Road cycling for Millennials in Bloomington, Indiana
Fun, social rides for cyclists in their late 20s to early 40s
Third Saturday of the Month at 8am
The Rides
- Target Age: Late 20s to Early 40s (all are welcome to attend, though!)
- Distance: 20 miles
- Speed/Pace: 12-16 mph
- Location: Starting at Woodlawn Ave. & Southdowns Dr. in Bloomington (Bryan Park)
- When: Third Saturday of Each Month at 8am
- Rain Date: Third Sunday of Each Month at 8am
2026 Scheduled Rides Remaining – Third Saturday of each Month:
- June 20, 2026 at 8am
- July 18, 2026 at 8am
- August 15, 2026 at 8am
- September 19, 2026 at 8am
- October 17, 2026 at 8am
RAIN DATE: The following day, the third Sunday of the month. An e-mail will be sent if there are changes due to weather conditions.
Third Saturday of the Month Route – Out and Back to Pine Grove
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 2 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. Anyone with the requisite skill level on a bike is welcome. The target age is Millennials, although there is no age verification to participate.
Sign Up for Ride Emails
- Sign up to receive ride emails
- Reminders for each planned ride
- Emails about additional rides and events scheduled each month
- Updates about changes due to weather
What to Bring
- Safety: Helmet and lights
- Water
- Snacks
- Spare inner tube or patch kit
- Cellphone in case you need a ride
- Positive attitude
Meeting Location
The Third Saturday of the Month rides will meet at the Bryan Park parking lot at the corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Southdowns Drive. See the map below:
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 37, 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 you. No one will be checking birthdays, so if you are younger or older and love to ride, that’s fine too. I want to meet more cyclists in town, so join us for the next ride.
Want to Ride More Often?
Me too! Email Nick at btowncyclists@gmail.com to plan rides throughout the month. I ride far more often than on just the third Saturday of the month, and I always welcome a good conversation and friends to join me. We can find time throughout the month to get some riders together.
Help Spread the Word – Flyer:
Download the flyer to print and share, or save the image to text or email to friends who ride. Thanks for helping more riders learn about the group.
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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