Reston Bicycle Club upcoming events

5 PM Herndon-Thursday C/D (10/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Here is the route: This ride typically starts with 2 or 3 speed groups. The front groups averages 19+ MPH and the middle group around 18 and the "D" group 15-16. For the W&OD trail keep speeds under 17 MPH and separation of 2 bike lengths between riders. Please be courteous to all trail users

We are paper-free, which means you can download the route from Ride with GPS and print it before you come, but we will not have paper cue sheets to distribute at the ride.

EARLIER STILL Fox Mill Bs, September Route (6:51 Sunset) (10/01/2026)

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 21:30:00 GMT

1) Join RBC, complete the waiver, and sign up for the ride. I can count on one hand the number of times that someone has flouted these rules, but they are the rules. Seriously.

2) Ride with the group, and for the group. Call out potholes or debris, especially on Lawyer’s Rd. Do not cross the center line. Do not cut the corner while making the left turn up Birdfoot Rd.

3) I quote the estimable Gideon Schmidt: “This is the most important rule. When we make turns onto roads we make sure it is safe for anyone behind us. You are responsible for all the riders behind you, even if there is a gap.” It’s a misconception among cyclists that if one can beat a car through an intersection, one is entitled or even required to do so.

4) Be careful in neighborhoods, even at the cost of speed, and especially on the final John Milton sprint.

5) Do not cross over yellow lines, or cross into oncoming traffic. Do not swarm/pass cars at stop lights, stop signs, etc. Do not do anything to confuse a driver.

6) No TT/tri bikes, clip-on aero bars, or “puppy paws” position. No e-bikes or earbuds. Move away from other people before blowing snot rockets.

Herndon Saturday “Long C”[new time] (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

This ride averages 17-18 MPH depending on who shows up. Basic and intermediate group riding skills are expected and practiced. Check in with the ride leader for your first ride.

Ride Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
Do not cross the centerline of the road or pass slowing/stopped cars. Stay in the right lane of traffic at all times, except for when moving across to make a left turn.
You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you.
Be respectful of other traffic on the W&OD trail. Ride single file and let gaps open if need be to ensure safety of other riders. DO NOT race on the trail - the fast portion of the ride begins at Smith Switch, and it is over once we turn off of Pacific. W&OD “Golden Rule”: treat other W&OD users the way you want cars to treat us on open roads.
Help the group flow smoothly by protecting your front wheel, merging carefully into the draft, and holding your line and position into corners. If you don't want to pull, please communicate that clearly to other riders and stay at the back of the group so as to avoid disrupting the rotation at the front.
No e-bikes are allowed. No TT bikes, clip on aero bars or riding in “puppy paws” position. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.

Please come prepared with the route:

All riders must sign (or have already signed for 2026) a liability waiver. You can do that HERE. The first ride with us is free. We welcome you to join us on subsequent rides as a member. Membership is $30 per year and you can take care of that HERE.

Saturday C/D ride Herndon [new time] (10/03/2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Saturday C-D Ride speed will be determined by who chooses to ride. Expected average speeds between 15-17 D group and 17-19 C group. We may form one or two speed groups at launch time depending on who shows up and what riders want to do. Though this is a no-drop ride with frequent regrouping, everyone is expected to come prepared with the route loaded on their device or printed out. Everyone uses the same route.

Sunday Tour Ride 2026-1004 LCHS (10/04/2026)

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:00:00 GMT

PLAY IT AGAIN SAM!
Ready for a challenging early-fall ride? Join us for a spectacular two-state loop across the Potomac. Starting from Leesburg High School! Conquer rolling hills, enjoy peak-season scenery, and choose from three route options for the perfect cycling adventure.

Long Route:61 miles
Medium Route: 50 miles
Short Route:45 miles

Questions? Contact Chip.magrogan@gmail.com or info@restonbikeclub.org

Respect the speed of the group (B, C, D).

B Level = 19 - 21 MPH Avg
C Level = 17 - 19 MPH Avg
D Level = 15 - 17 MPH Avg

ll riders must complete the waiver HERE. The first ride with us is free. We welcome you to join us on subsequent rides as a member. Membership is $30 per year and you can take care of that HERE.

RBC - Green Lizard Weekly Women's Ride (10/05/2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:15:00 GMT

Welcome to our ride! This ride is for RBC women, and includes support from Green Lizard Cycling owners and staff. Monday's route is below. We no longer use paper cue sheets, so please familiarize yourself with the route or put it into your phone or other GPS device:

** If we have 2 ride leaders in any week, our priority will be to have up to 32 riders (maximum of 16 in each group, not including ride leaders and sweepers). We expect all riders to maintain our usual average speed of 15-17 mph. As the season progresses, we MAY, but will not necessarily have a group that rides faster than that average speed, depending on what riders prefer. We will always accommodate riders who can maintain a 15 mph average speed. Riders who cannot maintain that average will be asked to leave the group while we are on the WOD, but can join us another time. Any rider who wants to leave the ride early should let a ride leader or sweeper know. The pace is an average, not a constant, so we expect to accelerate down hills, and faster hill climbers will wait at the top of hills to give everyone a chance to catch up. We will also re-group if we get separated after traffic lights, and we will wait for and help anyone who has a mechanical problem. If you prefer a slower pace and shorter ride overall, please join the RBC Reston Women's Ride, which is also a 6pm Monday ride.

If you have never or rarely ridden in a group, the ride leaders can give you basic tips and guidelines before and during the ride. You don't need group riding experience to join us, but you must be willing to learn and follow basic group riding rules and etiquette, and you must be comfortable with the concept of riding with a group, and with riding on roads.

Lisa Mackem, Susie Littlejohn, and other volunteers can lead and sweep, and Dave Meyer or someone else from The Green Lizard can also sweep. If you ever want to be a leader or sweeper, let us know!

Please note that we pass only on the LEFT. Call the pass to the pedestrian or rider in front of you, and allow plenty of room.

We'll stay together as much as possible. Sunset is at 6:47 pm. If you will be biking home after the ride, please use a headlight, in addition to your required red taillight.

Ride distances will vary with the amount of evening daylight. Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50%. Ride cancellations will be posted on Social Media and registered riders will be emailed whenever possible. All rides will include a mixture of road and WOD riding.

All riders must sign (or have already signed for 2026) a liability waiver. You can do that HERE. RBC Membership is $30 per year and you can take care of that HERE, but your first ride is free if you want to try us out.