Sunrise - Sunset Calendar
Aggressive Dog Map
Registration is required for ALL attendees prior to the ride.
Helmets are required. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Please review the Club RIDE GUIDELINES before attending this event.
NOTICE: If you are new to the ride, please introduce yourself to the Ride Leader prior to the ride.
Ride Leader: Dave Perreault
Cell: (615) 260-3464
Pace: 13-16+ MPH
Description: Girls just wanna have fun! This is a girl's ride, but it's not exclusive, so please feel welcome to join us. Start point is Gladeville Community Ctr. Rest stop is at mile 18 at the Norene General Store.
As with all our rides, we will cancel if severe weather is imminent or it is raining at the start time. Please check to see if a ride has been canceled before you head out.
Route - 31
Ride Leader (30): John Mouvery
Cell: (615) 417-8823
Pace: 14+ MPH
Ride Leader (39): Erik Larsen
Cell: (615) 428-8998
Pace: 14+
Ride Leader (54): Steve Caldwell
Cell: (916) 342-5414
Description: Rollers, climbs and country! All 3 routes travel out Richmond Shop and return via Vesta/McCrary. Choices include a short, rolling route, a longer rolling route and and even longer mostly rolling, some climbing route. Rest stops are about midpoint (see below) on all routes.
Rule #59: Hold your line. Ride predictably, don't make sudden movements. Under no circumstance are you to deviate from your line.
Route- 30
Rest Stop: Norene General Store @ mile 12
Route - 40
Rest Stop: Norene General Store @ mile 16
Route - 54
Rest Stop: Smokey's @ mile 23
Ride Leader: Jim Fuller
Cell: 615-830-5232
Description: Come ride and see farming communities of Smith County. Mostly backroads with light traffic and beautiful scenery. Starts and ends in Riddleton (located on Hwy 25 east of Hartsville) which is 3.3 miles from Dixon Springs. There is a convenience store in Dixon Springs that has a restroom. I've been riding in this area for over 3 years.
Come to- Parking at the Chapel Hill United Methodist Church located on Beasley Bend Road in Riddleton
ALL attendees must register prior to the ride.
If you are new to the ride, please introduce yourself to the Ride Leader prior to the ride.
Ride Leader: Sally Robertson
Cell: 615-812-2035
Average Pace: 12-14 MPH
Description: Join veteran commuter Sally Robertson on a tour of Mt. Juliet's greenways, bike lanes and roads less traveled. You must be comfortable with crossing traffic. This ride begins at the MJ Train Station and ends at the Red Bicycle Cafe located inside the Vintage Station North Complex.
Helmets are required.
Minors must be accompanied by a guardian.
Ride Leader: Steve Caldwell
Average Pace: 15-17
Description: This is a beautiful route - leaving out of Cedars of Lebanon and exploring farm country beyond the park's boundries. Let's get out there and get after it. Join us for great back road bike rides in Wilson and Rutherford Counties. Don't forget to look around taking in the amazing open space, livestock, beautiful homes and "vintage" vehicles that most likely haven't moved in the last decade.
Route - 44
Come enjoy the beauty of this local gem.
Join us on Mondays at Charlie Daniels' Park for a casual, social ride that includes the Cedar Creek Greenway, the Jackson Hills Greenway, Golden Bear Gateway, Athletes Way Greenway and for the adventurous, the warehouse complex off Golden Bear Gateway. New cyclists are encouraged to join in on the fun and ride with experienced cyclists at a comfortable pace.
Route - 15
Ride Leader: Richard Higgins
Cell: 916-342-5414
Pace: Moderate @ 13mph average - maybe more
Total Ascent: approximately 2200 ft.
Description: Welcome to the Adventure Series where we will try some unique spins on familiar route. Starting at Gladeville Community Center the route rolls east toward Cedars Of Lebanon State Park, West Richmond Shop Rd. to Dude Trail. Heading south toward Simmons Bluff and on to St. John Rd. (Climb 1) and OVER Spain Hill Rd. (Climb 2). The south side descent leads us into Lascassas for a stop at Smokey's Market. The return route starts BACK the way we came on the south side of Spain Hill (Climb 3). Then after the descent we turn left at Jordan Road and back through Valley View on Holly Grove Rd. to Rocky Hill Rd. The remaining 15 miles are the familiar roads of J.D. Todd, Powell Chapel, Vesta and McCrary.
