Adventure 500 Rides Series 2020
- Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details.
- Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further
- Date & Time: 5 Dates, one each month starting in May!
- Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.
- Price: Free, RSVP required
2020 Adventure 500 Ride Series
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Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details below.
Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further
Date & Time: 5 Dates spanning the spring, summer, and fall
Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.
Price: Free, RSVP required
Five long road rides. 500+ miles. Some dirt. All adventure.
Description: The Adventure 500 Series is comprised of one century-plus ride each month beginning in May. The average pace is 16 mph for one group, and about 17-18 mph for a second group. If we have more participation, we'll break up into more groups with about 10 people per group.
Calendar for the Adventure 500 Series
May 2: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Headquarters. About 110 miles.
June 13: Saturday, 8:00 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe
July 25: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Headquarters
August 29: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 115 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe
Date TBD, watch for an October Saturday date!
Series Details
Proper Bike for this ride: 25-30mm road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars.
Routes: Usually 100-120 miles total. Destination: We send route information and specifics to people who RSVP the evening before the ride. We don’t communicate more than this unless something is unusual or a big change has to be made. Some of the fun of an adventure ride is the mystery of the destination.
Ride Notes: There are plenty of stops planned for each route. There will be some dirt on every ride of the series -- somewhere between 10 and 30% dirt. There are some rough sections of road and there is a possibility of a small amount of dirt road/construction work.
Estimated time: About 8 to 12 hours depending on the time of year, the weather, and pace of the group.
Last Minute Information: We email everyone who has RSVP’d with last minute information and updates.
Contact Information: Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone for Ride HQ - 508-975-4678
Phone for Ride Studio Cafe - (339) 970-0187
Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.
Waiver: The hosting bike shop requires a signed waiver before your first ride. If the ride you’re doing leaves from Ride Studio Cafe, fill this out online prior to your first ride.
If the ride you’re doing leaves from Ride Headquarters, fill this out online prior to your first ride.
Sponsor
Honey Bikes is sponsoring the Adventure 500 series!
If you RSVP for the Adventure 500 Series: You will receive a voucher from Honey Bikes for an unlimited color upgrade if you choose to get a set of Industry Nine wheels on your bike. This is a $265 value! Your Honey Bike needs to be ordered before the departure of the second Adventure 500 ride, so you can be using it on at least three rides. Please email us at connect@rideheadquarters.com to request the voucher (this is the way to receive the promo and special pricing) and schedule time to discuss the bikes and options.
Two bikes Honey offers that are particularly appropriate for the Adventure 500 series are:
The Honey MidDurance titanium bike. This is a rim-brake bike with clearance for 33mm tires, and fender/rack mounts. This is a performance, endurance bike.
The Honey Allroads titanium bike also is very much into road riding and mixed terrain trail riding. It is outfitted with disc brakes, rack/fender mounts, and is built for all-weather, all-year riding. It fits 43mm tires in frame and fork on 700c wheels, along with 50mm tires on 650B wheels.
RSVP so We Know to Expect You!
Note: RSVPs are required at least 24 hours prior to the start of the ride(s) to allow us to organize the rides most effectively. This also allows you to be eligible for the offers tied to this series, as well.
Festive 500 - 2019
Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
Ride Type: Road Rides
Date & Time: December 24 through December 31
Distance: Over 500km
Price: Free
Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
Ride Type: Road Rides with some dirt roads
Date & Time: December 24 through December 31 (schedule below)
Distance: Over 500km across 5 different rides
Price: Free
It’s time to get Festive and ride on roads together during time many people have off. We’re offering rides to help you meet the Festive 500 goal of riding at least 500km at the end of the year!
If you are looking to end the year with great rides and good company, join us out on the road during the week of December 24 through the end of the year. We are riding some of our favorite routes with great food stops along the way. We are even bringing back the traditional Snowflake Century – a one hundred-mile ride in the shape of a snowflake!
