OutRiders DC Thursday Night Ride
Washington, DC · Road · Social
- When
- Every Thursday, 6:15 pmSeason: summer
- Starts at
- Varies by week; a Metro station named in the Meetup event (Sept 17, 2026: Smithsonian Metro) Map ↗
- Distance
- 13–20 miles
- Pace
- casual
- Hosted by
- OutRiders DCClub
- Started
- 2013Meetup page cites a June 2013 Washington Blade piece on the club's debut as an Arlington-based LGBTQ cycling club
- Cost
- free
- Kind of ride
- Road · Social
- Made for
- LGBTQ+
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
- Casual.
- Check
- Look at @dcoutriders the day of — that's where cancellations, weather calls and start changes get posted.
First group ride? Start here →
About the OutRiders DC Thursday Night Ride group ride
OutRiders DC Thursday Night Ride is a road and social group ride in Washington, DC. It rolls every Thursday at 6:15 pm from Varies by week; a Metro station named in the Meetup event (Sept 17, 2026: Smithsonian Metro).
A metro DC cycling group for LGBTQ+ people and allies. The summer Thursday series is a casual after-work ride on trails and streets, with an optional dinner after. Weekend rides run longer, 25 to 65 miles. Check Meetup for the exact start each week.
Where to find them
Checked Oct 1, 2026 against source 1, source 2, source 3. Schedules change. Confirm with the host before you go.