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 - 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
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:
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
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
Route details TBD!
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:
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
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
Route details TBD!
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:
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
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 - 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
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 - Bella Bethesda - CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
CANCELED DUE TO RAIN
9am - Bethesda Parks & Recreation Centre, 4662 Bethesda Rd, Thompson's Station, 37179
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
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. 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
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 - Down Knob Creek
This Saturday, Debbie Wason has put together a west side ride that covers many of our most popular roads with choices of 53, 43 and 33 miles routes
The Long and Medium routes stay together to the Santa Fe rest stop at mile 24, after tackling Sulphur Springs and the full length of Knob Creek Road. From there, the Long route goes west on Snow Creek before heading to Water Valley and on to Fly. The Medium route reaches Fly by the more direct route on Fly Road, then takes Leipers Creek Road all the way back to Hillsboro School. The Long route climbs Fly Hollow then comes back in via Old Natchez Trace and Davis Hollow
The Collegial 33 mile route, led by Bob Witmer, will split off from the other routes at Theta and take Godwin, Skelly and Vestal Hollow to reach the Old Trace, from where they return on the same route as the Long group.
Come and join us for some great west 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:
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. 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
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:
HBC Prime Season Kickoff Ride & Picnic!
For our 2025 Spring Kickoff Ride + Picnic, we will be starting from HBC Member Randy Eddy's beautiful home on Peytona Lane, Franklin. This lets us begin in great riding territory! There are three options of 33, 45, and 62 miles, with staggered starting times so everyone will finish at roughly (very roughly!) the same time. See all the details below.
HBC Spring Kickoff Ride + Picnic
Date: Saturday, April 19th
Time: *Staggered start times for each distance.
8:15am - 63 mile
8:45am - 45 mile
9:15am - 33 mile
*Please allow an extra 20-30 minutes to park, get bike/gear ready, use restroom, etc.
Routes + Route Leaders: TBD
Location: Randy and Arlene Eddy's home - 4408 Peytona Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Routes, Start Times and Ride leaders for each distance to be confirmed as we get closer.
We will ride over some smooth, scenic roads in the gorgeous Middle Tennessee springtime to begin the HBC Prime Season.
Post-Ride Picnic
Following the ride, we will gather at the Eddy's beautiful home and enjoy a box lunch with a beverage of your choice. Please bring an additional beverage of your choice if needed and please bring a chair! Let's enjoy the fellowship with our friends and enjoy the beautiful scenery in their back yard oasis. It is also recommended for you to bring a change of clothes.
Here are the routes…..
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. 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
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 - Chicken Run 2
This Saturday, Tony P will lead a west side ride that loops up to Fairview and back on some rarely ridden roads to the west of the 840. We'll start with the ever popular climb up Wilkins Branch to get our legs warmed up! After the fast run down Backbone we'll enjoy the scenic Caney Fork Road and work our way up King Road to Fairview. We shall pass by Bowie Nature park and go as far north as Old Cox Pike before swinging back south. Our rest stop (mile 23) is at the Country Quick Stop gas station as we re-cross highway 100. We then take Daugherty-Capley Road and Barnhill Road before reaching the more familiar territory of West Lick Creek, Shoals Branch and Greenbrier. The route in is via Foxes and Peach Hollow
The medium route cuts out the roads north of Highway 100, but offers a rest stop at mile 14 at the regular Fairview gas station. The shorter option doesn't make it to Fairview, instead cutting south on Deer Ridge to reach North Lick Creek. Note there is no rest stop on the short route
This is a variation on the Coronation Chicken ride we did in 2023, hence Chicken Run 2 - the sequel!
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:
CANCELED - Tuesday Evening HBC Ride from Patterson Baptist Church
Please note this ride is Canceled - there will be an additional ride from Hunters Bend (normal Thursday start point) at 6pm on Wednesday 9th
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:
2025 Season Kickoff Ride and Picnic
For our 2025 Spring Kickoff Ride + Picnic, we will be starting from HBC Member Randy Eddy's beautiful home on Peytona Lane, Franklin. This lets us begin in great riding territory! There are three options of 33, 45, and 62 miles, with staggered starting times so everyone will finish at roughly (very roughly!) the same time. See all the details below.
HBC Spring Kickoff Ride + Picnic
Date: Saturday, April 5th
Time: *Staggered start times for each distance.
8:15am - 63 mile
8:45am - 45 mile
9:15am - 33 mile
*Please allow an extra 20-30 minutes to park, get bike/gear ready, use restroom, etc.
Routes + Route Leaders: TBD
Location: Randy and Arlene Eddy's home - 4408 Peytona Lane, Franklin, TN 37064
Routes, Start Times and Ride leaders for each distance to be confirmed as we get closer.
We will ride over some smooth, scenic roads in the gorgeous Middle Tennessee springtime to begin the HBC Prime Season.
Post-Ride Picnic
Following the ride, we will gather at the Eddy's beautiful home and enjoy a box lunch with a beverage of your choice. Please bring an additional beverage of your choice if needed and please bring a chair! Let's enjoy the fellowship with our friends and enjoy the beautiful scenery in their back yard oasis. It is also recommended for you to bring a change of clothes.
Here are the routes…..
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! CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER
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 - Akin for Snow Creek + Fly Foray
Saturday, Mar 29 - 09:00 AM
Akin for Snow Creek + Fly Foray
Hillsboro Elementary School in Leipers Fork, 5412 Pinewood Road, Franklin, 37064
Join us this last Saturday of the off-season for an adventure on the west side with 51 and 38 mile options. Durk will take the long riders over to the very scenic Jones Valley and Akin Ridge on the rural borders of Maury and Hickman County before hitting Snow Creek, Santa Fe (rest stop at mile 34) and back to base on some more familiar roads. The shorter route cuts out the territory to the west of Hwy 7 and rejoins the main route at the rest stop. Both routes get to climb Godwin, take the fast descent on Skelly and the smooth 10 mile run in on Leipers Creek Road.
Our usual watering hole in this neck of the woods is the Santa Fe gas station where we overrun the forecourt with bikes and lycra and exchange pleasantries with the bemused locals. Assuming not much happens in Santa Fe, surely the highlight of their week!
The weather looks a bit mixed for the weekend. Hopefully, we can mark the end of the Polar Bear season with a dry and sunny ride
The Routes, Cue Sheets and more details can be found below
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: