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.

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

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:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

Come join us for three fun route options this Saturday....

If it's distance you want, we have a 63 mile route to Kingston Springs and back. The route snakes it's way over to Pasquo, before climbing over Poplar Creek road and down into the South Harpeth valley. After climbing up from the river, we drop down over highway 40, spin around Kingston Springs and turn back south towards Fairview. Following a refreshment stop we roll down to Fernvale, turn left on Old Hwy 96 and follow this to Poplar creek which we ride again, but in the reverse direction. We then take McCrory Lane back to Pasquo and retrace our steps back to the school via Temple Road and Del Rio Pike

The medium and short routes follow the normal Tuesday evening route, reaching the Trace via Barrell Springs Hollow and the climb over Highway 96. After the climb up the ramp to the Trace, it's a 10 mile roll to Leipers Fork with a stop at the Market. From here the 43 mile route heads to south to Boston (optional stop) before taking Bear Creek to Carters Creek, Carl Road and Southall, while the short route reaches Southall directly through Leipers Fork. Both routes converge and roll into Westhaven in the usual way, then run through the neighborhood (optional stop if needed) to reach Carlisle Lane and from there to Del Rio and back to Fieldstone Parkway

RJ will be leading and sweeping the long route. Mark Bartleson will be leading the Collegial option. Thanks to both!  

The 2.5 mile section of Hwy 96 on the short and medium route is ridden regularly by the Thursday evening group, but as a state highway the shoulder can accumulate debris.  We've contacted TDOT today and submitted a work request for the shoulder to be swept before Saturday.  

Please see details of all the routes below

Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!

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:

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

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.

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

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:

Standard 42-mile Sunday route

Hoover Gap 7am start + Burwood Blast 7.30am start

We've got some fantastic west side route options for you this Saturday, with choices of 30, 45 and 64 miles. Leadership comes from the Ride Committee and a dedicated team who kindly volunteered to run the Collegial ride.

It's going to be another hot weekend, so we will be starting earlier than normal. The 64 miles route starts at 7am, the 45 and 31 mile routes at 7.30am. 

The long route takes us over to Shady Grove and Hoover Gap, territory we've not tackled on a Saturday for a very long time. It's a great route with pretty scenery and quiet roads. The route follows Leipers Creek all the way to Water Valley before climbing over the ridge and down into Jones Valley. We then take Leatherwood through Shady Grove and over Hoover Gap, before snaking around Duck River back to Williamsport and Snow Creek. From Santa Fe the route will be more familiar with Lewis Road, Chestnut Ridge, Sulphur Springs and back in via Davis Hollow and Leipers Creek. There are rest stops at Duck River store (26 miles) and Santa Fe (42 miles). Tony will lead this adventure - 7am start!

The 45 mile route takes a very different direction, heading south east on Bailey, Carl and West Harpeth towards Thompson Station. We'll then take Evergreen Road and Pope's Chapel to the rest stop at Huff's Store at Burwood. From there it's a steady climb on Sycamore and Mobley's Cut, before a section of Leipers Creek and the shady climb up Fox Branch. We continue the shade hunting on Bending Chestnut, Pinewood and Hargrove, before dropping down Wilkins branch back to Leipers Fork. Larry will lead this ride - 7.30am start

The Collegial riders share the 45 mile route before splitting off at mile 24 and heading back to the school via Robinson road and Leipers Creek road. The medium and short route share the rest stop at Huff's Store (mile 21). The Collegial leaders are Paul, Rosita, Donna, Kim and Scott. Thanks to all volunteers, and especially to Paul who created the route 

Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!

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:

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

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.

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

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:

Standard 42-mile Sunday route

Sunny Saturday Spin

This Saturday Bob Barlow has a fun anti-clockwise west side route that uses plenty of tree cover. From Hillsboro School we head up Garrison, down Greenbrier, along South Lick Creek and over Tom Rail to reach Hwy 7. After the downhill to Fly we get into the wooded climb up Raleigh-Elam and over to Water Valley. After the stop at Santa Fe (mile 26) we climb Gaskill Branch and enjoy a shady 10 miles stretch along Chestnut Ridge and down Sulphur Springs. The run back in is via Mobley's Cut and Robinson, finishing off on Leipers Creek. The route is 48 miles, but there are options to cut or add miles on the way back in, depending on your preference. 

