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Group Rides

Weekly Ride Schedule

Looking for the opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the healthy benefits of bicycling? Join us for one of our group rides. We offer a choice of rides for road, recreation, and fitness. All rides are led by an experienced ride leader. There is no charge to participate. We maintain a "no drop" rule, but there may be times when there will be separation and regrouping. If under 18, a parent or guardian must sign a release waiver and you must be accompanied by an adult biking partner on all rides. All riders must sign a ride waiver. Minnesota state law requires head and tail lights after dusk. Bring a cell phone for emergencies. Please ride responsibly. Rides do not occur on holidays or during inclement weather. 

Check the MGC Facebook page for up to the minute ride updates. To sign up or for more information call 763.420.8878 or email StoreRides@MapleGroveCycling.com.

MONDAY NIGHT  "B+ / A-"  ROAD RIDE

  • Date: Mid March (weather dependent) mid - late September. 
  • Time:  Mondays, 5:30 pm.     
  • Route: Primarily on public roads. 
  • Distance: 25-50 miles
  • Avg. Speed: B+ / A- , 19+ mph average
  • Terrain: Varied, flat, some hills
  • Est. Time: 2.5 hours
  • Ride Leader: Scot Bolland
  • Rider Experience: Should have prior group ride experience and appropriate fitness.

TUESDAY NIGHT "C" FITNESS ROAD RIDE

  • Date: Late April (weather dependent) mid-late September.
  • Time: Tuesday, 5:30 p.m.
  • Route: Primarily on public roads. 
  • Distance: 25-30 miles
  • Avg. Speed: " C " level, 16 -18 mph average
  • Terrain: Flat, few hills
  • Est. Time: 1.5-2 hours 
  • Ride Leader: Tod Eckberg 
  • Rider Experience: Faster and longer than the recreational ride. Still accommodates newer riders building strength and endurance.    

WEDNESDAY NIGHT "A" AGGRESSIVE ROAD RIDE

  • Date: Mid March (weather dependent) mid-late September.
  • Time: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m
  • Route: Primarily on public roads.
  • Distance: 25-65 miles, depends on day light.
  • Avg. Speed: " A" level, 20 + mph average
  • Terrain: Flat and hilly, strenuous
  • Est. Time: 2-4.5 hours. Ride until sunset.
  • Ride Leader: Scot Bolland
  • Rider Experience: Prior group ride experience and appropriate fitness level.

THURSDAY NIGHT "B / C" SPORT ROAD RIDE

  • Date: Late April(weather dependent) mid -late September.
  • Time: Thursday, 6:00 p.m
  • Route: Swift, fast paced ride taking more consistent routes on public roads. 
  • Distance: 25-45 miles, depends on day light.
  • Avg. Speed: Most nights will be 2 separate groups riding the same routes. 
    • "B" level, 18-19 mph average.
    • "C" level, 16-18 mph average. 
  • Est. Time: 1.5-2.5 hours.
  • Ride Leaders: Scot Bolland
  • Rider Experience: Prior group experience.

SATURDAY MORNING GRAVEL RIDE

  • Date:  Late April ( weather dependent) mid-late September.
  • Time: Saturday,  8:30 a.m. 
  • Route:  Start at Rush Creek Elementary .Gravel roads west of MGC. Pavement at the beginning and end of ride.
  • Distance:  30 miles. Rides will vary in terrain. 
  • Avg. Speed: 15 mph.
  • Est. Time:  2 hours.
  • Ride Leader: Scot Bolland
  • Rider Experience: Ride a gravel, cross, mountain, or fat bike.