goldilocks grvl // goFAST 09

Our weekly Tuesday-morning goFAST ride — we’re bringing them back for 2026!

These are faster-paced rides, designed to be a bit more challenging than our typical social rides. Relative to our standard social ride pace groups, expect an A to A+ effort depending on who shows up and how spirited the group is feeling that morning.

This is a drop ride. That means we’ll do our best to stick together when it makes sense, but we won’t always regroup, and it’s possible (and totally okay!) to get dropped.

Details

Our goFAST rides start and finish at the same place:

• 📍Start & 🏁 Finish: Thump Coffee WESTSIDE – 549 NW York Dr. Note there are multiple Thump locations in town, so make sure you've got the right one.
• ⏰ Time: 6:30 AM meet. 6:45 AM wheels roll sharp. We aim to be done around 8 – 8:15 AM.

Routes

Our goFAST rides are just one route and pace group.

• Route: goFAST – Discovery (this route is lots of single track so we move slower. We will likely modify / shorten based on time constraints, with options to bail early if you need)

Please download these routes to your navigation device of choice before the ride. This is especially important on a drop ride, where the likelihood of getting separated from the group is higher than a typical social ride.

Who is this ride for? Am I fast enough to join?

This ride is great for riders who:

• Have been doing our A group / faster social rides and want more of a challenge
• Are comfortable riding in a faster group
• Can navigate independently if needed
• Aren’t sure if they can hang on, but want to show up and try hard anyway!

We understand a fast “drop ride” can sound intimidating, even to strong and experienced riders. As much as we make space for a purely social, beginner-friendly, highly inclusive, 1000% party-pace vibe, we also make space for folks looking to push themselves — because riding with people who are stronger than you is exactly how you get faster. Showing up to a ride that’s a bit above your current level and hanging on as long as you can is a great way to build skill and speed.

📣 Repeat after me: There is absolutely nothing wrong with getting dropped. You are welcome and encouraged to show up to this ride a little bit afraid and unsure if you can keep up. You tried something hard — that will always be celebrated here!

Just bring the route, and worst case you finish solo — no shame, no big deal.

Before you ride: Sign up for Goldilocks GRVL

If this is your first ride with Goldilocks GRVL Cycling Club (GGCC) in 2026, you'll need to complete our sign-up form before joining. It's quick — we'll collect some basic info, have you review the Code of Conduct, and ask you to sign our ride waiver.

You must complete this before your first ride with GGCC, no exceptions.

You only need to do this once and then you're good to go for the rest of the season!

Code of Conduct

You reviewed the Code of Conduct when you signed up, but it's worth a quick refresher — especially if it's been a while. Here are the highlights:

• Safety first. Follow the rules of the road and ride predictably.
• Be aware of others. Slow down around pedestrians, call out hazards, and give a friendly heads-up when passing.
• Help each other out. If someone has a mechanical, stop and lend a hand when you can.
• Follow your ride leaders. They're volunteers donating their time — listen to their calls and treat them with kindness.
• Represent GGCC well. Be courteous to drivers, other trail users, and the businesses and neighborhoods we ride through.