NC Training Rides

NORTH CAROLINA TRAINING RIDES

Check with your local bike shop for additional training rides. We also have a list of South Carolina Training Rides.
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TuesdayCOCAC (Corner of Carmel and Colony Ride)Charlotte5:15 AM start
Tuesday5:45pm BallantyneCharlotte5:45PM start. Ballantyne. from the Morrison YMCA towards Waxhaw using different routes. The routes will be shorter in the spring getting longer as the days get longer. There is light vehicle traffic on most roads but short distances are heavily traveled.
TuesdayGaston County CyclistsRanlo6:00 PM start. Restoration Church of God, 1800 Spencer Mtn Rd
Tuesday Tuesday Night RideMatthews6:00 PM start. Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street
TuesdayCannonballs' Training RideHarrisburg6:30 PM start. Team oriented ride that traverses the lighted used roads in Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County. There are many options to abbreviate or extend the riding distance.
WednesdayCOCAC (Corner of Carmel and Colony RideCharlotte5:15 AM start.Leaving from the corner of Carmel and Colony roads. Pace in season is 18-20 mph avg. The route is a 24 mile loop. As the days get longer and the sun rises earlier, the route will be extended to 28 miles.
WednesdayGaston County CyclistsGastonia6:00 PM start. Forestview High School, 5545 Union Rd
ThursdayCOCAC (Corner of Carmel and Colony Ride)Charlotte5:15 AM start.Leaving from the corner of Carmel and Colony roads. Pace in season is 18-20 mph avg. The route is a 24 mile loop. As the days get longer and the sun rises earlier, the route will be extended to 28 miles.
ThursdayGaston County CyclistsGastonia6:00 PM start. Gaston Bicycle, 316-D E. Franklin Blvd,
ThursdayLuna CyclesLenoir5:30 PM Start
Thursday Y Xtreme Team Thursday Siskey YMCA RideMatthews9:00 AM start. 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.
Thursday Y Xtreme Team Beginner RideMatthews11:00 AM start. This is a ride for anyone that is new to cycling or just getting back into it. Time on the basics of riding, equipment and training. A fun, social ride from Colonel Francis Beatty park.
Thursday5:45pm BallantyneCharlotte5:45 PM start.The Morrison YMCA towards Waxhaw using different routes. The routes will be shorter in the spring getting longer as the days get longer. There is light vehicle traffic on most roads but short distances are heavily travelled.
Thursday Cannonball's rideCharlotte6:30 PM start. Team oriented ride that traverses the lighted used roads in Mecklenburg/Cabarrus County. There are many options to abbreviate or extend the riding distance.
SaturdayBicycles EastMatthews9:00 AM start at Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street. Moderately paced 34 miler that offers a 50 mile option through Union and Mecklenburg counties and beyond w rest stop at convenience stores along the routes.
SaturdayCarolina Bicycle Company "A" RideCharlotte7:00 AM start.35 miles, 21+ avg speed. INFO: ben@carolinabicyclecompany.com
Saturday CBC South B RideCharlotte8:00 AM start. 27 miles. No Drop. ben@carolinabicyclecompany.com
SaturdayBike Depot of Waxhaw RideWaxhaw8:00 AM start. 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.
SaturdayBlood, Sweat & Gears "B" rideMeets at Blood Sweat Gears- call BSG at 704-822-8803 to confirm the ride, dependent upon weather ride may be cancelled.
SaturdayCool Breeze "A" RideMooresville8:00 AM start.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.
Sunday Bicycles EastMatthews10:00 AM start at Bicycles East of Matthews 195 N. Trade Street
Sunday Bicycle SportCharlotte8:00 AM start. Show and go for 40-65 miles.
Sunday36th Street Racing Sunday Group RideCharlotte9a from the Corner of 36th & Yadkin in Charlotte. 53 mi. 18-19 pace.
SundayCool Breeze "C" rideCharlotte8:30 AM start. C Level rides at Trek Bike Store.
SundayUltimate Bicycle Shop rideCharlotte9:00 AM start. Ride averages 16-18 mph, 30 miles, two hours of riding
SundayThe Bee Team Sunday Afternoon Ride2:00 PM start.3 groups leave out based on the average pace of the group;1st group- 18+mph, will leave first 2nd group- 15-17 mph, will leave second, approximately 5 mins later.

3rd group will include all riders who wish to ride at a slower pace.
WBL Rides
SaturdayTotal Cyclist WBLCharlotteLeaves 9:30 AM from the Total Cyclist Training Center

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