Training Rides

I encourage any ride leader wanting to have their ride listed to please email NashvilleCyclist.com with the details.  If you see anything listed that is inaccurate then please email me with corrections.  This site gets viewed countless times throughout  a month and provides you and your club a wonderful opportunity to attract more riders.

If you have a training ride and want to spread the word even more then go to the NashvilleCyclist Message Board.  The message board is useful if you know of a regular ride that meets, or if you're looking for a riding partner at the last second.

IMPORTANT NOTE - Rides Below - Spring & Summer ONLY!
 

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

The No Stupid Question Ride Series
Where : Percy Warner Park entrance off Chickering Road
Led By : Gran Fondo Bicycles
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

NashvilleCyclist.com Criterium Race Series
Where :  LP Field, downtown Nashville
When : see link for race dates in June, July & August
Time :  races begin at 6:00 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 : 2007 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
Where:  Model Airplane Field, corner of Old Hickory Blvd and Vaughn Rd, across from Percy Warner and the Steeplechase
Time :  meet at 9:00 AM, rollout by 9:15
Pace :  moderate to intense race pace
Ability :  Cat 4 racer and above
Distance : 2.5 to 4 hours

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 - ride times may vary depending on conditions.  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

 

IMPORTANT NOTE - Winter Training Ride Schedule Below

Saturday

Be There or Get Slower Training
Where:  Model Airplane Field, corner of Old Hickory Blvd and Vaughn Rd, across from Percy Warner and the Steeplechase
Time :  meet at 9:00 AM, rollout by 9:15
Pace :  moderate to intense race pace
Ability :  Cat 4 racer and above
Distance : 2.5 to 4 hours

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

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

 

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