Community Cycling Rides in DC, Maryland & Virginia

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Monday

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

This is an open ride but established by DC Velo Randy Thrasher and is attended by seasoned riders. It is 25ish miles with a hard pace which runs all season weather permitting every weekday. The ride stays in Bethesda area going through a combination of routes usually on Bradley/Mc Arthur/Oaklyn.

Start Barrett Lane & Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Thursday night is the most popular night. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

Tuesday

Flat and fast Tuesdays and Thursdays ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Ride organizers provide basic instructions before the group rolls. Cyclists wait before the start gate on Ohio SW Drive.

Start Hains Point Ohio Dr. SW

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

This is an open ride but established by DC Velo Randy Thrasher and is attended by seasoned riders. It is 25ish miles with a hard pace which runs all season weather permitting every weekday. The ride stays in Bethesda area going through a combination of routes usually on Bradley/Mc Arthur/Oaklyn.

Start Barrett Lane & Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Thursday night is the most popular night. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

6pm start. Meet Riverdale MARC Train Station, Riverdale Park. Reverse Shop Ride through Berwyn Heights, Left on 201, Right on Beaver Dam, fast as you want, turn around at Springfield and come back in. Neutral pace until we hit Beaver Dam then no holds barred.

Start 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737

One of the hardest and fastest drop rides in DC! The Goon Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Riders should be experienced riding in large groups and be prepared if they get dropped. Average speed is 25 MPH. The ride runs during daylight savings time for actual schedule and actual time check the Strava group. When in season the ride starts between 5:30PM-6:30PM.

Start 4425 Garrett Park Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Wednesday

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

This is an open ride but established by DC Velo Randy Thrasher and is attended by seasoned riders. It is 25ish miles with a hard pace which runs all season weather permitting every weekday. The ride stays in Bethesda area going through a combination of routes usually on Bradley/Mc Arthur/Oaklyn.

Start Barrett Lane & Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817

The Pedalers classic ride is back for 2022! A prompt 6pm departure will take us on an ever-changing route out to Montgomery County and back, taking myriad turns, climbs, descents, and views in along the way. Post-ride we typically gather for food and drinks at select local DC cafes and breweries that support bicyclists.

Start S St NW (between 22nd St NW & 23rd St NW), Washington, DC 20008

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Thursday night is the most popular night. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

This is one of Greater Washington Area's more famous training series. Four groups are: A, B, C, and Juniors. Criterium style racing, a non-technical course. Races are at 6pm and 7pm.

Start 6565 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Geezer Goon (G2) runs every Wednesday during the DLS from Beach Drive & follows the old Goon Ride route through the RCP & it covers 25 miles. Start times vary from 5:30 to 6:30 PM and follows Goon schedule which is published on The Goon Strava page.

Start Beach Drive parking before Stoneybrook

Thursday

Flat and fast Tuesdays and Thursdays ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Ride organizers provide basic instructions before the group rolls. Cyclists wait before the start gate on Ohio SW Drive.

Start Hains Point Ohio Dr. SW

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

This is an open ride but established by DC Velo Randy Thrasher and is attended by seasoned riders. It is 25ish miles with a hard pace which runs all season weather permitting every weekday. The ride stays in Bethesda area going through a combination of routes usually on Bradley/Mc Arthur/Oaklyn.

Start Barrett Lane & Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Thursday night is the most popular night. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

One of the hardest and fastest drop rides in DC! The Goon Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Riders should be experienced riding in large groups and be prepared if they get dropped. Average speed is 25 MPH. The ride runs during daylight savings time for actual schedule and actual time check the Strava group. When in season the ride starts between 5:30PM-6:30PM.

Start 4425 Garrett Park Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Friday

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

This is an open ride but established by DC Velo Randy Thrasher and is attended by seasoned riders. It is 25ish miles with a hard pace which runs all season weather permitting every weekday. The ride stays in Bethesda area going through a combination of routes usually on Bradley/Mc Arthur/Oaklyn.

Start Barrett Lane & Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817

Flat and fast 60-min weekday ride aimed at getting speed work done on Hains Point 3-mile loop. Thursday night is the most popular night. This ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Most cyclists wait in the parking lot on Buckeye Dr. until the group rolls around.

