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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.

New option for Fall 2024 - Choose not to get a Cycling KC Jersey and pay less!
$65 for members and $90 for non-members

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.

 

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


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 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


Register Now for Blue Ride Program

The Details


Rides are on Saturday mornings, except the final ride which will be one of Cycling KC's premier events with a few hundred other cyclists!  Entrance fee to the event is included in your registration for RiDE.

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. 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. 



Clinics
The Basics + Hands-On Bike Maintenance  (attendance recommended)
Velo Garage + Tap House
Wednesday April 24 6:30-8 pm

Nutrition for Cyclists + Expo ($30 value)
See more information about the Clinic and Expo
Sunday April 28 2-5:30 pm
Culinary Center, Overland Park 

 

 

Watch Smart Cycling Videos prepared by the League of American Bicycles to get started!

WATCH AND LEARN

 

Date Day  Location - Road Rides
 8/10 Saturday  New Longview, Lee's Summit 
 8/17  Saturday Downtown Airport
8/24  Saturday Independence, MO 
9/7  Saturday Interurban (KCMO, near airport)
9/14  Saturday Bonner Springs, KS 
9/21 Saturday South Johnson County 
 9/28  Saturday Meet & Meat Ride

 

Date Day  Location - Road Rides Location Mixed Surface Rides 
 4/20 Saturday  New Longview, Lee's Summit  Rock Island Trailhead- Arrowhead Parking lot 
 4/27  Saturday Downtown Airport Smithville Bike Co-op 
 5/4  Saturday  Independence, MO Hilltop Elementary School
5/11  Saturday Interurban   Downtown Weston, MO
 5/18  Saturday Basehor, KS Smithville, MO 
6/1  Saturday South JoCo  WyCo Fairgrounds 
 6/9  Sunday Summer Breeze Ride  Lee's Summit, MO  Summer Breeze Ride  Lee's Summit, MO

 

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