Recurring group rides for all abilities. Our leaders provide safe routes and welcoming sessions for newer riders.

All the recurring rides listed below are covered by our robust insurance coverage ($1M add-on coverage for any registered rider!)

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Rides are free, but COP membership or a $20 donation is suggested to cover costs for volunteer leaders and our insurance needs. Please consider joining COP as a MEMBER. PLEASE PRE-REGISTER so there’s no delay at the start of the ride.

You must register for EACH recurring ride you plan to attend (Tues. Dogtap, Tues. HIlliard, Thurs. Hilliard, etc) and can accomplish that in ONE/single registration transaction. It takes about 1 minute!
You only need to register one time/year/ride day/location to be covered by our insurance for the entire season of that particular ride.
Registered riders will recieve a weekly e-mail with the coming week’s ride updates, routes, and information/links to special 1-time rides.
Helmets are required on all rides.
Listed times below are “DEPARTURE/ROLLING” times! Respect your group friends and arrive early to prepare.

**at 3/27/23 – The 2023 listing is being developed and will be finalized by April. We expect to add 10-20 additional rides by April. Stay tuned!!

All rides begin the week of April 3rd unless otherwise noted.

*Monday Morning WBC & Friends Rides — April 3 through Oct 30
9 am (B and C+ social paces)
Heit Center Parking Lot, behind the building at 150 Main Street, New Albany
Routes, Cancellations, Updates at WBC ridewithgps:
https://ridewithgps.com/organizations/1176-westerville-bicycle-club
And at WBC Ride Forum on FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/644519516598886
New Routes posted each week; early and late season rides may start at 10:00; others at 9:00; hot summer days sometimes at 8:00. See weekly posts for details.
Ride leaders: Dick Bartz (614-312-7543), Annette, Jeff P and Johnetta

*Monday Night Wheels of Color – Pelotonia welcoming/training ride
6 pm (B, C, NR) April 10 – Sept 16
Three Creeks Metro Park, 3860 Bixby Rd., Groveport, Ohio 43125
Updates & routes – Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/341298644486076/
We offer both road and trail options. Our road option usually includes 2 routes ranging between 15-35 miles, depending on daylight and rider paces. We usually offer two trail route options – one up to 18 miles and another for people who are new to cycling or haven’t ridden in years. Mileage for that ride depends on riders’ comfortability.

*Monday Night Lancaster Rides — April 10 through Sept. 25
6 pm (B and C pace)
Fisher Catholic H.S., 1803 Granville Pike, Lancaster
Leader: Dale C: 740.-974.-3491 Justin C: 740.-409.-4099

*Tuesday Night DogTap Rides — March 21 to Sept. 27th
6 p.m. (A, B, C pace)
96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester
Leader: Ric N. at CyclistConnection 614-833-2453
https://www.facebook.com/events/732934043949857/ cyclistconnection.com twitter.com/CyclistConnect

*Tuesday Night Dublin Shamrock Cycling Rides
March & April Start Times 5:30pm May-September 6pm (A+, A,B,C pace)
9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064 In the wind turbine parking lot at the back of the park
Day of ride announcements and routes posted on Facebook Shamrock Cycling
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1046866555375619
Or, request to join Google Groups “ShamrockCyclingOhio” to get weekly email with route.
Leader: Evan Wyant (614)385-3826

*Tuesday Night Hilliard BikeSource Ride – Pelotonia Friendly
6 pm (A+, A, B+, B, C)
Heritage Trail Dog Park, 7262 Hayden Run Rd.
Routes, cancellations, & updates: see https://www.strava.com/clubs/COPHilliard and https://www.facebook.com/groups/53811046325
The BikeSource van will be available 30 minutes prior to the ride to offer quick fixes, tire pumps, etc!