If you complete the whole series you will be rewarded with a grand total of well over 500km in an eight day span – an awesome way to finish your season. All rides will start and end at the Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA. See below for mileage and GPS routes. These will be posted by the end of the day, December 22.
The average pace of each ride is 16-17mph. We will break up into more pace groups with larger participation. This is the time of year to log base miles and ride long miles.
Henry vdb riding on the road during a day of festive riding!
Tuesday, 12/24 at 9:00am Rollout: 44 Miles to Stow - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17551275
Monday 12/25: Christmas Day. No official ride.
Thursday, 12/26 at 10:00am: 62 Miles to Lost Lake - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31631663
Friday, 12/27 at 10:00am: 64 Miles to Blue Moon Bagels in Medfield - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31631676
Saturday, 12/28: Snowflake Century! Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31651747 See notes below about this special ride and route to understand how it’s working.
Sunday, 12/29 at 9:00am: 52 Miles to Harvard - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31631681
Monday, 12/30: No official ride, RSC is closed.
Tuesday, 12/31 at 10:00am: 77 Miles to Upton - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/13556402
Snowflake Century Details - December 28, 2019
This ride is in the shape of a snowflake. This allows you to ride as long or short as you wish, in approximately 20-mile increments as the center of the snowflake is Ride Studio Cafe.
The official “led” version of this ride leaves at 8:15am. You may show up later and jump in or go with friends for the portion you want to ride.
The route is all paved, but not a typical Ride Studio road ride. It has to do what it does in order to come back to Ride Studio frequently and make a good snowflake on your GPS computer. Be prepared for many turns and an interesting, festive ride!
A few things to remember:
If you haven’t filled out our Ride Waiver, you must do it online here prior to attending the first ride.
Please carefully read and be ready to ride by our Riding Rules.
The Cafe will be open for food and drinks at the start of the rides. However, our bike shop employees will not necessarily be available. If you need something before the ride, please email us a day in advance.
These are drop rides. The average pace of the rides is 16-17mph. If you cannot maintain the pace of the group you will need to find your way home. It is fine if you would like to see if you can hang with the group, just communicate with your ride leader if you need to drop off of the ride at any point.
Please consider the weather when choosing your tires. We recommend fenders for wet conditions.
All the rides’ routes and distances are subject to change depending on weather and road conditions. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates.
Make sure you are well-equipped for the cold and wintry conditions. At Ride Studio we have a great selection of new winter apparel from our friends at Rapha and 45NRTH, that is sure to keep you warm and comfortable out on the road. We have great options for studded tires, a must-have for riding on icy roads.
We look forward to finishing 2019 with you in style! Have fun and ride safe.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Ride Studio Cafe!
Adventure 500 Rides Series 2019
- Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details.
- Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further
- Date & Time: 5 Dates, one each month starting in May!
- Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.
- Price: Free, RSVP required
2019 Adventure 500 Ride Series
Table of Contents -- Quick Links
Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details below.
Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further
Date & Time: 5 Dates spanning the spring, summer, and fall
Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.
Price: Free, RSVP required
Five long road rides. 500+ miles. Some dirt. All adventure.
Description: The Adventure 500 Series is comprised of one century-plus ride each month beginning in May. The average pace is 16 mph for one group, and about 17-18 mph for a second group. If we have more participation, we'll break up into more groups with about 10 people per group.
Calendar for the Adventure 500 Series
Done - May 18: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Headquarters. About 110 miles.
Done - June 15: Saturday, 8:00 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe
Done - July 27: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe
Done - August 24: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 115 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe
Done - Mini Adventure 500: Saturday, September 28. 9:30am departure. 100k with 20% dirt roads. Begins & ends at Ride Headquarters. One guided group of 16-17mph offered, riders wanting a faster/slower pace should load the route on their GPS computers. Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31205750
Coming up! October 19, 7am departure. Doors open at 6:30am. Start Location: Ride Headquarters
Series Details
Proper Bike for this ride: 25-30mm road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars.
