BiFrost Remote-Start Ride DETAILS

BiFrost Remote-Start Ride Details: Date TBD

• Location for Next Departure: TBD

• Previous Departures:

  • West Hill Dam, Uxbridge MA

  • Russell Mill, Chelmsford MA

• Ride Type: Mountain and Fat Bikes, Studded Tires required, no tires skinnier than 2”

• Time & Date: Departs at 9:00am

• Distance: 9-13 miles, equating to approximately 2.5 hours of riding time

• RSVPs are REQUIRED - see very bottom of this page where you can RSVP

• Sponsored by Honey Bikes! Demo a mountain, plus, or fat bike on this ride!

• This is a Chill Club Special Ride! You get invited to the Chill Club email distro when you attend this ride. Use #chillclubhq on any photos or social media you post!

Description: We’re meeting up at West Hill Dam Uxbridge, MA for this ride. If the ride is canceled or changed in any way, we will email everyone who has RSVP’d for the ride no later than 7am the morning of the ride. We will only cancel if weather changes very dramatically from what has been predicted making the trails unrideable.

Ride Waiver

If you haven’t filled out a waiver for Ride Headquarters before, be certain to fill it out online before Sunday’s ride. We won’t be bringing paper copies of the waiver. Note the Ride Studio waiver doesn’t cover Ride Headquarters’ rides. If in doubt, please fill it out again!

Ride Rules

Be sure to read These Rules too, so we’re all on the same page. This makes riding a lot more fun and safe is fun!

Ideal Bikes for this Ride The perfect bikes for this ride are: Honey BiFrost Titanium A fat bike with studded tires for winter riding but converts into a great summer mountain bike with a second wheelset. Seven Cycles Sola Plus S A winter-worthy studded tire bike that's fast both in the snow and on summer trails. Seven Cycles Sola Plus S A fast, fun, very light, comfortable mountain bike built for you for this ride and all of the mountain biking you enjoy. Honey BiFrost Titanium A fat bike that converts into a great summer mountain bike when the weather is good, and turns into your best friend in the winter. Learn why these bikes are perfect for all seasons and make this your best winter of riding!

Route:  We have at least two people leading and sweeping this ride so you don’t need the route. We’ll email a proposed route Saturday evening to all who RSVP by 7pm the night before. We might change the route on the fly so as to keep the ride to 2.5 hours in length or accommodate for riding conditions.

Parking: TBD

Meet-up and Start Time: We’re meeting up bewteen 8:30am and 8:45am. The ride will start promptly at 9:00am. PLEASE come ~15-minutes early and try to be as ready as possible when you arrive. We don’t want to stand around waiting for anyone because it will be cold.

Pace & Skill Level: This is a fun ride for capable cyclists. We are out to enjoy the trails and get a solid ride in, so we aren’t slow, but this is not a fast ride or one that is hard to keep up with if you have some trail riding experience. You don’t need to have any particularly great technical riding ability. For reference: If you can maintain a solid 14mph road pace riding by yourself for two hours on paved roads, you have the fitness necessary to enjoy this ride. Having the appropriate equipment is paramount and will help you stay with the group. You should have some experience riding trails before joining this ride.

Last Minute Information: We will email all who RSVP with any last-minute information.

Estimated time: ~2.5 hours

Contact Information: Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, we’ll get any emails sent here up until ride time. If you need to talk to us near-ish to ride time, call 505-672-8742. This number should not be used at other times. Ride Headquarters’ store number is: 413-461-7433. We get voicemails and txts sent to this number fairly quickly unless we’re in the middle of a ride.

Proper Bike and Equipment for this ride - Read All of This!  

• A mountain bike or fat bike. We’ll be on not-too-technical mountain bike trails. Please don’t bring a gravel bike to this ride.

• Tires: Should be at least 2” wide and studded for your safety and those you’re riding near since we’ll be riding on snow, and possibly frozen sleet.

• Please be sure your bike is in safe working order with a properly lubed chain.

• Please be sure your tires are properly inflated. Ask us if you have questions about proper inflation. We will bring a floor pump to the parking lot. We want to minimize flats on the ride; waiting for someone to change flats is not why we ride.  We typically see zero flats on our rides.  One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.

• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

• Please bring ample water and food for the ride. We won’t have extra with us.

• Make sure to bring all of the cold-weather you might need. Never a bad idea to have extra chemical hand/toe warmers just in case.

We can bring things for you if you need it! Here’s how:

• If you need us to bring anything to you for the ride, please call us 8am-5pm Saturday at Ride Headquarters (413-461-7433). We can put a care package together for you, charge you over the phone, and bring whatever it is you need to the ride start ~8:30am.

RSVP HERE - Required

Thank you for your RSVP! Watch for an email Saturday evening before the ride date with a ride route and any last-minute info. If you don’t receive it by 7pm, please email us at connect@ridestudiocafe.com.

Finding the Best Road Bike for You

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Event Type: Seminar

• Date & Time: Wednesday, February 26 at 7:00pm

• Price: No charge

• RSVP: Required for seating and food. RSVP early, this event will sell out

Finding the Best Road Bike for You

You’ve been riding your current bike for at least a few years. You’ve had “good enough” bikes all of your life. Now it’s time to get the bike you never want to replace.

There is a lot of new bike technology on the market, and too many decisions to make when looking for a bike. You’re looking around at various bike shops and searching online. You need to choose a shop to work with, choose the brand of bike, and from there you need to sort through what components you want, whether the bike will have rim or disc brakes, even what color.

We’re hosting this seminar to help you sort through the myriad decisions and know what questions to ask. We are giving you a 50-point checklist to help you compare brands and keep track of what you have learned about each bike you’re considering.

What do you want out of a road bike? What qualities are important to you? This presentation assumes your needs and desires are different from the person sitting next to you, and this will be equally useful to each of you.

This is your opportunity to become familiar with the terminology of current parts and allow you to ask the questions you’re otherwise too embarrassed to ask when shopping for a bike. You’ll be knowledgeable enough to feel good walking into any bike shop and asking good questions of the sales staff.

You will also know what questions to ask and to know what is important to you to get the information you need to make the best purchasing decision to buy your new bike!

Buying a bike should be fun, but it’s also easy to get overwhelmed. We distill all of the information into logical categories.

This seminar takes you through how to recognize what is important to you in your next bike. There are questions for you to ask yourself first, before starting your shopping. Then we discuss how you can make sure you get these qualities in your new bike, while not overlooking small things you might not think are important now, but may become important to you in the future.

Topics To Be Covered:

• Questions to ask when looking at a new bike - you get a checklist to take home with you

• Can your new road bike be used as a gravel bike? What are the trade-offs?

• Which parts of the bike may be proprietary and how to get a “future-proof” bike

• When the price of a bike isn’t really the final bike of the bike

• What bike manufacturers don’t want you to know

• What bike shops don’t want you to know

• Shifting systems available

• Comparison and explanation of electronic shifting systems, pros and cons

• Disc brakes versus rim brakes and the benefits of each

• Cable-actuated versus hydraulic brakes and the benefits of each

• Gearing options - there are a lot more than you realize

• Wheel options. Hand-built versus pre-built wheels.

• Wheel and tire systems: one can’t be chosen without considering the other

• The differences between a bike that comes in a box versus bikes that are built up from a frame from scratch

• Why you don’t want to ride what the pro racers ride

• How a “free” warranty replacement can cost you hundreds of dollars

• What is included when you buy a bike. A bike purchase is much more than buying a bike.

• Parts and frame compatibilities to be aware of

• How your new bike can be used as a travel bike

If you are starting your bike shopping prior to this seminar, please get in touch with us by emailing bikes@ridestudiocafe.com. We don’t want you missing out on any information if your schedule doesn’t allow you to attend this seminar for whatever reason. We have information to send along and are glad to provide you materials which we’ll share with attendees in advance, as well.

RSVP Now to Save Your Seat

Last Minute Information: We will email all who have registered with any last-minute changes. 

Questions?  Email connect@ridestudiocafe.com. 

Tour of Seven Cycles - January 20, 2020

• Location: Seven Cycles, 125 Walnut Street, Watertown, MA

• Event Type: Tour

• Date & Time: Monday, January 20 at 11:00 am

• Reason for Tour: See how Seven Cycles builds great, custom bikes efficiently, yet perfectly, for each rider

• Price: Free, RSVP Required

Description:  

Seven Cycles is located very near here in Watertown. Seven Cycles is a company full of bike building professionals. This is the place where custom bikes come to life and many new innovations in bike building have been developed over the years.

