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 May 31, 2025, club rides will meet up on Saturday mornings at 8:15 a.m., with roll-out at 8:30. (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
June 7: Harris Neck. Summertime start time of 8:30! Meet behind McDonald’s 35 Montague St., in Riceboro (exit 67 off of I95). 41 and 30 mile options (approximate) available. Ride Leader: Marc Lobit, mlobit@msn.com. Click here for Harris Neck Cue Sheets. Post ride meal at Smokin’ Pig, exit 76 off of I95).
June 14: Club Picnic! Meet in Skidaway Island State Park. We have reserved picnic shelter 4; the club will provide sandwiches and snacks from Coffee Deli plus drinks. Details regarding arrangements for parking fee will be provided via email at a later date. Ride Leader: John Arney, johnaarney@gmail.com.
June 21: Ellabell. Meet in Hendrix Park, 3960 Wilma Edwards Rd., Ellabell. Ride Leader: TBD. 38 and 30 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Hendrix Park 37 Mile” and “Hendrix Loop”. Cue sheet for 38 mile ride here. (Shorter route is nearly identical, with right turn on Old 46 (around mile 13.5), instead of left.) Post ride meal to be determined at end of ride.
June 28: Hardeeville: Meet at Millstone Landing (off of Purrysburg Rd.). Ride Leader: TBD. 42.5 and 30 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS: “Millstone 43 miler” and “Millstone 30 miler”. Click here for Hardeeville cue sheets. Post ride meal at Mellow Mushroom or Tacos & Tequila in Savannah.
July 5: Riceboro: Meet in the parking lot of Midway-Riceboro Library, 9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Ride Leader: Brian Kadish, redbrian@hotmail.com. 35 and 32 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Midway Ride 35” and “Rob midway route”. Cue Sheets available here. Post-ride meal at Snazzy’s Hot Wings and Sassy Things, 4300 Ocean Hwy. in Richmond Hill. (Restaurant located inside The Scottish Inn).
ADDITIONAL AREA ORGANIZED RIDES
Big Brag 2025 begins on Saturday, May 31st. David Taylor: I’m hoping for photos and stories!
OTHER AREA RIDES
(Not sponsored by Coastal Bicycle Touring Club)
Note: Start times are changing/have changed due to summer temperatures.
Sundays – Islands Ride
Roll-out from the Habersham YMCA at 8AM 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 7 am and 8am on Tuesdays. (Yes, groups go out at both times). 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, 8:30 a.m. 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 7 am and 8 am on Thursdays. (Yes, two start times). 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.