Weekly Group Rides

 WINTERTIME RIDE SCHEDULE 2025-2026 November to March:   Not so many rides now.  Many rides ride early and are last minute. Notices are posted on our private email group – join the club.  

Weather:  Generally, we don’t ride if temp is 40F at start or above 100F.  Weather can force last minute changes, get these updates when you join the club on our private email list – groups.io.
Lights: Please bring lights, front and rear.  Night rides need front and back lights, make sure the rear is toned down.
Winter: Many rides may have a minimum number of riders needed during the week.  Posts may differ slightly from descriptions below.

Some Recurring Weekly Group Rides below.  Most up-to-date info is on our private email group.  Join the club for access.

The Club’s supplemental accident medical insurance covers members in good standing on all Club rides.

Click here for the Freewheelers “Rules to Ride By” for information on how you can be better prepared to ride with the group!

Freewheeler Group Ride – Safety Rules
Be open to Safety Feedback – we care for and need to watch out for each other.
REQUIRED for ALL Freewheeler Rides
1. A Helmet must be worn at all times while riding the bike.
2. A Rear – Daytime Blinker – Be Seen (charged and mounted facing straight back)
3. ID with Emergency Contact info on your person or bike.
4. Obey the Rules of the Road (ex. Ride Two abreast and Tight Right – DO NOT CROSS THE YELLOW LINE /middle of the road; Stop at Stop Signs & Lights; do not pass cars waiting at stop lights; do not cross wheels.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
1. Ride Group Size – Minimum 2 and maximum 20
2. Front Headlights – to be seen
3. Wear Eye Protection
4. CAR(s) Behind Communication
– “CAR(s) BACK “- when present.
– “CLEAR or CLEAR BACK” – ONLY when NO CARS are behind.
– “PASSING” – when car is passing.
– Always – Look for yourself – This is critical when taking a left turn.
5. Earbuds – No In-Ear hearing or noise canceling devices are to be worn. Bone Conducting – operated as to not reduce one’s ability to hear group communications and ambient sounds (vehicles, dogs, etc.)
6. Do Not Use Phones while Riding – taking pictures/videos, calls. We are advocating for “Hands Free” legislation.  We need to practice what we preach.  Wait until stopped or use bicycle cameras.
7. Health Courtesy
– No Snot Rockets or Spitting – Use a bandana or rotate to the back. Do not cross the yellow line to clear your nose.
– Do not ride with the group when sick/coughing.
8. Be Courteous to Motor Vehicles
– Do Not engage/respond to angry motorists – capture the incident with bicycle camera for authorities.
– EXTREME Caution should be used IF you wave cars around the group. If cars are lining up behind the group, the Ride Leader should consider having the group pull over in a safe area to let the vehicles pass.

*******Sundays

Downtown YMCA
Roll time:  2 pm
Where: Downtown YMCA on Pine Street, Park next to the old Wendy’s.
Distance: 32 miles
Pace: 16-18 mph.  Depends on who shows, regroups as needed.  Zones are available.
Terrain: rolling, flat.
Leader: Varies

Reidville Elementary School 
When:  Changes frequently, join the club to see latest.
Where:  Reidville Elementary School, 520 E. Main St. Reidville SC  29375
Distance: 30 miles or less 

*******Mondays

Reidville Elementary School 
When:  Done for 2025-2026.

Watermelon Ride
When:  Not riding for winter 2025-2026.
Where: Lake Bowen Baptist 404 Sugar Ridge Road Inman SC
Pace:
Ride leaders: 

*******Tuesdays

Lake Bowen
Roll:  Done for 2025.

Landrum Gravel
Time: Done for 2025.

EZ-PZ
When:  Very early start times, join the club to see.
Route: 

*******Thursdays

Reidville Ride:
Done for 2025.

Strawberry Hill
Done for 2025.

*******Saturdays

Many different rides, start in different places, join to ride them.