Seven has been making the finest bikes for over 22 years and their experience shines as they work. Many Seven Cycles designers, machinists, and welders have been in the bike building world for over 30 years.

Seven’s factory is manufacturing at its best: handcrafted bikes are very carefully and perfectly built one at a time. The short lead times show efficiency, and a well-run business full of highly-skilled people who are passionate about what they do.

Please register no later than 24-hours in advance of the tour. An email will be sent to you with details and directions the day prior to the tour.

Children are welcome to join if they are able to wear safety glasses for the duration.

Everyone will need to wear safety glasses and be wearing close-toed shoes.

We hope you join us!

Last Minute Information: We will email all attendees with last-minute information if anything changes from what we have published here. Please be sure to RSVP below! 

Questions? Please include them in the RSVP form below or email connect@rideheadquarters.com and we'll get back to you. 

 

 

 

Please RSVP Now to attend this very interesting and in-depth tour of Seven Cycles!

Festive 500 - 2019

• 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!

1. Tuesday, 12/24 at 9:00am Rollout: 44 Miles to Stow - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/17551275

2. Monday 12/25: Christmas Day. No official ride.

3. Thursday, 12/26 at 10:00am: 62 Miles to Lost Lake - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31631663

4. Friday, 12/27 at 10:00am: 64 Miles to Blue Moon Bagels in Medfield - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31631676

5. 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.

6. Sunday, 12/29 at 9:00am: 52 Miles to Harvard - Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/31631681

7. Monday, 12/30: No official ride, RSC is closed.

8. 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!

RSC First Snow Ride - 2019/2020

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride / Roads and snow-covered trails

• Date & Time: When the first snow hits! We hope it’s soon!

• Distance: ~15 miles, condition-dependent

• Price: Free

• #rscfirstsnow

Last year, we had over 40 people come out for the first snow ride. The snow came fast, got deep quickly, and the moment the ride was over, it turned to rain then vanished. It was magical to be out in it. It happened at 9:30pm on a week night in mid-November. This will be the fifth year we’ve hosted this winter kick-off super ride! Get ready now and stay tuned so you’re sure to make it to this ride and all that follow it!

In 2017, we had a huge turnout for the first snow ride which hit early in the afternoon on a Saturday!

Details: When the first snow comes to eastern Massachusetts, we ride in it regardless of the time of day or day of the week. This is our 5th year hosting this memorable and much-too-fun ride.

Route:  The route is available to attendees 15-minutes prior to roll-out.

Estimated time: ~2 hours

Ride Notes:  The pace is based on conditions. We don't ride too slowly because we'd get cold, we don't ride too fast because that wouldn't be safe with the snow. We will ride together or split into two to four groups with a leader for each group. No one gets dropped. Be sure to come prepared with the right bike & tires, and proper attire for the conditions and temperature. Read on below, there is a lot to this ride and how it works. Be sure to understand it to be able to participate in it! KEEP READING - lots more information is further down this page.

Last Minute Information: Watch Ride Studio Cafe's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, especially considering this is a last-minute ride. The only way to find out when this ride is happening is to watch our Twitter & Instagram feeds!

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.

This is a Chill Club qualifying ride!

RSC First Snow Nitty Gritty Details

One of our favorite pastimes is riding in snowfall.  You can hear the snow crunching under your tires.  It’s such a quiet time; all sound is suppressed by the snowfall.  No one is out on the roads and trails.  The world feels primitive.

The moment of the first snowfall is THE time to ride. We are leading a ride when this first snow hits!

WATCH TWITTER to see the latest and get ready now so you can join in!!!

Riding in the snow is peaceful and primitive…just as this photo suggests.

We are ready.  Are you?

Ride Synopsis

• We are leading a ride that begins here 60 minutes after the first snow of the season begins. We define the first snow as having accumulation of approximately 1” of snow at “go” time, and the forecast must predict that it will snow for the duration of the ride.

• We won’t be riding if the snow isn’t going to last for the duration of the ride.

• Most important to note: GO time is decided with no less than 1 hour of notice for you, more if possible. So be ready and keep checking our updates to know when it will hit.

• The ride will be 90 minutes to 2 hours in length total. No more. The distance of the route will take into account how hard the snow is falling & how fast the ride will be.

• The route is mixed terrain. Expect to be on- and off-road, on trails and through woods.

• The pace of the ride will be high enough to keep everyone working hard. This way, everyone stays warm. This doesn’t mean we’ll be moving fast considering studded tires and winter setups aren’t exactly fast. The level of intensity will equate to how you’d feel if it were a nice day and you were riding 17-18mph on the road.

Here’s How We Plan for the First Snow

• Be flexible. We have no idea when it’s going to snow. It’s most common for snowfall to occur during the afternoon but it could be 2am or any other time. A mindset focused on the ride, rather than when the ride will occur, is helpful.

• Be ready. Have a Snow Essentials Duffel packed and with you at all times – we provide some content hints below. Have your bike ready to go.

• The Right Tires: Having studded tires is mandatory for this ride. Since we’re very likely to have a few days’ notice prior to the snow, you can time your tire install fairly accurately. Once the first snow falls you will very likely want to be riding studs for the rest of the winter anyway. If you need tires, give the Studio a heads up. We have a variety in stock and can special order anything you might want. We’re also happy to do the install for you.

• Headlight & Taillight: Whether we’re riding at 2pm or 2am, you have to have at least one headlight to join us. Snowfall makes it really difficult for drivers to see cyclists. A headlight and taillight will save you. Make sure you charge those lights a few days in advance. If you’re looking to upgrade your light system, check in with the Studio; we have the best winter light systems available.

Last year, we were out from 9:30-11:30pm on a week night in mid-November with over 40 riders. In 2017, we we were out riding at 1pm on a Saturday afternoon with over 40 riders. The year before that was an 8am Monday morning ride. The previous (and inaugural) year, we were out riding at 3am. People came as far and wide as Jamaica Plain to join in the festivities!

Knowing When the Snowfall Ride Moment Arrives

We’re using Twitter and Instagram to keep people informed of when the ride moment is happening.  We’ll “Twinstagram” intermittently as the weather changes.  We’ll do our best to inform riders as the moment gets nearer.  The final Twinstagram will be 60-minutes before the ride begins.  That’s your klaxon to get your butt and bike over to the Studio for a very memorable ride.

If you don’t use either Instagram or Twitter, you’re going to have a challenging time joining us.  We will be posting some information on Facebook but we’re not using it as the go time alert. Watch the hashtag:

#rscfirstsnow

Tricks for Riding in the Snow

• Traction: Snow riding is all about traction. Four ways of maximizing traction are:

• Apply steady horsepower to the pedals.  This is a lot more difficult than it appears.  If you’re riding at 70 hp on a snowy trail, a change of 10%, or 7 hp, is a lot – and can be the different between maintaining your line and losing traction entirely.  Practice steady horsepower output.

• Keep your bike upright, even while turning.  The more you lean into a corner, the less traction you have.  Most tires have less tread and fewer studs toward the sides of the tire.  Don’t lean your bike too much.  Riding upright keeps you upright.

• Tire pressure:  Lower tire pressure provides better traction.  Of course, you want to balance this with the possibility of getting a flat.  We find that riding on an inch of snow is deceptive, in that you feel like the trail is really smooth, when in reality, all the obstacles are still there – and just as sharp – you just can’t see them, so your chance of getting a flat probably increases slightly.

• Tires and treads:  Studs are best.  Wider is better than narrower.  Treads are better than slicks.

• Be careful. This may seem obvious but we see this as a fundamental issue each season in the first snow. Taking a tumble in the ice and snow can be problematic; these falls are fast, unexpected, and hard. Ride conservatively and don’t worry about winning.

• No fenders: Snow time may seem like a great time to have fenders, but it’s not. Not only are fenders dangerous on mixed terrain – due to sticks and debris on the trail, it’s also likely that your fenders will get packed with snow and make your ride a lot tougher.

• Batteries die. Batteries don’t like the cold so they power down a lot more quickly than on an autumn day. Three hours of battery life can become one hour – or worse – in the cold months. Keep your electronics warm – in your jacket or jersey, not in your saddle bag – until you need them. This includes your phone, backup battery, spare light, and your Garmin – if you’re not the ride navigator.

