Looking For Someone To Ride With? Come Join Us!
At Pee Dee Bicycle we host group rides throughout the week.
Helmets are required for all group rides.
All rides are weather permitting. If the temperature is below 45 degrees or winds above 15mph, please contact the shop and/or group ride leaders. Check our Facebook page for the latest ride updates.
Times listed are departure times. Arrive early and be ready to go at the scheduled departure time.
Saturday Morning Group Ride
Saturday Morning
8:00 am
Location: Pee Dee Bicycle
A - Pace Dedicated to simulating racing or race pace training with sustained speeds of 24+ mph. Very tight pacelines and compact groups likely to encounter highly technical trail conditions.
B - Pace Dedicated to a brisk pace, with a focus on enjoying the ride while trying to improve stamina and handling skills. Must be comfortable in a single or double paceline with average speeds of 18+ mph with stretches over 20 mph covering 34+ miles
Biking and Bagels Social Ride
THIS RIDE IS CANCELED
Every Saturday - 9am
Location Pee Dee Bicycle
Start your morning off right. Join us for Biking and Bagels. This will be a 10 mile (about an hour) casual ride from Pee Dee. Yes, this is a casual ride, we will ride around The Market Common area and stop and enjoy some of the scenery. After the ride you are invited to join us at The Bagel Factory (next door to Pee Dee Bicycle) for bagels and coffee (15% discount). Helmets are required along with having fun. Start the day off with a nice bike ride and enjoy bagels and coffee with us! This will be a morning ride starting at 9am every Saturday.
We will cancel the ride if the temperature is below 50° or winds are 12mph+, check our Facebook page for updates
Sunday Morning Group Ride
Sunday Morning 9:00 am
Location: Pee Dee Bicycle
B - Pace Dedicated to a brisk pace, with a focus on enjoying the ride while trying to improve stamina and handling skills. Must be comfortable in a single or double paceline with average speeds of 18+ mph with stretches over 20 mph covering 34+ miles
C - Pace This is a group fitness ride with an emphasis on safety and cooperation. Riders are ask to leave a one bike length margin in the pace line. After a warm-up the pace line will roll between 16 and 19 mph with an overall goal of a 16.5 mph average over the 30 mile distance. Sprinting is allowed as long as it is outside the bounds of the pace line. When regrouping, allow the pace line to roll by and rejoin from the back. This ride is a no drop ride however individuals are ask to be at the fitness level to be able to comfortable with the pace and distance. The success and safety of the group is the highest priority, not individual accomplishments.
We will post on our Facebook page if ride is cancelled
Thursday Night Light Up The Night Ride
Thursday Night
6:30 pm
Location: Pee Dee Bicycle
THURSDAY NIGHT RIDE IS CANCELED
Why should the night keep us from enjoying the road? An evening ride is just what the doctor ordered in the middle of the week. Headlights, taillights and reflective gear are required on this enjoyable ride into the night. For safety reasons, the ride leader will ensure everyone is using appropriate lighting.
RIDE DETAILS:
-Social Ride for all bikes - average 9-11 mph Distance approx. 10 miles
-D Pace ride - average 13-15 mph Distance approx. 15-20 miles
Our D Pace Ride is for those who are comfortable on their bike and have a basic level of fitness. The goal, in addition to having fun, is to get back in shape by riding your bike. Typically you’ll see road bikes, hybrids, fixies (single gear bikes), and even some Mt. Bikes at the D Pace.
D Pace Ride is a "No Drop" ride. This means everyone always stays together. Sometimes rides will split apart as some riders are just naturally faster than others, in these cases, our ride leader will take short breaks along the route to bring the group back together. We will make sure everyone makes it back to the starting location after the ride. We will go over some basic safety items before the ride begins such as making sure all riders have a helmet, lights water bottle, and spare tubes in case of a flat tire.
Rain, winds above 15mph and temps below 45 degrees mean the ride will be cancelled
Friday Morning Java Skidaddle Ride
THIS RIDE IS CANCELED
Join us on Friday morning at 9:00 am for a recovery ride. This will be a easy pace, we will ride 25 - 30 miles, stop halfway at a local coffee shop for about 30 minutes and head back to the shop. The destination will vary each week.
For a complete list of all the group rides in the Grand Strand area visit myrtlebeachcycling.com
LOCAL BIKE INFORMATION:
The City of Myrtle Beach
www.cityofmyrtlebeach.com/bicycles
Facebook Groups
Pee Dee Bicycle
Riding bikes on the Grand Strand
Grand Strand Cyclists
Ladies of the Grand Strand Bicycle Page