Come join us on one of the rides below. Note that we ask that you be able to ride a minimum of 12 mph, that you wear a helmet and that you bring a spare tube as well as tire changing tools with you. Effective Sept. 28, 2024, club rides will meet up on Saturday mornings at 8:45 a.m., with roll-out at 9:00. (During cooler weather, the start time will be adjusted to allow for roll-out at 9:00). After the rides, we often join for a bite to eat at a local venue.
Note: If there is a ride cancellation due to inclement weather or previously unforeseen events, this website will be updated with the cancellation notice at least 1 1/2 hours before the start of the ride. There will also be an email sent to CBTC members.
All guests must sign a waiver prior to roll-out. The ride leader will bring the waiver (and is responsible for having guests sign the waiver). The waiver can be found here: CBTC RIDE WAIVER
UPCOMING RIDES
IT IS HELPFUL IF THOSE PLANNING TO RIDE NOTIFY THE RIDE LEADER (TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE SUFFICIENT NUMBERS IN EACH PACE LINE). RIDES WITH LESS THAN FIVE CYCLISTS MAY BE CANCELLED.
Saturday, Nov. 23: Riceboro. Meet in parking lot of Midway-Riceboro Library, 9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Ride Leader: Amos Gallagher, [email protected]. 35 and 32 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Midway Ride 35” and “Rob midway route”. Click here for Riceboro Cue Sheets Post ride meal at Smokin’ Pig, 13711 E. Oglethorpe Hwy.
Saturday, Nov. 30: Skidaway. Meet in the parking lot of Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Cue Sheets not available, but like all Saturday rides, this is a no-drop ride. Approximate distances are 35 and 25 miles. Ride Leader: Brian Kadish, [email protected]. Post ride meal at Your Pie, 7360 Skidaway Rd.
Saturday, Dec. 7: Publix/Fancy Hall. Meet in the Publix parking lot, 12800 Hwy. 144 in Richmond Hill. Ride Leader, Cathy Reiman, [email protected]. 40 and 32 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Richmond Hill Publix” and Kilkenny 32″. Click here for Fancy Hall 40 mile cue sheet. Post ride meal at Sunshine Breakfast in Publix shopping center lot.
Sunday, Dec. 8: Christmas Ride. Meet at 5 p.m. in Chatham Square (at the intersection of Barnard and W. Gordon Sts). Ride Leader: John Arney, [email protected]. Dinner afterwards at Jalepeno’s, 7 E. Broughton St.
Saturday, Dec. 14: Hardeeville. Meet in Millstone Landing, 55 Millstone Landing Road. Ride Leader: Amos Gallagher, [email protected]. 43 and 30 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Millstone 43” and “Millstone 30”. Cue sheet for both distances here. Post-ride meal in Downtown Savannah. (Exact location to be chosen on ride date.)
Saturday, Dec. 21: Ellabell. Tentative plan.
Saturday, Dec. 28: Skidaway. Meet in the parking lot of Skidaway Island Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway. Cue Sheets not available, but like all Saturday rides, this is a no-drop ride. Approximate distances are 35 and 25 miles.
Jan. 18, 2025: CBTC Soup ride. Juliet Godon Low Park, Gordonston – Savannah – ride in Savannah followed by potluck soup lunch.
April 10/11 – 13, 2025: Wakulla Springs. The club is organizing a bike weekend in Wakulla Springs (Tallahassee) the weekend of April 10/11-13, 2025. The area offers several paved bike trails (a 16 mile one way trail running from Tallahassee to St. Marks, the Capital City to the Sea series of trails, and the Ochlockonee Bay Bike trail), several hundred miles of mountain bike trails, kayaking (with rentals available thru TnT Hideway), as well as hiking through Wakulla Springs State Park. It is recommended that cyclists stay at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs (https://thelodgeatwadullasprings.com) so that we can all be together. The daily rate ranges between $139-$159 per night. As there are only 27 total rooms available, it is recommended that individuals reserve rooms well in advance. (This is a popular place for weddings!). The phone number for reservations is 855-632-4559
ADDITIONAL AREA ORGANIZED RIDES
Saturday, Nov. 2: Three Rivers Ride. Sponsored by the Camden Cycling Club, this ride in St. Marys, GA offers 30, 40, 62 and 100 mile options. For more information, see: https://camdencyclingclub.org/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=493098&module_id=508735
Sunday, Nov. 3: Bike Bluffton. 62, 30 and 10 mile options. For more information, see: https://www.bikebluffton.org/sponsor-2024.
OTHER AREA RIDES
(Not sponsored by Coastal Bicycle Touring Club)
Note: Due to the extraordinary heat this summer, all “other” rides (i.e., Tuesday Skidaway ride, the Wednesday IOH ride and the Thursday HAAF ride) will roll out at 9am. Please note and update your calendars.
Sundays – Islands Ride
Roll-out from the Habersham YMCA at 9AM on Sundays. Approximate 30 mile ride around Burnside Island and Isle of Hope with brisk pace (19-21 mph) and some sprints (esp. along Ferguson, prior to rest stop at Jalepeno’s.) Participants get together at the Coffee Deli in Habersham Village after the ride.
Tuesdays – Skidaway Ride
Roll-out from parking lot of Skidaway United Methodist Church at 9AM on Tuesdays. 34 mile ride around Skidaway Island. Usually 1 or 2 groups with varying speeds and some sprints.
Wednesdays-Isle of Hope Meander, aka No Sweat Wednesday
Roll-out from the Sentinent Bean, at the south end of Forsyth Park, Savannah, 9AM. Ride Lincoln St. to Bonaventure Cemetery, then to and through Thunderbolt before cruising to Isle of Hope for some crazy loops. Pace typically 15-18 mph, depending upon make-up of the group. There is usually a post-ride gathering at Coffee Deli or Yia Yia’s Kitchen.
Thursdays – Hunter Army Air Field Ride
Roll-out from parking lot next to ball fields by Montgomery Street entrance of Hunter Army Air Field at 9AM on Thursdays. A permit from HAAF security staff at Montgomery Street entrance is required to enter base. (If you don’t already possess a pass, it may be possible to request a day pass from the Montgomery Street security. Make sure you bring your driver’s license). 20-40 mile ride around the base with 1 or 2 groups (based on speed). Participants meet at Sly’s, corner Abercorn & 34th street, for sliders, fries and cool drinks following the ride.