Welcome to the 2024 season of group rides sponsored by Stedman's Bike Shop

These rides leave the shop weekly and are open to the public. All participants must complete a 2024 Season Rider Registration (once a year).

NEW FORM

Scheduled rides and their start times are posted in the calendar below. We ask that you “sign up” for individual rides. This allows the Stedman’s ride leaders to know how many riders will be participating in the various ride groups offered. To sign up, select the ride in the calendar, then select the event registration and information link, complete and submit the short form.

On ride day, please be respectful of our neighbors and do not park in other business’ parking lots. Parking in the immediate area is available on Main Street, Woodruff Ave and also west on Main St behind the comfort station where the bike path crosses. Assemble ride groups on the sidewalk and not in the road so as to not impede traffic on Woodruff Ave.

(Be sure that your email spam filters allow email from info@stedmansbikeshop.com as we use this account to provide ride info at times)

Stedman's Shop Ride - Saturdays

There are 4 group rides offered and you select the group you prefer during ride registration. The A, B, and C groups will follow a "longer route." The Beginners/Casual will follow a "shorter route."  Both routes are available for download during ride registration via a link. The routes change weekly and are available in various formats from RideWithGPS. See calendar below for go/no go status and start times. Click on event for all info, registration, & downloadable routes.

• A Group - This group is known to average 24 mph + while cruising on flat roads
• B Group - This group averages 20 - 22 mph while cruising on flat roads
• C Group - This group averages 17- 20 mph while cruising on flat roads
• Beginners/Casual - This group averages 14 - 16 mph while cruising on flat roads

Stedman's Women's Ride - Tuesday

FIRST RIDE IS MAY 7th!

There are 3 group rides offered and you select the group you prefer during ride registration. Routes are available for download during ride registration via a link. The routes change weekly and are available in various formats from RideWithGPS. See calendar below for go/no go status and start times. Click on event for all info, registration, & downloadable routes.

• Group 1 - 14 to 16 mph on flat roads
• Group 2 - 16 to 18 mph on flat roads
• Group 3 - 18 mph + on flat roads

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Stedman's Casual Pace Ride (CPR) - Thursdays

FIRST RIDE 2 MAY- Meet us at Stedman's. 6:15pm Roll out! With a new riding season comes a new name and a new format for our Thursday evening rides! This will remain a "social" ride but will start at different locations and at different times. Ride routes will vary, but will typically be around 16 miles long and last around an hour. At this pace, conversations are encouraged while getting a basic level of fitness squeezed in.  The where's and when's: Second Thursday of each month:  6PM Start/End at Tower Hill Brewing in South County Commons Last Thursday of each month:  6PM Start/End at Shaidzon Beer Co. outdoor beer garden in West Kingston All other Thursdays: 6:15PM Start/End at Stedman's Bike Shop On brewery days,  you are welcome to help us support these local businesses after the ride. Both offer non-alcoholic beverages as an alternative.  See calendar below for these events. Click on the event for all info, registration, & downloadable route.

Are You New to Group Riding?

Do not be intimidated! Start with the Saturday Beginner's Group, Tuesday Women's Group 1, or with a friend who knows the ropes and is willing to get you up to speed.  Watch a few instructional online videos first; some links are provided below.

• How to Ride In A Group - An Introduction 
• Ride Spot 101 - Hand Signals 
• Don't Do This On A Group Ride - Essential Cycling Etiquette