SCC Group ride Schedule:
2024 group rides have come to an end.
We will begin 2025 group rides the week of March 9.
We will begin 2025 group rides the week of March 9.
Tuesday - Road
A, B, C Groups and Beginners
6:00pm Roll Time
5:45 Safety Briefing
Trek McDonough
A, B, C Groups and Beginners
6:00pm Roll Time
5:45 Safety Briefing
Trek McDonough
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Thursday - Road
A, B, and C Groups 6:00pm Roll Time 5:45 Safety Briefing Atlanta Motor Speedway |
Thursday - Gravel
6:00pm Roll Time 5:45 Safety Briefing Smith Street Public Parking Locust Grove |
1st Saturday of the Month - Road
A, B, and C Groups
8:00am Roll Time
7:45 Safety Briefing
Trek McDonough or an Alternative Location
A, B, and C Groups
8:00am Roll Time
7:45 Safety Briefing
Trek McDonough or an Alternative Location
come ride with us!Multiple speed and distance options available. Helmets required. Plan to come equipped with your own hydration and nutrition. Bring your front and tail lights and come join us on the road!
Non-SCC Members must complete a ride waiver prior to participating in the group ride. Please print and sign your waiver and bring it to the group ride. You can also email your waiver to [email protected] |
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about our ROAD rides - Group structure
Group speed and distance varies according to the riders present and environmental conditions.
A general rule of thumb (for weeknight rides):
A Group - Advanced Riders
Speed: 19+ mph
Distance: 35+ miles
Group B - Intermediate Riders
Speed: 18-19 mph
Distance: 30-35 miles
C Group - Friendly Riders
Speed: 14-17 mph
Distance: 20-25 miles
D Group - Beginner Rides (Tuesdays only)
Speed: 5-13 mph
Distance: based on group’s comfortability, often 8-12 miles
A general rule of thumb (for weeknight rides):
A Group - Advanced Riders
Speed: 19+ mph
Distance: 35+ miles
- The A Group maintains a very high level of fitness and endurance.
- Cruising speeds are 23-27 mph on flat terrains (no tailwind or descent).
- A Group offers intense training rides with the occasional heavy sprint.
- This is a drop ride.
Group B - Intermediate Riders
Speed: 18-19 mph
Distance: 30-35 miles
- The B Group develops and practices pace lining techniques and skills.
- Cruising speeds are 19-22 mph on flat terrain.
- B Group offers a friendly, no-drop ride. It is fast-paced, so exercise caution before attempting this group.
C Group - Friendly Riders
Speed: 14-17 mph
Distance: 20-25 miles
- The C Group is a touring ride group with some pace lining. It is designed for having fun, getting some exercise, enjoying companionship and scenery, and developing skills at faster speeds.
- Cruising speeds are typically about 16 mph on flat terrain.
- C Group rides are no-drop rides. They are not for the impatient or hurried, so leave your ego at home. Courtesy and respect are the key words for this group.
D Group - Beginner Rides (Tuesdays only)
Speed: 5-13 mph
Distance: based on group’s comfortability, often 8-12 miles
- The D Group focuses on learning group dynamics, safety, bike handling, and how to handle minor mechanical problems.
- An experienced club member leads the rides to make sure all questions are answered and no one gets lost.
- D Group rides are no-drop rides. They are for new riders and those that just want to ride or learn. Speed is not a factor. The emphasis is on having fun and learning to handle your bike safely.
group ride Rules and Requirements
We pride ourselves as an organization that practices safety and proper ride etiquette during our group rides. Groups are asked to maintain an organized paceline for maximum efficiency and to be considerate to other users of the road as best as possible.
ALL riders are required to abide by the law. Georgia bike laws can be reviewed here:
ALL riders are required to abide by the law. Georgia bike laws can be reviewed here:
In addition to the rules of the road, SCC has implemented the following rules and requirements:
Items to bring to the group ride:
Helmet (Required)
Hydration and nutrition
Working rear light
Working front light (when ride extends beyond sunset)
Tool kit for flats and minor roadside repairs
Prohibited or Restricted Equipment:
Aero Bars and Time Trial Bikes
The use of the aero bars anywhere within the paceline is prohibited. Aero bar use is allowed 3 bike lengths off the back of the group or when pulling at the front of the group.
Fixed Gear Bikes
Fixed gear bikes are prohibited in a paceline. Fixed gear bike use is allowed 3 bike lengths off the back of the paceline. Fixed gear bikes MUST be equipped with a working brake. Single speed freewheel bikes are allowed.