"You can say that climbers suffer the same as others, but they suffer in a different way. You feel the pain, but you're glad to be there."
Richard Virenque
ROUTE 46
Ride Leader(s): Aaron Bowersock & John Mouvery
Cell: 615-456-2404 / 615-417-8823
Average Pace: 15 -18+ MPH
Description: Join veteran Ride Leaders John Mouvery and Aaron Bowersock Tuesday evenings as they explore Wilson Co. beginning on the Lebanon side of SR 231. Evening routes cover more distance as the days get longer.
Ride Leader: Wm. Anderson
Cell: 615.403.4234
Description: Two routes starting from Hamilton-Denson Park to Breeden's Orchard for coffee and conversion using Mt. Juliet's greenways, backroads, and bicycle infrastructure.
"There is only one road, and it leads everywhere." ~ Earl S. Braggs
Route - 27
Route - 13.6
Ride Leader: Mike Pence
Cell: (815) 761-4619
Average Pace: 11-18+ MPH
Description: Rabbit route has a casual pace for those getting back on their bikes again, and a longer route for Horses and Rockets who wish to go a few more miles at a little faster pace. Pick your own pace and distance and enjoy riding with a group. This is a great ride to meet our members and leadership before, during and after the ride. Routes are tailored to get you back to the start before sunset. Note: restrooms are open.
Ride Leader: Melly Anderson
Cell: (615) 476-9534
Description: Girls just wanna have fun! This is a girl's ride, but it's not exclusive, so please feel welcome to join us. Start point is Gladeville Community Ctr.
Route - TBD
Ride Leader (30): Melly Anderson
Ride Leader (39):
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Ride Leader (54):
Description: Rollers, climbs and country! Choices include a short, rolling route, a longer rolling route and and even longer mostly rolling, some climbing route. The short and medium routes travel out McCrary and the long route travels out Richmond Shop. Rest stops include the Norene General Store for the short and medium routes and Smokey's on the long route.
Rule #7: Tan lines should be cultivated and kept razor sharp.
Rest Stop: Norene General Store @ mile 18
Route - 39
Rest Stop: Norene General Store @ mile 24
Description: Let's get out there and get after it. It may be refreshingly cool at the start, but remember - don't dress for the parking lot. It should warm up nicely. Join us for great back road bike rides in Wilson and Rutherford Counties.
Route TBD
“It is the unknown around the corner that turns my wheels.” – Heinz Stücke
Cell: (503) 724-9591
Pace: 13+ MPH
Description:
"Anybody who rides a bike is a friend of mine"
Gary Fisher
Bike Ride Across Wilson Co. is organized by the Veloteers Bicycle Club and the Wilson Co. / TN State Fair. This annual event features 2 routes starting from the James E. Ward Agriculture Center.
Join Team Veloteers by RSVP-ing to this event.
By RSVP-ing, you are letting us know you will be attending the event and riding with fellow Veloteers. To REGISTER for the event, click here.
Ride Leader:
Cedars of Lebanon State Park, Picnic Area #11. This covered picnic area is located on Stables Road. If you enter from Richmond Shop, it will be the first picnic area on the left, closest to the road. If you enter from Cedar Forest Rd. the picnic area is on the right, to the left of the parking lot. The playground is just a few steps away. There are bathrooms located within walking distance, and porta pots located in the parking area.
Lunch will be ready at 11:00 when everyone has returned. Burgers, hot dogs, all the fixins, and water will be provided. Please feel free to bring your favorite side dish, soft drink, chips or dessert to share.
This event is a member event. Please feel free to register up to 2 guests and provide them with the route.
Route - 21There is no rest stop on this route.
Route - 31 There is no rest stop on this route.
Route - 42 The rest stop is in Norene (Mile 16-ish)
Pace:
Time for the annual Burn your Turkey Ride!
See you Friday. Happy Thanksgiving everybody!
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