goldilocks grvl // social ride 24
goldilocks grvl // social ride 24
Ride info
Our standard OG weekly Thursday social ride from town. This is a beginner-friendly, all-levels ride with no-drop options. Hang out after for food, drinks, and new friends!
- Time
5:15 PM meet. 5:30 PM wheels roll sharp.
- Start
Discovery Park Northwest Crossing, at the covered picnic area near the center of the park. Get directions here.
- Finish
The Grove in Northwest Crossing — 921 Northwest Mount Washington Drive, Bend, OR 97703
Route
Please download these routes to your navigation device of choice before the ride.
Pace groups
We generally have two pace groups available. Each group will have a designated ride leader.
Faster pace group, typically on a longer route. The ride leader will regroup a few times throughout the ride to try to mostly keep us together, but stops will be brief to keep us moving at a steady pace.
If you’re a reasonably strong and somewhat experienced rider, don’t be afraid to try A Group! When we say “fast” we don’t mean we’re racing all-out — we’re just moving along at a more spirited pace on a longer route. If you’re at all on the fence about which group to join, we encourage you to challenge yourself! If you get dropped, it’s not a big deal. It means you tried something hard, and that’s always something to be proud of.
All vibes, shorter route, and as best we can, “no-drop.” This is a chill pace group with lots of regroups so no one gets left behind. Great if you’re a beginner rider or just prefer to take it at full party pace.
If B Group is really large, we may split into B and C groups so everyone has a better-tailored pace to stick with.
We aim to be as true to “no-drop” as possible. However, with a large group and a wide range of abilities, we can’t 100% guarantee you won’t get separated. Always come prepared and self-sufficient — download the route in advance, bring basic repair tools, and know how to use them.
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.
FAQ
Fill out our quick sign-up form. It only takes a few minutes — we’ll collect some basic info, have you review the Code of Conduct, and ask you to sign our ride waiver.
Once you’re signed up, you’re in and ready to ride with us!
Yes — you must complete the sign-up form before joining any ride, no exceptions. It includes reviewing the Code of Conduct and signing the waiver, both of which are required.
Nope! GGCC is free to join. We’re a volunteer-run community, not a for-profit business.
GGCC is a cycling community for women (including trans women), femmes, non-binary people, and gender-expansive riders. You can learn more in our Code of Conduct.
If you’re not sure whether this space is for you, reach out to an organizer — we’re happy to help.
We have three main ride types:
- Social rides — Our weekly Thursday evening rides. Beginner-friendly, all-levels, with multiple pace groups and a post-ride hangout.
- goFAST rides — Weekly Tuesday morning drop rides. Intentionally challenging, designed to push your speed and fitness.
- goFAR rides — Monthly Saturday adventure rides. Longer routes exploring areas outside of town, with different pace and distance options.
Check the Ride Schedule for the full calendar and details on all upcoming rides and club events.
Absolutely! Our social rides are specifically designed to be welcoming to beginners and new friends. We have multiple pace groups, and B Group is a chill, (mostly) no-drop option. Check out the schedule to find the next social ride.
- No-drop means the group makes every effort to keep everyone together, with regular regroups so no one gets left behind.
- Drop means the pace is faster and sustained — if you fall off the back, the group will continue. You’re expected to be self-sufficient and have the route on your device.
Note: Even on no-drop rides, we can’t 100% guarantee you won’t get separated from the group. Always come prepared.
Ride descriptions include pace and distance info for each group. If you’re unsure, start with B Group on a social ride — it’s the most relaxed option. You can always move up! And if you’re on the fence, we encourage you to challenge yourself. Ask in Slack if you want advice.
On social rides, ride leaders regroup regularly and do their best to keep everyone together, especially if you’re in the B group.
On goFAST rides, getting dropped is normal and expected. It’s part of the format.
Either way, always have the route downloaded on your device so you can navigate yourself back if needed.
Join us for goldilocks grvl // social ride 24
If you haven’t already joined GGCC for the season, make sure to do that first. Otherwise, RSVP on Strava (optional) and we’ll see you soon!
goldilocks grvl // goFAST 21