Beginner Road:

These rides are slow paced, seldom average more than 12-14 miles per hour. There will be frequent stops, and waiting for those that fall behind. You should bring plenty of water, and the means to fix a flat (pump, tube, tools etc...). You also must have a helmet. Gear Works leads beginner rides on Sat. mornings at 8:00am. Feel free to call Friday evening to verify that there will be a ride. You can also request that your name and email be added to the GWC Road Ride list. You will recieve an informative e-mail every Friday night. Please no mountain bikes.

Intermediate Road:

This ride makes up the core of the GWC led rides. There will be a few short stops, and someone will wait at turns. Rides will be from 30 to 40 miles long, and pace will average 17-20 miles per hour. Bring water, stuff to fix a flat, energy food, and don''t forget your helmet! Road bikes only, please. A Gear Works staff member will accompany this ride to help work with riders on group form and pace line etiquette. Our goal is to help you become a better rider, learn new routes, and get you acquainted with other riders so you can schedule your own rides. These rides generally leave every Saturday morning at 8:00am. Feel free to call Friday night to verify that there will be a ride. You can also request that your name and e-mail is added to the GWC Road Ride List. This will enable you to receive an informative email Friday night.

Fast Road:

This is it!! Be ready for anything, and prepared to ride 45 to 60 miles at an average speed of 20+ miles per hour. There might be a little waiting for those that fall behind, or maybe no waiting. These rides are wholly self supported. Riders need to be comfortable working with other riders in a pace line, and be willing to take hard pulls. Wear your helmet.