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Bike Charlotte
Bicycle Sport (South Charlotte, Matthews, Harris YMCA)
Bike Source (South Charlotte, Matthews, Dowd YMCA, Siskey YMCA)
Cannonball Cycling (Click on Ride & Events)
Cool BreezeCyclrey, Mooresville (I-77 exit 33)
Local Ride Listing (Jeff Viscount)

Note: Ride Speeds
S= Slow (10-12 mph), E = Easy (12-15 mph), M = Moderate (15-17 mph),
MF = Moderately Fast (17-19 mph), F = Fast (19-21 mph), R = Race (21+ mph)

SATURDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles) Ride Description
7:00 am. Fast 35 miles Bicycles Sport South 704-541-7420 This unsupported ride goes on year round.
8:00 a.m. Fast 38 miles

This ride leaves from the parking lot of the bike shop in downtown Matthews and will go through the rolling hills of Mint Hill and vicinity. These roads are in excellent condition and not heavily traveled. Average speeds will be around ~19 mph

Start: Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC

Leader: Scott Russ
Notes: No ride if it’s raining at the start
8:00 am. Med. 2 hours Bicycles Sport South 704-541-7420

Starting
Nov 17:
9:00 am.

 

M-MF

 

30-45

 

MINT HILL PARK RIDE - Show and Go from Mint Hill Park on Fairview located on Hwy 218 in Mint Hill.  Click for route sheet: 30 miles or 50 miles. For more information contact Stan Tunnell (704)847-1073. 

 
8:30 am. M 27 miles Bicycles Sport South 704-541-7420 This long running ride is a NO-Drop ride supported by Bicycle Sport Staff Members and Team Riders. This 27 mile loop will average 16-19mph depending upon which group you are in. Group sizes vary depending upon the time of year. Weather Permitting.
10:00 a.m. MF 33 miles

SATURDAY DOUGHNUT RIDE
We’ll ride the Mint Hill loop. This is the same course that we did on New Years Day with rolling hills and light traffic.

Start: Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street, Matthews, NC Average Speeds will be ~17 mph

Leader: Richard Moody

Notes: No ride if it’s below 38 degrees or raining at the start/ Rest Stop at mile 24

No Drop Policy

SUNDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles)
Ride Description
9:00 AM M 30 Ultimate Bike Matthews (704) 841-1044. This is a NO Drop Ride supported by Ultimate Staff Members and Team Riders. This ride will take you on sceninc 30 mile ride through Matthews and Union County. This ride is still small and will average 16-17mph. Weather Permitting.
8:30 AM MF 50 Start at the Plantation Shopping Center (accross from the Siskey YMCA). Distance is 50 miles and pace is medium to fast, with total time around 2 ½ to 3 hours. Dana Castro can be reached by email at dcastro@carolina.rr.com
9:00 AM SMF 30+ Cool Breeze Cyclery 704-663-8812. Ride starts at Lake Norman State Park Bike trail parking lot for 30+ miles on country roads. Three groups offered: The A Ride is a 20+ mph workout, the B Ride is a slower, no drop ride averaging 17 mph. , and the C Ride is a mellow 15 mph no drop cruise.
2pm M 34 miles

Every Sunday: The “Zoo” Ride

Newtown Elementary School located on Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd. Average Speed 16-17 mph. Marked route.
"Show & Go"

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MONDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles) Ride Description
4:30 am Fast 26 DOWD YMCA RIDE - Show and Go from the Dowd YMCA back parking lot; (above 45 to ride); call Sonna Hughes before 8:30 pm night before at (704) 541-1634.  Sonna can be reached by e-mail at sonnah@hornets.com.
5:30am Moderate 1 hr Hotel Charlotte
Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-6212401

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TUESDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles) Ride Description
4:30 am Fast 26 DOWD YMCA RIDE - Show and Go from the Dowd YMCA back parking lot; (above 45 to ride); call Sonna Hughes before 8:30 pm night before at (704) 541-1634.  Sonna can be reached by e-mail at sonnah@hornets.com.

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WEDNESDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles) Ride Description
5:30am Moderate 1 hr Hotel Charlotte
Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-6212401

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THURSDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles) Ride Description
4:30 am F 26 DOWD YMCA RIDE - Show and Go from the Dowd YMCA back parking lot; (above 45 to ride); call Sonna Hughes before 8:30 pm night before at (704) 541-1634.  Sonna can be reached by e-mail at sonnah@hornets.com.

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FRIDAY

Start Time Pace Distance (miles) Ride Description
5:30am Moderate 1 hr Hotel Charlotte
Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-6212401

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RULES TO RIDE BY
 1. Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early and be ready to leave on time.
2. Make sure your bike is in proper working order.
3. Carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump & water bottle.
4. Practice safety and obey all traffic laws.
5. Wear an approved helmet.
6. Ride leaders are not responsible for riders ahead of the group.

Ride Leader Guidelines

To announce a ride, please e-mail Gerry Tarney at . Include start location, start time, distance, speed, no drop policy, and other relevant information in your message.