MHBC RIDES
All riders are required to wear ANSI or Snell
approved helmets on all club rides.
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The Weekly and Special Event Rides listed on this page
are sponsored by the Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club. There are many other
fun and challenging rides that we think you might be interested in. Those
rides that we are aware of are listed under Other Events at the bottom of
this page. The MHBC is not responsible for any changes in schedules for these
rides, so please use the contacts given for the latest information on these
rides. |
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Type |
Rating |
MPH Avg |
Hours |
Miles |
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New Cyclist |
D |
8-12 |
1-2 |
16-24 |
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Intermediate |
C |
13-15 |
2+ |
24-40 |
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Advanced Intermediate |
B |
15-17 |
2-3+ |
40-60+ |
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Advanced |
A |
18-20 |
2-4+ |
60-100+ |
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Rating |
Topography |
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F |
Flat |
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M |
Mostly Flat |
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H |
Hilly, some challenging |
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S |
Mountainous/Strenuous |
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OR |
Off Road - Mountain Bike |
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Day |
Time |
Starting Location |
Level |
Distance |
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Tuesday |
5:45pm |
Germantown (see details) |
C, D |
20-25 |
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Howard McVay Park in
Germantown. Ride leaves Promptly at 5:45pm. |
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Thursday |
5:30pm |
BPAC |
C, D |
34 |
| Thursday night Thrill ride leaves Bartlett Performing Arts Center promptly at 5:30pm. Distance is approximately 34 miles. | ||||
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Day |
Time |
Starting Location |
Level |
Distance |
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Saturday |
8:00 a.m. * |
SuperLo |
B-D |
25 miles |
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The Saturday morning ride is a social ride that averages 12-14 mph.
Routes are decided the morning of the ride and usually vary from 25-35 miles.
Start location is SuperLo foods parking lot, 4735
Southern Avenue. |
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Saturday |
8:00 a.m. |
Bartlett Performing Arts Center & Belz Factory Outlet |
A, B |
55-75 miles |
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Check the Friday membership e-mail for schedules and Ride Locations. |
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Sunday |
8:00 a.m. * |
SuperLo |
B-D |
25 miles |
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The Sunday morning ride is similar to the Saturday ride, but often a
smaller group of riders. Routes and distances are determined the morning of
the ride. Start location is SuperLo foods parking lot, 4735 Southern Avenue. |
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* Saturday and Sunday morning social rides continue throughout the
year. The ride times change with Daylight Savings Time for the changing
seasons and temperatures. Rides begin at 8:00 a.m. during DST from the first
Sunday in April to the last Saturday in October. From the last Sunday in
October to the first Saturday in April, rides begin at 9:00 a.m. |
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*** SaDist and SLUGS rides are intended for experienced riders capable
of maintaining the posted speed for the listed distance, over hilly terrain,
often without stops for stretches of 25-30 miles. Riders' equipment should be
in good condition; riders should be capable of reading and following
maps/cues, handling their own roadside repairs, able to change a puncture
within a reasonable time, should bring their own spares and tools, food,
water, and money for stops. Being considerate of these points makes the ride
enjoyable for all involved.
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Skull Bones Ride |
10/1-10/2 |
TBA |
TBA |
M |
A-C |
60 Miles |
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Cancelled
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Ride for your Mind |
10/15/2005 |
See Below |
8am |
M |
A-C |
60 Miles |
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Saturday October 15, 2005 at 8:00 A. M. Select Specialty
Hospital of Memphis will host the 2nd Annual Ride for Your Mind to benefit
Traumatic Brain Injury Services of Memphis. It will feature the same great
support at rest stops every 10-15 miles, Mechanical support provided by Bikes
Plus. We will have a choice of 22, 42, and 65 mile route that begins at the
St. Francis, Bartlett at Kate Bond Road. Door prizes and food are plentiful at
the end of the bike ride. You can sign up at Active.com or
click
here for more registration form..
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Moscow-LaGrange Ride - Again |
10/22/05 |
9:00am |
Downtown Moscow Tn |
M |
A-C |
50+- Miles |
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Sixty riders enjoyed this one in the spring so we’ve decided it should go again in the fall. It starts in downtown Moscow, TN and goes through Williston, LaGrange and back to Moscow. The route goes through mostly rural Fayette County, which is quite beautiful in the fall, even when the only fall color is brown. The route has been modified to go through the Ames Plantation (now owned by the University of Tennessee) and is a little over 50 miles. This is a good ride for those who started riding during the past spring or summer and are ready to try their first distance ride. Date: Saturday, October 22, 2005 Start location: Downtown Moscow, TN. Start time: 9:00 AM Rider Level: A to C, Terrain: M – H (mostly flat, some hills)
DIRECTIONS: Moscow TN is @ 40 miles from the intersection of I-240 and the Nonconnah Speedway, er…, uh…, I mean Expressway. From the Nonconnah take the Byhalia Road Exit. Turn Left on South Byhalia Rd, TN 175, then a quick turn Right (east) on Hway 57-72 (Poplar Ave.). Go 16.5 miles to Charleston Street. Turn left and start looking for bicycles. Note: Don’t blink or you’ll miss it.
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Holloween Ride |
10/29/05 |
9 AM |
Downtown Visitor's Center |
M |
A-C |
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Leader(s): Todd Nicholds Admit it, you love having the crap scared out of you...you ride a bike don't you? Meet in the parking lot of the visitors center about 1/2 mile south of the Pyramid. We take a ride thru Shelby County and some "rustic" neighborhoods where you'll swear you wouldn't want to be after dark! Be prepared for ghouls, goblins and things that go bump (or in some cases, bang!) in the night! **Please be courteous to people visiting the center. Park your car in the faar east part of the lot across the drive from the visitors' center. |
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Burn The Turkey Ride |
11/26/05 |
9 AM |
Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Visitor Center |
M-H |
A-D |
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Leader(s): Rita Pfeifer This is your opportunity to burn off all those Thanksgiving calories and to help those who aren't as fortunate. Bring two cans of food, preferably entrée' type foods like stew, chicken and dumplings, salmon, chili, etc which will be donated to a local food pantry or mission. For those on the long ride you'll have the opportunity to celebrate Thanksgiving again, southern style, with a stop for bar-b-q at the infamous Gilt Edge Cafe in Gilt Edge Tn. |
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Jingle Bell Ride |
12/10/05 |
9 AM |
Appling Middle School |
M |
A-C |
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Distance: 30 and 50 mi options Leader(s): Rita Pfeifer/ Todd Nicholds Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the waaaaaaay!!!! We have another opportunity to enjoy our health and good fortune and help those who aren't as fortunate. Bring two cans of food, preferably protein based entrée' type foods that we will donate to a local food pantry or mission. Please feel free to bring more! My mom always said to "give till it hurts"!
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Polor Bear Ride |
1/1/06 |
10 AM |
Super-Lo parking lot at Spotswood and Colonial |
M |
A-C |
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Has it already been a year!!! Yep, time to layer-up and do it again. We'll ride downtown for the annual winter ritual where skiers, bikers and cyclists hang out on the river bluff to watch each other freeze their butts off for auld Lang Syne!
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