Routes: Usually 100-120 miles total. Destination: We send route information and specifics to people who RSVP. Some of the fun of an adventure ride is the mystery of the destination.
Ride Notes: There are plenty of stops planned for each route. There will be some dirt on every ride of the series -- somewhere between 10 and 30% dirt. There are some rough sections of road and there is a possibility of a small amount of dirt road/construction work.
Estimated time: About 8 to 12 hours depending on the time of year, the weather, and pace of the group.
Last Minute Information: We email everyone who has RSVP’d with last minute information and updates.
Contact Information: Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone for Ride HQ - 508-975-4678
Phone for Ride Studio Cafe - (339) 970-0187
Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.
Waiver: The hosting bike shop requires a signed waiver before your first ride. If the ride you’re doing leaves from Ride Studio Cafe, fill this out online prior to your first ride.
If the ride you’re doing leaves from Ride Headquarters, fill this out online prior to your first ride.
Sponsor
Honey Bikes is sponsoring the Adventure 500 series!
If you RSVP for the Adventure 500 Series: You will receive a voucher from Honey Bikes for $350 off a titanium Honey Bike that is ordered before the second Adventure 500 ride. Please email us at connect@rideheadquarters.com to request the voucher and schedule time to discuss the bikes and options.
Two bikes Honey offers that are particularly appropriate for the Adventure 500 series are:
The Honey MidDurance titanium bike. This is a rim-brake bike with clearance for 33mm tires, and fender/rack mounts. This is a performance, endurance bike.
The Honey Allroads titanium bike also is very much into road riding and mixed terrain trail riding. It is outfitted with disc brakes, rack/fender mounts, and is built for all-weather, all-year riding. It fits 43mm tires in frame and fork on 700c wheels, along with 50mm tires on 650B wheels.
RSVP so We Know to Expect You!
Note: RSVPs are required at least 24 hours prior to the start of the ride(s) to allow us to organize the rides most effectively. This also allows you to be eligible for the offers tied to this series, as well.
Adventure 500
- Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details.
- Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further
- Date & Time: 5 Dates, one each month starting in May!
- Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.
- Price: Free, RSVP required
2018 Adventure 500 Ride Series
Table of Contents -- Quick Links
Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA and Ride Headquarters -- depending on the start date. See details below.
Ride Type: Road Ride Adventures, 100 miles and further
Date & Time: 5 Dates, one each month starting in May!
Distance: 100-120 miles -- each route in the series is different. Details below.
Price: Free, RSVP required
The first Adventure 500 ride was supposed to be a cold, rainy day. Riders joining in had a sunny morning before the rain came. We're offering this first ride again on June 2 so you can participate if you didn't have a chance or weren't interested in riding in the cold rain for the first ride. This is at Broadsheet Coffee in Cambridge, the first stop for some and the start for others.
Five long road rides. 500+ miles. Some dirt. All adventure.
Description: The Adventure 500 Series is comprised of one century-plus ride each month beginning in May. The average pace is 16 mph for one group, and about 17-18 mph for a second group. If we have more participation, we'll break up into more groups with about 10 people per group.
Calendar for the Adventure 500 Series
DONE & DUSTED - May 19: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Studio Cafe. Optional start at 9:00 am from Broadsheet Coffee in Cambridge. About 110 miles.
DONE & DUSTED - June 2: Rain Date for Ride #1! We're offering this second departure for those who didn't want to ride the May 19 ride of 110 miles in the Rain... Saturday, first group has a 7am departure from Ride Studio Cafe. Doors open at 6:30am. Will have multiple groups and staggered rollout times. Optional start at 8:30am from Broadsheet Coffee in Cambridge. About 110 miles.
DONE & DUSTED - June 16: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Studio Cafe. About 110 miles.
DONE & DUSTED - July 21: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Studio Cafe. About 110 miles.
