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Intermediate Level 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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5:45pm Mint Hill - Fairview Park Ride

Moderately paced ride thru Mecklenburg, Stanley and Cabarrus counties, with 1,241 feet of climbing. The ride will continue thru August 31. Ride is cancelled only if it is raining at start time.

6:00pm Gaston County Cyclists Mondays

6;00pm Uptown Cycles Booty, Bikes, Burgers & Beer Ride

Booty, Bikes, Burgers and Beer Ride is a great way to recover from a fast weekend. Join the group at 6pm every Monday night. We will leave from the shop and get an hour(ish) ride in and then have social hour next door at the Burger and Co. Come join us. This is a recovery pace ride. Open to all.

6:00pm Y Xtreme Team - Morrison YMCA

Join us for a Monday night road ride from the Morrison Y back lot. This ride is a great way to start the week. Steve and Lori will guide you on a great route out to Bonds Grove and back. The group will usually break into a few different paces. It's a No Drop ride and beginners are welcome. Steve leads the Monday night ride and Lori leads the Wednesday night ride.

6:30pm Rock Hill Bicycle Club Hospitality Ride

A ride for everyone. All levels. Dinner and drinks afterwards.

6:45pm Y Xtreme Team Indoor Cycle Series - Harris YMCA

These are 1 hour classes starting at 6:45pm. The moves and drills are designed with road cyclists in mind. This is a great way to exercise and stay in touch with your fellow cyclists. This series is for YMCA members only.

8:30am Y Xtreme Team Tuesday Morning - Morrison YMCA

Great ride for beginner and intermediate riders. Focus on skills, endurance and safety.

5:45pm Mint Hill - Fairview Park Ride

Moderately paced ride thru Mecklenburg, Stanley and Cabarrus counties, with 1,241 feet of climbing. The ride will continue thru August 31. Ride is cancelled only if it is raining at start time.

6:00pm Gaston County Cyclists Tuesdays

6:00pm TotalCyclist Tuesday Indoor Training

Join TotalCyclist coach Chad Andrews every Tuesday for an indoor training session in the TotalCyclist state of the art training center. Only 10 spots are available each week. These special coached sessions are designed for riders of all abilities. From beginner to racer, let the professional staff at TotalCyclist help you Get Your Ride On!

6:00pm Y Xtreme Team Tuesday Harris Express YMCA Ride

A casual paced mid week ride with the Y Xtreme Team. Ride meets in the parking lot of the Harris Express YMCA. Ride begins April 14th.

6:15pm C4 Depompa's Ride

Tuesdays we will have an evening ride starting at Depompa's Comfortable Foods restaurant in Cannon Village. 215 West A Street, Kannapolis 28083 at 6:15 PM. This will be split into an A, B and C rides. The A Ride will be race pace 18mph+ full drop ride at about 26 miles. The B Ride will be a NO DROP Ride that will follow the A ride route , but at a slower pace. The C ride will be a true beginner ride at 14 miles.

6:30pm Cannonballs' Tuesday Training Ride

Team oriented ride that traverses the lighted used roads in Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County. There are many options to abbreviate or extend the riding distance.

5:30am Y Xtreme Team Wednesday - Harris YMCA

Great ride for novice and intermediate riders that want to start the day early. No ride if its raining or below 40 deg. at the start of the ride.

8:00am Mid Week - Mid Day Ride

This ride goes down through Van Wyck, along Riverside and back up Old Hickory. Couple of Stops to catch our breath. Few hills, nothing serious. The ride runs each week weather permitting. No ride in rain or under 40 deg.

8:30am Bike Depot of Waxhaw "Women's Only" Ride

Women only ride for all levels, great for the beginner as well as a great recovery ride for the more advanced rider. This ride will be about exploring the back roads of Union County as well as enjoying the company of other woman.

5:45pm Mint Hill - Fairview Park Ride

Moderately paced ride thru Mecklenburg, Stanley and Cabarrus counties, with 1,241 feet of climbing. The ride will continue thru August 31. Ride is cancelled only if it is raining at start time.

6:00pm BSG Wednesday Group 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.

6:00pm Gaston County Cyclists Wednesdays

6:00pm Lincolnton Multisports Ride

Everyone on this ride starts out together and finishes on the rail trail back to the parking lot.

6:00pm Middle Ring Cycles

Come out to the Harkey house if you are looking for a great group ride on Wed. nights. The Wed. night rides are A/B and distance is between 35-40 miles. If your looking for a training ride this is a good one to join.

6:00pm TrySports A,B,C Group Ride

We are very excited to enter our fourth season of Wednesday night rides at TrySports. 3 group format - we will be divided at the start, Road & Tri bikes only.

6:00pm Y Xtreme Team - Morrison YMCA

Join us for a Wednesday night road ride from the Morrison Y back lot. This ride is a great way to start the week. Steve and Lori will guide you on a great route out to Bonds Grove and back. The group will usually break into a few different paces. It's a No Drop ride and beginners are welcome. Steve leads the Monday night ride and Lori leads the Wednesday night ride.

5:45am Y Xtreme Team Indoor Cycle Series - Harris YMCA

These are 1 hour classes starting at 5:45am. The moves and drills are designed with road cyclists in mind. This is a great way to exercise and stay in touch with your fellow bikers. This series is for YMCA members only.

9:00am Y Xtreme Team Thursday Siskey YMCA Ride

This is a long running ride for all ability levels. A fun, social ride from Colonel Francis Beatty Park. The ride starts from Lake Pointe Hall which is at the very back of the park. No ride if it's raining or below 40 deg. at the start of ride.

5:45pm Mint Hill - Fairview Park Ride

Moderately paced ride thru Mecklenburg, Stanley and Cabarrus counties, with 1,241 feet of climbing. The ride will continue thru August 31. Ride is cancelled only if it is raining at start time.

 6:00pm The Bee Team Thursday Ride

It's always a good time when you ride with the Bees. The new Thursday night ride is open to all but the team does state a minimum 14 mph min. pace rule for all rides. The route includes a few hills and plenty of beautiful countryside.

6:00pm C4 Thursday Ride

Ride starting at The Right Gear in Kannapolis, going through downtown Kannapolis, and Enochville. Check the web site for updated ride status and more ride details.

6:00pm Gaston County Cyclists Thursdays

6:00pm TotalCyclist Thursday Ride

Join ride leader Melinda Presson for a fun, fast Thursday night ride option. Show & Go from Total Cyclist...ride til it gets dark.

6:30pm 36th Street Racing

Join this friendly neighborhood ride for those that can't make the Lowes ride. The ride starts every Thursday from the Apostolic Church (next to the Smelly Cat Coffee house)

6:30pm Cannonballs' Thursday Training Ride

Team oriented ride that traverses the lighted used roads in Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County. There are many options to abbreviate or extend the riding distance.

5:45pm Mint Hill - Fairview Park Ride

Moderately paced ride thru Mecklenburg, Stanley and Cabarrus counties, with 1,241 feet of climbing. The ride will continue thru August 31. Ride is cancelled only if it is raining at start time.

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.

7:30am 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 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 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 - 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 "C" Ride

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

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 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 "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.