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Understanding Ride Speeds on Our Cycling Website
The average rating speeds provided for our rides serve as a general guide to the overall pace you can expect, taking into account the specific terrain of each route. Please note that actual speeds may vary: rides may feel faster on flat sections and slower on hilly or challenging terrain. This average speed is designed to help you choose a ride that matches your fitness level and cycling goals.

Pace
Rating Average Speed
A+ 21-23 mph
A 19-21 mph
B+ 17-19 mph
B 15-17 mph
C+ 14-15 mph
C 12-14 mph
Terrain
Rating Description
1 Primarily flat, occasional hills
2 Moderate rolling hills
3 Mostly rolling hills
4 Hilly with one or more steep climbs
5 Consistently hilly with several steep climbs

Upcoming Rides

The following rides have been officially scheduled by our ride leaders.

BLCC Treehouse Ride

Date Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Time @ 5:30 pm Wheels rolling at 5:40 sharp
Treehouse Brewing, 3376 US-9, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceA+Pace A+: avg 21-23 mphPaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mph
Terrain5Terrain 5: Consistently hilly with several steep climbs
Drop
Avg pace >20mph
Ride with GPS Route Strava Route
Ride Leader: Jeremy Messenger

Wednesday Waterfront Ride

Date Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Time @ 9:00 am
Waterfront Park, 630 Crescent Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceBPace B: avg 15-17 mphPaceC+Pace C+: avg 14-15 mph
Terrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hills
No Drop
Ride with GPS Route
Ride Leader: Kim Hanson

Weekly Ride Schedule

The following is an overview of the days of the week we typically schedule group grides.

Training Rides are a fast-paced ride designed for cyclists looking to push their limits and build strength, speed, and endurance. This is a high-intensity workout where riders should be comfortable maintaining a brisk pace and riding in a group. Expect intervals, rotating pace lines, and sustained efforts that will challenge your fitness. Ideal for experienced riders seeking a structured, performance-focused ride.

Monday Fun Day

Day of the Week Monday Time @ 5:30 pm
Waterfront Park, 630 Crescent Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mphPaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mphPaceBPace B: avg 15-17 mph
Terrain2Terrain 2: Moderate rolling hills
No Drop
Objective: Recreation
Distance: 20 – 30 miles
Ride Leader: Sue Commanda, Steve McAlpine, Mike Travinski

Tuesday – BLCC

Day of the Week Tuesday Time @ 5:30 pm
Round Lake Area
PaceA+Pace A+: avg 21-23 mphPaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mph
Terrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hills
Drop
Objective: High Intensity Training
Distance: 35 – 50 miles
Ride Leader: Jeremy Messenger

Wednesday Kim’s Adventures

Day of the Week Wednesday Time @ 9:00 am
Waterfront Park, 630 Crescent Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mphPaceBPace B: avg 15-17 mph
Terrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hillsTerrain4Terrain 4: Hilly with one or more steep climbs
No Drop
Objective: Recreation
Distance: 25 – 40 miles
Ride Leader: Kim Hanson

Wednesday Group Riding 101

Day of the Week Wednesday Time @ 6:00 pm
Treehouse Brewing, 3376 US-9, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceC+Pace C+: avg 14-15 mphPaceCPace C: avg 12-14 mph
Terrain1Terrain 1: Primarily flat, occasional hills
No Drop
Objective: Educational
Distance: 16 – 18 miles
Ride Leader: Lisa Joyce

Thursday Gravel

Day of the Week Thursday Time @ 5:45 pm
Hudson Crossing Park, Co Rd 42, Schuylerville, NY
PaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mphPaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mphPaceBPace B: avg 15-17 mph
Terrain2Terrain 2: Moderate rolling hillsTerrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hills
No Drop
Objective: Recreation
Distance: 20 – 40 miles
Ride Leader: Lincoln Walton

Thursday – Elevate

Day of the Week Thursday Time @ 5:45 pm
Hank Hudson Brewing, 17 Johnson Rd, Halfmoon, NY
PaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mphPaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mph
Terrain2Terrain 2: Moderate rolling hills
Drop
Objective: Training
Distance: 25 – 35 miles
Ride Leader: Chris Pitts

Friday Morning 53-12

Day of the Week Friday Time @ 10:00 am varies 9-10 am
Corner of Nelson and Crescent Ave, 1 Nelson Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mph
Terrain2Terrain 2: Moderate rolling hills
No Drop
Objective: Recreation
Distance: 30 – 35 miles
Ride Leader: Steve McAlpine, Michael Travinski

Saturday Breakfast

Day of the Week Saturday Time @ 8:00 am varies 8-10 am
Waterfront Park, 630 Crescent Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mphPaceBPace B: avg 15-17 mph
Terrain2Terrain 2: Moderate rolling hillsTerrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hills
No Drop
Objective: Recreation
Distance: 25 – 35 miles
Ride Leader: Sue Commanda, Jan DeMeo, John DeMeo, Lincoln Walton, Beth Landry, Lisa Joyce, Kim Hanson, Fred Pieper

Saturday – Elevate

Day of the Week Saturday Time @ 8:00 am
Elevate Cycles, 215 Guideboard Rd, Clifton Park, NY
PaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mphPaceB+Pace B+: avg 17-19 mph
Terrain2Terrain 2: Moderate rolling hills
Drop
Objective: Training
Distance: 25 – 35 miles
Ride Leader: Chris Pitts

Saturday 53-12

Day of the Week Saturday Time @ 9:00 am varies 9-10 am
Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY
PaceA+Pace A+: avg 21-23 mphPaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mph
Terrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hillsTerrain4Terrain 4: Hilly with one or more steep climbs
Drop
Objective: Training
Distance: 30 – 45 miles
Ride Leader: Dieter Funiciello

Sunday 53-12

Day of the Week Sunday Time @ 9:00 am varies 9-10 am
Spa Little Theater, 19 Roosevelt Dr, Saratoga Springs, NY, NY
PaceA+Pace A+: avg 21-23 mphPaceAPace A: avg 19-21 mph
Terrain3Terrain 3: Mostly rolling hillsTerrain4Terrain 4: Hilly with one or more steep climbs
Drop
Objective: Training
Distance: 30 – 45 miles
Ride Leader: Dieter Funiciello

Important Safety Information

All ride participants are required to sign a club waiver and provide an emergency contact name and phone number before the ride starts.

Please be cognizant of your fitness and be able to ride the pace listed. If you are unsure, have the route downloaded in case you want to drop off the back.

No Drop Rides will stick together at the pace listed. Riders who want to ride at a faster pace are welcome to do so. You will be on a separate ride and need to have the route downloaded. Leaders will not chase down front-runners that go off course.

Drop Rides are training rides, there is no sweep. Experience with group and pace line riding is required. If you want to expand your training and build stamina but are unsure if you can hold the pace, ride in the back and have the route downloaded. You must have the route downloaded in case you decide to drop off the back. It is your responsibility to know the route and know how to get back to the start.

As always, please obey all traffic laws, we stop at all stop signs and red lights. No more than 2 abreast in the lane and single file when being overtaken by vehicles.

Helmets required, no earphones/ earbuds, no use of time trial bars while in a pace line.

Your bike should be in proper working order, and you should have supplies in case of a problem…tubes, a pump or CO2, etc.

Rain at the start of the ride cancels.

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