Saturday Morning Southwest County Road Ride

Dates: April 4 through September 26

Time: 7:45 a.m. group at a “fast pace”: finishing average speed of 19 mph and below
8:00 a.m. group at a “conversational pace”: finishing average speed of 16 mph and below

Features: This ride heads westward from the shop, and uses roads in Webster Groves, Kirkwood, and Ladue. It is a ride intended for riders on road bikes, and the wide variety of rider speeds makes this ride a great one for all abilities. Hybrid and off-road bike riders will usually find their bikes’ wider tires make it hard to keep up the pace of the road bikes. There is no sag support, but there is generally someone to help in case of mechanical trouble. Complimentary bagels and coffee served after the ride.

Routes: 30, 26, 18 miles

Terrain: Moderately hilly, a few big hills

Start location, bike shop sponsor and ride leader:

The Hub Bicycle Company   314-963-0300

40 W. Lockwood Ave., St. Louis, MO 63119