Likely Weather Conditions

It can’t snow if it’s too cold so it’s likely to be somewhere between 28 and 36 degrees.  Also, you’re likely to get a bit wet as the snow melts on you; gear that leans toward rain protection can be useful.

Always Be Prepared:  Snow Essentials Duffel
Have your Snow Essentials Duffel in your car – if that’s your mode of work transport – so you’re always ready to roll.  In that bag, we recommend:

• All the clothing you typically use for 30-40 degree riding. Clothing that likes wet conditions isn’t a bad idea, either. Note: We’re only including the gear that people often forget when they’re in a hurry, and riding in unexpected conditions. If you forget to put your bibs in your Snow Essentials Kit, we have no sympathy!

• Headlight 100% charged and ready for 2.5 hours of use. Ideally, two headlights – one on your bars and one on your helmet.

• Taillight batteries in good condition.

• Winter shoes or your autumn shoes with overshoes.

• Long thick wool socks

• Helmet – with light mount ready to go.

• Long finger gloves, possibly with liners.

• Three season cap that covers your ears. A brim will be appreciated – it can help keep the snow out of your eyes.

• Neck gator

• Protective glasses if that’s your kind of thing for riding in a snowstorm.

• High-vis vest if you like to be visible. If there’s ever a time to increase your visibility, it’s during a snowstorm; drivers have a really difficult time seeing cyclists through snowfall.

• Towel to dry off after the ride. The Studio has towels, too, but a big towel that travels with you can be nice!

For the Diehard Riders That Are 100% Committed

• Drop off your Snow Essentials Duffel and your winterized bike at the Studio within two days of the expected snow date. That will make it easier if you’re coming from work. Make sure you have some kind of obvious name tag on your bag and bike so we don’t recycle them by accident. We’re always tight for space at the Studio so only drop off your gear if you’re 100% certain you’ll be riding with us.

The Studio Is Here To Help

We have just about anything you could need for winter riding, including:

• Winter Bikes. There are considerations to be made where it comes to the bike you ride in the winter. We have bikes that are great all year, but are extra special for winter riding. Check out the Honey BiFrost bike: summer mountain bike, winter fat bike. Titanium is a perfect frame material for a bike that’s going to see the salt and harsh conditions of winter. A winterized bike is also important. For example, if snow is allowed into the brake housing, your brakes will likely freeze up. We can winterize your bike to keep your rolling.

• Lots of studded tire options. And the tubes needed for each tire size. We can help determine the ideal tire size for your bike and guarantee what will fit and what won’t. Not all studded tires are created equal. We can help determine the right price point for your riding needs.

• Studded tire installation help. Studded tires are often the toughest type of tire to install because they’re thicker, stiffer, and sometimes are steel beaded. We’re happy to help.

• Lights: We have the toughest winter lights available. We’ll help you determine optimal number of lumens for your needs. We’ll help you determine where the best mounting spot is on your bike or body. The best kind of taillight for visibility and longevity. So many options – all with different strengths and weaknesses.

• Gloves: We have everything from lightweight full fingers to deep winter 45Nrth gloves and liners. Come by and try the array or models and sizes to determine the ideal setup for your type of riding. We can help with determining which are best for wet weather, for glove liners, or for the coldest days. Lots of glove options for lots of kinds of riding.

• Winter Shoes: We’ve got 45NRTH Wolvhammers in stock and if you’re a fat biker or just like to ride all winter on the coldest days, we’ll get you the Wolfgar boots. We’ll help you find the right size, and install cleats on your new boots, too.

• All winter clothing, including deep winter tights and a range of jackets for all conditions.

We hope to see you in the first snow!

#rscfirstsnow

Come by at least 15-minutes early so you can make any last minute bike adjustments or fuel up on something in the Cafe. 

Shop-to-Shop Ride

• Location: Starts at Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Ride Type: Road Ride

• Date & Time: Saturday, September 21 & other select dates - 11:30am Rollout from Ride Headquarters, 1:30pm Rollout from Ride Studio Cafe

• Distance: 61 Miles

• Price: Free

Description:  The Shop-to-Shop Ride is Ride Headquarters’ long ride that links riders with Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington.  The average pace is 16-17 mph.  We're riding for endurance, not speed.  It's a steady pace with a food & coffee stop at Ride Studio. If enough people show, we will split into two groups with a faster (17-18mph) pace for the first group. Please come prepared with the route loaded into your cycling computer.

Proper Bike for this ride:  23-28c road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars. 

Route: The route takes riders to Ride Studio Cafe to enjoy hot coffee, iced coffee drinks, food, get fresh water, use the facilities. Download the route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30549746

Ride Notes:  All paved. Food stop is at mile 29, Ride Studio Cafe. Ride Headquarters’ doors open for riders at 8:30am, rollout is at 8:45am after a safety talk.

Estimated time:  About 4 hours depending on the time spent at Ride Studio for the mid-ride break. Realistically, allow 20-30 minutes for this stop so all riders have time to enjoy the time at the Studio and refuel without rushing.

Last Minute Information:  Watch Ride Headquarters' Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Contact Information:  Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone - (413) 461-7433

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:  Ride HQ requires a signed waiver before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride.

Adventure 500 Rides Series 2019

2019 Adventure 500 Ride Series

Table of Contents -- Quick Links

• Calendar of Rides
• Ride Details
• RSVP
• Sponsor

• 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

1. Done - May 18: Saturday, 8:00 am departure from Ride Headquarters. About 110 miles.

2. Done - June 15: Saturday, 8:00 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe

3. Done - July 27: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 110 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe

4. Done - August 24: Saturday, 6:30 am departure. About 115 miles. Start Location: Ride Studio Cafe

5. 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

6. 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.

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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.

Ask us for details!

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.

Saturday Horizon Chasers 2019

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Road Ride

• Date & Time: Every Saturday at 8:45 am. Ridden from March 29 through the end of October 2019.

• Distance: 61 Miles; varies with the season and weather

• Price: Free

Description:  The Horizon Chasers is the Studio's longest weekly ride.  The average pace is 17.5 mph depending on the time of year and the weather.  We're riding for endurance, not speed.  It's a steady pace with a food stop about midway on the ride. If enough people show, we can split into two groups with a faster (17-18mph) pace for the first group. 

Proper Bike for this ride:  23-28c road slick tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars. 

Route: The route takes riders to Ride Headquarters to enjoy hot coffee, fresh water, cold drinks in the fridge, ice cream in the freezer, a few moments of rest before returning to Ride Studio. RideWithGPS link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27470897

There is an ADDITIONAL ride option for all interested: each Saturday, Ride Headquarters is hosting a 36-mile ride starting at 11am. The way timing works out, if you want to ride down with Ride Studio, then join on the Ride Headquarters ride, then return at the end of this ride, you are welcome to do this. That's one great way to get a really long ride in one day and have it all include nice people on fun group rides! 

Ride Notes:  All paved. Food stop is at mile 32, Ride Headquarters. 

Estimated time:  About 3-5 hours depending on the time or year and the weather.

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.

Demystifying Tires: A Hands-On Experience

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Event Type: Clinic

• Date & Time: Saturday, 16 March 2019, 5:00pm

• Reason for Clinic: Learn about Tires, Flat Fixing, Air Pressure, Much More

• Price: $20 Registration Required

Fixing a flat on a group ride. Photo by Ted M.

Description: Ride Studio Cafe is proud to invite you to a clinic at 5:00pm on Saturday, 16 March 2019, covering one of our most popular topics - bicycle tires, flats, how to avoid them and how to fix them when they happen!

In this clinic, we will be covering the following tire topics:

• Flat repairs - feel comfortable no matter the situation

• Tire sizes and performance benefits

• Air volume - performance potential and pitfalls

• Tubes vs. tubeless - benefits and drawbacks of both

• Rim and tire interfaces and materials

• Tools you need for roadside repairs on your bike

Due to the nature of the material covered in this clinic, we ask that you bring your personal bicycle for reference. As it is a hands-on clinic, we are limiting the size of the clinic to 10 people, and there is a $20 registration fee.

Registration in advance is required to attend, register below.

Last Minute Information: We will email all who have enrolled with any last-minute changes. 

Questions?  Email service@ridestudiocafe.com.