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, Feb. 22: Riceboro. Meet in the parking lot of Midway-Riceboro Library, 9397 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. Ride Leader: Kathy Schaefer, [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, Mar. 1: Ellabell. Meet at Hendrix Park, 3960 Wilma Edwards Rd. Ride Leader: Geoffrey Carson, [email protected]. 38 and 25 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Hendrix Park 37” and “Hendrix Loop”. Click here for 37/38 mile Cue Sheet. (For shorter route, turn right on US 46 (where longer group turns left). With this one exception, the rides are identical). Post ride meal: restaurant suggestions?
Saturday, March 8: Rincon. Meet at Macomber Park Complex, 1004 Lexington Rd. Ride Leader: Joe Jacubek, [email protected]. 39 and 28 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Macomber Park 38.8” and “Macomber Park Complex”. Click here for Rincon Cue Sheets. Post ride meal at El Real, 105 Wisenbaker Rd.
Saturday, March 15: 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: somewhere in Savannah.
Saturday, March 22: Darien. Meet on Franklin St, south of Vernon Square (near United Methodist Church). Ride Leader: John Arney, [email protected]. 42 and 24 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Darien Party Gras 42 Miles” and “Darien to Sapelo’s Visitors Center”. Click here for Darien Cue Sheets. Post ride meal: Blue Bay Mexican Grill, 110 Screven St. (between Broad and 1st Streets).
Saturday, March 29: Publix/Fancy Hall. Meet in the rear of the Publix parking lot, 12800 Hwy 144, Richmond Hill. Ride Leader: Kim Turner, [email protected]. 40 and 32 mile options available. Maps for both may be downloaded from Ride with GPS, “Richmond Hill Publix” and “Kilkenny 32”. Post ride meal at Sunshine Breakfast in Publix shopping lot.
Saturday, April 5: Nevils. Meet at Nevils Park, 8438 Nevils Groveland Rd. (Eastern edge of Statesboro). More information to follow. Ride Leader: Lin Woodard, [email protected]. 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: TBD. 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.
ADDITIONAL AREA ORGANIZED RIDES
Sunday, Feb. 23: Havana Hills Spring Classic. Registration not yet available. Note that this event offers both road and gravel rides. Havana, FL is a suburb of Tallahassee, FL, known at one time for its hand-rolled cigars (like its namesake). Now known for its antique stores and art galleries. Well organized event, but you have to like hills! https://www.havanamainstreet.com/springclassic
Fri-Sun, April 4-6: BRAG Spring Tune-Up. Three day outdoor cycling event with multiple ride options. https://brag.org/stu/.
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.