Road cycling for Millennials in Bloomington, Indiana

Fun, social rides for cyclists in their late 20s to early 40s

The Rides

Age: Late 20s to Early 40s
Distance: 20-30 miles
Speed/Pace: 12-16 mph
Location: Starting in Bloomington/ Monroe County, Indiana
When: Various days and times as the weather allows

Group Dynamics

These rides are not beginner’s rides. You will need to have a level of fitness and a bike that can ride for 1.5 to 3 hours up and down hills, and the cycling skills to match. These rides are also not sprints or races. The goal is to connect with other cyclists for fun, conversational rides throughout the year. Expect to stay together as a group at a steady but casual pace, promoting social connection while exploring the countryside.

Sign Up for Ride Emails

Sign up to receive ride emails
When a ride is being planned, you will receive a single email notification of the date and time for the ride
You will not receive responses from other riders to limit the number of emails received
Attend the ride at the scheduled time

What to Bring

Safety: Helmet and lights
Water
Snacks
Spare inner tube or patch kit
Cellphone in case you need a ride
Positive attitude

Who put this site together?

My name is Nick. I created this website to see if I could coordinate rides for cyclists my age in Bloomington. At 36, I have had a surprisingly difficult time finding a social ride for millennials. The group rides I have found are either competitive, off-road, or not around my age group. I have ridden thousands of miles around Monroe County over the years. Right now, I ride with a few friends in their early to mid-30s, and we look forward to having others join us. If your pace and skill level are a good fit, we welcome anyone. No one will be checking birthdays, so if you are a little younger or older and love to ride, that’s fine too.

Legal Disclaimer

The purpose of the B-town Cyclists website and e-mail list is to allow cyclists to connect for rides. It is not a group or organization. Everyone who attends a ride coordinated through B-town Cyclists does so at their own risk. A full legal disclaimer is available at this link – Click Here to Read.

See you soon for a ride.

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