The short / Collegial route diverts from the long route at Foxes, heading south to Mobley's cut, then turning on Robinson. The rest stop is at Davis General (mile 14) then the route climbs Bear Creek and follows Bailey back into Leipers Creek. From there it loops up Old 96 and down Wilkins Branch to get back to the school. Amy Crownover will lead this route at a Collegial 14-15mph pace.

Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!

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:

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

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.

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

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:

Standard 42-mile Sunday route

Saturday Ride - Frolicking in Fairview

This Saturday Michael DeRoche will lead us on a Fairview frolic, taking us pedaling on some roads we don't visit often. There are 50 and 46 mile routes to choose from. Fairview like you never knew it could be! New pavement. Smoooooth uncrowded roads. Flowing descents. Mild climbs. Great views. Both routes will give you a taste of what Fairview roads can offer. The 50 is the one to do to get it all! 

There is also a 29 mile Collegial option led by Bob Whitmer which reaches Fairview and loops back via Deer Ridge and South Harpeth. Join Bob and the gang for a 14-15 mph pace.

The 50 miler has a rest stop at mile 27, the 46 mile route stops at mile 31 and the short / Collegial route stops at mile 14. 

It looks to be reasonably cooler than last Saturday so the start will be at 8am. Here are the routes and cue sheets....

Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!

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:

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

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.

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

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:

Standard 42-mile Sunday route

HBC Saturday Ride - Bear but no Buffalo!

Note: 7.30am start due to the temperature!

Westhaven Car Park - Take Hwy. 96 west from Franklin, turn left on Westhaven Blvd. at the traffic light, veer right onto State Blvd., and then take the very first alley on the left into the parking lot

This Saturday Angela Gucwa is leading our westside ride that tackles Bear Creek and many other familiar roads. Starting from Westhaven. The 51 mile route runs south via Boyd Mill, Mc Millan and Carl Road before tackling the full climb up Bear Creek. From the summit the route takes Sycamore and Johnson Hollow down to Burwood. From there, we swing round to the west and climbing Les Robinson, although detouring on the quieter B Dodson road. From Theta we run down Suphur Springs and up Fox Branch. We stay on the ridge until dropping down Davis Hollow on to the creek road. At Leipers Fork we climb the smooth pavement on old 96 before descending Garrison and rolling in on Boyd Mill. 

The 30 mile route is available as a Collegial Ride option, led by Paul Aebischer. This follows the long route right to the top of Brar Creek, but continues straight down to Boston before heading north towards Leipers Creek. From there the route goes up Bailey and down Floyd (the add on commonly known as Alpacastan) before retracing it's steps on Southhall, Mc Millan and Boyd Mill

The long route has rest stop options at Burwood (18 miles) and Leipers Creek (40 miles), the short route has Davis General store (15 miles) or Leipers Creek (19 miles)

Thanks to Angela and Paul for stepping up to lead the rides. Please pass on your thanks when you see them on the ride.

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!

HBC July 4th Ride

It's July 4th on Friday, so please join us for an Independence Day ride! As is traditional for a holiday ride, we shall venture up into Nashville, but this route starts and finishes in familiar HBC territory just north of Franklin. Starting at Grassland School the route works it's way up to Nashville via Percy Warner Park, Bell Meade and some short sections of Greenway. The half way point is at Centennial Park where we will take a break. We'll then head through Vanderbilt, Hillsboro and south on Lealand Lane. The route takes us on various quiet roads as we head back south, approaching Grassland over the final climb on Manley Lane East

The ride will be led by Tony (a Brit - how ironic is that?) at a Collegial pace. At this stage rest stops are not clear, but we shall find refreshment. The route was last used in 2023 and has not been pre-ridden this year, so it will be an adventure - not quite covered wagons rolling into the undiscovered West, but we'll do our best!

Club members: interested in leading a ride? Learn more here and reach out to the club’s Ride Chair!

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: