Group Rides and Events
Check this page often for updated listings of all types of cycling events in and around our area. Also, join our Facebook groups, Slipping Gears Cycling Community and Gals and Gears for last minute updates or changes to routes.
Always follow the direction of group ride leaders. Rides require, at minimum, an appropriate bike in good working order, water, nutrition, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube, energy food, maybe a little cash in case we stop, and your biggest smile! Many rides are held subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific requirements, too.
Check our Facebook feed to the right or call the shop for the latest group ride information. We'll see you out there — and have fun!
SGC Monday Evening Mixed Surface Ride
Resuming soon, Summer 2022! Mixed surface/gravel ride. Usually meet at the end of the pavement on the Kittredge Road entrance to the Bangor City Forest at 5:30pm, wheels rolling by 6:00pm, for a varying distance, casual pace, mixed terrain ride. Occasionally we have an alternate meeting/starting point so please check in beforehand. Some pavement, mostly gravel road surface and some light trails. Cyclocross, hybrid, or mountain bikes are best for this ride. Join the Slipping Gears Cycling Community Group on Facebook for last minute updates!
SGC Tuesday Evening Mountain Ride
Mountain bike ride. Spring, summer and fall, weather dependent. A and B groups. A group is moderate pace on moderate to hard trails. B group is easy pace on easy to moderate trails. Beginners with mountain bikes welcome. 1 to1.5 hrs. Both rides are at Bangor City Forest, Kittredge Road entrance, meet at the end of the pavement at 5:30pm, wheels rolling at 6:00pm. Join the Slipping Gears Cycling Community Group on Facebook for last minute updates!
SGC Wednesday Gals and Gears Rides
Resuming soon, Summer 2022! Wednesday Evening Gals and Gears Ladies Road and Mountain (alternating weekly) Bike Ride. Meeting place will vary by week and trail system, or road route planned. Call the shop anytime for updates to schedule or check the Gals and Gears Facebook page. Ride for 1-2 hours, beginners welcome! Join the Gals and Gears Group on Facebook for last minute updates!
SGC Thursday Evening Road Ride
Road bike ride. Spring, summer and fall, weather dependent. 20-25 miles at a moderate pace. Road bike required. This is a moderate paced ride for riders comfortable riding in a group and will average 16-18mph with minimal stopping. Meet at the shop at 5:00pm. Wheels rolling by 5:30pm. Join the Slipping Gears Cycling Community Group on Facebook for last minute updates!
SGC Saturday Morning Road Ride
Road bike ride. Spring, summer and fall, weather dependent. 20-25 miles, easy 14-16mph, social pace. Beginners with road bikes welcome. This ride has a dedicated ride leader and sweep rider. A second group may leave simultaneously with a faster pace. Ride leaves from the shop at 8am and plans on returning around 10am. Join the Slipping Gears Cycling Community Group on Facebook for last minute updates!