Full Moon Over Sherborn 2019

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain

• Time & Date: Departs Every Full Moon, varying start times

• Distance: ~15 miles, approximately 90 minutes of riding

• Price: Free

Description: The Full Moon ride takes cyclists all over the trails of Sherborn and beyond. The route includes paved roads to trails, dirt roads, grassy areas, and other places off the beaten path.

Why Night Ride? Here is the best description of why it’s awesome to get into night riding that we’ve found: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAIxw0H-IZw

Take a look and get inspired to join us under the Full Moon!

The calendar of all Full Moon rides and start times is:

Get on our Night Riding Email List!

Do you love night rides, specifically? We have an email list and if you're on it, you'll receive invites to all of our night rides and events when they come on our calendar. Sign up to be on this list!

Route:  The route is available to attendees the evening of the ride at Ride Headquarters. We change the route to meet the weather requirements so that the ride isn’t longer than 90 minutes.

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. 

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

Estimated time: ~1.5 hours

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 Headquarters 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. In the winter, we will require studded tires when we expect to see ice.

• 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.

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

• How do we decide if we’re having the Full Moon ride?

• Thunder storms: If there’s a 33% or greater chance of a thunder storm at the ride start time, we don’t ride. It is not safe to get caught out in a thunder storm.

• Rain or sleet: There are a few variants of this. We don’t ride sensitive trails when they’re wet; this can cause damage that’s not repairable. Fortunately, we have some rain-friendly routes that don’t damage sensitive trails.

  • If it’s raining at the start of the ride we probably cancel the ride. If it’s only threatening rain, we ride.

  • If it’s misting or drizzling at the start of the ride, with less than 50% chance of rain in the coming hour, we ride.

  • If it’s been raining a lot for a couple days, but not raining the night before, we ride. Our rain-friendly routes avoid sensitive trails. Of course, every few years there’s such a bad storm that we won’t ride; we take the force majeure very seriously.

• Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

• Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend studded tires or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

• Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

• Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride.

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 ride starts.

Winter Riding 101 with Charles River Wheelers

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Event Type: Clinic

• Date & Time: Sunday, 6 January 2019, 3:00-5:00pm

• Reason for Clinic: Learn to ride in Winter with Charles River Wheelers

• Price: Free RSVP Required, RSVP Here

Description: I know it's cold and many of you have cleaned your bikes and put them away for the season. But....if you've ever thought about trying to ride in the winter, you should join us the Charles River Wheelers and RHQ for our Winter Riding 101 workshop on Sunday, January 6, 2019 from 3:00 - 5:00 at Ride Headquarters in Sherborn. 

Details: We’ll have experienced cold weather cyclists sharing everything you need to know about equipment, clothing, hydration and more.  Cost is free and registration is required. Refreshments will be served and maybe this will be just what you need to get you out on the road this winter. Plus, we're expecting the Patriots to have a bye week and really, what else do you have to do?

The Charles River Wheelers will also be running a Women's Only Flat Tire Repair workshop on Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 3:00 - 5:00. Visit here for more details.

Registration in advance is required to attend. Find out complete information on the Registration Page. 

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

Questions?  Email connect@rideheadquarters.com. 

Lactate Threshold Testing with Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services (CCNS)

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Event Type: Lactate Threshold (LT) Testing

• Time & Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019, several appointment slots available

• Price: Varies, must have an appointment

• Presented by Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services

We're pleased to welcome back Aidan Charles and staff of CCNS. He and his staff will be performing a full day of LT testing Tuesday, January 15. There will be a no-charge clinic on diet and winter training at 7-8:30pm. To read more about the Riding to Losing Weight Seminar, see that event here.

Professionally administered performance testing will be held here throughout the day. Lactate Threshold (LT) testing provides insights into your current fitness levels, and through it, your ideal training zones (power and HR) are established.  Each testing session is 90-minutes. 30 min of that is spent riding. Consultation to provide context for the test results is included. The cost is $139 per test session.

If you plan on getting any of this test done, make sure that you avoid a hard workout the day before your testing session. DO NOT exercise the day of the test. Avoid excessive use of stimulants, such as caffeine, before the test. Bring your bike and gear just as if you were going for a ride outdoors. Cancelations must be made more than 48 hours in advance. You're welcome to find a friend to take your spot if you can't attend your session.

