Portland Velo Club Wednesday Night Ride
South Portland, ME · Road
- When
- Every Wednesday, 5:15 pmThen 5:00 pm from Oct 14, by the host's own schedule. Season: Apr 15-Oct 28.
- Starts at
- South Portland High School parking lot, 637 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106 Map ↗
- Pace
- A ride, 20-26 mph, no waitingDrop ride: keep up or get dropped
- Hosted by
- Portland Velo ClubClub
- Kind of ride
- Road
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 5:15 pm. Tell whoever's leading that you're new.
- Pace
- Expect 20–26 mph: fast — for riders who race or train. It's a drop ride: if you can't hold the pace, you'll finish alone. Fine if you know your speed. Not a first ride.
- Check
- Look at the host's website the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
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About the Portland Velo Club Wednesday Night Ride group ride
Portland Velo Club Wednesday Night Ride is a road group ride in South Portland, ME. It rolls every Wednesday at 5:15 pm from South Portland High School parking lot.
Maine's biggest club's Wednesday hammer ride. The A group leaves at 5:30 and does not wait; if you get dropped, fall in with the B group. Plan on a hard night either way, with a sprint at the end for those who want it.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1, source 2. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.