All mountain bikers are welcome to join our FREE weekly rides every Sunday morning in Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park, with an alternate location chosen for the first Sunday of each month. Riders break into groups based on ability and pace. These "no-drop" rides are designed to be fun for all skill levels - from beginner to advanced - with dedicated ride leaders to show you the way and keep everything safe! This is a great way to learn your way around Walnut Creek Metro Park, or for new riders to increase their riding proficiency.

Sunday Rides will be canceled if trail conditions are wet or any special event falls on that day. RSVP to receive email alerts for any changes or cancellations. If you are interested in being a group ride leader, please click here.

• Helmets are mandatory!
• Under 18 years old may join only if accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at all times during the ride.
• Please bring plenty of water and electrolytes for the ride.
• Please ensure your bike is mechanically sound.
• Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool.
• The ride lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours.
  

Groups will start in following order:

Beginner: New riders with little or no experience who are stoked to learn shifting, braking, and body position skills on the bike.
4-6 Miles, 4-5 MPH pace, frequent stops to practice skills or discuss trail etiquette.

Intermediate 1: Riders who can handle smooth trails but may hesitate or walk the bike over small rocks, logs, roots, or steep sections. Skills practiced: shifting, braking, body position on climbs, descents, and over rocks and roots.
8-10 miles, 6-8 mph pace, more stops than Intermediate 2.

Intermediate 2: Riders who can handle varying, somewhat technical terrain over small rocks, roots, and logs, but are not yet proficient or consistent. Skills practiced: shifting, braking, body position on climbs, descents, and over rocks and roots, small wheel lifts, small drops, and bike control for climbing and descending.
10-12 miles, 8-9mph pace, more stops than Intermediate 3.

Intermediate 3: Riders who are comfortable over varying and technical terrain, medium to large rocks. roots, logs, and successive drops. Skills practiced: shifting, braking, body position on climbs, descents, ledges, and over rocks and roots, front/rear wheel lifts, and bike control for climbing and descending, fast cornering, switchbacks, and endurance.
12-15 miles, 9-10 pace, more stops than Advanced.

Advanced: Riders who are proficient over varying and technical terrain, medium to large rocks. roots, logs, and successive drops. Skills practiced: shifting, braking, body position on climbs, descents, ledges, and over rocks and roots, front/rear wheel lifts, and bike control for climbing and descending, fast cornering, switchbacks, and endurance.
15-20 miles, 9-10mph pace, minimal stops.

If you are not sure of your pace you can go with a faster group and then wait for next group coming up on the trail should you need to drop back.

Thank you to our Austin Ridge Riders members; your dues help us create ride events like this and supports trail development/maintenance and mountain bike advocacy in and around Austin and Central Texas. While ARR membership is not required to partake in our weekly group ride, we do encourage you to join. We are a local chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), so you will be a member of both organizations and enjoy the benefits offered through IMBA like:

• Free digital subscription to Mountain Bike Action magazine, delivered to your inbox.
• A discount on a new Subaru via our VIP program. Click here for complete details.
• Discounts on over 100 brands of bike and outdoor gear through ExpertVoice.com.
• 15% discount on Water-to-Go bottles.

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