Winter Party and 45NRTH Product Launch

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
• Event Type:  Social Gathering
• Date & Time:  Thursday, 19 October 2017 -- 7pm
• Reason for Gathering:  Celebrate the coming winter, see lots of winter gear and apparel, get motivated by meeting others who enjoy riding in the winter
• Price:  Free

Description:  

Come out to WELCOME WINTER with a Ride Studio party! This is a 45NRTH limited edition introduction of something special which you will be the first to see. There will be ultra limited extra somethings that go to a select few people.

We have all sorts of cool winter stuff to show off, and you can pick up what you need now from all apparel, to bike gear and more. Get ready before the weather turns so you are ready for the First Snow Ride (yes, that is happening again this year). Be sure to follow #rscfirstsnow.

We have winter bike promos for Honeys and Sevens only available for those who come out to this party. We love winter riding and this is the year you discover how fun, enjoyable, and easy it is to keep riding through the Hot Drink Season! Bring your friends, winter is even more fun when shared! We’re serving tasty beer and light refreshments. Please RSVP!

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 on the event page! 

Questions? Email Ride Studio Cafe at

Winter Riding Clinic

Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Event Type:  Clinic / Social Gathering
• Date & Time:  Saturday, 4 November 2017 -- 5:00 pm - 6:30pm
• Reason for Gathering:  Learn how to have a fun, warm, safe time riding in the winter.
• Price:  Free

It's 20 degrees, but everyone's smiling!

Description:  

 This clinic is for new and experienced winter riders - everyone will get a lot out of this clinic.

 
In conjunction with the clinic, we're holding a raffle for goods and services worth over $1,000. The clinic is free and all are invited. 

This clinic is for new and experienced winter riders - everyone will get a lot out of this packed 90-minute session. With temperatures starting to drop, this is the time to get ready for late fall and winter riding. There are many riders who take full advantage of winter. This year, join in the fun everyone is having outside! 

Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. 

Topics that will be covered include: 

- Proper bike setup: keep it from freezing, keep it upright, keep it in good condition, even with the salt on the roads

- How to address every part of your body in terms of warmth and comfort without overheating
- How to keep sensitive hands and feet warm

- Water bottles: fact vs fiction on keeping your water from freezing
- Nutrition pointers and eating/drinking when it's cold

- Electronics: What happens to electronics in the cold, and how to keep everything working well

- Equipment: Special equipment needs to be mindful of

- Riding techniques: How to ride in winter, how to ride on slippery surfaces

- The various riding surfaces of winter and how to manage riding on them

- Mechanicals - What to do in case of a mechanical

- Pro tips - Extra special tips we have for you that you might not have considered before

After the clinic, at 6:45pm, we're hosting the next Full Moon ride! Come for one or both, and bring your friends!

Please RSVP below. 

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!  

Questions? Email Ride Headquarters at connect@rideheadquarters.com

RSVP Please!

Ride Studio Cafe Microadventure: Starry Night Bikepacking

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Bikepacking on Mixed-Terrain or Bikepacking on pavement

• Date & Time: Saturday, 28 October 2017 - Depart at 1:00 pm - Sunday, 29 October 2017 - Arrive at 3:00 pm

• Pace: Ride your own pace - on road or mixed terrain, choose your preference

• Price: $85 Register Here

Description: 

Locations:
Starting Location: Ride Studio Cafe
Overnight Camping Location: Shh... It's a surprise
Ending Location: Ride Studio Cafe

Price includes:

• A supply list

• Joe Cruz book

• Delicious dinner prepared for you on Saturday Night.

• We will supply ingredients for Sunday breakfast. You cook it yourself or bring your own food.

Please Register early, so we can create more ride groups and ride speeds appropriate for the number of expected riders. Thank you!

We'll email you the day before the ride with complete details.

Proper Bike for this ride:  30-40c knobby or filetread tires, clipless pedals, drop handlebars; no aero bars. Proper bags/secure placements for your gear on your bike.

Route:  Approximately 120 miles. Destination: North Shore. Route will be emailed to all who RSVP the day prior to the ride.

Ride Notes:  We will update the ride notes nearer to the time of the ride. We do our best to keep riders on passable trails/roads and out of construction zones.

Estimated time:  About 5 to 7 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.

