You’re up for the challenge—and ready for the ride of your life! The adventure of the Bike MS experience begins not on the first day of the event but the moment you begin training for it. The training process is a journey unto itself that will reward you with better health and fitness, greater calmness and energy in your daily life, more self-confidence, and more fun in the ride itself.
We have a training guide that is designed to provide all the information you need to prepare for this event in an easy-to-understand format. It covers essential gear, cycling technique, building fitness, sports nutrition and other important topics.
You will find this guide to be an invaluable resource in your preparations for the ride. Get ready for the experience of a lifetime!
Training Rides
The adventure of the Bike MS experience begins not on the first day of the event but the moment you begin training for it. The training process is a journey unto itself that will reward you with better health and fitness, greater calmness and energy in your daily life, and more fun in the ride itself.
Jack Daniel’s “Bike to Jack & Back” cyclists have the option to ride 60 or 80 miles each day of the ride. To enjoy your ride and be able to finish, it is essential to correctly train for it. For your convenience, registered riders of the “Bike to Jack & Back” are welcome to attend these rides as guests of the Harpeth Bike Club and Trace Bikes.
Non-members of the Harpeth Bike Club will be asked to sign a waiver prior to the rides and are allowed to attend 1 ride per season. Membership is only $20 annually, and you can attend as many rides as you want! Check out www.harpethbikeclub.com for more information.
Tuesday Night Rides:
Time: 6:00 PM
Start: at Poplar Grove Elementary or Cool Springs - 701 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
Level: Route is pre-marked with 24, 20, 14 and 10 mile routes for all levels.
Thursday Road Rides:
Time: 6:00 PM
Start: entrance to Percy Warner Park on Belle Meade Blvd.
Level: Designated Ride Leaders are not provided on Thursday rides. The participants decide upon mileage and pace each week prior to starting. Bring a friend!
Sunday Morning “Pancake Rides”:
Time: 9:00 AM before Memorial day; 8:00 AM after Memorial Day
Start: Hunters Bend Elementary School
Level: All ride levels are welcome on this ride that travels 13 miles on moderately hilly terrain to Leipers Fork. Riders typically regroup in Leipers Fork and eat breakfast.
Come out to as many Trace Bikes rides as you wish. Continue to check their website for more rides at www.tracebikes.com.
Thursday Group Rides:
Time: 6:00 PM
Start: Trace Bikes
Level: 18 mile loop
Every Other Wednesday Women’s Only Ride:
Time: 6:00 PM (every other Wednesday starting on 4/8/09, 4/22/09, and so forth)
Start: Trace Bikes
Level: As the days get longer they will add more miles and different routes. This is a NO DROP ride.