Reston Bicycle Club upcoming events

Saturday A/B Ride to Leesburg & Back (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:00:00 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

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.

Saturday C/D ride Herndon (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 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.

“long C” ride-old route (06/13/2026)

Sat, 13 Jun 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.

Century Training Event 2 of 10 (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 9:00 AMM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

New to Cycling Group Ride - out of Fox Mill (06/14/2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

NEW TO CYCLING GROUP RIDE

This ride is for beginners of all types and is a very welcoming group! It is geared to people that are new to cycling, new to riding on the road, and/or new to group rides.

RBC is dedicated to encouraging cycling in the area and that includes those folks that are interested in learning how to ride in a group and/or on the road. Or even those folks that know how to ride a bike causally but want to get into cycling (spandex not required). We do require you know how to ride a bike already* but we're here to teach the rest, from how to use your shifters appropriately to safety signaling in the group.

This ride will be out of the Fox Mill Shopping Center, on the border of Reston and Herndon. We will meet as a group at 10am and go over some basic cycling skills, road safety signals, and group ride etiquette. Our Ride Leaders for this event will be experienced cyclists who are prepared to teach you about cycling and doing it safely! Depending on the turn-out, we may break into groups based on current cycling abilities but this is tbd based on number and skillset of riders. We will likely be wheels up (your first lesson! this is a bike term meaning the group will start riding at this time) about 20-30 minutes after this session.

For this first session, there is a short, ~2 mile lap (see below), around the shopping center that we will do laps around. This gives us the opportunity to do a lap, then check in on what we experienced and answer any questions you might have. This also allows folks a chance to stop for the day or do extra work with one of our Ride Leaders (more on those below). Then we'll set out for another lap and repeat as desired/needed. This is a no drop ride which means you will not be left behind. We always have a sweep to stay with riders who have a mechanical issue or are struggling to keep up.

We have just a few requirements to join:

Know how to ride a bike generally - if you need resources to learn to ride a bike, we have coaches for referral or you can look at WABA for classes.
Please show up with a bicycle that is ready to ride. If it's been on the garage wall for a few months, please take it to your favorite local bike shop and let them give it some love. Please have a red blinky tail-light - we will have a few extra on hand but those are first come, first serve. You must carry an inner tube that fits your bike. (We'll help you change it if you get a flat - the bike shop can help you out here, too!).
Most importantly, please come with a warm heart and open mind! Have patience with the riders that will be at different skill levels and have patience with the RBC Team supporting! This is a new type of ride for RBC so we ask that you not only come prepared to learn and communicate but with a bit of patience as we develop this series. We know we won't be perfect but we will be trying!

IF YOU'RE INTERESTED BUT STILL INTIMIDATED (I mean, it IS a lot of spandex!!), please email Maggie, Chair of RBC to chat through your concerns and discuss alternatives.

Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50%. Ride cancellations will be emailed.

RBC - Green Lizard Weekly Women's Ride (06/15/2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 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 8:36 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.

RBC - Reston Weekly Women's Ride - Fox Mill (06/15/2026)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

BE READY TO RIDE AT 6:00PM

Welcome to the kinder, gentler, Monday night ride. We are particularly focused on including, uplifting, and encouraging women who are new to group riding. Thus, it is a no drop ride. This means you will not be left behind. We always have a sweep to stay with riders who have a mechanical issue or are struggling to keep up. If you've been afraid to join a group ride because you think you'll hold people back or can't keep up, THIS is YOUR ride.

The ride leaders for this ride are all trained. We can (and will) coach you on everything from when/how to shift to how to change lanes safely and everything in between. Please have a teachable attitude. Our primary concern is the safety of the entire ride.

Although this is a beginners' ride, we expect all participants to show up with a bicycle that is ready to ride. If it's been on the garage wall for a few months, please take it to your favorite local bike shop and let them give it some love. You must have a red blinky tail-light. You must carry an inner tube that fits your bike. (We'll help you change it if you get a flat).

If you want a more competitive drop ride, and faster speeds, please consider the RBC Monday Night Green Lizard Womens' Ride. Please review the speed requirements for that ride.

And if you want a more sustained riding experience, but still no drop, try the Thursday evening Women's Ride which starts at the Lake House in Reston (near Lake Anne). Please note that although it is a no-drop ride, you should respect their advertised speed.

Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50%. Ride cancellations will be posted on Social Media. If you are not comfortable riding on the roads, please contact one of us before you register for the ride.

RBC A Ride - 3 loops (06/16/2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 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 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 Fox Mill Bs (06/16/2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

This ride is a fast tempo ride with a few "sprint" points and subsequent regroups. Please respect the pace of the B group - average of 19-21 mph, steady effort, no "hero pulls" or "watt bombs." Follow all rules of the road: in particular, do not cross the centerline, and do not ride more than two abreast.

Regroup at:
- November Ct. (just after the turn onto Lawyers from Birdfoot);
- the top of Hunter Station (just before the turn onto Lawyers).
Be alert at:
- the bottom of Birdfoot (do not cut the corner; do not fan out);
- Running Cedar Rd. before the turn onto Soapstone Rd.;
- Hunter Station (again, do not fan out).

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
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.
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.
Ride with the group, and for the group. Call out potholes or debris, especially on Lawyer’s Rd. Please do not "race" the group.
Be considerate of the neighborhoods in which we ride, even if it requires the group to slow down.
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.

Wednesday Ramble (06/17/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

We'll ramble to Hyattsville

and return to The Bike Lane.