TGIF Friday Lunch Road Ride

• Location:  Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA
• Ride Type:  Road Ride, Moderate
• Date & Time:  11:30am Fridays Weekly running through October, 2017
• Distance:  20-23 Miles
• Price:  Free

Details:  Starting Friday, August 25 and running through October, this is a socially-minded 16mph lunch ride starting at Ride Headquarters in Sherborn. This is a no-drop ride as long as you're up for the advertised pace of 17mph. The group waits on flats/mechanicals.

Route:  The route will be posted by August 23.

Estimated time: ~1.5 hours

Ride Notes:  Your ride leader is a Ride Headquarters' employee. It's responsibly led to be sure the pace of the ride averages 16mph (faster on descents and flats, slower on hills). We ensure you're back no later than 1pm, even with a flat or mechanical, so you can plan your lunchtime accordingly. 

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

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• 23-28c road slick tires
• Bike must be equipped with a white front and red non-blinking/non-blinding rear light.
• Clipless pedals & shoes
• Drop handlebars; no aero bars
• Tool kit and a proper spare tube or two
• A bike that’s in safe working order

Thursday Lunch Road Ride - Moderate pace

• Location:  Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA
• Ride Type:  Road Ride, Moderate
• Date & Time:  11:30am Thursdays Weekly running through October, 2017
• Distance:  23 Miles
• Price:  Free

Details:  Starting Thursday, August 24 and running through October, this is a moderately-paced lunch ride starting at Ride Headquarters in Sherborn. This is a no-drop ride as long as you're up for the advertised pace of 17mph. The group waits on flats/mechanicals.

Route:  The route will be posted by August 23.

Estimated time: ~1.5 hours

Ride Notes:  Your ride leader is a Ride Headquarters' employee. It's responsibly led to be sure the pace of the ride averages 17mph (faster on descents and flats, slower on hills). We ensure you're back no later than 1pm, even with a flat or mechanical, so you can plan your lunchtime accordingly. 

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

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• 23-28c road slick tires
• Bike must be equipped with a white front and red non-blinking/non-blinding rear light.
• Clipless pedals & shoes
• Drop handlebars; no aero bars
• Tool kit and a proper spare tube or two
• A bike that’s in safe working order

Hot Chocolate Prestige

Hot Chocolate Prestige Ride Saturday, February 29, 2020

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Ride Type: Road Ride

• Date & Time: Saturday 29 February at 11:00am

• Distance: 36 miles

• Price: Free

Description: This is a 100% paved ride, 36 miles in length. The hot chocolate will really hit the spot after the ride!

This is a great opportunity to have some fun on the road, meet other road riders, and enjoy hot chocolate and hot coffee & tea at no charge to you at Ride Headquarters after the ride is over! 

We host safe, organized group rides. The advertised pace of the ride is what you can expect to average on the ride.

Parking: We have a big lot behind the store. Park and ride if you don't feel like riding to the start of the ride.

Route: The route is new, it is here: Hot Cocoa Road Route- all paved. It includes a Pegan Hill climb, everyone rides at his/her own pace, regroup at the top. 

Ride Notes: We have Ride Headquarters Super Domestiques leading the ride and pointing out turns. Super Domestiques make sure the pace of the ride stays consistent, they manage the group, and offer safe, efficient riding techniques.

Speed: We’ll stick to a 16-17mph average.

Estimated time: Approximately 2 hours. 

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

Contact Information: Email - connect@rideheadquarters.com, Phone - 508-975-4678

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 Headquarters requires a signed waiver. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride. 

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• Road bike with 23-28c tires. Weather conditions will change the ideal bike type.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control.

• A bike that’s in safe working order.

• Fenders if it's wet on the road.

• No aerobars.

If you'd like us to do any work on your bike prior to the ride, please email us the day before so we're ready to do the work as soon as you come in; we want you to be ready to roll before the group is ready to go.

Dusk to Dawn Ride 2017

• Location:  Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain Night Ride
• Date & Time:  Saturday to Sunday, 24-25 June 2017.  We roll out at sunset:  8:25 pm.
• Distance:  60 miles and 90 miles
• Price:  $75 to $95 depending on category

This is an Overland Base Camp event.  Ride Studio Cafe is the host.  

