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Winter Riding

With winter comes shorter days and cooler temps on the bike.  Our weekday group rides are no longer being organized now with it getting dark so early, but our weekend rides are still going strong.  Make sure to look into a Saturday or Sunday ride and join in.
 
Also, we would like to encourage you to feel free to post your rides during the week to our FB page.  Who knows you might get some company, but if nothing else it is great encouragement to everyone else to keep riding through the winter.
 
Fall and winter are a beautiful time to ride a bike in AR.  With the right clothing almost any AR weather can be made rideable.  Check out the chart below (coming soon) for some advice on picking the right clothes for cooler temps.  Keep in mind that wind and/or cloud covereage lowers the temp that you are dressing for by at least 5 degrees.

Sunday "Stroll"

Come ride at 1:30PM from the Conway Regional Health and Fitness Center parking lot. The route rotates from week to week and can be anywhere from 35-50 miles. Routes chosen feature several bailout points. Speed ranges anywhere from 17-19 MPH.

 

Star Saturday

All those you don’t see during the week you are sure to see Saturday at 7AM in the Shorty Small’s parking lot -- they’re our local stars. The route changes on a weekly basis and is anywhere from 35-50 miles. The routes that are chosen feature several bailout points. This is great for all ready to start their Saturdays out right. Speeds range anywhere from 18-20 MPH. 

 

Friday Sunrise Ride

For your riding pleasure, we hope to see you on this ride bright...make that dark and early every Friday 5AM at The Ride. This ride is relaxed and a perfect chance to ride and take in the beautiful morning air. Route TBA on a weekly basis. Check the Newsletter for route announcements, or email Erik and erik@therideonline.net to be certain you've got company for this great start to a Friday.

 

Thursday Super Fly Ride

THIS RIDE IS NO LONGER UNDER ORGANIZATION DUE TO LACK OF DAYLIGHT.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE RIDING ON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO, HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL NOT BE A LEADER AND PLEASE PUT YOUR LIGHTS ON.
 
As the week draws to an end, the fast boys and girls come out to play. This ride is fast and furious! Though fast, all are encouraged to come out. Better competition on this training ride leads to faster riding everyday. The route rotates on a weekly basis, leaving from The Ride at 5:30pm. Check the weekly newsletter for route announcements. Speeds range from 20-25MPH.

 

No Drop Wednesdays

THIS RIDE IS NO LONGER UNDER ORGANIZATION DUE TO LACK OF DAYLIGHT.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE RIDING ON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO, HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL NOT BE A LEADER AND PLEASE PUT YOUR LIGHTS ON.
Wednesday brings together some of the friendliest cyclists in Conway. No matter how slow you go, this group will not leave you, someone will be there to keep you company.  The Wednesday nighter leaves at 5:30pm from Rush-Hal Properties on the corner of Tyler and Country Club! No matter your level, come on out and chill with us. 

 

Mainstream Monday

THIS RIDE IS NO LONGER UNDER ORGANIZATION DUE TO LACK OF DAYLIGHT.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTINUE RIDING ON WEDNESDAY, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO, HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL NOT BE A LEADER AND PLEASE PUT YOUR LIGHTS ON.
 
Monday nights start the week out right with the traditional Morrilton Out & Back Loop leaving from The Ride at 5:30PM sharp. The course features several bail-out points including a turn-around at Plumerville. This course is the flattest around, setting the stage for great camaraderie in the Conway cycling community, as the fastest of the fast ride side by side with their more enthusiast minded friends. The ride usually averages 15-22MPH depending on wind speed and other variants.  Hope you will join us soon.