Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Ride (SMBC Wednesday)
Lakewood Ranch, FL · Road
- When
- Every Wednesday, 8:30 amYear-round
- Starts at
- Lakewood Ranch Town Hall (large lot near the lake, not in front of the administration building), 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 Map ↗
- Distance
- 28 miles
- Pace
- 12-14, 14-16, 16-18 and 17-19 mph groups (a 10-12 mph group is paused until a leader steps up)Splits into pace groups
- Hosted by
- Sarasota Manatee Bicycle ClubClub
- Kind of ride
- Road
- Made for
- Beginner friendly
For visitors
The ride page says non-members are welcome, and asks you to sign the waiver sheet when you arrive. Most rides are single pacelines. Many groups go for breakfast or lunch afterward.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before 8:30 am. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- The easiest pace the host lists is 12–14 mph: steady — you'll breathe hard on the hills. It splits into pace groups. Pick the slowest one your first time; you can move up next week.
- Check
- Look at the host's website the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Ride (SMBC Wednesday) group ride
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Ride (SMBC Wednesday) is a road group ride in Lakewood Ranch, FL. It rolls every Wednesday at 8:30 am from Lakewood Ranch Town Hall (large lot near the lake, not in front of the administration building).
SMBC's midweek ride from Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, with up to five speed groups and posted routes for each week. A good way for a visitor to meet local riders, since the club invites non-members to come along.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1, source 2. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.