Monthly cycling calendar for the Chattanooga area

Cyclists hit the South Hogs Back trail near Cloudland Canyon State Park in 2011, just after the trail had been freshly cut and opened for riding. SORBA Chattanooga helps maintain and take care of area mountain bike trails, in addition to being a resource for cyclists to organize community mountain biking trips.
Cyclists hit the South Hogs Back trail near Cloudland Canyon State Park in 2011, just after the trail had been freshly cut and opened for riding. SORBA Chattanooga helps maintain and take care of area mountain bike trails, in addition to being a resource for cyclists to organize community mountain biking trips.

A listing running on the second Thursday of every month. For information or to add a group ride, contact Mark Pace at mpace@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6659.

Sundays

» Battlefield beginner ride - 5-15 miles with 10-12-mph average leaving at 9 a.m. Meet at Chickamauga Battlefield visitors center lower parking lot.

» East Ridge ride - Various speeds and mileage starting at 5 p.m. Call East Ridge Bicycles at 894-9122 for more information.

Mondays

» Beginner ride - No-drop 6 p.m. ride starting and ending from hospice parking lot on Hamm Road. Length and speed vary depending on attendance.

» Monday night city ride - Starts at 6 at Riverview Park. Two groups: 30-mile, 13-15-mph no-drop ride; 30-mile 15-plus-mph no-drop.

Tuesdays

» Tuesday night Worlds - Large gathering meets at 5:30 at Total Wrestling Entertainment of Chattanooga, formerly Bi-Lo at 4825 Dayton Blvd. in Red Bank. Various groups riding at a range of speeds.

» North Georgia Lite - Leaves from Food City in St. Elmo at 10 a.m.; 25 miles, 10-13-mph leisure ride.

» Scott's mountain bike ride - Various routes, various speeds, starting at 6 p.m. Call Scott's Bicycle Centre at 472-9881 for more information.

» Battlefield Outdoors - Beginner community ride at 6 p.m. from the shop (formerly Battlefield Bicycles) in Fort Oglethorpe. About 10 miles, no-drop ride.

» Milkshake ride - Group ride in Varnell, Ga., from Coahulla Creek High School; 6 p.m. every Tuesday till the end of October. Various distances and speeds. More info on Dalton Cyclists Facebook page.

Wednesdays

» Morning Red Bank ride - Leaves from Hubert Frye Center at 8 a.m., 20 or so miles at 12-15 mph.

» Cycle Sport ride - No-drop, but riders must be able to average 15-plus mph; 17.5 miles, with 10-mile option. Meet in Food City parking lot in St. Elmo. Ride leaves at 6 p.m.

Thursdays

» Battlefield Outdoors - Beginner community ride at 6 p.m. from the shop (formerly Battlefield Bicycles) in Fort Oglethorpe. About 10 miles, no-drop ride.

» Scott's Bicycle Centre ride - Large community ride in Cleveland with range of groups separating distance and ability. A, B & C groups leave from bike shop at 6 p.m.; D group leaves from Black Fox United Methodist Church on Old Chattanooga Pike.

» Trek Store MTB ride - 1-hour ride at Stringer's Ridge. Group leaves from Trek Bicycle Store at 6:45 p.m.

» Battlefield ride - 12-14-mph, 14-16-mph and 18-mph groups leaving from Chickamauga Battlefield at 6 p.m.

Fridays

» Riverpark leisure ride - No-drop ride leaving Hubert Frye Center at 9:30 a.m.; 9-10-mph average for 20-30 miles, rider choice.

Saturdays

» LaFayette Parks & Recreation community ride - No-drop ride meeting at rec center at 9 a.m.

» Battlefield Outdoors - Beginner community ride at 3 p.m. from the shop (formerly Battlefield Bicycles) in Fort O.

» Chattanooga Bicycle Club - Various rides most Saturdays. Check the club's website calendar for latest details.

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