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Saturday Rides

All rides posted require the rider to wear a helmet. Riders should have a ride appropriate bicycle in good working order, food and water. It is also suggested to carry a spare tube, basic tool kit, emergency contact information and ID. All ride starts are subject to weather. Posted start times may change as the season progresses. Contact the listed ride leader with any ride specific questions.

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7:00am BSG Saturday Morning "B" Ride

This road bike ride meets at Blood Sweat Gears *Please call BSG at 704-822-8803 to confirm the ride, dependent upon weather, ride may be cancelled.

7:00am Carolina Bicycle Company "A" Ride

7:00am Rock Hill Bicycle Shop Ride

Take your pick from 30-35 or 45-50 mile routes. The shorter route typically averages under 18 mph, the longer route usually has multiple groups with 15-17 mph avg and 18+ options. 2-3 regrouping points as needed.

7:30am Tailwind Cycles & Multisport Saturday Ride

7:30am Y Xtreme Team Saturday Harris YMCA Pavilion Ride

A casual paced early morning ride with the Y Xtreme Team. Ride meets at the Harris YMCA Pavilion. Ride begins Saturday April 3rd.

7:30am Y Xtreme Team Saturday Marvin Elementary School Ride

A South East Charlotte favorite. This ride usually breaks into a few groups based on pace. There is an optional loop for those that want a few extra miles.

8:00am Bicycles East Early Ride

This ride includes both 50 and 34 mile routes. Rest stops are at mile 40 & 24 respectively. Always a great group and fun, challenging ride. The ride leaves from the public parking lot just across the RR tracks, adjacent to the Bicycles East shop in downtown Matthews.

8:00am The Bee Team Saturday Morning Ride

These increasingly popular Saturday morning rides include a few signigicant hills and plenty of beautiful countryside. Note: These rides have a minimum 14mph average pace. All riders should be able to maintain at least 14mph average. If temps drop below 40 or its raining, this rides becomes a Show & Go.

8:00am Bicycle Sport Ride

Ride starts promptly at 8:00am from the shop. All levels of cyclists invited to do a 25 mile airport loop with minimal traffic and hills. Saturday is "Everyone's ride", show and go, and no drop not guaranteed. Road bikes only.

8:00am Bike Depot of Waxhaw Saturday Ride

Join the staff of Bike Depot for 35-40 miles on Saturday mornings. The ride will be a moderate to easy pace. Leaving from the shop in Waxhaw - 122 West N Main Street.

8:00am Carolina Bicycle Company "B" Ride

8:00am Carolina Bicycle Company - Huntersville

New Saturday road ride from CBC Huntersville - 8am, 30 miles, 16 average, no drop. This will be a great ride led by our own Matt Bruner. If you are looking for a fun, social Saturday ride this one is for you!

8:00am Cool Breeze "A" Ride

This is a fast paced ride with no sweep.  Be prepared to hang on to someones wheel, or be able to follow cue sheets well.

8:00am Cool Breeze "B" Ride

This ride is no drop, but you will need to be able to hold the average speed.

8:00am Cool Breeze "C" Ride

A fan favorite, great atmosphere and, again, no drop.

8:00am Middle Ring Cycles

Come join us for our weekly Saturday rides at Middle Ring Cycles. This ride is for all levels of riders, But the ride is geared more for the B/C group. There will be a ride leader and sweeper on every ride.

8:00am SAMBO "A" Ride

The SAMBO (Saturday AM Bike Outing) features A, B, and C rides intended to accommodate all levels of riders. All groups will leave from The Right Gear in Kannapolis at 8am every Saturday. The "A" ride is intended to be a race-pace training ride. Grab a cue sheet and go! If you think you can pull off a 36 mile solo breakaway, then have at it. If you happen to bonk during your quest for bragging rights and the rest of the "A" riders smile as they blow by you, then the B group will be there soon to pick you up

8:00am SAMBO "B" Ride

The SAMBO (Saturday AM Bike Outing) features A, B, and C rides intended to accommodate all levels of riders. All groups will leave from The Right Gear in Kannapolis at 8am every Saturday. The "B" ride is the same route as the "A" ride, but this one is a no-drop, 15-17 mph pace with a designated ride leader.

8:00am SAMBO "C" Ride

The SAMBO (Saturday AM Bike Outing) features A, B, and C rides intended to accommodate all levels of riders. All groups will leave from The Right Gear in Kannapolis at 8am every Saturday. The "C" ride will run on most of the same roads as the A & B, but will cut off several of the more challenging sections. For those who want to take it easy and be social, or want to get some riding tips from a more experienced rider, this one's for you. This ride will be a no-drop, 13-15 mph pace ride and is flexible depending on who shows up.

8:00am The Spirited Cyclist Saturday Morning Ride

A great ride that goes out through Davidson. It's a Show & Go ride with some regrouping along the way. Enjoy bagels at the shop after the ride.

8:00am The Spirited Cyclists - Mooresville

This great ride leaves from the Spirited Cyclists / Mooresville shop parking lot. This is a road ride every Saturday. Everyone is welcome for bagels after the ride at the Moorseville shop. Some regrouping along the way.

9:00am Cool Breeze Greenway Ride