Reston Bicycle Club upcoming events

Herndon Saturday “Long C”[new time] (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 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] (10/24/2026)

Sat, 24 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 2026-1025 LCHS (10/25/2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Start Time 10:00 AM:
Really nice fall ride over mostly country roads. Three Routes to Choose from:

Long Route:63.8 miles
Medium Route: 53.7 miles
Short Route:42 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.

5 PM Herndon-Thursday B (10/29/2026)

Thu, 29 Oct 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: