Bike Roswell Group Rides (updated Jan 21 2023)
Weekday Ride – Wednesday Evening
Where: Stout Brothers Roswell
When: 6.30PM
Route: West Loop (East Cobb) https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38923775
Please always check our Facebook Group for Real-Time information on if the ride is on or rained out or any time changes, etc.:
Weekend Ride – Saturday Morning
Where: Parking Lot Roswell North Elementary School (10517 Woodstock Road Roswell GA 30075)
When: 8AM (changed from 9am during standard time (starts Nov. 6th)
Route: South Loop https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39227871
Please always check our Facebook Group for Real-Time information on if the ride is on or rained out or any time changes, etc.: Bike City Facebook Group
Ride Information
ALL RIDERS MUST SIGN THE BIKE ROSWELL! ONLINE WAIVER FORM:
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE ONLINE WAIVER
Times Vary Seasonally – please check our Facebook page for the current ride time: https://www.facebook.com/bikeroswell/events/
(NOTE: even if you do not have a Facebook account you can view the page without needing to log in)
Group Ride Safety
- This is a ride, not a race
- Avoid overlapping wheels with the rider in front of you
- If you overtake someone call out “on your left”
- Do everything gradually and steadily. Avoid sudden moments such as changing lanes or hitting the brakes
- If you are riding an electric bike please avoid overtaking people on hills / climbs
- Call out and point with your hand if safe to do so
- A hole in the road (shout out: “Hole Right”)
- A bump in the road
- An obstacle ahead of you such as a pedestrian, car parked or a cyclist stopped
- Shout out “group/peloton warnings”
- Slowing, Stopping, Turning
This is a no-drop ride. Depending on the skill of the riders, we may have the following groups:
A Group: 18+ mph average – 25 miles
B Group: 16-17 mph average – 20 or 25 miles
C Group: 15-16 mph average – 20 or 25 miles
This is a challenging ride for beginners with some difficult hills. The ride takes place on roads with moderate traffic.
Disclaimer: Cycling is a dangerous sport. These rides are informal community rides and this information is provided as a public service. The ride leaders and BikeRoswell! are not responsible if you get lost or hurt while riding your bike. You ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment. Online waivers are mandatory:
https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5d79586b168d2/web/
Please become a Member to support these rides and the Bike Roswell mission.
FAQ’s
Q: What is the route for the ride? How far, what roads, elevation, etc.?
A: The Bike Roswell route is a 20-25 mile route around Roswell that includes flats along the river, riding down Historic Canton Street and several tough climbs that will challenge riders. The full route is along public roadways with motor vehicles and only some roads along the route include bike lanes. Some of the roads are 25 or 30 MPH roads, but most roads on the route have 35 MPH speed limits.
See the full route here
Q:Is this a good ride for children/families?
A: This ride is best for riders with some experience in riding on roads, riding in charity rides like the Bike Roswell Mayor’s Ride, GA400 ride, or other recreational charity rides. Generally, that does not include young kids, but we have had several teenage and plenty of college age riders participate in our rides.
Q: I ride the greenway and other trails frequently, but want to try a group ride. Is the Saturday ride a good option for me?
A: Going from riding on trails to riding on the road can be intimidating for many riders. In addition, the Bike Roswell! route can be difficult for riders not used to hills and climbs. If you are interested in joining the group, but have never done group or road rides before reach out to our members via Facebook or on our What’sApp chat group and members and riders will be happy to discuss more details about the ride and group speeds.
Q:Do I need a “Road” bike for this ride?
A:We have had riders use hybrid and even mountain bikes before, but the route has several tough climbs for which a road bike is best suited.
A: I am a racer/triathlete, is this a good ride for me?
Q: Racers and triathletes are welcome, but this is a group ride and not a race. Riders are encouraged to ride with the group. Triathletes with tri-bars are asked to not use their tri bars during the ride.
Q: Do I have to be a Bike Roswell! Member to join the ride?
A: No! The ride is a free community group ride with volunteers who help lead and sweep (ensure no one gets left behind) the ride.