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Get fit and develop your riding skills! Our comprehensive program brings coaches and cyclists together in a weekly training environment to help you go beyond your current abilities.Whether you're looking to get fit, learn safer road skills, master advanced group skills like paceline, or ready to get race fast, the RiDE Program has a group for you. RiDErs are divided into groups to match you with cyclists of similar ability. Choose the one best suited to your cycling ability and fitness level.


$125 for members and $150 for non-members. For 2021 the shortened program will be $75 for members and $95 for non-members.


Schedule

Training rides for the Ride Program will be every Saturday 7/31 through 9/4. THE SUMMER BREEZE ride will be your 'Graduation' ride and it's scheduled for Sunday 9/12.


There will be two options for a hands on maintenance clinic (flat tire changes, lube chain) Choose either Tuesday August 3rd or Wednesday August 4th.


A Cycling KC Jersey ($65 value) and entry into Summer Breeze is included in your registration for RiDE. If you are not a member, your $95 fee also includes membership.

Green


Focus on developing your fitness and riding skills while training to complete a 40 mile group ride. You will learn how to ride safe & confidently on the road in a group as well as basics like when to shift, how to best ride in hilly conditions, tire repair, simple bike maintenance and more individual riding and safety skills.


Although it requires commitment, you'll be training in a supportive & relaxed group environment with experienced leaders. To start, RiDErs must be able to ride and control their bike and maintain a minimum average pace of at least 10 mph for a one hour ride on rolling terrain at the classification ride.


We have a clear severe weather policy to help our RiDErs stay safe, but we ride in ever-increasing temperatures/heat, occasional strong winds, and may even encounter unexpected rain. RiDErs should be prepared for this physically and mentally. 


Road or hybrid bike and helmet are required. Ride Program FAQ 2021



Register for Green Ride Program

Blue


Blue RiDE is all about advanced group riding skills. You'll develop those skills while training for a metric century (62 miles). RiDErs need basic familiarity with shifting and braking systems of their road bike and the fitness ability to complete a 25+ mile ride with 1 or 2 rest stops on week one of Blue RiDE… so you must start with a base of fitness and some endurance. 


Ongoing attendance of scheduled RiDEs and mid-week training will be strongly encouraged, and required in some case.


We have a clear severe weather policy to help our RiDErs stay safe, but we ride in ever-increasing temperatures/heat, occasional strong winds, and may even encounter unexpected rain. RiDErs should be prepared for this physically and mentally. 


We form small groups depending on need and speed. You will have a team that helps you learn advanced group skills.These skills are also great for the stronger solo rider or triathlete.


Road bike, helmet, cycling computer required. Ride Program FAQ 2021


Register for Blue Ride Program

Attendance required at 4 of the 6 rides. Participation early in the program rides will assure you learn the skills that you will perfect over the remainder of the program. 


8:00 am Ride Start is subject to change to 7:00 due to extremely hot weather. Some groups may choose a 7:30 start on longer distances.

Sunday will be makeup day if inclement weather cancels Saturday ride.


Clinics Date Time Day of Week Location/Notes

Hands-On Bike Maintenance 6:30 pm Tuesday August 3 OR Wednesday August 4.The same clinic offered twice to assure you have the chance to attend.


Instead of a second In-person training we ask that you watch Smart Cycling Videos prepared by the League of American Bicycles

WATCH AND LEARN


Date Day  Location
 7/31  Saturday  Downtown KCMO Airport
8/7  Saturday  Buffalo Wild Wings Independence MO
8/14  Saturday Legends, Kansas City KS 
 8/21  Saturday  New Longview, Lee's Summit MO
 8/30  Saturday  Interurban, Kansas City (near KCI)
 9/4  Saturday  Heritage Park, Olathe KS
 9/12  Sunday  Summer Breeze! New Longview, Lee's Summit MO 


To view the routes and descriptions click the button below to view the Ride Description Document

Ride Descriptions

Not Sure which one is right for you or want more details? Read the Ride Program FAQ


Beyond the Blue...

If you already have a large amount of group riding experience with faster road rides of at least 40 miles in rolling (or hillier) terrain, or are an avid/driven cyclist that yearns for ever-increasing competitive challenges, please consider joining the KCBC race team. For more information please contact us at racing@cyclingkc.org