Your first ride
Nervous about showing up? Everyone was, once. Here's the honest version of what to expect — and why you'll be fine.
What to bring
A working bike
Any bike that fits the ride. Tires pumped, brakes braking. That's the bar.
Helmet
Non-negotiable, every ride, no exceptions.
Flat kit + water
Tube, levers, pump or CO2. Two bottles in summer. We'll help you use them.
Snacks & a few bucks
Mountain miles are hungry miles, and there's always a café stop.
Will I get dropped?
Community rides regroup at marked spots and a sweep rider stays at the back. The group waits. Nobody rides alone unless they want to.
You need to be able to ride the listed distance at a conversational pace, with breaks. If you're not sure, come to a Gravel Social first — it's the friendliest ride we run.
Nope. Ride with us as long as you like. Membership is there when you want to support the club and grab the perks.
Ride invites go out by email
Weekend rides, event news, road and weather calls. A few emails a month, written by people who ride here.