Ride Start: KinderCare parking lot — 2121 Fieldstone Parkway, Franklin 37069

What to Know:

• The route is c.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 via GroupMe

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a fully supported, multi-day cycling tour that highlights the scenic beauty, small towns, and state parks that make Tennessee so special. Join us September 12-17, 2026, for an unforgettable week of riding through picturesque, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities.

Each day offers route options for a variety of skill levels, with distances and elevation designed to challenge and inspire - all supported by regular rest stops, on-site mechanics, and Tennessee State Park Rangers every mile of the way. Beyond the rides, BRAT is about connection, exploration, and shared experiences at basecamp, making it more than just a ride - it's a week-long adventure.

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

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a fully supported, multi-day cycling tour that highlights the scenic beauty, small towns, and state parks that make Tennessee so special. Join us September 12-17, 2026, for an unforgettable week of riding through picturesque, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities.

Each day offers route options for a variety of skill levels, with distances and elevation designed to challenge and inspire - all supported by regular rest stops, on-site mechanics, and Tennessee State Park Rangers every mile of the way. Beyond the rides, BRAT is about connection, exploration, and shared experiences at basecamp, making it more than just a ride - it's a week-long adventure.

Ride Start: Patterson Baptist Church — 12787 Patterson Road, Rockvale, Tennessee 37153

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 published 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 Caccholi 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:

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a fully supported, multi-day cycling tour that highlights the scenic beauty, small towns, and state parks that make Tennessee so special. Join us September 12-17, 2026, for an unforgettable week of riding through picturesque, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities.

Each day offers route options for a variety of skill levels, with distances and elevation designed to challenge and inspire - all supported by regular rest stops, on-site mechanics, and Tennessee State Park Rangers every mile of the way. Beyond the rides, BRAT is about connection, exploration, and shared experiences at basecamp, making it more than just a ride - it's a week-long adventure.

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

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a fully supported, multi-day cycling tour that highlights the scenic beauty, small towns, and state parks that make Tennessee so special. Join us September 12-17, 2026, for an unforgettable week of riding through picturesque, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities.

Each day offers route options for a variety of skill levels, with distances and elevation designed to challenge and inspire - all supported by regular rest stops, on-site mechanics, and Tennessee State Park Rangers every mile of the way. Beyond the rides, BRAT is about connection, exploration, and shared experiences at basecamp, making it more than just a ride - it's a week-long adventure.

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a fully supported, multi-day cycling tour that highlights the scenic beauty, small towns, and state parks that make Tennessee so special. Join us September 12-17, 2026, for an unforgettable week of riding through picturesque, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities.

Each day offers route options for a variety of skill levels, with distances and elevation designed to challenge and inspire - all supported by regular rest stops, on-site mechanics, and Tennessee State Park Rangers every mile of the way. Beyond the rides, BRAT is about connection, exploration, and shared experiences at basecamp, making it more than just a ride - it's a week-long adventure.

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

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

The Bicycle Ride Across Tennessee (BRAT) is a fully supported, multi-day cycling tour that highlights the scenic beauty, small towns, and state parks that make Tennessee so special. Join us September 12-17, 2026, for an unforgettable week of riding through picturesque, diverse landscapes, and welcoming communities.

Each day offers route options for a variety of skill levels, with distances and elevation designed to challenge and inspire - all supported by regular rest stops, on-site mechanics, and Tennessee State Park Rangers every mile of the way. Beyond the rides, BRAT is about connection, exploration, and shared experiences at basecamp, making it more than just a ride - it's a week-long adventure.

Take the Trace to…….

With the weather back to more reasonable temps we have a metric century option this Saturday, the ever popular Hoover Gap route. It's a beautiful part of the country and somewhere we only visit once per season. To give us a change from our regular roads, all routes will use the Natchez Trace to get to Hwy 7. It adds a little more elevation to the distances but a good opportunity to spin your legs in a group and chat. The 43 mile route takes Fly Road to the rest stop and both main routes come back via back via the new pavement on Raleigh Beard and the shade of Fox Branch, Chestnut Ridge and Garrison. The Collegial gang turn at fly and join the return route at Fox Branch

Tony P will be sweeping the Hoover gap route and Chuck Recktenwald has stepped forward to lead his first Collegial ride - thank you Chuck!

You can see all ride options together (plus a 41 mile extra option) at this link 

If you are interested in riding with us as a guest, or joining the Club, please see details at the links below

Join us a guest

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

What to Know:

• The route is c.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 via GroupMe

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

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 published 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 Caccholi 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:

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

An extra ride for the Holiday!

Join us for a westside spin. This will be run the same as a Sunday with the route determined at the start and with options to add miles if you wish

Ride Start: Westhaven parking lot —1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064

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

Bear, Bailey and Back with Bob - Rescheduled from earlier in the season!

Bob B will be leading the main route this Saturday. After a couple of hilly Saturday rides, Bob has come up with something that still gets you 50 miles but with below average elevation for the westside (less than 50ft per mile). Also, we will use the shade of the Old Trace for much of the final third. There is also a 44 mile option which avoids Mobley's Cut and the roads west of Hwy 7. Both routes have a rest stop at the Santa Fe store.

Bob W will be in the saddle for the Collegial ride. This shares the main routes for the first dozen miles, then turns left up to the Old Trace and rejoins the route back in. This is a 30 mile route but without a rest stop - although the Davis General store is available at mile 8. Join Bob W for a steady pace no-drop ride

See below for each of the three routes…….

If you are interested in riding with us as a guest, or joining the Club, please see details at the links below

Join us a guest

‍ ‍

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

What to Know:

• The route is c.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 via GroupMe

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

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 published 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 Caccholi 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:

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

Shady + Compact

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If you are interested in riding with us as a guest, or joining the Club, please see details at the links below

Join us a guest

‍ ‍

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

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

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