Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club

Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club

2010 Weekly Ride Listing

Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club’s mission is to promote cycling for everyone. Our club is a touring club for cyclists of all ages and all cycling skill levels.

Snell. ANSI, or CPSC approved helmets and road-worthy bicycles are required for all club rides.

All rides are subject to change or cancellation. All mileage is approximate. Maps and/or cue sheets are provided. Most rides are self-supported. SAGs are provided only where noted.

Rider Classifications
Typet	Rating	MPH Avg	Hours	Miles
New Cyclist	D	8-12	1-2	12-24
Intermediate	C	13-15	2+	25-40
Intermed. Advanced	B	16-18	2-3+	41-60+
Advanced	A	18+	4+	61-100+

Route Classifications
Rating	Topography
F	Flat
M	Mostly Flat,
H	Hilly, Some challenging
S	Mountainous, Strenuous
OR	Off road-Mountain Bike

Denotes an MHBC sponsored ride

Weekly Rides (check newsletter for any changes)
Saturday Morning Social Ride, 8 AM Location: Super-Lo parking lot, Southern and Colonial Distance: 25-30 miles Route: F-M Ride: A-C Advanced Intermediate: Year round. Riders may be dropped. No sweep. Intermediate Level: There is typically a group that covers the same route as the "Advanced Intermediate" riders but at a more relaxed pace. This group averages 12-15 mph and generally tries to avoid dropping riders. The weekly Saturday ride is self-supported and makes a half-way rest stop. There is no fee for the ride and is open to the public. This is an ideal introductory ride for cyclists interested in learning more about our club, or who just enjoy riding with others. email Bill for more info
Vic's Ride, Saturday Morning, 7 AM Location: Lakeland Outlet Mall on Canada Road & I-40 Vic's ride begins at 8 AM from the Outlet Mall on Canada Road and I40. Routes are currently 31 and 42 miles, with an average speed of 16-18 mph. Eventually, the rides will begin at 7 AM, when the weather turns hotter, and the rides will extend to 80 - 90 miles. Rest stops, approximately every hour email Vic for more info
* Please Note Time Change - Beginning 9/5/10 the ride will start at 8:00 AM * Sunday Morning Coffee Ride, 8 AM Location: Super-Lo parking lot, Southern and Colonial Distance: 25 - 30 miles Route: F-M Ride: B-C Intermediate Level: The Sunday Morning Coffee Ride is a friendly ride that averages 12-15 mph and tries to avoid dropping riders. Advanced Intermediate: There is sometimes a group that averages 16-18 mph. Both rides cover the same route. The weekly Sunday Morning Coffee Ride is self-supported and makes a half-way rest stop to enjoy a cup of coffee (coffee drinking not required) and socializing with other biking enthusiasts. There is no fee for the ride and it is open to the public. This is the ideal introductory ride for cyclists interested in learning more about our club or who just enjoy riding with others. email Haavi for more info
Sunday Afternoon - Hustle & Flow Ride with the Saints and Sinners, 4 PM Location: Super-Lo parking lot, Southern and Colonial Distance: 25 - 40 miles Route: F-M Ride: A-B Not for Beginners. Intermediate pace 16-19 mph Are you a saint who went to church on Sunday morning? Or are you a sinner who partied too much and just woke up on Sunday afternoon? Either way, this is the ride for you. We try to be aware of riders with different abilities and pace preferences - we will try to not really drop anyone, but sometimes we fail at this endeavor. Varied routes, mostely urban. Lots of bumps, holes, tracks and glass. Orange Mound, Windermere, Frayser, Shelby Farms, Pornos and Prisons Route, North Mississippi, Beale, Summer Avenue, Trolley tracks, Hooters, Stax, Elmwood Hospital. Flats can happen - be prepared. Want a tame, sedate, bucolic, suburban nature ride? This isn't it. email John for more info
Shady Grove Soiree Tuesday and Thursday Evenings Location: Shady Grove Elementary School - 5360 Shady Grove Road Distance: 25 - 30 miles Route: Shady Grove Soiree B Group Departs 5:45 prompt - B/C Riders A Group Departs 6:00 prompt - A/B Riders Are you ready to dance? Come join us for the Shady Grove Soiree. The route out is slower and has many stop signs and lights. It includes the Big House Loop. We take a short break at St. George's HS. The route back into town is typically faster. No sweeps. Front and back lights are required. email Matt for more info
Tuesday Night - McVay Park Ride - 5:45 PM Location: McVay Park in Germantown, Turpins Glen Rd. at McVay Rd. Distance: 12 miles and 18 miles Route: F-M Ride: C,D Easy Rider/Beginner: Seasonal. Riders will not be dropped. Pace: 10-12mph This ride is a good introduction to road cycling in the city and you’ll learn about safe riding in city traffic. The easy rider route is mostly on neighborhood streets with little traffic. Riders should be able to do at least a 10mph pace to ride with this group. Intermediate: Seasonal. Riders will not be dropped. Sweep most nights. No break stops. This is a true intermediate pace at 13-15 mph and makes a big loop in Germantown. email Steve Miller for more info
Peddler - Midtown 575 S. Highland - Memphis - 901-327-4833 or 901-327-4834 Tuesday 6:30 pm: Weekly beginner and intermediate ride to Overton Park and back. (about 12 miles) Thursday 6:30 pm: Fat tire on the street or Thursday Night Mountain Bike Boogie - downtown and back (about 18 mi) Tuesday & Thursday 5:45 am: Road Bike ride 15-20 miles @ ~19 mph Saturday 6-8 am: Toxic Tour ride goes by such wonderful sites as the N. wastewater treatment plant, Presidents Island, chemical plants and the old Army Depot ~28 miles
Outdoors Inc. - Midtown 1710 Union Ave. 901-722-8988 Sunday 9:00 am 40 - 60 miles 20 mph To shelby Forest and back, no sweep, keep up or be dropped
RBs Cyclery - Bartlett 8500 Wolf Lake Dr, Suite 105 Bartlett, TN 901-937-4669 Tuesday 6pm 20/30/35 mi various routes marked Saturday 7am 35-75 mi 18-22 mph A level ride Saturday 8am 35-75 mi 16-17.5 mph B level ride Saturday 9am 20-40 mi 12-15 mph C level ride
Bikes Plus - Bartlett 7780 Hwy 64 / Stage Rd Bartlett, TN 901-385-8788 Tuesday 6pm 17-19 mph 26 mi Thursday 6pm 14-16 mph 17 mi Saturday 8am 16-19 mph 55 mi
Peddler - Germantown 2095 Exeter Rd. Germantown, TN 901-757-8485 Sunday 1:30 pm - The ride is +/- 2 hrs depending on weather...pace is moderate...there will be que sheets most days...route varies. Email germantownstore@peddlerbikeshop.com to get on email list
Bikes Plus - Germantown 9445 poplar Ave. Germantown, TN 901-755-7233 Tuesday 6pm 18-21 mph 30 mi Thursday 6pm 18-21 mph 30 mi Saturday 7am 16-18 mph 40+ mi
Bike World - Collierville 763 West Poplar Ave. Collierville, TN 901-852-5569 Tuesday 6pm 18-20 mph 28 mi Saturday 7am (group 1) 16-18 mph 34 mi Saturday 7am (group 2) 19-20 mph 55 mi