DONE & DUSTED - August 25: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Headquarters. About 110 miles.
NEW DATE - October 6: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Headquarters. About 110 miles. Series wrap-up party after the ride!
Series Details
Proper Bike for this ride: 25-30mm road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars.
Route: Approximately ~110 miles. Destination: All new routes so don't miss out.
Ride Notes: There are plenty of stops planned for each route. There will be some dirt on every ride of the series -- somewhere between 10 and 30% dirt. There are some rough sections of road and there is a possibility of a small amount of dirt road/construction work.
Estimated time: About 8 to 12 hours depending on the time of year, the weather, and pace of the group.
Last Minute Information: Watch Ride Studio Cafe's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes.
Contact Information: Email - connect@ridestudiocafe.com, Phone - (339) 970-0187
Riding Rules, What to Bring, How Our Rides are Different: All riders are required to read and are expected to abide by These Rules.
Waiver: RSC requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.
RSVP so We Know to Expect You!
Note: RSVPs are required at least 24 hours prior to the start of the ride(s) to be eligible for most of the offers tied to this series, as well.
Ride Incentives
Receive more cool stuff for each ride you do with us. On your first ride, you receive an Adventure 500 punch card. Collect all the punches!
1 punch: Custom sticker for that ride.
2 punches: Receive a 2-cafe-drink punch card.
3 punches: Adventure 500 T-shirt. Value $40. Or, save your three punches for the four- punch offer.
4 punches: 50% off the Adventure 500 CdC vest. Adventure 500 embroidery costs an additional $60. Or save the four punches for the five-punch offer.
5 punches: Free Adventure 500 Vest if you do all five rides. Value $190 includes embroidery.
Bonus: For each ride you do, you receive a custom commemoration decal you can put anywhere. We recommend putting them on your top tube. Collect them all! Available only to riders who RSVP at least 24 hours prior to the ride(s).
Reflective decals commemorate the first ride for riders! Each ride offers a commemorative decal for all who participate. Come out to see what your decal will look like affixed to your bike!
Special Offers
We have five sponsor partners for this series. We have only two rules for benefiting from any of these offers:
Join us for at least one ride and you can take advantage of any of the offers. Two offers also have elements that are only available during the day of the ride. See below for details.
RSVP for the ride . Don't just show up to a ride, RSVP at least 24 hours in advance.
These offers are available anytime from May 1 through September 16, 2018.
May's Sponsor & the June 2 Ride Sponsor: Broadsheet Coffee
$30 of value: For May's ride only: We're covering breakfast and drinks at Broadsheet Coffee Roasters in Cambridge. We're also providing a voucher for a free bag of an amazing Guatemalan coffee roasted specifically and exactingly by Broadsheet for RSC and HQ called the "The 500" roast. This limited edition coffee is aptly named: after you're done riding 500 miles, nothing will pick you up like it will! Available while supplies last. Can't make it to the ride? We have these for sale throughout the month of May at Ride Studio – the only place where it can be found!
We will be emailing everyone who RSVPs before the ride to get your breakfast order so Broadsheet will know what to have prepared in advance of the ride. Be thinking about what you'll want to eat. The following menu items will be available for riders along with all coffee/drink items on their regular menu:
Beet Hummus & house pickle sandwich
Levant Sandwich (labne, olives, eggs, arugula, Za'atar spice)
Classic Sandwich (custard eggs with fresh herbs, cheese, arugula, sundried tomato tapenade)
Overnight oats with house-made cashew milk and compote (or possibly fresh fruit)
Homemade Granola bowl with labne and compote
Baked goods galore
June's Sponsor: Cafe du Cyclist Clothing
$70 of value: For June's ride only: Receive a limited edition Cafe du Cycliste water bottle. The first 25 people to RSVP will get a water bottle the day of the ride upon returning to Ride Studio. Also from CdC you can receive a special price on the Adventure 500 Series CdC vest!
