Weekly Rides
Come ride with us!
You don't have to be a member to join our rides. But we hope that once you've ridden with us that you will see how much fun it is and will want to become a member and help us to support cycling in northeast Indiana. Visiting cyclists are always welcome.
Monday Morning Meandering and Musings
Depart time: 10:00 AM.
Start Location: varies - check MMM ride schedule on Calendar
Distance in miles: 8 - 12 miles
Ride Leader: Kathi Hoch Heyes
Pace: leisurely, E pace (12-13 mph)
Route Description: varies between city streets, city trails and the occasional over a grassy tuft or bumpy stretch to get to where we want to go.
Ride Description: This is an opportunity to meet other women and girls, put in a few miles each week, and enjoy each other’s company, plus a mid-ride refreshment! Rides are slow paced and designed for everyone, whether you are fairly new to the bike or if it’s been a long time since you’ve ridden..
Note: This is a women-only event.
Monday Covington Ride
Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Covington Elementary
Distance: 26-32 miles
Ride Leader: Mark Frazier and Jim White
Pace: B (18-19 mph)
Route: Gently rolling to flat on lightly traveled roads across southwest Allen and southeast Whitley.
Description: This ride is set at 26 miles, flexing up to 32 miles if the group decides before departing the school. The pace will lower if needed to ensure no rider is dropped.
Monday Franke MTB Ride
Depart Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Franke Park MTB/BMX Trailhead
Ride Leader:Randy Rozewicz
Tuesday Kreager Tour
Depart Time: 6:00 pm start
Location: Kreager Park - parking lot near the tennis courts
Distance: 20-30 miles
Ride leader: Kelly Barnes
Pace: C (16/17 mph)
Route: Lightly traveled Woodburn area countryside.
Description: Join us for a fun ride with old and new friends. We will make minor adjustments for pace and distance depending on conditions and the group.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Depart Time: 6:15 PM.
Location: St. John's Luthern Church, 7914 W Cook Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Distance: About 30 Miles
Ride Leader: Zach Arnett & Cody Benham
Pace: A+ Pace (20+ mph) THIS IS A DROP RIDE
Route: 1 mile ride out to a ~7 mile loop course, 1 warm-up lap followed by 3 fast laps
Description: The goal of this ride is to work as a group to simulate a race pace effort with a friendly competitive spirit. Stronger riders should spend more time on the front and allow other riders to work on hanging on to a fast paced group in the draft.
Wednesday Saturn Ride
Depart Time: 6:15 PM.
Location: Saturn Church, 6731 East 800 South (in Whitley County, about 1 mile West of Aboite Center and County Line Road)
Distance: 20-30 miles
Ride Leader: Diane Kennedy
Pace: D/E pace (12-14mph)
Route: Beautiful rolling countryside to Laud, Roanoke, or Columbia City.
Description: Come enjoy the comradeship of fellow riders as we follow all rules of the road, 3RVS club rules, and ride in double pace line!
Wednesday Women's Night Ride
This RIde is on the First and Third Wednesdays of the Month
Depart Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Sweetwater Sound, park in the front customer lot in the back far corner - across from where the building cuts in
Distance: 25-30 miles
Ride Leader: Valerie Litznerski
Pace: A/B pace (18-20+mph - will regroup after feisty sections/sprints as needed, but be prepared to ride at a competitive A/B pace)
Route: Generally flat route from Sweetwater toward Columbia CIty, but route and distance will vary depending of the group.
Description: This ride intends to provide a supportive and encouraging environment for women who want to challenge themselves to ride at a competitive level. Race experience or aspirations not required but plan to be in a group of riders pursuing athletic achievement. The pace might get a little feisty at times but the group will come back together for riders separated after a sprint. Note: This is a women-only event.
Wednesday Short & Sweet Ride
Depart Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Sweetwater Sound, park in the front customer lot in the back far corner - across from where the building cuts in
Distance: 20+ miles (starting at 20 miles and adding miles as the season progresses)
Ride Leader: Jim White
Pace: B/C pace (16-18mph and will depend on the group)
Route: Southwest loop from Sweetwater toward Arcola and back. The course is available on Strava.com as "Short & Sweet" .
Description: This ride combines a slightly later (6:15pm) start time and a set 20 mile route to give participants a later and shorter weeknight ride option, but distance may increase as the season progresses. The group will ride together and adjust pace accordingly with the goal of leaving no rider behind.
Thursday Girls Ride Out
Depart Time: 6:00 PM.
Location: Roanoke Park, corner of Seminary & 8th Street, Roanoke, Indiana.
Distance: 20/25 miles.
Ride Leaders: Brenda Wiley
Pace: C (16-17 mph)
Route: Various routes around Huntington County
Description: Come join us for this wonderful and well attended women’s ride to step up your average and learn group riding with an opportunity to rotate and echelon based on the wind. This is a women-only event.
Thursday Tempo Ride
Depart time: 6:00 PM
Start Location: Alternating between Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School and Kreager Park - parking lot near the tennis courts (please check calendar to confirm correct location for any given date)
Distance: 34-37 miles (34 miles from Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran and 37 miles from Kreager)
Ride Leader: Joe Bartels
Pace: A/B (20mph)
Route: Very flat out and back courses, alternating between Suburban Bethlehem Lutheran School to Columbia City and Kreager Park to Antwerp
Description: Similar to the old Tuesday Skills ride out of Jefferson Middle School, this will be a tempo ride where the group will work together to hold a nice steady pace. It is meant to improve riders’ fitness with the goal of averaging at least 20mph. Suitable for both A and B pace riders, where riders looking to build on their skills can work on drafting in the pack while stronger riders pull to help maintain the pace.
First Friday of each month: The City Tour
Depart Time: 6:30 PM.
Location: Lawton Park, east end of parking lot near trailhead kiosk.
Distance: 8/10 miles.
Ride Leaders: Amy Copeland and Jennifer Altherr
Pace: 10 - 12 MPH.
Ride first Friday of every month, including winter.
Route: Casual ride exploring the center of our city concluding with a post-ride social review at an indoor location.