The following rides will have different routes each week — March 14 to Oct. 24
· A+ (23+ mph avg) Group ride with some spirited efforts and possible drop ride.
· A (20+ mph avg) Group and possible drop ride
· B+ (19+ mph avg) No drop
Leaders: Aaron A: 614-205-2012, Nate W, Sam V, Shawn M, & Will P

The following rides will have the same route each week — April 4 to Sept. 12
· B (16-18 mph avg) No Drop multiple groups
· C (13-15 mph avg) No Drop with a sweep
Route: https://ridewithgps.com/events/148042-cop-hilliard-tuesday
Leaders: Joanna P: 614-832-2453, Mark S: 614-625-3244, Susan S: 614-441-2067, Paul S, Mark C, Steve C, & Julie L

*Tuesday Night Steady Pedaling of Columbus
6 pm (B, C, NR) April 4 to Oct 31
Wolfe Park on Broad Street (105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43209)
Updates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/195983044786084
This is a welcoming group that uses the Alum Creek Trail and other city trails to access lightly traveled roads outside of Columbus. The group prides itself on educating new riders and encouraging non aggressive riders in a no-drop atmosphere. Distances & speeds range from 8-40 miles based on attendance.
Leader: Yvonne (Bonnie) Reggins – yreggins@yahoo.com or 614-592-1872, Malcolm Tanksley

*Wednesday AM ride on the Olentangy Trail — April 6 to Oct. 26
9 a.m. (C,D Pace) — north end of the Hills Market center off State Route 315 just north of I-270
Casual group ride to downtown Columbus for group lunch via the Olentangy Trail (30 miles)
Ride Leader: Gail F: 614-861-4478

*Wednesday Night Heritage Rides – C Pace all year round as weather permits
6 pm (B, C, NR)
*Fall thru Spring (Sep-April) – Meet at Heritage Cycles 3449 Grove City Rd, GC at 6 pm
*Summer (May-Aug) – Meet at Park Street Intermediate School – 3205 Park Street Grove City
Route details on our Facebook events and on our event calendar – https://www.heritagecycles.net/upcoming-events
Options:
Slow Roll: Offered JUNE-AUG ONLY Kid-friendly ride! The route is about 8 miles at an 8-9 mph pace. Bring the whole family and enjoy a sweet treat at the end! The route for this ride utilizes quiet neighborhood streets and bike trails. NO DROP ride.
Traditional Bike Night: Offered year-round ~C Group: 15-20ish miles at about a 12-14mph pace. This group will be riding on the road & is NO DROP.
Leaders: Josh S., Thomas, and Tiffany K: 614-992-2453 (Call or Text), heritagecyclesllc@gmail.com

*Wednesday Night teamCOPC Learners and Leaders Ride – PELOTONIA-FRIENDLY
6 pm (C, NR)
Rose Run Park Patio by the New Albany Heit Center Parking Lot – April 26 thru July 26
After June, the start location will vary, as we venture to more rolling terrain.
Routes: https://teamcopc.wixsite.com/website-2023/weekly-rides and https://www.facebook.com/teamCOPC
Cancellations and updates: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3k6zh2Q and https://www.facebook.com/teamCOPC

**For learners, leaders and casual riders. Weekly introductory talk about group and road cycling safety and protocols. Seasoned cyclists are welcome, with the mindset that we will not “push the pace”, but instead will help shepherd the learning riders. This group starts with easy and flat routes and will progress into some hill training by the end of June. Riders should be able to maintain an average ride pace of at least 12 mph. Road bikes strongly recommended.
Leaders: many – email teamCOPC@gmail.com

*Thursday Night Hilliard Ride
6 pm (A+, A, B) – April 7 to Oct. 27
Heritage Trail Dog Park, 7262 Hayden Run Rd.
Routes, cancellations, & updates: see https://www.strava.com/clubs/COPHilliard and https://www.facebook.com/groups/53811046325
New routes posted each week.
· A+ (23+ mph avg) Group ride with some spirited efforts and possible drop ride.
· A (20+ mph avg) Group and possible drop ride
· B+ (19+ mph avg) No drop
Leaders: Aaron A. 614-205-2012, Nate W, Sam V, Shawn M, and Will P

