Weekly Rides
These are rides other clubs or groups have notified us about and are posted here for convenience. Please contact the ride leader to confirm the details.
Ride Level is based on average speed:
1=20+ mph; 2=18-19mph; 3=16-17mph; 4=14-15mph; 5=12-14mph.
Southern Hospitality Ride
Day: Monday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Wachovia lot @ Dave Lyle & Main
Description: Marked Routes. Post ride dinner at local resturants
Distance: 13/18 Ride Level: 1-5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.rockhillbicycleclub.com/
Day: Monday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Wachovia lot @ Dave Lyle & Main
Description: Marked Routes. Post ride dinner at local resturants
Distance: 13/18 Ride Level: 1-5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.rockhillbicycleclub.com/
Y Xtreme Team
Day: Monday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: Great ride for beginner & intermediate riders
Distance: 90 min Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Steve Strand
Day: Monday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: Great ride for beginner & intermediate riders
Distance: 90 min Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Steve Strand
Hotel Charlotte
Day: Monday Start Time: 5:30 am
Start From: Hotel Charlotte
Description: Hotel Charlotte Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Distance: 30 Ride Level: 1 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Day: Monday Start Time: 5:30 am
Start From: Hotel Charlotte
Description: Hotel Charlotte Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Distance: 30 Ride Level: 1 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Ballantyne Post Office
Day: Monday Start Time: 6:15 am
Start From: Ballantyne Post Office
Description: A fun early morning ride to get your day going. If time permits you can meet after the ride at Starbucks for a cup of joe. This ride runs M-W-F
Distance: 15-20 miles Ride Level: 2, 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: jayrdel@yahoo.com
Day: Monday Start Time: 6:15 am
Start From: Ballantyne Post Office
Description: A fun early morning ride to get your day going. If time permits you can meet after the ride at Starbucks for a cup of joe. This ride runs M-W-F
Distance: 15-20 miles Ride Level: 2, 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: jayrdel@yahoo.com
Y Xtreme Team
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 5:45 PM
Start From: Steele Creek YMCA
Description: All abilities welcome for a fun ride in Southwest Charlotte.
Distance: 20 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Basil Lyberg
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 5:45 PM
Start From: Steele Creek YMCA
Description: All abilities welcome for a fun ride in Southwest Charlotte.
Distance: 20 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Basil Lyberg
Bicycles East
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Bicycles East, Matthews
Description: This is a fast ride… hang on if you can and have fun!
Distance: 30 +/- Ride Level: 1,2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Scott Russ
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Bicycles East, Matthews
Description: This is a fast ride… hang on if you can and have fun!
Distance: 30 +/- Ride Level: 1,2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Scott Russ
Ballantyne Ride
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: This ride will get faster and become a show & go ride later in season
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Mike Hunter
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: This ride will get faster and become a show & go ride later in season
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Mike Hunter
Bicycle Sport South
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 6 pm
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: This is a 30-40 mile training ride with two groups based on speed - either 18-20 or 20+ average speed. Ride leaves Bicycle Sport-South Charlotte at 6pm sharp.
Distance: 30-40 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-541-7420
Day: Tuesday Start Time: 6 pm
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: This is a 30-40 mile training ride with two groups based on speed - either 18-20 or 20+ average speed. Ride leaves Bicycle Sport-South Charlotte at 6pm sharp.
Distance: 30-40 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-541-7420
Y Xtreme Team
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 5:30 AM
Start From: Harris YMCA
Description: Meet at the Flag Poles. Great ride for beginner and Intermediate riders
Distance: 18 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Chuck Malinowski
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 5:30 AM
Start From: Harris YMCA
Description: Meet at the Flag Poles. Great ride for beginner and Intermediate riders
Distance: 18 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Chuck Malinowski
Y Xtreme Team
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: Great ride for beginner & intermediate riders
Distance: 90 min Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Lori Curtis
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: Great ride for beginner & intermediate riders
Distance: 90 min Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Lori Curtis
Hotel Charlotte
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 5:30 am
Start From: Hotel Charlotte
Description: Hotel Charlotte Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Distance: 20 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 5:30 am
Start From: Hotel Charlotte
Description: Hotel Charlotte Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Distance: 20 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Ballantyne Post Office
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 6:15 am
Start From: Ballantyne Post Office
Description: A fun early morning ride to get your day going. If time permits you can meet after the ride at Starbucks for a cup of joe. This ride runs M-W-F
Distance: 15-20 miles Ride Level: 2, 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: jayrdel@yahoo.com
Day: Wednesday Start Time: 6:15 am
Start From: Ballantyne Post Office
Description: A fun early morning ride to get your day going. If time permits you can meet after the ride at Starbucks for a cup of joe. This ride runs M-W-F
Distance: 15-20 miles Ride Level: 2, 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: jayrdel@yahoo.com
Y Xtreme Team
Day: Thursday Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start From: Col. Frances Beatty Park Back Lot @ Lake Pointe Hall
Description: All abilities welcome for a fun social ride sponsored by the Y Xtreme Team.
