Welcome to the 2023 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 2023 Season Rider Registration (once a year).

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, select the “Register & Info” 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

TONIGHT'S 6/6/23 RIDE IS CANCELED

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 Hour of Tempo (SHOT) Ride - Thursdays

The object of this ride is to stay together at an average ride pace of 16 mph over the course of one hour.  We will not be doing shots of liquor before the ride but you may want to do a Clif Shot? Come inside the shop first and we will set you up!  Ride routes will vary, but will typically be around 16 miles long. At this pace, conversations are encouraged while getting a basic level of fitness at a tempo pace for most. These rides start at the shop at 6:15 PM on Thursdays depending on weather. There's only one exception. Read on... Last Thursday of each Month is Shaidzon Beer Co. Ride. On this day, we meet at Shaidzon Beer Co. in West Kingston and we roll from their parking lot at 6:00 PM and end the ride there. Afterwards, you are welcome to help us support this local business in their outdoor beer patio located behind the building.  See calendar below for go/no go status and start times. Click on 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