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

Buckle Up! CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

For the first time this winter we are going to hit the east side for our Saturday ride.  Choose from 54 and 36 mile routes that take us out to familiar territory around Peytonville, College Grove and Eagleville. The long route has a rest stop at Eagleville (Grindstone Cowboy or Dollar General). The shorter route has no rest stop, so please pack your snacks. If we get to ride, Tony Pile will lead / sweep the long route

Our friend and club stalwart RJ Locurto will be extending his ride down to Bell Buckle and back to scratch off his annual birthday century. If you fancy joining him, here is that fun route Buckle Up! Century

If the weather spoils the fun this weekend, we’ll try again the following weekend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

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

What to Know:

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

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

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

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

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

Buckle Up! CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

For the first time this winter we are going to hit the east side for our Saturday ride.  Choose from 54 and 36 mile routes that take us out to familiar territory around Peytonville, College Grove and Eagleville. The long route has a rest stop at Eagleville (Grindstone Cowboy or Dollar General). The shorter route has no rest stop, so please pack your snacks. If we get to ride, Tony Pile will lead / sweep the long route

Our friend and club stalwart RJ Locurto will be extending his ride down to Bell Buckle and back to scratch off his annual birthday century. If you fancy joining him, here is that fun route Buckle Up! Century

If the weather spoils the fun this weekend, we’ll try again the following weekend

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

“Take a journey in breathtaking natural landscapes (are there any other sort?) via the Oldedalen Valley formed by the spectacular Jostedal Glacier in Norway”. 

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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

“Soak up the tranquility and beauty of one of New Zealand’s South Island glacial lakes at the foot of the Southern Alps”

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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 canceled due to extremely cold conditions

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 - Burwood and Back

Note 10am start

This Saturday, Fearless Leader takes us on a clockwise loop of the west side, heading first to the south east across Carters Creek and round to Burwood via Sedberry. We then climb up Sycamore and Mobley’s Cut before dropping back down to Leipers Creek. After everyone’s favorite climb up Davis Hollow, the route splits with the shorter group cutting back to Garrison via Bending Chestnut, while the longer group heads west to South Lick and Greenbrier.

Both the 36 and 45 mile routes have watering holes at Burwood Store (mile 18) and Davis General (mile 25).

Come out and join us for the weekly main event!

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

Not too many climbs as you might expect in the Netherlands, but a couple of kickers along the way. Used as part of an early stage of the ‘22 Vuelta before moving to Spain. Stage was won by Sam Bennett in a "chaotic bunch finish”.   

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

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

What to Know:

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

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

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

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

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

Due to the wet weather today’s ride is cancelled

HBC Saturday Ride - Burwood and Backood

This Saturday, Fearless Leader takes us on a clockwise loop of the west side, heading first to the south east across Carters Creek and round to Burwood via Sedberry. We then climb up Sycamore and Mobley’s Cut before dropping back down to Leipers Creek. After everyone’s favorite climb up Davis Hollow, the route splits with the shorter group cutting back to Garrison via Bending Chestnut, while the longer group heads west to South Lick and Greenbrier.

Both the 36 and 45 mile routes have watering holes at Burwood Store (mile 18) and Davis General (mile 25).

Come out and join us for the weekly main event!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sarah - smberger9@comcast.net 

• Durk - brattrider@gmail.com

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

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

What to Know:

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

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

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

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

Cue Sheet:

Standard 43-mile Sunday route

HBC Saturday Ride - Shoals Branch & Beyond!

Polar Bear weather is back! This Saturday Durk has two routes that take us over to Shoals Branch and back. All riders get to enjoy the Oscar Green, and Tom Rail climbs, before the short route comes back directly via the Old Trace and Davis Hollow. The longer route cuts down Fox Branch, up Sulphur Springs to Theta then back via Fairview, Boston Theta and Bending Chestnut. Much of the route should be well protected from the wind.  

Please note, there is no rest stop on either route so be prepared and bring plenty of fluids and snacks.

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

Come and join us for the first official ride of 2026

Once again, Jim and Amy have graciously opened their home to us for the New Years Day social gathering.

There are two pre-social ride options, 32 and 26 miles, starting at a very civilized 10am to allow you a sleep-in after the previous nights’ partying. The longer route has a few good climbs to keep us warm, including a couple of stingers at Oak Hill towards the end. It also takes the traffic free cruise alongside Radnor Lake. The shorter route has less climbing and includes a small section of Percy Warner Park. Both are fun routes and something a little different from our usual territories.

If you RSVP’d to the social Committee email, we look forward to seeing you at the Keffer’s for lunch starting at noon. Riders, non-riding members, and their +1s can enjoy Edley’s BBQ (pork, brisket, chicken), along with green beans, mac & cheese, tea, coffee, and sparkling water supplied by the club. Our hosts are also making traditional black-eyed peas! Dessert will be an assortment of member provided goodies, so please bring your favorite dish to share.

We look forward to meeting up. What a great way to welcome in 2026!  

Ride details are below…

Moved from Tuesday due to the cold weather………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

Bingham Blast!

Fearless Leader returns from his adventures, ready to lead us all on a festive frolic around the beautiful backroads of the west side. The weather is set to be warm and dry (upper 60s is no weather for polar bears!), so Durk has set a longer route to take full advantage.

Choose between 52 and 46 mile options, with both routes rest stopping at Santa Fe. The routes include a few of our familiar climbs, as you would expect, but total elevation is below average and both routes involve long stretches of Leipers Creek, so a good opportunity to get into a group and cruise with your HBC buddies.

Come along and take the opportunity to top up your annual mileage and burn off some of those holiday calories.

Please see the maps and cue sheets below:

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

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

Next weekend Durk is on a secret mission, so Bruce Green will be stepping forward to lead Polar Bear ride #8 to Fairview and beyond.

Choose between 41 and 35 mile options. Both routes get an early warm up on Wilkins Branch before heading north along Old 96 and over the river. We take Caney Fork (caution! a few potholes), then King Road up to Fairview before skirting around Bowie Nature Park and finding the Gas Station rest stop at mile 20. Everyone then follows Fernvale Road down to the river where the routes split. The shorter route riders turn right and retrace their steps before splitting off and returning via Hargrove and Pinewood. The long group go left on Old Harding, up Big East, do the brief bushwack from Fire Tower Road onto the Trace, then back down to Leipers Fork.

Please see the maps and cue sheets below:

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