True Beginner Ride
Peoria, AZ · Road · Social
- When
- Every Thursday, 6:30 pmYear-round
- Starts at
- Sweetwater Park, 7460 W Sweetwater Ave, Peoria, AZ Map ↗
- Pace
- Set by the riders' comfort level, on neighborhood streetsNo-drop: nobody gets left
- Hosted by
- West Valley Casual Bike RidesCommunity-run
- Started
- 2012The group says it has run rides for all skill levels since 2012.
- Cost
- free
- Kind of ride
- Road · Social
- Made for
- Beginner friendly
For visitors
RSVP on Meetup. Helmets required. Bring front and rear lights, a spare tube, tools and water.
First time on this ride? Here’s the drill
- Bring
- a helmet, front and rear lights (it's a dark-hours ride), water, a spare tube or patch kit, a way to pay for the stop.
- Arrive
- Ten or fifteen minutes before the meet time. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Set by the riders' comfort level, on neighborhood streets. It's no-drop: if you fall off the back, someone waits. That's the point of a group ride.
- Check
- Check the links below the day of for cancellations and weather calls.
First group ride? Start here →
About the True Beginner Ride group ride
True Beginner Ride is a road and social group ride in Peoria, AZ. It rolls every Thursday at 6:30 pm from Sweetwater Park.
A weekly ride for people who are just starting out or getting back on the bike. The group rides neighborhood streets at whatever distance suits the riders, and newcomers learn group-riding basics and etiquette. The group's rule: nobody gets left behind.
Where to find them
Checked Sep 30, 2026 against source 1, source 2, source 3. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.