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

This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo.  Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace. 

What to Know:

• The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices. 

• While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.

• Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below

Cue Sheets:

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro

What to know:

• The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.

• Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.

• The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.

• While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.

What to Know:

• The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.

• At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride.  If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.

• There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.

• The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

East via West Redux

Please note: the Collegial 31 mile route has been updated !

We have a real treat for you this Saturday! Connie Weisner and Angela Gucwa are your ride leaders for a route that cleverly spans both the west and east sides, covering some of the best of both sides. We last did something similar in 2023, so are delighted to add this to the calendar. Choose between the main 50 miles route, and extended 57 mile option and a 31 mile Collegial option. 

The longer routes take Bailey to West Harpeth, Sedberry to Thompson Station where we head due east to cross the Hwy31 and i65. We continue through Bethesda, over Pull Tight and on to Allisona where we turn back at Hwy31. We return by Owen Hill and Cool Springs and Peytonsville Road, crossing back over the i65 at the Goose Creek Bypass. The final section snakes westward via Coleman and Carl, to return to Leipers Creek via Southall. The 51 mile route is the same but with a short cut using Arno-Allisona Road. Rest stop options at Bethesda and Peytonsville

The Collegial route doesn't make it across the i65, turning off West Harpeth on Hwy31. From Southall it returns to Leipers Fork via Macmillan, Parker Branch, Hargrove and the final descent down Pinewood for a total of 31 miles. Donna Moore will be leading this route. Please note there is no rest stop on this route

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

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

This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo.  Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace. 

What to Know:

• The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices. 

• While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.

• Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below

Cue Sheets:

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro

What to know:

• The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.

• Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.

• The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.

• While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.

What to Know:

• The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.

• At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride.  If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.

• There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.

• The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

This ride was canceled due to adverse weather and rescheduled to 9/13

East via West Redux

We have a real treat for you this Saturday! Connie Weisner and Angela Gucwa are your ride leaders for a route that cleverly spans both the west and east sides, covering some of the best of both sides. We last did something similar in 2023, so are delighted to add this to the calendar. Choose between the main 50 miles route, and extended 57 mile option and a 31 mile Collegial option. 

The longer routes take Bailey to West Harpeth, Sedberry to Thompson Station where we head due east to cross the Hwy31 and i65. We continue through Bethesda, over Pull Tight and on to Allisona where we turn back at Hwy31. We return by Owen Hill and Cool Springs and Peytonsville Road, crossing back over the i65 at the Goose Creek Bypass. The final section snakes westward via Coleman and Carl, to return to Leipers Creek via Southall. The 51 mile route is the same but with a short cut using Arno-Allisona Road. Rest stop options at Bethesda and Peytonsville

The Collegial route doesn't make it across the i65, turning off West Harpeth on Hunter Road. From Southall it returns to Leipers Fork via Macmillan, Parker Branch, Hargrove and the final descent down Pinewood for a total of 31 miles. Donna Moore will be leading this route. Please note there is no rest stop on this route

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

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

This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo.  Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace. 

What to Know:

• The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices. 

• While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.

• Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below

Cue Sheets:

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro

What to know:

• The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.

• Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.

• The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.

• While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

HBC Labor Day ride - Monday Sept 1

This Labor Day celebrate with a HBC ride out to the north of Nashville. Dan Jensen has put together an excellent route that starts from the Parthenon (as is usual for our holiday rides) and takes us through the quiet city streets, over the Clarksville Pike bridge and up into the rural roads to white Creek, Union Hill & Joelton. After a gas station stop (or Dary Queen if you want to treat yourself) the route heads back south, skirting Beaman Park and heading back via Sulphur Creek, passing through the Bordeaux suburbs before crossing back into the city and navigating West Nashville to reach the Parthenon

There are two great routes to choose from, a 46 mile and a slimmed down 38 mile option, both with the rest stop at the halfway mark. We hope to see you on Labor Day !!

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

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

Bruce’s Southern Spin

This Saturday, VP Bruce Green will be leading us south from Leipers Fork all the away to Athendale and back, whilst showing us some some good hills on the way. The route is 50 miles and takes in the steady climb up Sulphur Springs, the long run down Knob Creek, the sweeping curves of Dark Mills and the challenging climb up Roberts Bend. From there we head to the Santa Fe rest stop via the fun and fast drop down Tom Fitzgerald.  The route back takes Godwin, Skelly (Caution! Steep!), Fox Branch and Davis Hollow, before rolling in on Leipers Creek Road. It promises to be a fun 50 miles!

The 30 mile Collegial option will be lead by Connie Weisner and Kurt Scott. This figure 8 route stays closer to home, departing from the long route at Theta to run down Snow Creek and connect back to the route at Godwin. At the bottom of Skelly it turns right and follows Leipers Creek all the way in, although Connie and Kurt can advise if you fancy an alternative route back to Hillsboro School

Thanks to Connie, Kurt and Bruce for stepping up
  
Please see the links to all of the routes below:

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

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

This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo.  Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace. 

What to Know:

• The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices. 

• While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.

• Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below

Cue Sheets:

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro

What to know:

• The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.

• Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.

• The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.

• While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.

What to Know:

• The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.

• At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride.  If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.

• There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.

• The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

SATURDAY A.M. GROUP RIDE
Saturday, Aug. 23
8:00 A.M. for all routes
Presidential Promenade!
Hillsboro Elementary School in Leipers Fork, 5412 Pinewood Road, Franklin, 37064

This Saturday, Jim and Amy Keffer will lead us on a fun and challenging westside adventure, with options of 44 and 63 miles.  Both routes circle around Bailey and Floyd and up Old 96, still one of our best area roads!  Then the 44-miler takes Caney Fork to Fairview for a rest atop at mile 20.  After that the fun begins as riders tackle the Abyss on Daugherty-Capley and the climbs on Barnhill!  Meanwhile, from Fernvale the Metric route goes out South Harpeth toward Kingston Springs and takes Webb and Brush Creek to arrive at the steep climb at the beginning of CCC Road.  Gear down before you make the right turn!  There's a rest stop at Fairview at mile 39, and then riders follow the Medium route over to Barnhill!  These routes should give everyone quite a workout!

The Collegial route starts off with the climb up Wilkins Branch but then makes the nice run on Old 96 through Fernvale and up Cumbderland to the rest stop in Fariview at mile 14.  Then it has some ups and downs on Lampley and Younger Creek before descending Walker Hill and climbing North Lick!

Please see the links to all of the routes below:

PresidentIal Promenade - Medium route - 44 miles - GPS

Presidential Promenade - Metric route - 63 miles - GPS

Collegial & Short route - 32 miles - GPS
 

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

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

This route takes riders from the north side of Franklin out for a nice run on the Natchez Trace Parkway.  Once they've climbed the ramp up to the Trace, riders cross the Big Bridge and descend to Pasquo.  Then they travel on the nice bike lane on Temple Road and along the lovely Old Natchez Trace. 

What to Know:

• The route is 25 miles and attracts both racers and regular riders, but it is NOT for novices. 

• While Fredia Barry and Scott Thurston lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes, as detailed below.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• When the ride has to be cancelled because of weather, Fredia will send a message by the General List. More info here.

• Later in the season, we will switch to the late season routes below

Cue Sheets:

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

For this season the HBC Tuesday evening ride is moving the start to quieter roads. Patterson Baptist Church is a great location for access to the open, rural roads between Franklin and Murfreesboro

What to know:

• The exact route will be determined by the ride leader before the ride and posted on the HBC GroupMe Tu/Th chat.

• Early in the season expect 25 - 28 miles, later in the season this might change to 30 - 32 miles.

• The pace of group tends to be 18-20mph.

• While Fredia Barry and Pete Cacchioli lead the ride, there is no sweep, so riders are responsible for knowing the routes.  Our leaders will make sure everyone who left the parking lot with our group has returned before they depart after the ride.

• Route details, changes to start time and weather cancellations will be communicated by the ride leader via the HBC GroupMe and the General List. More info here.

A group of HBC riders have cycling adventures every Tuesday and Thursday morning. While these weekday rides are less formal than other club rides, they are just as fun and often include a social element afterwards! These rides are open to any and all club members.

Given that this group is informal, keep the following in mind:

• The group typically meets in the Westhaven parking lot (1025 Westhaven Blvd., Franklin 37064), although this may change prior to the ride start.

• Depending on the weather, the ride start time and distance may vary!

• Routes vary from 30-60 miles and the typical average speed varies anywhere from 14-18 mph.

To stay up-to-date on the ride (and post-ride) plans, join the informal communication list for this regular group. Contact Sarah Berger or Durk Peterson to be added to the Tues/Thurs Group e-mail list: 

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

On most Sundays, we ride out Boyd Mill and then take the tough climb up Parker Branch. At the end of that road, various groups form for different distances and routes. It is easy to do a 25- or 30-mile route, although most regular riders will add miles along the way.

What to Know:

• The Sunday ride with the HBC is less formal than other rides, with groups self-organizing at the start based on pace and intended difference. During prime season, most groups will go 30 to 50 miles.

• At the ride start we will establish the approximate distance that various groups intend to ride.  If you are unfamiliar with the Sunday ride (or a guest rider), we suggest you get there with ample time to check in with the ride leader and find a group to ride with.

• There is no official sweeper on Sunday rides, given the nature of the group splitting into smaller sub-groups.

• The most standard 40-mile route is linked below for any rider who feels they need a cue sheet. Note that this doesn’t mean that any other group will be planning on following this route, however.

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route