WEEKLY GROUP BICYCLE RIDES - NASHVILLE

R.B.'s CYCLERY NASHVILLE GROUP RIDE DETAILS

Rides require at a minimum water and a helmet. We suggest you also bring a flat kit, food, and a little cash in case we stop.  We hope see you out there soon!

SATURDAY STORE RIDE:  This ride leaves every Saturday (May 1st - Oct. 31st) from our bike shop in Cool Springs at 7am.  This is an INTERMEDIATE road ride for your average everyday road rider.  This ride is 40ish miles long with a 16 mph average pace.  We do our best not to drop anyone and re-group every few miles, but you must be ready to do the distance and pace of the ride!  We try to ride a different route every week through Brentwood, Franklin, Leipers Fork, and Williamson County.  Join Us!

CHICKEN RIDE:  This ride leaves the first Tuesday night of every month (Apr 1st - Oct 31st) from Hattie B's in The Factory at 6:00pm.   This is a fun, mellow, social ride that roles mostly on bike path (75%), a smidge of dirt (10%), and a bit of road (15%).  We go anywhere from 10-20 miles depending on how much day light we have and who shows up.  After the ride, we'll eat Hattie B's chicken and talk bikes.

BENEFITS OF RIDING WITH A GROUP

- You ride longer distances with a group because the other riders motivate you on windy, cold or bad weather days (misery loves company).

- You tend to ride faster in a group with less effort b/c of drafting.  When you get tired leading the group, others will come to the front while you take a short rest in the back. 

- Traffic can see you better when riding in a group of 10 plus riders vs. riding by yourself or with 1-2 riding partners.

- You enjoy the camaraderie of others when you ride with those who share your same interest in cycling.

- With a group, you ride new and different routes that you wouldn't ride by yourself.  We have some great routes and they change every week!

- It is true that stronger riders in the group have to sacrifice a little of there riding prowess and weaker riders must work a bit hard to stay with the pack.  But both riders win in the end.

- The list of benefits of group riding can go on and on but I hope the reasons above help you.
 
Thank You for your support.  We hope to see you on our ride real soon!

 

NASHVILLE BIKE ROUTES & TRAILS

Below is a list of great bike paths, roads, and mountain bike trails.  Most of the road routes are south of Nashville in Franklin, Brentwood and Leipers Fork Tennessee.  The rides below vary in distance and difficulty.  Most of these road bike routes are on slower rural roads without a shoulder or bike lane.  We prefer to ride on slower speed roads with less traffic volume, than fast roads with a big shoulder.  Please be safe and use caution when riding your bike on public roads.

Bike Path Routes - No cars, just joggers and dogs to avoid	Start	Dist.	Terrain	Map/Directions
Brentwood Library, Crocket Park, Rain Tree This is a short route on bike path (90%) with a few slower neighborhood roads.  Watch for the joggers!	Brentwood Library	10mi.	Easy Bike Path	Link to Map
Road Bike Routes - Great country roads with loads of scenery	Start	Dist.	Terrain	Map/Directions
Tues. Night Hills of Hell Ride This is a short route with 6 difficult climbs that average in gradient from 12-20 percent.  Ouch!	R.B.'s Cyclery Franklin	15mi.	Hilly / Very Steep	Link to Map
Hillsboro, Moran, Old Natchez, Del Rio This is a short route that is flatter with a few rolling hills. Roads get rural and scenic but very bumpy.	S. Berrys Church	14mi.	Rolly / Bumpy	Link to Map
Blazer Loop This is a short route that is flat with two moderate climbs on Blazer.	Fieldstone Farms	18mi.	Moderate Climbs	Link to Map
Pancake Ride Via Parker Branch This is the Harpeth Bike Club Pancake ride that goes up the Parker Branch climb and into Leipers Fork.	Fieldstone Farms	25mi.	Moderate Climbs	Link to Map
Boyd, Boxley, Carl, Baliey, Old 96, Parker B. Moderate ride through some great smaller roads south and north of Leiper's Fork.	Fieldstone Farms	32mi.	Moderate Climbs	Link to Map
Mountain Bike Trails - All Singletrack	Start	Dist.	Difficulty Level	Map/Directions
Percy Warner Park Multiple singletrack trail loops off of one main trail.  All abilities.	Percy Warner Golf Course	9.5mi	Intermediate Advanced	Link to Map
Cane Ridge Park Mellow, flowy singletrack trail that is great for beginner riders.	Cane Ridge Park	4mi	Beginner	Link to Map
Hamilton Creek Park Rocky singletrack trail.  Bumpy and challenging.  Roots and ROCKS!  Great for experienced riders.	Hamilton Creek Park	11mi	Intermediate Advanced	Link to Map
Lock 4 Park Fun flowing singletrack with a bit of everything rocks, roots, climbs, descents, etc...  All abilities.	Lock 4 Park	8.5mi	Intermediate Advanced	Link to Map
Montgomery Bell State Park Fun flowing singletrack with a bit of everything rocks, roots, climbs, descents, etc...   All abilities.	Montgomery Bell	20mi	Intermediate	Link to Map
Marcella Smith Park Brand new MTB trails are under construction at Smith Park in Brentwood from beginner to advanced. Coming 2024	Marcella Smith Park	7mi	Intermediate Advanced	Learn More