Upcoming Rides

January 28

Robin's Birthday Ride – 53 & 28 mile options, Start time is 10:30am. The ride will start at the observation parking lot of the Madison County Executive Airport on Meridianville Bottom Rd. Ride Leader: Robin Pettey, rpettey2021(at)comcast.net

Hot-Buttered Rum Cupcake Assault on the Arsenal – 30 miles, leaving from Andy Brown's house, 1610 Clinton Ave in Five Points at 9:30a.m. to, around, and back from the Arsenal, relaxed pace (14-15mph). Reflective vest and photo ID are absolutely required to get on to the Arsenal. Hot Buttered Rum, “Gigi the Cat” (actually Cheryl Brown’s) cupcakes, & snacks afterwards. RSVP appreciated: 256-604-9219 or Andrew_brown86(at)bellsouth.net

February 4

Short Nuke Plant Ride – 31 miles starting from Greenbrier at 10:00am. Ride leader pace 12-15 mph. Bring map from Rides Database. Ride leader: Geanine Lehmann, 256-655-6385.

February 11

White Chevron Ride – 30, 50 and 60 mile options, starting 10:00am at Sparkman Middle School, bring map from Rides Database. Ride leader: Robert Erickson, rder118(at)knology.net, 256-464-5249.

February 18

Rogersville Lunch Ride – 73 miles starting at Creekside Elementary on Sanderson at 10:00am. Ride may be shortened depending on temperature. Bring map from the Rides Database. Ride leader: Terry Whitehead, tblkfoot(at)email.com

February 25

New Hope-Gurley Ride – 38, 50 and 61 mile options, with numerous other short-cuts. Start time is tentatively 10:00am (will be confirmed the week of the ride based on weather) from the Sutton Rd. Walmart in Hampton Cove. The map and cue sheet can be printed from the Rides Database. Ride POC: Jeannie Mackay, jeannie.mackay(at)yahoo.com

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Recurring Rides

Note: Headlights and taillights are required on all after work rides now that daylight saving time has ended.

Sunday Easy Breakfast Ride – 9:00am, 10 miles to Mullins Restaurant and back. Post breakfast Monte Sano option. Starts at Tony's Little Italy parking lot on Whitesburg Drive. Ride Contact: Rob Hammond (Skinny Rob), crazybobs(at)knology.net. You may also contact Anita Tygart at 256-426-3646 for information on this ride
Tony's Little Italy, 4800 Whitesburg Dr. S. Suite 42, Huntsville, AL 35802

Sunday Afternoon Ride – 1:00pm. 40 miles (32 and 22 mile options) 18-22 pace. Starts at Williams Elementary School, 155 Barren Fork Blvd. Ride Contact - Don Wallace, 256-859-3019, wallace(at)mae.uah.edu.

Sunday Arsenal/Southeast Ride – 30-36 miles, 1:00pm from Fern Bell Park, corner of Whitesburg Dr. and Martin Rd. The ride is on low-traffic roads on Redstone Arsenal. ID required: bring current driver license or DoD-issued badge. Helmet and reflective vest, or reflective belt, required; bring adequate water or sports drink. One stop usually at picnic area or campground. If neither POC rides, at least one other rider with a DoD-issued badge is required as sponsor to allow group to get on post. (Ride shifts to 7:00am during the hottest part of summer months to beat the heat, which will be announced). POC: Dan Kruvand, 256-880-9347.

Sunday Dodging Road Apples on the Tunnel of Trees Trail – 1:00pm, 22 mile ride on the Limestone County Rail to Trail (Richard Martin Trail). Meet at Piney Creek trail head (430 yards east of County 127 on Piney Chapel in Limestone county, here's the map. The parking lot is on the N.E. corner of Delaney Rd. and Piney Chapel Rd.). The trail is crushed limestone, so MTBs or cross bikes recommended. There is a convenience store in Elkmont right off the trail. No rider left behind. Chris Reno, 256-497-0887, sailreno(at)charter.net.

Tuesday Jetplex Ride – 5:15pm, 18-25 miles, 14-16 mph pace. Lights required. Starts at 125 Electronics Blvd. Park in the East end of the parking lot. Map & cue sheet are in the Rides Database. POC: Dean Della Pella, 730-1662, dean.dellapella(at)gmail.com.

Tuesday Arsenal Ride – Roll-out at 5:30pm, 11-29 miles. Slow to fast groups. Ask about shortcuts at the start. Start at Bldg 5400, South parking lot (Helmet and reflective vest, badge, military ID, or escort required). Front and rear lights required during low lighting. Starting off-post at 5:00pm may be possible with coordination. Ride Contact: Don Lovelace, 256-876-8609, lovelaced(at)msn.com

Wednesday Night Indoor Cycling at Bicycles Etc. – Starting November 2, 5:30-6:30pm, 611-A Meridian Street. Stationary Training for people who ride bikes outdoors. All the fun of outdoor riding in the winter minus the darkness, cold, rain, traffic, scenery and crashing. Misery still included. Bring: Your own bike, Stationary Trainer (Limited trainer availability onsite), Water/Towels/accessories, and a vivid imagination. Heart Rate Monitor recommended. Arrive 5-5:15 to allow for setup. For more information: Morgan Andriulli, 256 541-1095 ,(morganandriulli(at)comcast.net), or John Price, 256 519-9233

Moderate Wednesday Ride for Mortals – 5:00pm-ish, 18-25 miles. Starts 125 Electronics Blvd. SW. Check out the route map. No rider will be left behind. Park in the East end of the parking lot. POC: Chris Reno, 256-497-0887.

Thursday Jetplex Ride – 5:15pm, 18-25 miles, 14-16 mph pace. Starts at 125 Electronics Blvd. Park in the East end of the parking lot. Map & cue sheet are in the Rides Database. POC: Dean Della Pella, 256-730-1662, dean.dellapella(at)gmail.com.

Thursday Arsenal Ride – 29 miles, 5:15pm for pace of 18-20, 5:30pm group does intervals at 26-30 mph. Starts at Bldg 5400, South parking lot (badge, military ID, or escort required). Front and rear lights required. Ride Contact: Don Lovelace, 256-658-0426, lovelaced(at)msn.com

Thursday After Work Ride – 5:15pm, 30+ miles, This ride is intended to be a hard (20-22mph), but steady paceline workout with no attacks. The riders will regroup at key turns or intersections along the route to wait for riders who may have been dropped. This ride is for riders who want to ride fast and hard but don't want to get dropped. Starts at Williams Elementary School, 155 Barren Fork Blvd. Ride Contact: Barry Mathews, 256-652-5146, mathews.barry(at)gmail.com.

Recurring rides do not have Ride Leaders, only a Point of Contact. Points of Contact do not provide maps, provide mechanical assistance, sweep the course, and may not necessarily attend the ride. If you are new to a standing ride, please alert others in the group. Be courteous to new riders who may not know the course, calling turns well in advance or pointing out road hazards. As with any Spring City Cycling Club ride, helmets are required. If anyone has any question about a recurring ride they may contact the POC, or the Club Rides Captain.