The Cape Cod cycling season generally runs from May through September. Cape Cod Cycling Club hosts a variety of group rides and events throughout the season.
The Cape Cod Cycling Club offers a variety of group rides designed for riders of all experience and fitness levels. Please review the descriptions carefully, using this as a guide to choose rides that best match your current ability and comfort level.
Riders new to group cycling are encouraged to begin with beginner rides and groups.
As your fitness and confidence improve throughout the season, you can comfortably move
into faster rides and groups. Please note that average ride speeds may vary by approximately 2–3 mph depending on weather, terrain, and group dynamics.
All Club Rides
- All participants are required to accept the club waiver and release before riding.
- Riders should be familiar with the ride descriptions and select the appropriate pace group.
- Bikes must be in proper working condition with appropriate safety equipment and clothing.
- An approved cycling helmet is required on all club rides.
- Ride pace and group structure may vary depending on conditions and ride leader discretion.
C Group (Beginner / Social)
- Speed: 12–15 mph
- Effort: Easy, conversational pace
- Ride Style: No-drop
- Focus: Skills, comfort, and group riding basics
- Perfect for newer riders, recovery rides, or relaxed social riding
Beginner-friendly social rides maintaining a conversational pace while helping riders
build confidence and basic group cycling skills.
B Group (Intermediate)
- Speed: 16–18 mph
- Effort: Moderate to moderately hard
- Ride Style: No-drop or regroup
- Focus: Endurance and faster group riding
- Ideal for riders building fitness and drafting experience
Intermediate no-drop rides designed to improve endurance, pacing, and group riding technique
in a supportive environment.
A Group (Advanced / Fast)
- Speed: 19+ mph
- Effort: Hard
- Ride Style: Drop ride
- Focus: Fitness, speed, and race preparation
- Expect rotating pacelines and minimal stopping
High-intensity advanced rides focused on speed, strong pacelines, and efficient group riding
for experienced cyclists.
