Group Rides
Come ride with friends! Our road and gravel group rides generally run from March through October, and you'll find us on fat bikes in the winter. Come in to the shop and talk to Mike to learn more about our group rides and how to join them.
![Group Ride](https://r5t582.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/group-ride-266x266.jpg)
Tuesday Night Ride
Tuesdays at 5:30 - Intermediate level
The Tuesday Night Ride is a road ride that rolls out of the shop on Tuesdays at around 5:30pm. Pace is about 19-20 mph. We usually get in 30-45 miles depending on the available daylight.
RIDE TIMES
Talk to Mike in the shop to learn more about Tuesday Night Rides and to get in the loop for ride reminders and Strava invites. Mike sometimes posts the ride route on Facebook as well.
![Thirsty Turtle rides end at La Festa for a slice of pizza and cold beer.](https://r5t582.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/dover-cyclery-la-festa-brick-brew-266x266.jpg)
Thirsty Turtle Ride
Thursdays at 6 - Open to all abilities
The Thirsty Turtle is a social road ride that rolls out from Dover Cyclery on Thursdays at 6pm for about an hour at about 14-16 mph, followed by pizza and beer at La Festa Brick & Brew.
STRAVA GROUP
Join the Thirsty Turtle group on Strava: https://www.strava.com/clubs/ThirstyTurtle
![Dover Cyclery Sunday Gravel Ride](https://r5t582.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/gravel-ride-dover-cyclery-266x266.jpg)
Pop-up Gravel Rides
Sunday mornings - Intermediate level
We occasionally hold impromptu gravel rides out of the shop on Sunday mornings. Pace is mostly social but we do hit some technical single-track trails.
RIDE TIMES
Talk to Mike in the shop to learn more about Sunday gravel rides and to get in the loop for ride reminders and invites.
New to group rides?
Here’s what you should bring -
- Spare tube(s)
- Tire levers
- Tire plugs (for gravel/off-road rides)
- CO₂ or a mini-pump
- Multi-tool
- Water & fuel
- Taillight (for visibility)
- Headlight (if the ride is finishing in low light)
If you need any of these items, we have them all at the shop!