Physiological testing is especially important for new athletes. Also, having baseline measurements in the dead of winter are great: then future performance gains can be measured and workouts can be properly planned. Find out where you're starting to see progress in the future! Also, having face time with a coach is valuable, he can answer your questions as you're being tested. Reserve your spot by registering now!

Email connect@rideheadquarters.com with any questions.

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

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

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

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Riding to Lose Weight Seminar with Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services (CCNS)

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Event Type: Seminar

• Time & Date: Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at 7PM

• Price: Seminar - Free with RSVP

• Presented by Charles Coaching & Nutrition Services

We're pleased to welcome back Aidan Charles and staff of CCNS. Aidan will be speaking from 7-8:30pm on Tuesday, January 15th. He and his staff will also be performing Lactate Threshold (LT) testing all day leading up to the seminar at Ride Headquarters. To read more about the LT Testing, see that event here.

7-8:30pm Aidan Charles Hosts a Seminar about Riding to Lose Weight

Is your sweet tooth doing you in? Tired of "yo-yo" dieting? Can't stick to a regimented meal plan? Come out to a special night at Ride Headquarters on January 15th.  USA Cycling certified coach Aidan Charles will present a fun and informative clinic about setting the right weight loss goal and how to be successful in reaching it! Aidan will discuss obstacles that CCNS athletes have dealt with and how they successfully overcame them. Aidan will review proper on-the-bike and post-ride fueling principles as well. Bring a notepad and expect to take home great suggestions and targets that you can apply on your next big ride. 

Please RSVP for the seminar below. You may also learn more about and register for any of the testing sessions if you're interested in getting that done on the event page. We are fortunate that Aidan and his staff are making the 2-hour trip to come here to make all of this so easily accessible!

Email connect@rideheadquarters.com with any questions.

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

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

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

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RSVP Here Now! We’ll email all submissions the day before the event with any details you’ll want to know.

Good Friends Gathering Ride

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Road Ride

• Date & Time: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at 11am at Ride Studio Cafe

• Distance: 100 km

• Price: Free - RSVP Required, below

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Come close out the year and reflect with your friends on a fun, cool road ride with hot meals at the beginning and end.

Details:

Ideal Bikes for this Ride Honey MidDurance A titanium performance road bike that takes tires up to 35mm in width, including winter and studded tires for 4-season road and gravel riding. Seven Cycles Axiom S Disc A fast, performance bike in the summer has clearances for the tires of your choosing with the flexiblity of disc brakes. Email us to take out one of these or any of our bikes on a demo ride - either for this ride or when it is more convenient for you!

• The ride will depart from RSC at 11:00am. The Cafe will have complimentary Oatmeal and toppings for registered riders starting at 10:00am. There will also be complimentary Sweet Potato and Lentil Stew upon your return from the ride to warm you up.

• Pace: We'll have at least 2 pace options; 16 mph and 17-18mph. We will offer a faster-than-18mph group if there is enough interest. We'll split into groups of no more than 10 people per speed. These are all no-drop ride groups (we stop for mechanical issues) but you must be able to maintain the advertised pace. Please communicate with the ride leader if you need to drop off of the ride at any point.

• If you haven’t filled out our Ride Waiver, you must do it online here prior to attending the ride.

• Please carefully read and be ready to ride by our Riding Rules.

• You must RSVP at the form below on this page prior to 5pm December 23.

• Our bike shop employees will be available but to ensure the best service, if you need something before the ride, please email us a day in advance.

• Please consider the weather when choosing your tires. We recommend fenders for wet road conditions, we do not recommend fenders for mixed-terrain rides.

• This ride may become a mixed-terrain ride if the weather is bad on December 26. The distance and route are also 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 2018 with you in style!

Please RSVP here, prior to December 23 at 11pm.

We will email all who RSVP no later than 8pm on December 25 with last-minute details and the ride’s route.

