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.

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.

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.

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.

The most storied group ride in the DC area. This is not a no-drop ride. Please know the route. Free snacks afterward!

The start finish is at the Davidsonville Park and Ride at the intersection of Rt. 50 and 424. This is a very fast paced 34 mile training ride most often done at race pace and averages 21-25 mph. The ride is typically composed of the strongest area riders in the lead group with a B group and on occasion a C group after that.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Route to be determined. In the Summer, every Wednesday at 6 pm departing from the Riverdale Park MARC Train Station - except while the Greenbelt Training Series is occurring (May-June)

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.

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.

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.

The ride leaves from Parvilla Cycles in Edgewater and rolls through 23 miles of south county back roads. It is ridden at several paces but the focus is on recovery and enjoyment. This ride is open to everyone and can split quickly within the first 5 miles.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This ride typically leaves Capitol Hill at 7:10/8:10 AM (summer/winter) from 8th and Penn SE with a pickup in Georgetown behind the bank at Wisconsin and M NW at 7:30/8:30 AM (summer/winter). All paces welcome! Rides meet on a week-to-week basis - Always check the most recent forum posting to determine if a ride is happening this weekend.

This is the premier ABRT group ride. This ride has been in existence since before the formation of ABRT over 30 years ago. The ride is 60 miles and travels to south to North Beach in Calvert County, mostly on smaller roads, and back. The ride takes 2:45 to 3:15 pedaling time (18-21+ mph, slower in winter) and is about 60 miles.

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

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

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.

A number of ABRT riders and other local area cyclists meet in downtown Annapolis for a no-drop ride of between 35-45 miles depending on weather and conditions. The route is out to Sandy Point, College Parkway and slow roll home via the B&A trail. While the ride does go fast in places, there are many regroup points and the average speed is about 16-18 mph.

From Sweet Science, it's about 51 miles with 2,900ft for the full ride. We usually stay together at a brisk pace for the first 17 miles, until Tuckerman road, where breakaways should be expected. This ride comprises experienced riders who value their training time. Expect speeds from 16-18mph during warmup, 20-25 mph for much of the ride, and 25+ mph during more challenging sections.

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.

From Sweet Science, it's about 51 miles with 2,900ft for the full ride. DC pickup at Peirce Mill at 8:55am. This ride comprises experienced riders who value their training time. Expect speeds from 16-18mph during warmup, 20-25 mph for much of the ride, and 25+ mph during more challenging sections.

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.

Location: Georgetown (Exorcist Steps). Distance: 47 miles. Average Speed: 24mph. Average Elevation: 3000. Pace: Hard (Drop-ride but we regroup twice at Potomac BP Gas Station). HRC IS NOW OPEN AFTER THE RIDE.

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.

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.