— training miles since June 1 · the 10,000 start Jan 1

Beginner-friendly group rides in Virginia

12 ridesnewest check Oct 1, 2026

Roanoke 3

Crank Sisters Social Ride, Road · Social Every Thursday, 6:00 pmRoanoke · Grandin Village Waits for youEasy pace10 miChecked Sep 15
Tuesday Night Ride (Cardinal Bicycle Grandin), Road Every Tuesday, 5:45 pmRoanoke · Grandin Village Pace groupsEasy paceChecked Oct 1
Wednesday Ride With Billy (Cardinal Bicycle Grandin), Road · Social Every Wednesday, 6:00 pmRoanoke Easy paceChecked Oct 1

Charlottesville 2

Tuesday Shop Ride (Blue Wheel Bicycles), Mountain bike Every Tuesday, 6:15 pmCharlottesville Pace groupsEasy paceChecked Oct 1
Wednesday Mountain Bike Ride (Endeavor Cycles), Mountain bike Every Wednesday, 5:30 pmCharlottesville Easy paceChecked Sep 30

Richmond 2

Paul Z's Beer and Buddies Ride at West Creek, Road · Social Every Wednesday, 5:00 pmRichmond Easy paceChecked Oct 1
RAR Richmond Monday Night Ride, Mixed · Mountain bike · Social Monday nights; time and start posted on InstagramRichmond Easy paceUnconfirmedChecked Sep 15 · Confirm first

Arlington 1

Tuesday Night Ride (NoVA Casual Bicycling Group), Road · Social Every Tuesday, 6:00 pmArlington · Shirlington Waits for youUnder 15 mph15 miChecked Oct 1

Harrisonburg 1

Women's Monday Mountain Bike Ride, Mountain bike Every Monday, 5:30 pmHarrisonburg Waits for youEasy pace4–6 miChecked Sep 15

Norfolk 1

Slow & Steady Sundays, Social · Cruiser Every Sunday, 10:30 amNorfolk · Ghent Waits for you8–12 mph8–12 miUnconfirmedChecked Sep 15 · Confirm first

Powhatan 1

Powhatan Courthouse No Drop (RABA), Road Every Sunday, 9:00 amPowhatan · Flatrock Waits for youEasy pace28–33 miChecked Oct 1

Virginia Beach 1

Sunday Beginner Ride (Tripower Cycling Club), Road Every Sunday, 8:00 amVirginia Beach 15–17 mph20 miChecked Oct 1

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