*Thursday Night teamCOPC Jersey Hills – PELOTONIA-FRIENDLY
6 pm (B, C, NR) – April 27 thru July 27
Jersey Church North Parking Lot – 13260 Morse Rd., New Albany, OH 43054
Route Options: https://ridewithgps.com/events/3253-thursday-night-hills
Cancellations and updates: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3k6zh2Q and https://www.facebook.com/teamCOPC
This is a challenging ride that has become a favorite over the years for Pelotonia training. Groups are asked to stay together and take care of each other. Riders will decide the route based on planned pace and sunset time. It’s best to bring a friend for this ride.
Leaders: many – email teamCOPC@gmail.com

*Thursday Night Ill-Mannered Brewing Company/Team SociALE Cycling Rides
6:00pm (B+, B, C) May 4 – Sept 28 (Every other week unless interest demands weekly)
Ill-Mannered Brewing Company at 38 Grace Drive in Powell (next to the Post Office).
First Thursday rides – group road ride for experienced road cyclists at 25-35 miles.
Third Thursday rides will be a C pace local ride with routes ranging from 10 to 20 miles and routes that emphasize bike paths and are suitable for hybrid bikes etc. The intent of these local rides is to accommodate casual riders as well as experienced riders that just want to have fun (and beer afterward).
Latest announcements and route postings at https://www.facebook.com/illmanneredbeer or https://www.facebook.com/groups/53811046325.
Leader: Tom Klausing 614-361-061

*Thursday Night Steady Pedaling of Columbus
6 pm (B, C, NR) April 4 to Oct 31
Wolfe Park on Broad Street (105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43209)
Updates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/195983044786084
This is a welcoming group that uses the Alum Creek Trail and other city trails to access lightly traveled roads outside of Columbus. The group prides itself on educating new riders and encouraging non aggressive riders in a no-drop atmosphere. Distances & speeds range from 8-40 miles based on attendance.
Leader: Yvonne (Bonnie) Reggins – yreggins@yahoo.com or 614-592-1872, Malcolm Tanksley

*Thursday Night New Concord Peloton Ride (Zanesville)
5 pm (B, C, no drop) April – Oct
Variable start locations – Dresden Middle School, Zane’s Landing, and New Concord Elementary
Address of start location will be posted with weekly route.
Routes, cancellations, & updates: see https://www.facebook.com/groups/53811046325
Check posting 2 hours prior to the ride; the weather can be very different than the Columbus area.
This is a longstanding, friendly group that welcomes all riders looking for some hillier routes. Those new to hills are welcome & encouraged!
Leader: Mark Gibson & others

*Saturday Hilliard “Der Breakfast” ride
8 am (B, C) – Starts 4/15, ends 9/30; No Ride on 6/10, 6/24, 7/1, 7/22, 7/29
Heritage Trail Dog Park, 7262 Hayden Run Rd.
Ride to Der Dutchman in Plain City for breakfast. After breakfast, ride from 30-40 miles total
Leaders: Henk Colijn 614/306-1162, Brian Richards 614/738-9195, Stan Jonsson

*Saturday Kicking Asphalt Ride
Start times vary from 7 am – 10 am. See posts for details (A Pace – possible drop) March 18 to Nov. 11
Heritage Trail Trailhead, 7262 Hayden Run Rd.
Routes, cancellations, & updates: see https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057223489019
Rich provides text messages for upcoming rides if preferred.
Leaders: Marv, Rich, and Aaron A. 614-205-2012

*Saturday Wheels of Color Collaboration Ride – Pelotonia Friendly
AM start time varies (B, C, Social pace) April 8 – November
We have multiple groups sharing leadership of this ride (Wheels of Color, Black Girls Do Bike Columbus, Columbus Blackstar Cycling Group, Trailblazers, and Steady Pedaling). Each group will host one Saturday morning ride and will start from various locations around Franklin Co./Central Ohio.
Routes (20-60 miles) & updates in weekly COP Rider newsletter & on https://www.facebook.com/groups/341298644486076/
Ride classification/speed – Varies depending on hosting group

*Sunday teamCOPC Group Rides – PELOTONIA-FRIENDLY
Rollout times: April-10 am, May-9 am, June-8 am, July/August-7:30 am (B, C, NR)
Rose Run Park Patio by the New Albany Heit Center Parking Lot
Routes (changed weekly): https://teamcopc.wixsite.com/website-2023/weekly-rides and https://www.facebook.com/teamCOPC
Cancellations and updates: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/3k6zh2Q and https://www.facebook.com/teamCOPC

* Classic Sunday ride! Distance and terrain challenges increase later in the summer. We break into groups by anticipated speed to keep riders together throughout the ride. We do not drop riders, and we watch out for each other. Best for riders comfortable with the road and able to average 14 mph (faster later in the season) or more over distance.