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Anne Marie Lax
Day: Thursday Start Time: 9:00 AM
Start From: Col. Frances Beatty Park Back Lot @ Lake Pointe Hall
Description: All abilities welcome for a fun social ride sponsored by the Y Xtreme Team.
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Anne Marie Lax
Ballantyne Ride
Day: Thursday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: This ride will get faster and become a show & go ride later in season
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Mike Hunter
Day: Thursday Start Time: 6:00 PM
Start From: Morrison YMCA Back Lot
Description: This ride will get faster and become a show & go ride later in season
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Mike Hunter
Bicycle Sport South
Day: Thursday Start Time: 6 pm
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: This is a 30-40 mile training ride with two groups based on speed - either 18-20 or 20+ average speed. Ride leaves Bicycle Sport-South Charlotte at 6pm sharp.
Distance: 30-40 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-541-7420
Day: Thursday Start Time: 6 pm
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: This is a 30-40 mile training ride with two groups based on speed - either 18-20 or 20+ average speed. Ride leaves Bicycle Sport-South Charlotte at 6pm sharp.
Distance: 30-40 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-541-7420
Hotel Charlotte
Day: Friday Start Time: 5:30 am
Start From: Hotel Charlotte
Description: Hotel Charlotte Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Distance: 20 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Day: Friday Start Time: 5:30 am
Start From: Hotel Charlotte
Description: Hotel Charlotte Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Distance: 20 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Eric Banks: 704-578-0742 or David Frame: 704-621 2401
Ballantyne Post Office
Day: Friday Start Time: 6:15 am
Start From: Ballantyne Post Office
Description: A fun early morning ride to get your day going. If time permits you can meet after the ride at Starbucks for a cup of joe. This ride runs M-W-F
Distance: 15-20 miles Ride Level: 2, 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: jayrdel@yahoo.com
Day: Friday Start Time: 6:15 am
Start From: Ballantyne Post Office
Description: A fun early morning ride to get your day going. If time permits you can meet after the ride at Starbucks for a cup of joe. This ride runs M-W-F
Distance: 15-20 miles Ride Level: 2, 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: jayrdel@yahoo.com
Bicycles East
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start From: Bicycles East, Matthews
Description: Public Parking next to shop. No ride below 25 degrees. Some re-grouping along route
Distance: 38 Ride Level: 1,2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Scott Russ
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start From: Bicycles East, Matthews
Description: Public Parking next to shop. No ride below 25 degrees. Some re-grouping along route
Distance: 38 Ride Level: 1,2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Scott Russ
Piedmont Eye Care
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start From: Piedmont Eye Care
Description: Mostly marked route. Includes a lot of the Cureton routes. Park in lot near the newer buildings at the start.
Distance: 28/52/60 Ride Level: 2,3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Rick Collins
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start From: Piedmont Eye Care
Description: Mostly marked route. Includes a lot of the Cureton routes. Park in lot near the newer buildings at the start.
Distance: 28/52/60 Ride Level: 2,3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Rick Collins
Y Xtreme Team
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start From: Harris YMCA
Description: Meet at the Flag Poles. Great ride for beginner and Intermediate riders
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Chuck Malinowski
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start From: Harris YMCA
Description: Meet at the Flag Poles. Great ride for beginner and Intermediate riders
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: Chuck Malinowski
Bicycles East
Day: Saturday Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start From: Bicycles East, Matthews
Description: Public Parking next to shop. No ride below 25 degrees. A fun ride from downtown Matthews
Distance: 34 Ride Level: 2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Richard Moody
Day: Saturday Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start From: Bicycles East, Matthews
Description: Public Parking next to shop. No ride below 25 degrees. A fun ride from downtown Matthews
Distance: 34 Ride Level: 2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Richard Moody
The Bee Team
Day: Saturday Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start From: Waxhaw Elementary School
Description: Fun, social rides. No Ride below 40 deg.
Distance: 30/40 Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.thebeeteam.org/
Day: Saturday Start Time: 10:00 AM
Start From: Waxhaw Elementary School
Description: Fun, social rides. No Ride below 40 deg.
Distance: 30/40 Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.thebeeteam.org/
Bicycle Sport South
Day: Saturday Start Time: 7:00 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: Very brisk early morning ride. Plan on 40-50 miles.
Distance: 40-50 Ride Level: 1 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-541-7420
Day: Saturday Start Time: 7:00 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: Very brisk early morning ride. Plan on 40-50 miles.
Distance: 40-50 Ride Level: 1 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-541-7420
Bicycle Sport South
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: This long running ride is a NO-Drop ride supported by Bicycle Sport & Ultimate Bicycle 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.
Distance: 27 Ride Level: 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: 704-541-7420
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Charlotte
Description: This long running ride is a NO-Drop ride supported by Bicycle Sport & Ultimate Bicycle 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.
Distance: 27 Ride Level: 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: 704-541-7420
Mint Hill Tarheel Cyclists
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 am
Start From: Mint Hill Park on Fairview
Description: 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.
Distance: 35-55 Ride Level: 3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Stan Tunnell (704) 847-1073
Day: Saturday Start Time: 8:00 am
Start From: Mint Hill Park on Fairview
Description: 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.