Resolution Ride January 1, 2019

• Location: Ride Headquarters in Sherborn, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain or Road - Weather Dependent

• Date & Time: January 1, 2019 at 11:00am

• Distance: Distance: Depends on ride type - weather dictates, approx 3-4 hours in the saddle

• Price: Free

**December 31 Update: The forecast for tonight shows 100% chance of rain. Therefore, this will be an awesome road ride headed south to Rhode Island and back. The views are beautiful and there isn’t much traffic. The route is 46 miles long. We have had a strong response on RSVPs, so four speed groups are running: 14-15mph average, 16mph average, 17-18mph average, and over 18mph average. BE SURE TO RSVP below so you get our ride communication(s) being emailed out to you today. We’ll send out the route and further information. We are providing bagels and pastries from Blue Moon Bakery pre- and post-ride!

Description: Start the year off right by riding together! We’re headed all over the back roads of Sherborn and far beyond. Depending upon the weather and trail and road conditions, the ride will be what’s appropriate for the day. The distance and paces offered will vary so there are a lot of great riding options. 

Schedule

Route:  We’ll share the evening before the ride with participants. We will email many more details, as well, so everyone knows what to expect where it comes to route, distances, paces, which bike and tires are most appropriate.

Rollout: 11:00am

Ride Notes: We have designated Ride Headquarters ride leaders leading the ride and pointing out turns. 

Last Minute Information: We are emailing participants, all who RSVP will receive an email with any last minute info.

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 before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride. 

RSVPs are Required to Participate and to receive all ride news!

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• depending on conditions, riders will be on road bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes or fat bikes. We’ll let you know the evening prior to the ride what the plan is and which bike will be most appropriate for the conditions.

• 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.

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

• How do we decide if we’re riding? Keep reading.

  • Rain or sleet: There are a few variants of this. We don’t ride sensitive trails when they’re wet; this can cause damage that’s not repairable. Fortunately, we have some rain-friendly routes that don’t damage sensitive trails.

    • If it’s raining at the start of the ride we probably cancel the ride. If it’s only threatening rain, we ride.

    • If it’s misting or drizzling at the start of the ride, with less than 50% chance of rain in the coming hour, we ride.

    • If it’s been raining a lot for a couple days, but not raining the night before, we ride. Our rain-friendly routes avoid sensitive trails. Of course, every few years there’s such a bad storm that we won’t ride; we take the force majeure very seriously.

  • Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

  • Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend studded tires or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

  • Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

  • Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride.

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 ride starts.

Brutiful Roads Triple - Winter Ride Series 2019

• Location: Various remote start locations

• Ride Type: Remote paved and dirt roads

• Time & Date: The first road-rideable Saturday in January, February, and March 2019

• Distance: 2 route options for each: ~40 miles and ~65 miles

• Price: Free

Description: The Brutiful Roads Triple is a winter ride series designed for road bikes that fit studded tires. These are three super winter rides, one happens each month this winter, each is VERY weather dependent: when the weather allows for riding on dirt and paved roads, we are riding! Each ride in this series happens the FIRST road-rideable Saturday of each month.

Ideal Bikes for this Series Honey MidDurance A titanium performance, light-weight bike with medium-reach caliper brakes and clearance for 35mm tires or 28mm tires with fenders. Honey Allroads A titanium bike with disc brakes and ability to ride fast and fun with both road and up to 40mm tires, or 650B wheels with 50mm tires.

Get prepared and we will let you know a couple of days before when the ride is running. Each ride has a remote start in a new town so the roads and backroads are all places most people have not been. No remote start is more than a one-hour drive from either Ride Studio Cafe or Ride Headquarters.

Before each ride, we’re meeting up for breakfast — breakfast with the group is optional — to allow all to enjoy some warm food prior to rolling out. The ride will conclude with a late lunch or early dinner, too.

The ride is free, but be prepared to purchase all of the food you consume throughout the day.

See below to RSVP. It is VERY important to RSVP since we’ll be emailing participants about the starting locations, timing of when we’re meeting for breakfast, planned rollout times, and route files.

The meaning of Brutiful: It means a beautiful route with brutal aspects. David B used the term to describe one of our previous adventure rides this way, thus this ride series found its name!

