Reston Bicycle Club upcoming events

5 PM Tuesday "C" ride (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

The priorities of this ride are safety and fun. Don't draft too close, obey traffic signals and communicate with other riders and vehicles. Stay together and regroup at the typical spots. Welcome new riders.

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.

RBC A Ride - 2 loops (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

This ride is "race intensity." That means that the pace will be high, there will be accelerations, etc., and you can show off how strong you are. However, this is absolutely not a race. You cannot take the corners at full speed, because these are open roads. Do not risk your or another's safety to gain any competitive advantage. If you want to do these things, sign up for a race, this ride is not your opportunity.

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you. If you enter an intersection and riders behind you stop for a car, you are expected to wait for them.
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.
Nobody is racing or attacking down Birdfoot. Ride single file down the hill and through the corner. We will slow roll at the bottom of Birdfoot to allow a regroup. Be careful if there is sand, cars, etc. at the bottom corner.
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.
Look out for and call out branches, gravel, etc. on the road. Lawyers in particular always seems to accumulate branches and gravel in the bike lanes. Take the traffic lane when necessary.
No TT or tri bikes, clip on aero bars, or 'puppy paws' position. No e-bikes or earbuds. Move away from other people before blowing snot rockets. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.

Please come prepared with the route and be aware of the included safety notes:

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.

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.

Tuesday D Ride (NEW ROUTE) (09/08/2026)

Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Description and Expectations

This ride is a No Drop/No PR/No Surge ride. This is a D group - average of 15-17 mph; Riders must keep a steady and easy effort with no “hammering” from whoever is pulling. Follow all rules of the road: in particular, do not cross the centerline, and do not ride more than two

Please be alert at:

· Twin Branches Road @ Glade Drive (both directions);

· Left turn from Bedfordshire to Fox Mill Drive.

Ride Safety Guidelines:

1. You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.

2. Follow all rules of the road. 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. Do not ride more than two abreast.

3. You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you. If you enter an intersection and riders behind you stop for a car, you are expected to wait for them. 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. Ride with the group, and for the group. Call out potholes or debris, especially on Lawyer’s Rd. No racing or chasing riders who go decide to go off the front.

5. Be considerate of the neighborhoods in which we ride, even if it requires the group to slow down.

6. No TT or tri bikes, clip on aero bars, or 'puppy paws' position. No e-bikes or earbuds – (open earphones okay). Move away from other people before blowing snot rockets. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.

Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50%. Ride cancellations will be sent via email and posted under ANNOUNCEMENTS on the RBC website homepage.

Please have the route loaded on your phone or bike computer. Alternatively, you can print a copy from the Ride with GPS website.

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 starts at $30 per year and you can take care of that HERE.

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.

Wednesday Ramble-Steve's Aldie Roundabouts in Stone Ridge (09/09/2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Let's try exploring Steve's curated neighborhood journey with 18 roundabouts. Yes, you can count them to check Steve's ability to count. Surprises, ah-ha moments, and good company. Please park behind Glory Days. After the ride we're going flying with the birds at Brew Birds.

Ramble? What is? A leisurely tour with combination of roads and the W&OD exploring new places discovered during the pandemic and our old RBC routes.

Still, the average speed of this ride will creep to more than 12 mph but still leisurely. It is a good ride for retired, daytime free, new to cycling, or happy people. Could be considered a base miles ride.

Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50%. Ride cancellations will be posted on Social Media.

All riders must sign (or have already signed for 2025) 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.

5 PM Herndon-Thursday B (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

This is B ride, and the pace is fast. We will aim to average between 19 and 21 mph. This is an average speed, and there will be surging or riding much faster at times.

We will slow roll at the top of the climb and regroup at the stop sign before the turn from Highland Vista Dr onto George Washington Blvd (marked on the route)

On the W&OD trail, please split into groups of 5 with separation of 2 bike lengths between groups. Thank you for being courteous to all trail users.

Please be sure to ride with the route loaded, so you can find your way if you are dropped.

Ride Safety 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.
Help the group flow smoothly by protecting your front wheel, merging carefully into the draft, and holding your line and position into corners.
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:

5 PM Herndon-Thursday C/D (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 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.

Thursday Women's D-E Ride - RBC-146(20) (09/10/2026)

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

*REMIMDER: Bring front and rear lights!*

Looking for a women's ride during the week? You've come to the right place! This is a no drop ride with a front ride leader and a sweep who will make sure everyone makes it to the end. The average pace is 14-16 mph over the course of the ride, but may be faster on flats and downhills. If you're not at that pace, consider the Monday Women's Ride from Fox Mill.

Optional post-ride libations (and pretzels if available) at Lake Anne Brew House for those that want to hang out.

We value every woman who wants to ride with us and work hard to find a place for each rider that works best for her.

Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50%. Ride cancellations will be sent via email and posted under ANNOUNCEMENTS on the RBC website homepage.

Please have the route loaded on your phone or bike computer. Alternatively, you can print a copy from the Ride with GPS website.

If you drive to the start, parking is at the Lake Newport Lake House tennis courts.

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 starts at $30 per year and you can take care of that HERE.

Saturday A/B Ride to Leesburg & Back (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

A group - hard paceline of 22+ mph (single or double line depending on group size). We expect that every rider in the group will roll through in the paceline. If you need to skip some turns to catch your breath that is absolutely OK, but if you are planning to join a group and sit in and not pull at all, we ask that you join a slower group.

B group (will roll out 5 mins after the A group) - a steady paceline of 19-21 mph. We ask that if you choose not to pull in the paceline, you stay at the back of the group and make sure it is clear to others so that the group rotates efficiently. Please respect the pace of the B group - average of 19-21 mph, no "hero pulls" or "watt bombs," no passing on the right, etc.

Ride Safety 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.
Help the group flow smoothly by protecting your front wheel, merging carefully into the draft, and holding your line and position into corners.
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:

If you want to avoid congestion in the WOD parking lot, these are a few other close locations to park:

Hampshire Park (1.9 miles from start): 21315 Smith Switch Rd, Ashburn, VA 20147, United States
Commuter parking (2.7 miles from start): 45129 Russell Branch Pkwy, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
Herndon parking lot (4.2 miles from start, the old start location): 750 Center St, Herndon VA 20170

Herndon Saturday “Long C” (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 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:

Saturday C/D ride Herndon (09/12/2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:00 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.

RBC A Ride - 2 loops (09/15/2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you. If you enter an intersection and riders behind you stop for a car, you are expected to wait for them.
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.
Nobody is racing or attacking down Birdfoot. Ride single file down the hill and through the corner. We will slow roll at the bottom of Birdfoot to allow a regroup. Be careful if there is sand, cars, etc. at the bottom corner.
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.
Look out for and call out branches, gravel, etc. on the road. Lawyers in particular always seems to accumulate branches and gravel in the bike lanes. Take the traffic lane when necessary.
No TT or tri bikes, clip on aero bars, or 'puppy paws' position. No e-bikes or earbuds. Move away from other people before blowing snot rockets. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.

Please come prepared with the route and be aware of the included safety notes:

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.

5 PM Herndon-Thursday B (09/17/2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

This is B ride, and the pace is fast. We will aim to average between 19 and 21 mph. This is an average speed, and there will be surging or riding much faster at times.

We will slow roll at the top of the climb and regroup at the stop sign before the turn from Highland Vista Dr onto George Washington Blvd (marked on the route)

On the W&OD trail, please split into groups of 5 with separation of 2 bike lengths between groups. Thank you for being courteous to all trail users.

Please be sure to ride with the route loaded, so you can find your way if you are dropped.

Ride Safety 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.
Help the group flow smoothly by protecting your front wheel, merging carefully into the draft, and holding your line and position into corners.
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:

RBC A Ride - 2 loops (09/22/2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you. If you enter an intersection and riders behind you stop for a car, you are expected to wait for them.
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.
Nobody is racing or attacking down Birdfoot. Ride single file down the hill and through the corner. We will slow roll at the bottom of Birdfoot to allow a regroup. Be careful if there is sand, cars, etc. at the bottom corner.
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.
Look out for and call out branches, gravel, etc. on the road. Lawyers in particular always seems to accumulate branches and gravel in the bike lanes. Take the traffic lane when necessary.
No TT or tri bikes, clip on aero bars, or 'puppy paws' position. No e-bikes or earbuds. Move away from other people before blowing snot rockets. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.

Please come prepared with the route and be aware of the included safety notes:

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.

RBC A Ride - 2 loops (09/29/2026)

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
You are responsible for the riders behind you. Do not enter an intersection unless it is safe for all of the riders behind you. If you enter an intersection and riders behind you stop for a car, you are expected to wait for them.
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.
Nobody is racing or attacking down Birdfoot. Ride single file down the hill and through the corner. We will slow roll at the bottom of Birdfoot to allow a regroup. Be careful if there is sand, cars, etc. at the bottom corner.
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.
Look out for and call out branches, gravel, etc. on the road. Lawyers in particular always seems to accumulate branches and gravel in the bike lanes. Take the traffic lane when necessary.
No TT or tri bikes, clip on aero bars, or 'puppy paws' position. No e-bikes or earbuds. Move away from other people before blowing snot rockets. All bikes must have front and rear brakes - no fixies.

Please come prepared with the route and be aware of the included safety notes:

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.