Saratoga Cycling Club rides are an enjoyable way to get in shape, learn about cycling and meet other cyclists that share the same passion and love of cycling.
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.
Monday Funday B+/B Group ride
Date
Monday, May 11, 2026 Time
@ 5:30 pm
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Waterfront Park, 630 Crescent Ave,
Saratoga Springs, NY
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
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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2026 Waiver Agreement
All ride participants are required to sign the club waiver and provide an emergency contact name and phone number before the ride starts.
If you signed the waiver before January 1, 2026 you must sign it again for the 2026 season.