Distance: 35-55 Ride Level: 3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Stan Tunnell (704) 847-1073
Cureton
Day: Sunday Start Time: 8:30 AM
Start From: Cureton Town Center
Description: Marked routes. A challenging ride with some hilly terrain.
Distance: 38/50 Ride Level: 1,2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Jeff Viscount
Day: Sunday Start Time: 8:30 AM
Start From: Cureton Town Center
Description: Marked routes. A challenging ride with some hilly terrain.
Distance: 38/50 Ride Level: 1,2,3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Jeff Viscount
Zoo Ride
Day: Sunday Start Time: 2:00 PM
Start From: Newtown Elementary School
Description: Marked route.
Distance: 34 Ride Level: 2,3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Jeff Viscount
Day: Sunday Start Time: 2:00 PM
Start From: Newtown Elementary School
Description: Marked route.
Distance: 34 Ride Level: 2,3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Jeff Viscount
The Bee Team
Day: Sunday Start Time: 2:00 PM
Start From: Waxhaw Elementary School
Description: Fun, social rides. No ride below 40 deg.
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.thebeeteam.org/
Day: Sunday Start Time: 2:00 PM
Start From: Waxhaw Elementary School
Description: Fun, social rides. No ride below 40 deg.
Distance: 25 +/- Ride Level: 3,4,5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.thebeeteam.org/
The Bee Team
Day: Sunday Start Time: 2:00 PM
Start From: Waxhaw Elementary School
Description: This ride is specifically geared towards the begining rider. Learn riding skills and gain confidence while building strength and endurance
Distance: 15/18 Ride Level: 5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.thebeeteam.org/
Day: Sunday Start Time: 2:00 PM
Start From: Waxhaw Elementary School
Description: This ride is specifically geared towards the begining rider. Learn riding skills and gain confidence while building strength and endurance
Distance: 15/18 Ride Level: 5 Support: No Drop
Contact: http://www.thebeeteam.org/
Bicycle Sport Matthews
Day: Sunday Start Time: 9:00 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Matthews
Description: This is a NO Drop Ride supported by Ultimate Staff Members and Team Riders. This ride will take you on scenic 30 mile ride through Matthews and Union County. This ride will average 16-17mph. Weather Permitting.
Distance: 30 Ride Level: 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: 704-841-1044
Day: Sunday Start Time: 9:00 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Matthews
Description: This is a NO Drop Ride supported by Ultimate Staff Members and Team Riders. This ride will take you on scenic 30 mile ride through Matthews and Union County. This ride will average 16-17mph. Weather Permitting.
Distance: 30 Ride Level: 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: 704-841-1044
Bicycle Sport Huntersville
Day: Sunday Start Time: 9:30 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Huntersville
Description: 30 mile Sunday morning ride leaving from Bicycle Sport Huntersville at 9:30. The ride will head north up through Davidson and loop back averaging 18+mph. Weather permitting. http://www.routeslip.com/routes/70739
Distance: 30 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-766-0111
Day: Sunday Start Time: 9:30 am
Start From: Bicycle Sport South Huntersville
Description: 30 mile Sunday morning ride leaving from Bicycle Sport Huntersville at 9:30. The ride will head north up through Davidson and loop back averaging 18+mph. Weather permitting. http://www.routeslip.com/routes/70739
Distance: 30 Ride Level: 2 Support: Show & Go
Contact: 704-766-0111
Siskey Y
Day: Sunday Start Time: 8:30 am
Start From: Plantation Shopping Center (accross from the Siskey YMCA)
Description: 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.
Distance: 50 Ride Level: 3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Dana Castro: dcastro@carolina.rr.com
Day: Sunday Start Time: 8:30 am
Start From: Plantation Shopping Center (accross from the Siskey YMCA)
Description: 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.
Distance: 50 Ride Level: 3 Support: Show & Go
Contact: Dana Castro: dcastro@carolina.rr.com
Cool Breeze Cyclery - Lake Norman
Day: Sunday Start Time: 9:00 am
Start From: ake Norman State Park Bike trail parking lot
Description: 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.
Distance: 30+ Ride Level: 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Cool Breeze Cyclery 704-663-8812
Day: Sunday Start Time: 9:00 am
Start From: ake Norman State Park Bike trail parking lot
Description: 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.
Distance: 30+ Ride Level: 3 Support: No Drop
Contact: Cool Breeze Cyclery 704-663-8812
UNCC University Area - Bike Line
Day: Sunday Start Time: 8:00 am
Start From: University area Bike Line store
Description: See Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/nc/charlotte/187589321
Distance: 20 + Ride Level: Support: No Drop
Contact: Got Bike? – Team Captain: Mark @ 704-618-8959
Day: Sunday Start Time: 8:00 am
Start From: University area Bike Line store
Description: See Route: http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/nc/charlotte/187589321
Distance: 20 + Ride Level: Support: No Drop
Contact: Got Bike? – Team Captain: Mark @ 704-618-8959
OTHER RIDE LISTS
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)
To announce a ride, please e-mail Gerry Tarney at or become a member. Any member may add ride info. Include start location, start time, distance, speed, cost, and other relevant information in your message.