July's Sponsor: Industry Nine Wheels
$150 of value: We have a special endurance ride wheel design with Industry Nine. We're also covering the cost of one level of customization upgrade at an average value of $125. This offer includes custom reflective rim decals that are not available for sale.
August's Sponsor: Stages Cycling Power Meters
$200 of value: Purchase any Stages power meter and receive free Installation and computer syncing and optimization. We'll also provide free labor on a full bike tune-up when we install the power meter.
October's Sponsor: Honey Bikes
$600 of value: On Honey's brand new endurance performance bike: The MidDurance Titanium bike. Honey is providing upgrades worth $600 toward the bike including parts kit upgrades and limited time offers.
Holiday Rides with Henry 2017
- Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
- Ride Type: Road Rides
- Date & Time: December 24 through December 31
- Distance: 437 miles across 7 different rides
- Price: Free
Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
Ride Type: Road Rides with some dirt roads
Date & Time: December 24 through December 31 (schedule below)
Distance: 437 miles across 7 different rides
Price: Free
December 31 Update: The ride will begin at 9am (instead of the previously published 8:30am). Route is as was published. See you Sunday morning for the last Holidays with Henry ride and last ride of 2017!
Holiday Rides with Henry is back for 2017! If you are looking to end the year with great rides and good company, join us out on the road during the week of December 24 through the end of the year. We are riding some of our favorite routes with great food stops along the way. We are even bringing back the traditional Snowflake Century – a one hundred-mile ride in the shape of a snowflake!
If you complete the whole series you will be rewarded with a grand total of 437 miles in an eight day span – an awesome way to finish your season. All rides will start and end at the Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA. See below for mileage and GPS routes.
All rides roll out from Ride Studio at 8:30am except the snowflake century on Saturday, 12/30. The average pace of each ride is 17mph except Friday, 12/29 which is 16mph.
Sunday, 12/24: To Blue Moon Cafe in Medfield MA – 58 miles* – (.5 mile gravel section)
Monday 12/25: Christmas Day. No official ride.
Tuesday, 12/26: Woodmans in Essex – 80 miles* – (1 mile gravel road)
Wednesday, 12/27: Stow– 40 Miles
Thursday, 12/28: Haute Coffee in Concord - 25 miles - Start time 10am
Friday, 12/29: Pioneer Metric Ride, dirt roads included! – 16mph, 63 mi
Saturday 12/30: Snowflake Century – 100 miles (Departs 7:30am - Cafe opens at 7am for riders)
Sunday 12/31: Henry’s Hindmost Ride – 36 miles - Departs at 9am
Henry on the Road
A few things to remember:
If you haven’t filled out our Ride Waiver, you must do it online here prior to attending the first ride.
Please carefully read and be ready to ride by our Riding Rules.
All rides will depart from RSC at 8:30am with the exception of the Snowflake Century which will roll out at 7:30am. Cafe opens at 7am for riders.
The Cafe will be open for food and drinks at the start of the rides. However, our bike shop employees will not be available. If you need something before the ride, please email us a day in advance.
These are drop rides. The average pace of the rides is 17mph. If you cannot maintain the pace of the group you will need to find your way home. It is fine if you would like to see if you can hang with the group, just communicate with Henry if you need to drop off of the ride at any point.
Please consider the weather when choosing your tires. We recommend fenders for wet conditions.
All the rides’ routes and distances are subject to change depending on weather and road conditions. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates.
Make sure you are well-equipped for the cold and wintry conditions. At Ride Studio we have a great selection of new winter apparel from our friends at 45NRTH, Cafe du Cycliste, and Velocio that is sure to keep you warm and comfortable out on the road. We have great options for studded tires, a must-have for riding on icy roads.
We look forward to finishing 2017 with you in style! Have fun and ride safe.
Happy Holidays from all of us at Ride Studio Cafe!