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

Down Knob Creek

9:00am - Hillsboro Elementary School in Leipers Fork,5412 Pinewood Road, 36067 (map)

Debbie Wason has put together a fantastic route that takes us over to Santa Fe via the fun Sulphur Springs ascent, the Knob Creek descent and a push up Santa Fe Pike. After the rest stop it's Snow Creek and Leipers Creek through Water Valley and up to Fly. We've not done the climb up Fly Hollow for a while, then the route snakes back in via the Old Trace, Davis Hollow and more of Leipers Creek. Lots of good west side roads to enjoy. Debbie will sweep the long route.

Jerry Franks is (softly) cracking the whip for the 27 mile Collegial route, and a small amount of dilly-dallying may be allowed!

Find the three routes below - just click on the image or the link to upload your preferred route. To see all the routes together in one view - see this link

Duck River Picnic Ride

9:00am - Bethesda Elementary School, 4907 Bethesda Road, Thompsons Station, 37179

For an extra treat, we are offering an east side adventure down to the Duck River area. Tony P will lead/sweep as we head out from Bethesda to a hidden gem of a rest spot on the River. The route includes some of the roads we used for the Spring Kick-off long route.

This will be a steady ride taking in some deep rural pavement so probably not one for the racers. Bring snacks for the stop at mile 20 (Ride leader may bring his paniers - but no 2L bottles of coke please) - although there is a store option at mile 28 if you forget

Come and join us for some rarely ridden roads!

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 

For the early part of the season we will use the route below. Later we will switch to the loop including the Natchez Trace

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

Cue Sheets:

Hunters Bend Ride - 25 miles - GPS

Late Season route - 24 miles - GPS

Late Season route - 19 miles - GPS

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:

The route for this week is TBC

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

Spring is beautiful with the most vibrant colors. Come out and enjoy it with HBC!

Weather permitting (keep your fingers crossed!) the Saturday ride offers three routes taking us on a variety of counter-clockwise loops around Faiview and the west side. We all ride together for the first 9 miles up Wilkins Branch and along old 96. While the 32 and 42 mile routes head up Fernvale hill, the long route splits off, following the South Harpeth river for 12 miles before climbing over the hill via Webb Ridge and Forest Drive to then take CCC Road towards Fairview. After rejoining the other routes and snaking through the lumpy lanes south of Fairview the common rest stop is the Fairview Exxon. All routes then follow Deer Ridge, Shoals Branch and Garrison back towards Leipers Fork. The 42 mile route adds a couple of extra sections via North lick Creek and Boston Theta to hit their mileage. Rest Stop at Mile 15 for the 32 & 42 mile routes, but not until mile 35 for the 54 milers, so be prepared!

If 54 miles isn't enough for you mileage junkies, just start early from Westhaven and supersize up to a metric+! See you out there!

Find the three routes options below

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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 

For the early part of the season we will use the route below. Later we will switch to the loop including the Natchez Trace

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

Cue Sheets:

Hunters Bend Ride - 25 miles - GPS

Late Season route - 24 miles - GPS

Late Season route - 19 miles - GPS

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.

Route Details:

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

Columbia Cycling Club’s annual Mountain Bike Race - now in it’s 29th year

Enjoy nine great miles of single track that offers a nice variety of scenic and fun challenges. These races are great for elite, average, beginners and juniors. Generous payouts, prizes and awards await those who are at the top of their class. Bring the kids for a free race for ages 3 through 9. Juniors 14 and Under race a half lap on the Creek, Ravine Loop, and first portion of Woodland trails.

Find all the details at Chickasaw Trace Classic

Get Carter

his Saturday Bob B brings us a choice of clockwise west side routes, ranging from 32 to 51 miles. The longer routes run south parallel to Carter Creek before turning west and cutting across to the rest stop at Santa Fe. The 46 mile route takes Fly Road then a direct run back to the HQ via Leipers Creek. The 51 mile route snakes along Chestnut Ridge before the fun descent of Sulphur Springs and connects to the final stretch of Leipers Creek using Mobley's cut and Robinson Road. The 32 mile Collegial ride (led by Amy & Les) will be an average of 14-16 mph with regular re-grouping and a rest stop at Burwood Store at Mile 23.

Please find the three routes below - just click on the image to upload your preferred route

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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

For the early part of the season we will use the route below. Later we will switch to the loop including the Natchez Trace

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

This weeks’ route:

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.

This weeks’ route:

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

The season starts here…..

We have four routes to choose from, ranging from a 22 miles Collegial route, right up to a 62 mile metric century. Please find all the details below. Each route will have a sweeper leaving at the scheduled time. Just press on the map image below to open the routes in Ride with GPS

Please note: These are the planned routes. We will check them out the week before the ride and might need to make a few changes. Please check the newsletter or the website Calendar for any route changes closer to the day

Provisional Start times: 63 mile route: 8:15am / 49 mile route: 8:30am / 37 mile route: 9:00am / 22 mile route: 10:00am

We aim to get back for lunch between 11:30 and midday. Route start times to be confirmed the week before, but riders are free to start whenever they want

This event is for Members and their Guests only‍ ‍

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 

For the early part of the season we will use the route below. Later we will switch to the loop including the Natchez Trace

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

Cue Sheets:

Hunters Bend Ride - 25 miles - GPS

Late Season route - 24 miles - GPS

Late Season route - 19 miles - GPS

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:

Here is the route for this week

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

HBC Saturday Ride - Goshen to Godwin or Chestnut

Saturday looks warm and a little breezy for the final Polar Bear ride. We follow a regular route out on Garrison, Bending Chestnut and down Fox Branch, then follow the creek road all the way to the fun climb up Martin Ervin. The 47mile route will then fly down Goshen and Turkey Creek before taking Snow Creek to the rest stop. After our libations it's more Snow Creek then over the top to Leipers Creek and straight back in, hopefully with something of a tailwind. The shorter route hangs a left at the top of Martin Ervin and takes Shouse Road before a shimmy over Hwy 7 to join Chestnut Ridge. At Skelly they rejoin the main route and roll back in. Note: there is no rest stop on the shorter route so be prepared

A good west side spin is guaranteed, before we head over the east side for next week's Kick off ride. We look forward to seeing you out on the road this Saturday

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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