Route 1: Metro to Rosslyn and ride to Reston (46 miles) - like the cuesheet

Route 2: Metro to Rosslyn, ride the District, & back on the Metro (28 miles) - audible at game time.

Route 3: Bike to Rosslyn and meet us at 9:30 AM to continue (63 miles)

Ramble? What is? A leisurely tour with combination of roads and the W&OD exploring new places as well as our RBC routes.

Still, the average speed of this ride hovers at 12 mph but still leisurely. It is a good ride for retired, daytime free, new to cycling, or happy people.

Rides are not held when the forecast for rain is greater than 50% or temperature is below 30^o. Ride cancellations will be posted on Social Media.

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. Individual membership is $30 per year and you can take care of that HERE.

RBC Hunter's Woods Bs (06/18/2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

Regroup at:
- the top of Stuart Mill at the intersection of Fox Mill Rd. (both times);
- the end of Bennett Rd. (when we cross West Ox);
- before we cross back over to Lawyers Rd. from McLearen Rd (by the Giant Shopping Center).
Be alert at:
- the bottom of Birdfoot (do not cut the corner; wait for everyone to finish the descent);
- the right turn onto John Milton, and the subsequent sprint (the sightlines are short, and there is often traffic).

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
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.
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.
Ride with the group, and for the group. Call out potholes or debris, especially on Lawyer’s Rd. Please do not "race" the group.
Be considerate of the neighborhoods in which we ride, even if it requires the group to slow down.
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.

Saturday A/B Ride to Leesburg & Back (06/20/2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

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

Century Training Event 3 of 10 (06/21/2026)

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:30 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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 A Ride - 3 loops (06/23/2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 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 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 Fox Mill Bs (06/23/2026)

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

Regroup at:
- November Ct. (just after the turn onto Lawyers from Birdfoot);
- the top of Hunter Station (just before the turn onto Lawyers).
Be alert at:
- the bottom of Birdfoot (do not cut the corner; do not fan out);
- Running Cedar Rd. before the turn onto Soapstone Rd.;
- Hunter Station (again, do not fan out).

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
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.
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.
Ride with the group, and for the group. Call out potholes or debris, especially on Lawyer’s Rd. Please do not "race" the group.
Be considerate of the neighborhoods in which we ride, even if it requires the group to slow down.
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.

RBC Hunter's Woods Bs (06/25/2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

Regroup at:
- the top of Stuart Mill at the intersection of Fox Mill Rd. (both times);
- the end of Bennett Rd. (when we cross West Ox);
- before we cross back over to Lawyers Rd. from McLearen Rd (by the Giant Shopping Center).
Be alert at:
- the bottom of Birdfoot (do not cut the corner; wait for everyone to finish the descent);
- the right turn onto John Milton, and the subsequent sprint (the sightlines are short, and there is often traffic).

Ride Safety Guidelines:

You must be registered for the ride on the RBC website.
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.
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.
Ride with the group, and for the group. Call out potholes or debris, especially on Lawyer’s Rd. Please do not "race" the group.
Be considerate of the neighborhoods in which we ride, even if it requires the group to slow down.
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.

Saturday A/B Ride to Leesburg & Back (06/27/2026)

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Ride Expectations

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

Century Training Event 4 of 10 (06/28/2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:30:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:30 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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 A Ride - 3 loops (06/30/2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 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 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.

Century Training Event 5 of 10 (07/05/2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

Century Training Event 6 of 10 (07/12/2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

Century Training Event 7 of 10 (07/19/2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

Century Training Event 8 of 10 (07/26/2026)

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

Century Training Event 9 of 10 (08/02/2026)

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

Century Training Event 10 of 10 (08/09/2026)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

Sunday Tour Ride 2026-0816 (08/16/2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Start Time is 8:00 AM. Two Routes to choose from:
LONG (Century Track)
SHORT (Metric-Century TracK)

All Ride speeds invited.
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.

43rd Ken Thompson Reston Century (08/23/2026)

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:30:00 GMT

Reston Town Center West

2000 Opportunity Way, Reston, Va

Distances:

Century~100 miles

Metric Century~62 miles

Half Metric~31 miles

DSANV Family Ride~10 miles (code required)

Registrations:

Registration | 6/1 - 8/16 | $85

Late Registration | 8/17 - 8/23 | $95

Event T-Shirts:

In addition to the event giveaway, there is the opportunity to purchase an event T-shirt. The unisex cotton shirt will be available for pickup the day of the event. The cost will be $15. Picture of the t-shirt design and opportunity to purchase will be emailed to you when available.

Packet Pickups:

Packet Pick-Up #1
Wednesday, August 19, 5:30-8:00pm at
Green Lizard Cycling, 718 Lynn St., Herndon, VA

Packet Pick-Up #2
Thursday, August 20 5:00-7:00pm at
The Bike Lane, 11150 Sunset Hills Dr., Reston, VA

Packet Pick-Up #3
Friday, August 21, 5:00-7:00pm at
Maverick Bikes, 20630 Ashburn Rd, Ste. 137, Ashburn, VA

Day of Packet Pick-Up, Sunday, August 23, 6:00-9:00am at: Reston Town Center West, Opportunity Way, Reston, VA

Routes:

Routes will be published early August.

Join Ride With GPS Event:

For audio turn-by-turn cues chick here: link. Once routes are published they will be available for audio cues.

Volunteer - Opportunity for free RBC Membership:

Want to volunteer? More detail here

Need to train for the Century?

Join the Century training series - Starting in June, RBC will host a weekly (Sunday) ride specifically designed with increasing distance and challenge to get you in shape for the Century. Rides are posted on the RBC event page each week.