Weekly Rides
Come ride with us!
You don't have to be a member to join our rides. But we hope that once you've ridden with us that you will see how much fun it is and will want to become a member and help us to support cycling in northeast Indiana. Visiting cyclists are always welcome. Rides start the week of 4/22/2024 unless stated otherwise. Please check the calendar and Facebook page for any changes or weather cancelations.
Monday Morning Meandering and Musings
Depart time: 10:00 AM.
Start Location: varies - check MMM ride schedule on Calendar
Distance in miles: 8 - 12 miles
Ride Leader: Kathi Hoch Heyes
Pace: leisurely, E pace (12-13 mph)
Route Description: varies between city streets, city trails and the occasional over a grassy tuft or bumpy stretch to get to where we want to go.
Ride Description: This is an opportunity to meet other women and girls, put in a few miles each week, and enjoy each other’s company, plus a mid-ride refreshment! Rides are slow paced and designed for everyone, whether you are fairly new to the bike or if it’s been a long time since you’ve ridden..
Note: This is a women-only event.
Monday Covington B/C Ride - Starts May 6th
Depart Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Covington Elementary, park in back
Distance: 26-32 miles
Pace: B (18-19 mph) & C (16-17 mph)
Ride Leader: C Pace: Mark Frazier and B Pace: Steve Vorderman
Frequency: B (weekly) & C (biweekly-check calandar for dates)
Route: Gently rolling to flat on lightly traveled roads across southwest Allen and southeast Whitley.
Monday Franke MTB Ride
Depart Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Franke Park MTB/BMX Trailhead
Ride Leader:Randy Rozewicz
Tuesday Kreager Tour
Depart Time: 6:00 pm start
Location: Kreager Park - parking lot near the tennis courts
Distance: 20-30 miles
Ride leader: Helen Best (back up Marvin Vastbinder)
Pace: C (16/17 mph)
Route: Lightly traveled Woodburn area countryside.
Description: Join us for a fun ride with old and new friends. We will make minor adjustments for pace and distance depending on conditions and the group.
Tuesday Night Training Ride
Depart Time: 6:15 PM.
Location: St. John's Luthern Church, 7914 W Cook Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818
Distance: About 30 Miles
Ride Leader: Zach Arnett
Pace: A+ Pace (20+ mph) THIS IS A DROP RIDE
Route: 1 mile ride out to a ~6 mile loop course, 1 warm-up lap followed by 3 fast laps
Description: The goal of this ride is to work as a group to simulate a race pace effort with a friendly competitive spirit. Stronger riders should spend more time on the front and allow other riders to work on hanging on to a fast paced group in the draft.
Wednesday D Ride
Depart Time: 6:15 PM.
Location: Alternating between Huntertown Elementary School and Arcola Elementary School (please check the "Where" calendar event details for any given date)
Distance: 15-25 miles
Ride Leader: Kyle Schwyn & Randy Wolf
Pace: D pace (14-15mph)
Route: Varies
Description: Come enjoy the comradeship of fellow riders as we follow all rules of the road, 3RVS club rules, and ride in double pace line!
1st Wednesday Women's Night Ride - Starts May 1
This Ride is on the First Wednesday of the Month
Depart Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Sweetwater Sound, park in the front customer lot in the back far corner - across from where the building cuts in
Distance: 25-30 miles
Structure: The women's rides will start out together for the first few miles and will break out into groups to accommodate paces from 15 to 19+ mph, as determined by the preferences of those present. This ride is committed to offering a challenging pace for some, or a comfortable pace for others, expanding to welcome more riders.
Ride Leader: Valerie Litznerski-Eicholtz and Elana Merritt (with others supporting the multiple paces)
Pace: 15-19 mph - will regroup after feisty sections/sprints as needed, but be prepared to ride at a competitive A/B pace)
Route: Generally flat route from Sweetwater toward Columbia CIty, but route and distance will vary depending of the group.
Note: This is a women-only event.
Wednesday Short & Sweet Ride
Depart Time: 6:15 PM
Location: Sweetwater Sound, park in the front customer lot in the back far corner - across from where the building cuts in
Distance: 20+ miles (starting at 20 miles and adding miles as the season progresses)
Ride Leader: Jim White (back up Zach Ziliak)
Pace: B/C pace (16-18mph and will depend on the group)
Route: Southwest loop from Sweetwater toward Arcola and back. The course is available on Strava.com as "Short & Sweet" .
Description: This ride combines a slightly later (6:15pm) start time and a set 20 mile route to give participants a later and shorter weeknight ride option, but distance may increase as the season progresses. The group will ride together and adjust pace accordingly with the goal of leaving no rider behind.
Thursday Girls Ride Out Starts May 2
Depart Time: 6:00 PM.
Location: Roanoke Park, corner of Seminary & 8th Street, Roanoke, Indiana.
Distance: 20/25 miles.
Ride Leaders: Brenda Wiley
Pace: C (16-17 mph)
Route: Various routes around Huntington County
Description: Come join us for this wonderful and well attended women’s ride to step up your average and learn group riding with an opportunity to rotate and echelon based on the wind. This is a women-only event.
Thursday Tempo Ride
Depart time: 6:00 PM
Start Location: Alternating between Arcola Elementary and Kreager Park - parking lot near the tennis courts (please check calendar to confirm correct location for any given date)
Distance: 35-40 miles
Ride Leader: Patrick Stelte, Mark Geiger, and Josh Thompson
Pace: A/B (20mph)
Route: Very flat out and back courses
Description: Similar to the old Tuesday Skills ride out of Jefferson Middle School, this will be a tempo ride where the group will work together to hold a nice steady pace. It is meant to improve riders’ fitness with the goal of averaging at least 20mph. Suitable for both A and B pace riders, where riders looking to build on their skills can work on drafting in the pack while stronger riders pull to help maintain the pace.