Ride Descriptions
Weekly Schedule of Rides Cycling with the Sun City Bike Club offers a group ride opportunity every day of the week and a variety of pace and distance options. (See Schedule of Rides for start times and locations.) Destination and routes are chosen at the start of each ride.
Rides are coordinated by Club members who are familiar with bike friendly routes in the TX Hill Country, and also familiar with the rules of the road. To ride with the group, you must follow these safety rules.
**Be sure to wear a helmet, bring your cell phone and personal ID, pack water, and use head/tail lights!
DAILY RIDES INSIDE SUN CITY STARTING AT LEGACY HILLS PAVILION
Insiders @Schedule of times
- Introduction to cycling with a group;
- For cyclists who ride on a regular basis up to 10 miles;
- Distances range 10-18 miles at pace of 10-12 mph;
- Coordinated by cyclists familiar with layout of Sun City and routes with low-car traffic;
- Water breaks at regular spots for all of the riders to regroup;
- Fridays - Normal inside ride and or a ride to the Galaxy Bakery in downtown Georgetown via San Gabriel bike path;
- “No Drop” rides that allow riders to become familiar with preferred cycling routes;
RIDES STARTING AT TENNIS COURTS
A GROUP MWF @ Schedule of times
- A high level of experience with group riding and fitness;
- Paceline etiquette is expected;
- A hard fitness ride to improve strength and stamina;
- Distances range from 35-65 miles with pace-line riding at 16-19 mph;
- Route and pace of the ride is determined by the ride participants;
- A group stop for refreshments is generally taken on each ride;
- Those unable to maintain pace are welcome to join other groups.
B GROUP MWF @ Schedule of times
- Rides designed for strength and fitness, pace-line etiquette, and practice sprints;
- Distances range from 35-55 miles with pace in the range of 14-16 mph;
- A group stop for refreshments is generally taken on each ride;
- Those unable to maintain pace are welcome to join other groups.
Tu-Th GROUP @ Schedule of times
- May begin with A and B Riders, but often choose shorter routes and a slightly slower pace;
- Rides designed for strength and fitness and building familiarity with bike-friendly routes;
- Distances range from 30-50 miles with pace in range of 13-15 mph;
- Usually a ‘No Drop’ ride with a refreshment stop taken on each ride.
SATURDAY SOCIAL RIDE @ Schedule of times
- Distances range from 25-30 miles with a pace in the range of 10-12 mph;
- Coordinated by members who are familiar with back country routes;
- Water breaks for all of the riders to regroup;
- "No Drop” rides with a group stop for refreshments.
A GROUP SOCIAL RIDES -- Su & Tu @ Schedule of times
- Distances range from 25-45 miles with a pace in the range of 14-16 mph;
- "No Drop” rides, where riders regroup at major intersections;
- Paceline etiquette is expected where road conditions warrant;
- Group stop for refreshments.