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Area winter training rides are now happening on a regular basis. Train for 2011 with BToGS every Saturday morning or choose from several other options in town.
Ride leaders wanting to have their ride listed or to correct inaccurate info please email NashvilleCyclist.com with the details. This site is viewed significantly and provides your club or team a wonderful opportunity to attract more riders. We also receive regular emails from out-of-town visitors seeking a weekend training option. It would be great to be able to send them to a ride that meets their needs.
IMPORTANT NOTE - Winter Training Ride Schedule Below
(summer training listed below)
Saturday - Winter
Be There or Get Slower Training - BToGS
Where: Parking lot at corner of Vaughn & Old Hickory across from Steeplechase
Map of starting spot is HERE
Time : meet at 9:00 AM, rollout by 9:15
Pace : moderate to occasional intense race pace
Ability : all are welcome, but no whining allowed!
Distance : 3 to 4 hours
10 Day Weather Forecast: rain policy is check the radar and "use common sense"
Note : This is a standing weekly ride attracting 15 to 40 riders each week
Where : Meet at Biker's Choice in Hendersonville
Time : 8:00 AM
Pace : "A" group with racing legs, and "B" group of experienced rec riders
Distance : 2 to 4 hours
Leaders : The Biker's Choice
Where : Beech High School in Hendersonville
Time : 9:00 AM
Pace : "B" group of experienced rec riders, and "C" group of beginner riders
Distance : B group 2 to 4 hours, C group 1.5 to 2.5 hours, roughly 30 miles
Leaders : The Biker's Choice
Sunday - Winter
Be There and Get Beat Down - BTaGBD
Where: Elmington Park at West End Ave & 440
Time : meet at 12:50 PM, rollout by 1:00 PM
Pace : intense pace
Ability : Cat 3 racer and above.....seriously
Distance : 3 to 4 hours
Where: Hunters Bend Elementary School in Franklin @ KinderCare
Time: 12:00 PM
Pace: Fast A group (endurance through mid January then quickening) followed by B group
Distance: 2-4 hours
Leaders: Harpeth Racing Team
Where : Madison Creek Elementary in Goodlettsville
Time : 1:30 PM
Pace : A & B & C groups
Distance : 1.5 to 4 hours depending on group
Leaders : The Biker's Choice
IMPORTANT NOTE - Rides Below - Spring & Summer ONLY!
(winter training listed above)
Monday
Where : base of Shelby Street bridge on football stadium side of river
Led By : Dahron Johnson
Time : rollout at 4:00 PM
Pace : recovery ride, easy pace
Distance : 1 hour to 1.5 hours
Tuesday
Where : Franklin, at Hunter's Bend School (see schedule for alternate starting places)
Led By : Harpeth Bike Club
Time : meet at 5:45 PM, rollout 6:00 PM sharp
Pace : 3 different groups, slow, faster, fastest!
Ability : 12-15, 15-18 & 18+ MPH
Distance : 18 to 30 miles
Super Beginner Ride Series
Where : Percy Warner Park entrance off Chickering Road
Led By : Gran Fondo Bicycles
Dates : June 23, July 7 & July 21
Time : rollout at 6:00 PM
Pace : at your own speed
Ability : Beginner
Distance : will ride a 2.5 mile loop (aka Deja' vu loop)
Wednesday
Hammerfest Training Ride - Dates TBD
WHO: you, and anyone else on two wheels!!
WHAT: Hammerfest Training Ride
WHERE: @ the entrance to Percy Warner Park
at the end of Belle Meade Boulevard
WHEN: Wednesday, rollout @ 6:00 PM sharp!
WHY: (Pick 2) I'm too... fast, lean, fast, light, fast, bored, fast, freakin' cut up!!
NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series
Where : LP Field, downtown Nashville
When : May through August
Time : races begin at 5:45 PM
Pace : RACE!
Ability : All race abilities and ages welcome
Thursday
Where : Belle Meade, entrance to Percy Warner Park at end of Belle Meade Blvd
Led By : Harpeth Bike Club
Time : Meet at 6 PM, rollout a few minutes after
Pace : slower group stays on flat Boulevard & experienced group hits the hills of Percy Warner
Ability : beginner to experience
Distance : 5 to 25 miles
What : Team Biker's Choice Stinkin' Fish Thursday
Led By : Joey Holland of Biker's Choice
Time : rollout at 5:00 PM
Where : Varies, see the link below for sites and distances
Schedule : 2009 Biker's Choice Thursday Schedule
Friday
What : Coffee Shop Ride to Hillsboro Village, eat & drink coffee at Fido or Bongo Java
Led By : Gran Fondo Bicycles
Where : Bruegger's Bagels in Belle Meade
Time : Meet at 7:00 AM and rollout a few minutes after
Pace : Slow casual conversation
Ability : Everyone welcome
Saturday
Be There or Get Slower Training - BToGS
Where: Entrance to Percy Warner Park at Belle Meade Bvld
Time : meet at 9:00 AM, rollout by 9:15
Pace : moderate to intense race pace
Ability : Varsity - Cat 1-3, Junior Varsity - Cat 4-5 and women
Distance : 2.5 to 4 hours
Note : Attendance affected by the race calendar!
TriStar Cycling Club Ride
Where : 2442 Old Natchez Trace (between Moran and Sneed)
Time : rollout at 6:30 AM
Ability : from Juniors to Cat 5 to Cat 1
Distance : 2 to 4 hours
Where : Hermitage, meet at The Jolly Cyclist off Old Hickory Blvd, next to O'Charley's
Led By : Veloteers Bicycle Club
Time : 8:00 AM, rollout a few minutes after
Pace : beginner to experienced tour rider
Ability : ride at 15-21 MPH
Distance : 30 to 40 miles
Where : East Side Cycles
Led By : Megan, call 615-495-6902 for details
Time : rollout at 10:00 AM
Ability : family fun, cruisers or those pulling kids
Distance : 1 hour
Where : Meet at Biker's Choice in Hendersonville
Led by : Team Biker's Choice
Time : 7:00 AM
Pace : "A" group with racing legs, and "B" group of experienced rec riders
Distance : 2 to 4 hours
Where : Beech High School in Hendersonville
Led by : Team Biker's Choice
Time : 9:00 AM
Pace : "B" group of experienced rec riders, and "C" group of beginner riders
Distance : B group 2 to 4 hours, C group 1.5 to 2.5 hours, roughly 30 miles
Where: Harpeth Bicycles parking lot - near corner of Mack Hatcher Pkwy
and Hillsboro Road, near Fieldstone Farms in Franklin
Time: meet at 6:45 AM, roll-out at 7:00 AM
Distance: 3.5-5 hours
Pace: 18-19mph (maybe a little faster but not much)
Sunday
Where : Hunters Bend Elementary School
Led By : Harpeth Bike Club
Time : 9:00 AM, in June it will start at 8:00 AM
Pace : easy beginner
Distance : 25 miles
Where: Wilson Bank & Trust, Gladeville
Time: 8:00 AM
Pace: 15mph average
Ability: moderate experience, non-racer
Distance: 50+ miles
Club: Veloteers Bicycle Club
Ride Note - Please contact Wm. Anderson justpbj@comcast.net or Melly Anderson mellyo@comcast.net to
verify the time if you are riding with this group for the first time.
Where : Madison Creek Elementary in Goodlettsville
Led by : Team Biker's Choice
Time : 1:30 PM
Pace : A & B & C groups
Distance : 1.5 to 4 hours depending on group |
