HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
July 4th Independence Day Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Saturday Club Ride
Thanks for visiting the HBC Ride Calendar!
We haven’t finalized details for this ride yet - please come back a week or two before the ride for details
Our Saturday Club rides usually start within 10 miles of Franklin TN. We normally offer a choice of routes ranging from 35 miles to 60 miles, and sometimes longer distances. Visitors to the area are always welcome to ride with us - we just ask that you sign our waiver at the start
If you are looking for cycling routes in the local area, check out the Local Routes link on our homepage
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Saturday Club Ride - Solstice Spin
Solstice Spin - 8.00am - Hillsboro Elementary School in Leipers Fork
To mark the Summer Solstice (OK that's actually June 20) we will be riding some of our favorite west side roads starting from Hillsboro School. Bob's route takes us up Bailey Road and over to Perkins before climbing Mobley's cut. From there we do the steady, shaded climb up Sulphur Springs, through Theta and seven miles straight down Snow Creek to Santa Fe. After the stop we head back on Gaskill Branch, Chestnut Ridge and down Raleigh Beard Road to Leipers Creek. The final run in is via Bending Chestnut and Garrison. There are plenty of options to add extra miles if you wish. Please listen to the safety briefing as there are a couple of steep descents to be aware of.
Amy's Collegial option covers some of the same roads but in an anti-clockwise direction, hitting Garrison early and coming home via Gray Lane and Bailey Road. The route has a rest stop option at the Davis General Store at mile 20.
The Routes and Cue Sheets are below
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Westhaven Thursday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Westhaven Tuesday AM Ride
A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.
Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:
The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.
Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!
Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.
To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list:
Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net
Durk - brattrider@gmail.com
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Saturday Club Ride - Granny’s Galavant - CANCELED!!
This event has been canceled due to high risk of rain - it will be rescheduled
Every year Jim & Amy Keffer lead a "Granny's Galavant" ride starting form Granny White Park in Brentwood, and we get to enjoy the tradition this Saturday.
The routes explore the roads to the west of Brentwood and north of Leipers Fork with a choice of 52, 38 miles and a Collegial 27 mile option Led by Angela Gucwa. All routes stay together until the split at mile 11. The rest stop for the non-collegial routes is at the Pasquo Gas Station but they reach there in very different ways. The long route tackles Still House Hollow climb and down Big East (the opposite direct to last Saturday's ride) whilst the medium route uses Highway 96 and the last 5 miles of the Natchez Trace. The Collegial route returns via the climb on North Berry's Chapel Road All routes rejoin for the final section of quiet neighborhood roads before the return to Granny White Park.
The Routes and Cue Sheets are below
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Saturday Club Ride - McMillan, Oscar & Big East!
McMillan, Oscar & Big East!
Bruce Green returns from his Ohioan odyssey to lead us on a 54 mile spin from Westhaven over to Green Brier and Fairview. The route includes regular (well loved?) climbs including Garrisson, Oscar Green and Big East, but, of course, the fun descents of Fernvale Road and Still House Hollow. The rest stop is at Fairview gas station at mile 32.
There is also a shorter route of 36 miles which skips Garrison and Oscar Green but still tackles Big East and has the bonus climb of Wilkins Branch. There is no rest stop on this route, although you will be passing the Leipers Fork store at mile 12. Bob Whitmer will be leading a Collegial ride on the short route for those who want a more conversational pace.
The Routes and Cue Sheets are below - we hope you can join us!
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.
Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Saturday Club Ride - Bella Bethesda
This Saturday, Phil Scharre leads us on an interesting selection of east side roads. For the first time we will start at the new Bethesda Parks & Rec site just off Bethesda Road, From here we will head east through Bethesda itself before tackling the always challenging climb up Pull Tight with it's excellent view from the top. The route continues to Eagleville where the long riders skirt the swamp area and head over to Rockvale. After passing Versailles and Bunker Hill Road, the route tackles the lumpy section of Floyd Road before tracking back up to Bethesda via Ash Hill and Byrd Lane. The 42 mile course takes a shorter route from Eagleville using Swamp Road and Hidden Valley road to rejoin the main route. The shorter Collegial route turns at Eagleville, to cut out the section east of Hwy 41
The long route has rest stop options at 24 and 34 miles, the medium route has a rest stop at 24 miles and the short route has the option to stop at Eagleville around mile 13
Come and join us for some good east side riding. The Routes and Cue Sheets are below
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride. Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Cue Sheets:
Here are two common Tuesday evening routes
HBC Memorial Day Ride!
9.00am - Centennial Park, 28th Avenue North parking lot on west side of The Parthenon, 2500 West End Avenue, Nashville 37203
It's a Harpeth Club tradition to have a more urban ride on the summer holidays! And, most appropriately, on Memorial Day Bruce Green will lead from The Parthenon up to the National Cemetery in Madison. We'll combine this with some interesting sights around the city on less-traveled roads. We'll go across the Pedestrian Bridge, ride on the Shelby Bottoms Greenway, circle around the old Cornelia Fort Airfield, and pay respects at the National Cemetery. From there we'll climb around Skyline Medical Center and come back across the Bordeaux Bridge to ride along the river on the MetroCenter levee! Then we'll go by the Sounds ballpark and Bicentennial Mall. There are numerous places for rest stops along the way.
