Group Rides & Clubs

Organized Rides

Shop Rides

photo: group of cyclists Revolution Cycles and Conte's Bike Shop are two local bike shops that offer a weekly, monthly, and seasonal rides. These group rides vary in mileage and distance to appeal to cyclists of different levels of experience. Check out their respective websites for more information.

Revolution Cycles

Revolution Cycles has five weekly rides, and plenty of special events that will be announced for the new Crystal City location. Read on to find out what you can expect at each Revolution Cycles Group Ride!

All Revolution Cycles group rides require riders to wear a helmet, complete a ride waiver form, and are weather permitting.

Revolution Cycles group rides have a no-drop policy, which means that all riders will be led back to the starting point. Riders who are not yet comfortable operating their bikes, riding in traffic, or riding in large groups are encouraged to alert the ride leaders. We are happy to teach new riders and for the safety of the group, we ask that you let us know if you are new to the sport. The Prince William Park ride is an excellent opportunity to learn how to use a new bicycle, adjust fit and enjoy a stress-free course away from cars.

CLARENDON

Sunday AM: Meet at 8:45am at the Clarendon store, ride at 9. All rider levels welcome; 30-mile roundtrip to Potomac, MD using public roads; 16-20 mph. The group may split based on the various skill levels of the riders.

Wednesday Hill Ride: Meet at 5:45pm at the Clarendon store, ride at 6. Our most challenging ride takes on the hills of north Arlington. The ride is usually 10 to 25 miles. We try to become better climbers as the season goes on.

Thursday Women's Ride: Meet at 5:45pm at the Clarendon store, ride at 6. Women's road ride; 12-15 miles on the streets of Arlington.

GEORGETOWN

Sunday AM Road: Meet at 8:45am at the Georgetown store, ride at 9. 17-mile ride on paved trail; no-drop and slowest rider sets the pace.

Sunday AM Mountain: Meet at 8:00am at Wakefield. Join Alex from GT on Sunday mornings for ridiculously exciting mountain bike rides at Wakefield, weather permitting. Email alex@revolutioncycles.com for more info.

Contes Tuesday Night Group Rides

DATES: April 27, 2010 - September 14, 2010, every Tuesday night (unless cancelled for unexpected reasons)
TIME: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
WHERE: Mosaic Park behind Conte's of Arlington. Park is located at 544 N. Pollard Street, Arlington, VA.
WHO: EVERYONE!

There will be an A, B, and C group - and ride leaders for each group. Regardless of your ability, experience, or bike, come join us! You must wear a helmet and you must obey the "rules of the road".

We apologize ahead of time - parking is limited at Conte's of Arlington. Please park in one of the local neighborhoods and ride over the park (if further away). Do NOT park in the Gold's Gym parking lot - you will be towed at your own expense.

Other Rides

Lunch in Shirlington Ride

The “Lunch in Shirlington” ride meets year-round on Sundays at 10 AM on the brick plaza in front of the Shirlington Library / Signature Theater at 4200 Campbell Ave, Arlington 22206, for a 16 mile loop on the bike trails of Arlington (the Arlington Loop: traveling first on a portion of the W&OD Trail, then the Custis Trail, the Mount Vernon Trail, and the Four Mile Run Trail). The 3-4 miles on the Custis Trail are hilly; the rest of the ride is pretty flat (average speed on ride is about 10-12 miles per hour; cue sheet available).

This is a friendly, social ride; new people are welcome and will soon be part of the regular group. Lunch after the ride is at one of the many restaurants in Shirlington (free parking in garages and lots). It would be wise to bring a helmet, water, bike lock, and money for lunch. Check the “Ride News” forum on the Potomac Pedalers website for cancellations due to rain, ice, etc. For detailed directions to the ride start email the ride leader. Ride Leader: Ron Trueworthy

Kidical Mass

When: 2:00pm on the third Saturday of every month, April to October.

Where: Daingerfield Island, 1 Marina Dr, Alexandria, VA 22314

Kidical Mass is a legal, safe and FUN bike ride for kids, kids at heart, and their families. The ride will be on the Mount Vernon trail heading into Old Town Alexandria with a stop at Ben & Jerry's ice cream shop. All types of bikes, trailers, trail-a-bikes, Xtracycles, longtails, bakfiets, Long Johns, tandems, folders, trikes, and whatever rolls are welcome! Come hoot it up with us. For more information, click here.

Clubs:

Touring Clubs

photo: bicyclists

Annapolis Bicycle Club - Annapolis and Eastern Shore
Babes on Bikes - Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. and Maryland
Baltimore Bicycle Club - Baltimore, MD
Bike and Brunch - Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metro areas
Cycling Made Fun - Washington, D.C. metro area
Oxon Hill Bicycle and Trail Club - Prince George County and Southern Maryland
Potomac Pedalers - Washington, D.C. metro area
Reston Bicycle Club - Reston, Virginia
VeloDCity - Washington, D.C. metro area
Winchester Wheelmen - Winchester, Virginia
Washington Area Bicyclists In Tandem Society - Washington, D.C. metro area tandem bike club

Racing Clubs and Off-Road Clubs

Squadra Coppi - An Arlington based bicycle racing team committed to developing juniors in the sport of cycling and working to help newcomers be the best cyclists they can be with a focus is on racing and not touring. Many rides end with coffee at the Java Shack in Arlington.
Mid-Atlantic Off-Road Enthusiasts - Committed to environmentally sound and socially responsible mountain biking, facilitating recreational trail cycling, educating about the sport of mountain biking, maintaining local trails, and advocating for increased multi-user trail access.
Artemis - A greater Washington, D.C. metro area road-biking and racing club dedicated to promoting women and juniors in competitive cycling with an emphasis on diversity.
DC Velo - A well-respected mid-Atlantic racing club based in Washington, D.C.
DC Randonneurs - Sponsors endurance bicycling events in the greater Washington, D.C. area.
MidAtlantic Bicycle Racing Association (MABRA) is the organization that sets the rules for all local bike racing. They issue race permits and keep the most current schedule of local criteriums, road races, and time trials.