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
Saturday, April 5: Nevils. Meet at Nevils Park, 8438 Nevils Groveland Rd. (Eastern edge of Statesboro). More information to follow. Ride Leader: Lin Woodard, linwoodard@gmail.com. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS: “Nevils 28 Miles”. Click here for Nevils Cue Sheets. Post ride meal at Sally Mae’s Kitchen, 6979 Hwy. 67 Brooklet, GA.
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. NEW LODGING INFORMATION: It is recommended that cyclists stay at Magnuson Hotel Crawfordville (3896 Coastal Hwy location), located alongside Hwy 98 (and a bike path). While there were several rooms available as of 01/29/25, it is recommended that individuals reserve rooms well in advance. The phone number for reservations is 850-926-4455. Details available here!
April 19: Islands. Meet at intersection of Bull and Gaston Streets, i.e. north end of Forsyth Park. Ride Leader: Peter Broadhead, peterbroadhead@gmail.com. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS: “Islands Ride” and “Islands Ride 32.1”. Click here for Islands Cue Sheets. Post ride meal at Sly’s Sliders, 1710 Abercorn St.
April 26: Riceboro.
May 3: Rincon.
May 10: Publix/Fancy Hall.
May 17: Springfield Century (and shorter ride)
May 24: Hardeeville.
May 31: Islands
June 7: Harris Neck
June 14: Club Picnic!
ADDITIONAL AREA ORGANIZED RIDES
Fri-Sun, April 4-6: BRAG Spring Tune-Up. Three day outdoor cycling event with multiple ride options. https://brag.org/stu/.
Sat-Sun, April 12-13: Ride the Lowcountry 2025. Choose from routes of 33, 43, 65 and 100 miles. https://ridethelowcountry.com.
Sunday, May 4, Pedal Hilton Head: Proceeds benefit the Boyd and Girls Club of HH Island. 10, 20, 30, 40 and 62 mile options. https://pedalhiltonheadisland.raceroster.com
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.