Description:  As the name stipulates:  Riding from dusk to dawn.  Actually, not to get too technical but really we’re riding from sundown to sunrise.  The ride is a set distance and you ride until you’re done.  A few people might make it to the finish before dawn but most riders are likely to see the sunrise along the course.  In addition to night riding, it’s important to know that about 50% of the ride will be on dirt - dirt roads, singletrack, fire roads, goat paths, and other terra incognita.

Routes:  Two Options

1. About 90 miles:  Expect this route to take you from dusk through dawn.
2. About 60 miles of pavement, gravel, dirt, and rocks.  About half of the ride is unpaved.  Some singletrack, too.  We expect the ride to take between 2.5 to 4 hours.  See the "Pacing Description" table on the OBC site for details.

Ride Notes: We have a designated Ride Headquarters Super Domestique leading the ride and pointing out turns. We don’t have a sweep rider for this ride so only participate if you’re confident in your skill level and fitness – or know your way back.

Estimated time:  See route details above.

Last Minute Information:  Watch Overland Base Camp's Twitter feed for last-minute updates, weather cancellations or other changes. 

Overland Base Camp Contact Information:  Email OBC or call:  (617) 991-0640.

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.

Proper Bike for This Ride:  

• 32c knobby tires, minimum size.  If you don’t have 32c or wider, you’ll be riding alone after you get a flat.
• Clipless pedals:  This ride isn't for everyone; we ride at a fair pace and aren't stopping a lot.
• Spare tube or two – with all the tools required to fix a flat – or two.
• Basic tool kit:  Self sufficiency is the phrase of the day.  The group will wait for you if you have a mechanical – in fact we’ll even help – but you don’t want people waiting trail-side too long on a chilly morning.
• We do not recommend fenders since sticks and twigs can get caught in them.

Boston Bike Builder Bash

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA
• Event Type:  Social Gathering
• Date & Time:  Saturday, 3 June 2017 -- 7:00 pm - 10:00pm
• Reason for Gathering:  Meet great Boston Builders, and celebrate the rich history and bike building heritage that has deep roots in the Boston area.
• Price:  Free

Description:  This is a once-in-a-lifetime event to see an amazing group of bike builders in the same space! We're also joined by local artists who add even more color to the local bike scene.

Complete Information: See the Boston Bike Builder Bash Page for complete information - and to RSVP!  

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!  

Questions? Email Ride Studio Cafe at connect@ridestudiocafe.com

Boston Bike Builder Bash Mixed Terrain Ride

Boston Bike Builder Bash Mixed Terrain Ride

• Location:  Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA
• Ride Type:  Mixed Terrain Ride, two groups
• Date & Time:  Saturday, June 3, Ride starts at 4:30pm
• Distance:  ~14 Miles
• Price:  Free

Details:  This is a fun, social mixed terrain ride starting at Ride Headquarters in Sherborn. This is a special ride being offered on the day of the Boston Bike Builder Bash. Ride your bike with us, then come to the party! Arrive at Ride Headquarters at 4pm to fill water bottles, air up your tires, and get ready for the ride. The ride departs at 4:30pm. There are two groups that we're offering and we will have a ride leader for each group to point the way. The groups will be "moderate"--good for riders who average 17-18mph on the road, and are confident on mixed terrain and "fun"--riders who ride 15-16mph on road and have some mixed terrain riding experience. 

RSVP! 

RSVP: Please RSVP, so we know to expect you. 

Route:  The route will be shared with participants at Ride Headquarters prior to the ride. Come early to get it downloaded on your Garmin, if you'd like it. 

Estimated time: ~1.5 hours

Ride Notes:  You are welcome to leave a bag of clothes to change into at Ride HQ for after the ride. 

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

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• 32c knobby tires minimum.  Wider tires are nice, too. Tire choice depends on your riding skill set.
• Clipless pedals and shoes.  These are important elements of bike control.  If you ride with platform pedals you’re likely to be over your head in some of the more technical parts of the ride.
• A bike that’s in safe working order.  We don’t stop for preventable mechanical issues.
• Higher tire pressure than you’d ride on a cyclocross ride.  We recommend about 80% to 90% of maximum rated tire pressure, for two reasons:

  • First, 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 ride.  One of the primary reasons for this is due to higher than average tire pressure.

  • Second, on average, about 30% of the ride is on pavement; having slightly higher pressure makes the road sections go by faster.