E-Bikes
E-bikes are prohibited within a paceline with other non e-bikes. E-bike use is allowed 3 bike lengths off the back of the paceline. E-bikes are allowed in B and C groups. E-bikes are not allowed on A group rides.
Phones or Cameras
Within the paceline, the use of phones or hand-held cameras that cause a rider to remove one hand from the handlebars are prohibited. The use of phones and cameras are allowed when STOPPED only. Cameras fixed to the bike, helmet, or chest harness are allowed. No phone usage to talk or text is allowed in the paceline. Phones affixed to bikes for navigation purposes are permitted.
Headphones
The use of headphones or earbuds is highly discouraged. One ear open is required when using headphones or earbuds.
Open Speakers
Open speakers are prohibited on all SCC group rides.
Any bike with potential malfunction
You are expected to keep your bike in safe good mechanical condition and know how to use it properly. Any bike deemed to be in poor working condition by ride leaders will not allowed on any group ride
Items to bring to the group ride:
Helmet (Required)
Hydration and nutrition
Working rear light
Working front light (when ride extends beyond sunset)
Tool kit for flats and minor roadside repairs
Prohibited or Restricted Equipment:
Aero Bars and Time Trial Bikes
The use of the aero bars anywhere within the paceline is prohibited. Aero bar use is allowed 3 bike lengths off the back of the group or when pulling at the front of the group.
Fixed Gear Bikes
Fixed gear bikes are prohibited in a paceline. Fixed gear bike use is allowed 3 bike lengths off the back of the paceline. Fixed gear bikes MUST be equipped with a working brake. Single speed freewheel bikes are allowed.
E-Bikes
E-bikes are prohibited within a paceline with other non e-bikes. E-bike use is allowed 3 bike lengths off the back of the paceline. E-bikes are allowed in B and C groups. E-bikes are not allowed on A group rides.
Phones or Cameras
Within the paceline, the use of phones or hand-held cameras that cause a rider to remove one hand from the handlebars are prohibited. The use of phones and cameras are allowed when STOPPED only. Cameras fixed to the bike, helmet, or chest harness are allowed. No phone usage to talk or text is allowed in the paceline. Phones affixed to bikes for navigation purposes are permitted.
Headphones
The use of headphones or earbuds is highly discouraged. One ear open is required when using headphones or earbuds.
Open Speakers
Open speakers are prohibited on all SCC group rides.
Any bike with potential malfunction
You are expected to keep your bike in safe good mechanical condition and know how to use it properly. Any bike deemed to be in poor working condition by ride leaders will not allowed on any group ride
Paceline rules & Etiqutte
1) Ride to the right of center of the lane except when necessary. In a double paceline the rider on the left should be just right of the center of the lane, not close to the yellow center line.
2) When on the front, watch for road hazards and move the paceline over well in advance of the hazard.
3) Call out (verbal and point, if possible) road hazards early.
4) Be predictable for the rider(s) behind you.
5) Do not overlap the wheel in front of you or roll up next to the person in front of you.
6) Know the stated group pace and keep to the expected group pace. Do not rev up the pace of your group. This means some riders may have to ride a bit harder and others may have to ride a bit slower to keep the group together.
7) Keep pulls on the front to a minimum. Monster pulls are rarely required due to the size of the group and can be detrimental to both you and those riding in the second and third positions.
8) Don’t surge when you get to the front; keep the pace steady.
9) Keep pedaling when on the front, especially on the down hills.
10) Don’t stop pedaling while on the front to reach for your bottle and take a drink.
11) If you aren’t comfortable drinking and riding, roll off the front and drink when you get to the back.
12) Please do not surge after making a turn. Let the back of the paceline get on before resuming normal speed.
13) In a double paceline, stay even with your partner. Please do not surge ahead of your partner if you are on the front.
14) Do not roll off/out of the middle of the paceline unless it is absolutely necessary. Wait until you get to the front of the paceline and roll off immediately.
15) Always roll off with your partner if in a double paceline even if you are fitter and can stay on the front longer. This prevents surging in the paceline and prevents one side of the paceline from taking more pulls than the other.
16) Roll off the front of the paceline to the left, unless otherwise directed. Be sure traffic is clear before rolling off.
17) Absolutely, DO NOT cross the center yellow line when coming off the front.
18) For safety, wait to roll off the front on a straight section of the road and not in a curve.
19) Signal your intention to roll off the front in advance with a tap on the butt or a noticeable flick of the elbow.