Start Buckeye Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

Saturday

A hard and fast 40-miler drop-ride! The 7AM Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. The ride starts in Rock Creek Park at the intersection of East West highway and Jones Mill/Beach Dr, rolls through Bethesda, Bradley, Mass to Mac Aurtur.

Start Intersection of East West Hwy & Beach Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

From Simona Cafe, it's about 50 miles with 2,800 ft for the full ride. We usually stay together at a brisk pace for the first 15 miles until Bells Mill Road, where breakaways should be expected, with a regroup at the top of Bells Mill. There is usually an attempted breakaway at the Glenn Mill Rollers, followed by a regroup at Cavanaugh Rd and Piney Meeting House Tree Road. The ride continues with a refuel stop at the Potomac BP. Once refueled, we roll on with a final regroup at the top of Great Falls Park (37-mile mark) and return together on MacArthur in a rotating pace line.

Start 116 E. Fairfax St, Falls Church, VA 22046

No Name (N2) ride. Distance: 60 miles. Difficulty: Moderate 16-18 MPH no drop. Start Point: Beach and Stoneybrook.

Start Beach Drive parking before Stoneybrook

Conte's Old Town Roll is a B-Pace road bike ride designed to give your legs a burn while catching up with friends. Ride meets around 8:0am, wheels up at 8:30am SHARP!

Start 1100 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Meet at Riverdale Park's Town Center Market on fair and not so fair Saturdays for a SPIRITED 40ish miles through USDA agricultural center.

Start 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737

A hard and fast 50-miler drop-ride! The 10AM Ride is run on tradition not by a ride organizer. Different route than the 7AM ride, the ride starts at 10:30 in Rock Creek Park at the intersection of east west highway and Jones Mill/Beach Dr.

Start Intersection of East West Hwy & Beach Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Sunday

From Simona Cafe, it's about 50 miles with 2,800 ft for the full ride. We usually stay together at a brisk pace for the first 15 miles until Bells Mill Road, where breakaways should be expected, with a regroup at the top of Bells Mill. There is usually an attempted breakaway at the Glenn Mill Rollers, followed by a regroup at Cavanaugh Rd and Piney Meeting House Tree Road. The ride continues with a refuel stop at the Potomac BP. Once refueled, we roll on with a final regroup at the top of Great Falls Park (37-mile mark) and return together on MacArthur in a rotating pace line.

Start 2507 Franklin Rd, Arlington 22201

Hit the Road with Us: Sunday Rapha RCC Club Ride! Meeting Location: Black Coffee 4885 MacArthur Blvd NW. Schedule: 8:00 AM: Gather & grab coffee. 8:20 AM: Pre-ride briefing. 8:30 AM: Roll out! New Route: Enjoy a scenic 27.89-mile loop with 1,187 ft of elevation gain.

Start Baby Cat Brewery in Kensington

Distance: ~38 miles. Average Speed: 17-18 mph. Average Elevation: ~2,113 ft (over total route). Pace: Moderate. Start Point: Meets at Beach and EW Highway for approximately 38 miles total ride following the old Bicycle Place Ride Route.

Start Intersection of East West Hwy & Beach Dr, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Distance: 47+ miles Average Speed: 23mph Pace: Hard 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Average Elevation: 3000 Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3076162605654521402 Ride Notes: Drop-ride but we regroup twice at Potomac BP Gas Station

Start 36th St NW & Canal Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007

Sundays at 9:15am (Winter) / 8:45am (Summer) 47.8 miles 1520 feet of climbing This is a moderately-paced ride with several opportunities for harder efforts. The first 5 miles or so on MacArthur Blvd. will be fairly relaxed at a pace of around 20-22 mph on flats, with the pace typically heating up somewhat when the group turns onto Goldsboro road and featuring several sprint opportunities. The pace then settles down for the return on MacArthur into Georgetown. Open to cyclists with at least some group-riding experience and fitness interested in a fun ride and a good workout.

Start 3210 Grace St NW Suite 100, Washington, DC 20007

Come join us every Sunday. The average pace is 17-19.5 mph. Riders who can sustain 17 mph solo will be able to keep with the group. There are meet up points during the ride for stragglers. Finish at Town Center Market's bike friendly patio.

Start 4705 Queensbury Rd, Riverdale, MD 20737