:00 AM** at Broken Arrow Park
The Muffin ride is usually the largest weekly club ride and will usually break into groups based on rider ability. The fastest group will usually average 18-20 mph on the way out and 20-23 mph on the return trip. Approximately 33 miles.
Contact: Craig Weinaug
** During the opening weeks of the season the Muffin ride will depart at 9:00 AM. Please check the club calendar for exact dates and times.