20) If you are at the end of the paceline, please announce that you are the last bike to the riders who have come off the front.
21) Use your gears and feather your brakes in the paceline to keep the pace steady.
22) Please, please do not pedal/coast, pedal/coast, pedal/coast! This action causes yo-yo-ing and sudden braking by riders behind you.
23) If a gap forms between you and the rider in front of you, do not surge to catch up and then brake. Maintain a slightly harder but steady pace to get back to the group.
24) Slow up the pace on hills to keep the group together if necessary.
25) Don’t coast if you are on the front on the downhill. Pedal and push the pace a bit to use momentum to get up the next hill. This also prevents the back of the paceline from having to brake on the downhill and lose all their momentum going up the next hill.
26) Do not be afraid to ask the group to back off the pace a bit. But if you are consistently being gapped, sit on the back, and do not take a turn pulling on the front; or consider continuing the ride by yourself or with a partner.
27) If you can’t keep up and decide to drop off and ride on your own or have a mechanical problem, please LET SOMEONE KNOW!
28) Please no snot rockets or spitting in the paceline; do it when you roll to and are on the back.
29) No one likes to be the “ride policeman” so please make our group rides enjoyable or everyone by putting these paceline skills into practice.
Thank you! Let’s be safe out there!
Your Southern Crescent Cycling Club Board of Directors
2) When on the front, watch for road hazards and move the paceline over well in advance of the hazard.
3) Call out (verbal and point, if possible) road hazards early.
4) Be predictable for the rider(s) behind you.
5) Do not overlap the wheel in front of you or roll up next to the person in front of you.
6) Know the stated group pace and keep to the expected group pace. Do not rev up the pace of your group. This means some riders may have to ride a bit harder and others may have to ride a bit slower to keep the group together.
7) Keep pulls on the front to a minimum. Monster pulls are rarely required due to the size of the group and can be detrimental to both you and those riding in the second and third positions.
8) Don’t surge when you get to the front; keep the pace steady.
9) Keep pedaling when on the front, especially on the down hills.
10) Don’t stop pedaling while on the front to reach for your bottle and take a drink.
11) If you aren’t comfortable drinking and riding, roll off the front and drink when you get to the back.
12) Please do not surge after making a turn. Let the back of the paceline get on before resuming normal speed.
13) In a double paceline, stay even with your partner. Please do not surge ahead of your partner if you are on the front.
14) Do not roll off/out of the middle of the paceline unless it is absolutely necessary. Wait until you get to the front of the paceline and roll off immediately.
15) Always roll off with your partner if in a double paceline even if you are fitter and can stay on the front longer. This prevents surging in the paceline and prevents one side of the paceline from taking more pulls than the other.
16) Roll off the front of the paceline to the left, unless otherwise directed. Be sure traffic is clear before rolling off.
17) Absolutely, DO NOT cross the center yellow line when coming off the front.
18) For safety, wait to roll off the front on a straight section of the road and not in a curve.
19) Signal your intention to roll off the front in advance with a tap on the butt or a noticeable flick of the elbow.
20) If you are at the end of the paceline, please announce that you are the last bike to the riders who have come off the front.
21) Use your gears and feather your brakes in the paceline to keep the pace steady.
22) Please, please do not pedal/coast, pedal/coast, pedal/coast! This action causes yo-yo-ing and sudden braking by riders behind you.
23) If a gap forms between you and the rider in front of you, do not surge to catch up and then brake. Maintain a slightly harder but steady pace to get back to the group.
24) Slow up the pace on hills to keep the group together if necessary.
25) Don’t coast if you are on the front on the downhill. Pedal and push the pace a bit to use momentum to get up the next hill. This also prevents the back of the paceline from having to brake on the downhill and lose all their momentum going up the next hill.
26) Do not be afraid to ask the group to back off the pace a bit. But if you are consistently being gapped, sit on the back, and do not take a turn pulling on the front; or consider continuing the ride by yourself or with a partner.
27) If you can’t keep up and decide to drop off and ride on your own or have a mechanical problem, please LET SOMEONE KNOW!
28) Please no snot rockets or spitting in the paceline; do it when you roll to and are on the back.
29) No one likes to be the “ride policeman” so please make our group rides enjoyable or everyone by putting these paceline skills into practice.
Thank you! Let’s be safe out there!
Your Southern Crescent Cycling Club Board of Directors
Tuesday & Saturday location
thursday locations
road rides |
gravel rides |
Mountain Bike Monday locations
Visit the Mountain Bike Monday page to see the upcoming locations.