*Sunday Scioto Cycle Club Roving Rides
8 am (A, B, C)
Start locations vary from Dublin, Westerville, New Albany, Delaware, Groveport, etc!
The annual ride locations schedule and routes are posted on Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1428990944076212 Contact the Leader to be added to an e-mail distribution list.

*This is a classic, friendly cycling group that enjoys riding together, exploring different routes in the region each week, and participating in various charity rides and tours. Route distances normally A 45 miles, B – 35 miles, and C – 25 miles
Leader: Michael Metersky – MMETERSKY@aol.com 614-208-4936

*Sunday New Concord Peloton Ride (Zanesville area)
9 am in the spring and as early as 7 am mid-summer – (A, B, C, no drop) April – Oct
Variable start locations – Zane’s Landing, and New Concord Elementary
Address of start location will be posted with weekly route.
Routes, cancellations, & updates: see https://www.facebook.com/groups/53811046325
Check posting 2 hours prior to the ride; the weather can be very different than the Columbus area.
This is a longstanding, friendly group that welcomes all riders looking for some hillier routes. Those new to hills are welcome & encouraged!
Leader: Mark Gibson & others

*Sunday Afternoon Steady Pedaling of Columbus
4 pm (B, C, NR) April 4 to Oct 31
Wolfe Park on Broad Street (105 Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43209)
Updates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/195983044786084
This is a welcoming group that uses the Alum Creek Trail and other city trails to access lightly traveled roads outside of Columbus. The group prides itself on educating new riders and encouraging non aggressive riders in a no-drop atmosphere. Distances & speeds range from 8-40 miles based on attendance.
Leader: Yvonne (Bonnie) Reggins – yreggins@yahoo.com or 614-592-1872, Malcolm Tanksley

PACE DESCRIPTIONS:

The ride leader will accompany the group in the manner that best supports the entire group, not an individual rider. COP highly recommends that you contact the ride leader if you have any questions about the ride/tour.

Pace classes are intended to give a rough idea of the common “riding” speed of the group, rather than the average speed. Completing a century ride (100) miles in 5 hours indicates a mathematical average of 20 mph, but the common riding speed to required to complete this ride in 5 hours can easily be in the mid-20s. Variables such as wind, hills and time off the bike can greatly detract from an average, as it is a time-based figure. The speeds listed below refer to common “riding” speeds.

A 19-23 MPH: Our fastest pace. Licensed racers frequently attend these rides, which might be listed as A+ rides in this schedule. Be prepared to maintain this pace over 30-50 miles on a weeknight ride, and 60-100 on a weekends. Stops typically are few and short. Average speeds can be over 20 mph.

B 16-19 MPH: A fast recreational clip. The ride distances will be somewhat lower than the “A” group, and the stops can be longer and more frequent. Opportunities for regrouping will be more frequent.

C 13-16 MPH: An enthusiastic pace. Many of our longer-distance riders ride in this pace range. The mood will be less competitive and more social. Groups will tend to stay together more, but the riding will still be consistent. The routes often avoid the hilliest options. D 10-13 MPH: A very social pace. Riders can be experienced, or fairly new, but are usually familiar with the basics of cycling on the open road and in groups. Distances are modest, and often a meal stop or sight-seeing is involved.

NR: No designated speed. These rides are specifically oriented around introducing new riders to the sport. The pace will be dictated by those who attend, and often these rides are intended as an introduction to cycling. NR rides can use bike paths or roadways. DOWR: Depending On Weather and Riders, usually for winter rides. This note in any ride listing indicates an “open” condition, and will usually be included with a pace class. The leader may choose to leave the pace, distance and destination to be decided by the group, so maps may not be included for these impromptu rides.

You must wear a helmet on all COP rides.