Weather permitting, all groups plan to start rides the first week of May. Start times vary between 5:30-6 pm, so watch for your group’s start time on the Wheelers Facebook page.
In addition, we host several special events throughout the season. View Wheelers Events to learn more.
- Helmets are required for all riders.
- A bright, flashing taillight is also required.
- Please bring sufficient water. Rides are generally approximately 2 hours long.
- High-visibility clothing and bike lights are highly recommended.
- If your bike has aero bars, you will not be able to use them during the group rides.
NEW! Women’s Thursday Rides
- First and third Thursdays – June through August. Watch Facebook for Saturday ride opportunities!
- Starting location varies. Please check Facebook for details
- Average pace: Two pace groups – moderate and quicker. Both are no drop rides.
- Approximate distance: Will begin at approximately 15 mile-distance and a 20+ mile distance
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Monday Gravel Rides
- Riders meet Monday at 5:30 pm
- This group enjoys variety of ride surfaces – gravel, pavement, fire road, and single track. Road bikes/narrow tires are not advisable for this ride.
- Start locations are announced weekly on Facebook and may include Nine Mile, Weston Kayak launch, Ringle Trails and others.
- Usual pace is from 13 – 16 mph
- Road bikes are not recommended for this ride. Please bring a bike with wider tires.
Tuesday Road Rides
All eight road ride groups start at the Aspirus (Weston) YMCA
3402 Howland Avenue, Weston, WI
The start times vary. Generally, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the Black, Red and Orange groups (the longer routes) start at 5:45 p.m., and the other groups begin at 6 p.m. Due to daylight constraints, early and late season rides begin 15 minutes earlier.
Black Group – “Sport” cycling group
- Average pace: brisk, competitive pace
- Approximate distance: Early in spring, distances will start around 35 miles and increase to 50 as daylight allows.
- This is the only group that has “DROP” rides
Red Group – “Sport” cycling group
- Average pace: brisk, competitive pace
- Approximate distance: Early in spring, distances will start around 35 miles and increase to 50 as daylight allows.
Orange Group – “Moderate” cycling group
- Average pace: 18 to 20 mph
- Approximate distance: 35 to 45 miles
Yellow Group – “Moderate” cycling group
- Average pace: 16 to 18 mph
- Approximate distance: 30 to 40 miles
Lime Group – “Moderate” cycling group
- Average pace: 15 to 17 mph
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Approximate distance: 25 to 35 miles
Green Group – “Social” cycling group
- Average pace: 14 to 16 mph
- Approximate distance: 25 to 35 miles
Aqua Group – “Social” cycling group
- Average pace: 12 to 14 mph
- Approximate distance: 20 to 30 miles
Blue Group Leisure Rides – Family friendly
This ride is for anyone who wants just to enjoy a leisurely group ride.
- Average pace: 10 mph
- Approximate distance: 10 to 15 miles
Thursday Road Rides
Grey Group – Morning road rides
Riders meet Thursdays at 9:45 a.m. and ride at 10.
- Pace and distance may vary, based on participating riders.
- Start locations are announced weekly on Facebook.
Thanks to many generous volunteer ride leaders, we have a full schedule for the season, but we are always in need of additional ride leaders to assist and serve as substitutes. If you are willing to lead a ride or assist, please contact us.