Pace and Distance Options

Each ride offers two distances. We’ll let you know what these are, exactly, via email to all who RSVP, a couple of days before the ride. We expect the shorter route to be approximately 40 miles and the longer route to be approximately 65 miles for each ride. We’ll have two paces of leader-led groups doing the shorter distance: a 16mph average and 17-18mph average. We’ll have one group of ~17.5mph doing the longer distance. You’re welcome to do either route at the pace of your choice and on your own or with any riders you want to ride with. Just be sure you’ve got the route and at least one back-up power source to charge your GPS unit and phone during the day. We will want to know which group you want to ride with at the ride, or if you’re riding solo. We do not recommend riding solo for these kinds of distances in the cold for safety purposes.

Preparation

Have your Winter Essentials Duffel ready! In that bag, we recommend:

• All the clothing you typically use for 10-40 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 use

• Taillight with batteries in good condition. Bring an extra set of batteries.

Quick note on Batteries: 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 GPS unit – if you’re not the ride navigator.

• Winter shoes or your autumn shoes with overshoes. Note that overshoes are inadequate on most cold, extended-distance rides for most people.

• Long, thick wool socks

• Chemical hand and toe warmers

• Helmet

• Long finger gloves, possibly with liners.

• Three season cap that covers your ears.

• Neck gator - check out our custom neck gators in store!

• Protective glasses

• High-vis vest - this is important as it’s always harder to be seen in the winter and in inclement conditions. We are likely to be riding through areas where hunters may be near. High-vis, especially orange, is an important color to wear in such areas. We’ll let you know if we’ll be on trails that are shared by hunters via email to all who RSVP for each ride.

• Towel to dry off after the ride.

• A change of clothes for after the ride - it’s not fun to eat dinner or drive home in sweaty, wet, cold clothes.

The Rides

JANUARY

Ride One:

Visit the ride details page.

Date: Done and dusted on Saturday, January 12. Amazing ride and amazing riders.

FEBRUARY

Ride Two:

Date: Can be any one of the following dates based on weather.

Saturday, February 2
Saturday, February 9
Saturday, February 16
Saturday, February 23

Start Location: To Be Announced!

Route: To Be Announced!

Details: To Be Announced!

MARCH

Ride Three:

Date: Can be any one of the following dates based on weather.

Saturday, March 2
Saturday, March 9
Saturday, March 16
Saturday, March 23
Saturday, March 30

Start Location: To Be Announced!

Route: To Be Announced!

Details: To Be Announced!

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Register Here for the Brutiful Rides!

You’ll also receive email updates!

Last Minute Information: We will email everyone who RSVPs with the latest information and details concerning where to meet, timing, route, etc.

Contact Information: Email brutiful@rideheadquarters.com with questions.

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 before your first ride. Please fill it out online prior to your first ride. 

Proper Bike for this ride:  

• Road conditions the day of the ride will dictate. 25c-32c tires likely appropriate. Studded tires may be required depending on weather.

• Clipless pedals and shoes. These are important elements of bike control when riding with a group.

• A bike that’s in safe working order. It can be dangerous to stop for mechanicals in the cold, so make very certain your bike comes clean, lubed, safety checked with fresh brake pads, and tires in good shape.

• If it's wet on the road or raining, please put a rear fender on your bike to keep the person behind you happy. A fender will make your day significantly better, too.

When will each ride run?

• Wondering if the ride is on? We are emailing everyone who RSVPs to this series, so please sign up for updates by way of RSVP’ing. We won’t know until a couple of days in advance as to whether the ride is on since weather is a bit unpredictable this time of year. And we don’t expect you to necessarily be able to attend since we aren’t nailing down the “go” date until a couple of days before.

• Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

  • Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride. We may recommend the shorter of the two routes if it’s dangerously cold. Staying safe is very important! We also will make last-minute route changes based on weather as necessary. All attendees will receive updates via email.

If you'd like us to do any work on your bike prior to the ride, please email us a week before the ride; we want you to be ready to roll before the the day of the ride.

Thanksgiving Day Morning Mixed Terrain Ride 2018

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Mixed Terrain Ride

• Date & Time: Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018 at 8:30am

• Distance: ~14 miles

• Pace: Moderate, we'll stay warm at this pace without working too hard

• RSC Cafe Open Hours on Thanksgiving: 7:30am - 9:00am

• Price: Free

Details:  The Thanksgiving morning mixed-terrain ride takes cyclists all over Lexington and beyond. We can almost guarantee you’ll be introduced to a few trails you haven’t ridden.  The ride takes paved roads to trails, dirt roads, grassy areas, and other places off the beaten path. 

