Welcome New Riders!

The Maple City Bicycling Club welcomes people of all ages, skill levels, and abilities to ride with us on all of our group rides!  The following section lists a few questions for new riders:

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Can beginners come? 

Yes!  We'd love for you to join us on a group ride regardless of skill levels and abilities!

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What speed do you ride?

Our group rides are all conversational pace (10-12 mph average), but we take frequent breaks on longer rides so people can take a drink of water when out on the county roads out of the city.

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What kind of bicycles do you ride?

​We welcome all forms of bicycles as long as you have air in the tires, working brakes, and a functional chain that allows you to enjoy the ride with us!

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Are helmets required for participation?

While we don't require helmets for participation in our group rides, we would certainly appreciate wearing your helmet to protect your head while on a group ride with us!

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Do I need to join as a member first to ride?

No.  You do not have to a member of the organization to join us on a group ride.  You can come to as many rides as you want, but we would love for you to join in our mission to get more people on bicycles for the overall betterment of the local community!