The route is 38 miles and will begin at 9:00. This is designed to be a fun and pleasant ride for everyone, but the official Collegial version will be lead by Amy Crownover and Bob and Michele Barlow.. We did this route the last three years with great success! The full cue sheet with many notes about the route is at the link below.
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Saturday Club Ride - ‘Same roads, different directions’
8am - Hillsboro Elementary School in Leipers Fork, 5412 Pinewood Road, Franklin, 37064
RJ's route this Saturday starts of with the regular climb up Garrisson to Foxes, then diverts north via North Lick, Walker Hill and Pewitt to cross the Harpeth at Fernvale. Then we take the steady climb through Caney Fork and Sleepy Hollow to reach the rest stop at Fairview. We then head south on the lumpy terrain of Deer ridge, Lampley and Shoals Branch before dropping down Oscar Green and rejoining North Lick Creek. We then swing through Bending Chestnut and Natchez Trace Road to drop down Robinson road to Boston, and from there back in on Leipers Creek Road. The long route is 49 miles, whilst the 42 mile short route turns off Bending Chestnut and uses Davis Hollow to reach Leipers Creek Road and so cuts off 6 miles. Both routes have the same rest stop at mile 22 and run together for the first 36 miles
The Collegial option will be the 42 mile route and will be led by Cathie Allanson at the regular 14 - 16 mph pace
Note: 8am start
Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride. Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Cue Sheets:
Here are two common Tuesday evening routes
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Saturday Club Ride - It’s all just Ducky!
9am - Bethesda Elementary School, 4907 Bethesda Road, Thompson's Station, TN 37179
We've got an east side treat for you this Saturday. Pete Cacchioli has put together three great routes starting from Bethesda Elementary and working south through quiet country roads towards Duck River. Choose from 57 miles, 48 miles and a Collegial 35 mile route led by xxx.xxxx
All routes ride together for the first 15 miles, and we get the biggest challenge out of the way nice and early with the climb up Comstock Road after just a mile. From there we snake southwards on Glen Road, Harris Cemetery and six miles of Lunns Store Road. When we hit Hwy 99 the short route skirts around Caney Spring and heads back north on Caney Creek and Smiley Rd before retracing it's route for a few miles and returning to Bethesda via Ash Hill. From the split the medium and long routes head down to cross Duck River before heading west in Wiles Lane towards the i65. The long route diverts further south to Bryant Station for a rest stop (almost in Marshall County) before pushing north parallel to the interstate and re-crossing Duck river. The two routes rejoin at Sowell Mill Pike and together they work their way back up north on some very rural roads, before coming in via Ash Hill and reaching Bethesda from the west
There are plenty of rest stop options to keep us hydrated....
Breeze in Mkt on Hwy 99 at mile 15 for all routes
Gas station stops at mile 32 on the medium route, and at mile 29 and mile 40 on the long route
These quiet roads come with lots of twists and turns, particularly on the medium and long routes. Make sure you've downloaded your preferred route - we don't want anyone getting lost down there!
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride. Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Cue Sheets:
Here are two common Tuesday evening routes
HBC Sunday Ride!
Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot — 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.
What to Know:
The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.
At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride. If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.
There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.
The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.
Cue Sheet:
Saturday Club Ride - Carl, of course!
9am - Westhaven parking lot, 1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064
This Saturday, Ex-President RJ grapples with the leadership duties for a ride that takes us to the south side of the west side, down as far as Spring Hill
There are three great routes to choose from, 58 miles, 42 miles and a Collegial 35 mile option. Bob Barlow will be leading the Collegial Ride
The Grand Depart will be at our usual Sunday Westhaven location, with all routes heading out towards Burwood via Boyd Mill, Southall, Bear Creek and Sycamore. From there, the Collegial route takes Mobley's Cut and Robinson to Leipers Fork and back via Parker Branch. The medium route runs through Burwood then takes Pope's Chapel and Fairview Road before rejoining the shorter route at Boston. From Burwood the long route runs south to Spring Hill, with great views of the GM Plant! The route swings west and tackles a few lumps before reaching Knob Creek and the long climb up to Theta. After the sweet descent of Sulphur Springs, and a few miles on Leipers Creek, we rejoin Bear Creek and retrace our wheel tracks back to Westhaven
Here are the rest stop options...
35 mile route - Davis General (mile 21)
42 mile route - Burwood store (mile 17) Davis General (mile 28)
58 mile route - Burwood store (mile 17) Shell Gas Station (Official stop - mile 26) Davis General (mile 44)
Come and join the fun! The Routes and Cue Sheets are below
Thursday Evening HBC Ride from Hunters Bend
Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069
This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway. Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo. Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace.
What to Know:
The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices.
While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.
Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below
Cue Sheets:
Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153
For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro
What to know:
The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride. Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.
The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph
While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes. Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.
Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.
Cue Sheets:
Here are two common Tuesday evening routes