The ride departs at 8:30 am and returns no later than 11am; we ride based on time rather than distance. We have a designated RSC 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.

Route:  The route is available to attendees on the morning of the ride. The weather and trail conditions dictate the route. We do not ride on soft trails ever; we have rain trail-friendly routes prepared. 

Estimated time: ~2.5 hours

Ride Notes:  STUDDED TIRES ARE REQUIRED. The pace is a moderate 7-9mph on the trails, ~16mph on the back roads. We slow down for icy spots. Another way to say this is that it is difficult to hold a conversation. We ride together.  

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.

How do we decide if we’re having this mixed-terrain ride on Thanksgiving?

• Thunder storms:  If there’s a 33% or greater chance of a thunder storm 30 minutes before the ride start, we don’t ride.  It is not safe to get caught out in a thunder storm.

• Rain or sleet:  There are a few variants of this.  We don’t ride sensitive trails when they’re wet; this can cause damage that’s not repairable.  Fortunately, we have some rain friendly routes that don’t damage sensitive trails.

  • If it’s raining 30 minutes before the start of the ride, we'll cancel the ride. If it’s only threatening to rain, we ride.

  • If it’s misting or drizzling 30 minutes before the ride, with less than 50% chance of rain in the coming hour, we ride.

  • If it’s been raining a lot for a couple days, but not raining on Thanksgiving morning, we ride. Our rain friendly routes avoid sensitive trails. Of course, every few years there’s such a bad storm that we won’t ride; we take the force majeure very seriously.

• Snowing: We ride; it is so much fun to ride during a snow storm.

• Snow on the ground: We ride. It doesn’t matter if there’s 1 inch or four feet, we ride. We recommend studded tires or fat bikes for these kinds of conditions. The only exclusion to snow riding is when there is a state of emergency and we’ve been asked to stay off the road.

• Icy conditions: We ride. For this you have to have studded tires in order to ride with us.

• Cold: It doesn’t matter what the temperature is, we ride. The coldest ride started at 5 degrees. It was a blast!

• Ride leader: A RSC Super Domestique will be leading this ride.

The proper bike for this ride includes the following:

• 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 50% of the ride is on pavement; having slightly higher pressure makes the road sections go by faster.

Come by at least 15-minutes early so you can make any last minute bike adjustments or fuel up on something in the Cafe.  Ride Studio Cafe is open from 7:30am - 9:00am on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2018.

 

Thanksgiving Day Morning Road Rides 2018 - Canceled

• Location: Ride Studio Cafe in Lexington, MA

• Ride Type: Road Ride

• Date & Time: Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22, 2018 - NOW CANCELED - Frigid temps and ice on the roads is canceling this ride.

• Distances: 36-mile option & 48-mile option

• RSC Cafe Hours on Thanksgiving: 7:30am - 9:00am

• Price: Free

Mixed Terrain Option: If you have a gravel, cx, mountain, or fat bike, join us for the Mixed Terrain ride option instead! STUDDED TIRES ARE REQUIRED. This ride departs at 8:30am. See complete details.

Description: These are 100% paved rides, there are a few distance and speed options from which to choose! 

This is a great opportunity to have some fun on the road, meet other road riders, and burn the calories from the feast before the feast! 

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

Ride Notes: We have Ride Studio Employees leading the ride and pointing out turns. They'll make sure the pace of the ride stays consistent, they manage the group, and offer safe, efficient riding techniques.

Speed and distance options:

• 16mph average, 36 miles total - Route

• 17-18mph average, 36 miles total - Route

• 17-18 mph average, 48 miles total - Route

Estimated time: Approximately 2.5 hours. The Studio will be unlocked for riders upon your return to RSC. 

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.

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.

Come by at least 15-minutes early so you can make any last minute bike adjustments or fuel up on something in the Cafe.  Ride Studio Cafe is open from 7:30am - 9:00am on Thanksgiving, November 22, 2018.