Join the Spacecoast Freewheelers on one of our B and C rated rides. Our Saturday morning River Road ride is the most popular, starting with a social C pace for the first half, and a B pace for the rest. Our longer rides are our B rated Sunday morning ride that changes start location and route every weekend per the calendar below. Check out our ride calendar below and we hope to see you our riding with us.
Club Rides, Rules & Etiquette
First and foremost, we want to keep our rides safe; so please obey all traffic laws, and ride rules and paceline etiquette. If you’re unfamiliar with pacelines and new to our group please seek out the ride leader to get some pointers.
Upcoming Rides & Events
Gathering place for this ride is southwest corner of Cocoa Village Parking Lot, at Stone and Florida Ave.
Saturday morning ride serves a combination of purposes: social reconnect after the work week, a learning session, and warmup to Sunday C and B rides*. The several Ride Leaders are recognized as wearing yellow bandanas.
Social reconnect – South River Road, 14 miles, C pace. Group will stay together usually in a double pace-line until getting back to Cocoa. D riders (with no group experience) are welcome, and should let a Ride Leader know they are participating.
Learning session, warmup for Sunday rides – North River Road, 14 miles, B pace, max 20mph. Group will stay together in double or single pace-lines; Ride Leader(s) will guide riders in fine points of cycling technique and group skills. C riders are welcome if they feel confident in riding the distance, and comfortable with riding in a group.
The ‘A’ Extension continues another 4 miles from the north end of River Road (@ Fire station). This extension gives our most skilled and strongest ‘A’ riders a better place to ride at a challenging pace, typically 23+mph. While participation here is self-selected, if the Ride Leader is not confident in a rider’s skills, he/she may ask that rider to continue back to Cocoa with the B group.
The Route through West Cocoa takes riders off the River Road and back into West Cocoa horse ranchette neighborhoods. Rest/refuel stops at Junny Rios Martinez Park and Flying J Convenience Store.
This ride ends with a social gathering (off-bike) at Ossorio’s Cafe.
South & North River Road Route / Cue Sheet
North River Road Route + ‘A’ Extension / Cue Sheet
14-29 mile C ride, depending on route, and how far you feel like riding. Rollout at 8:00am from Cocoa Village Parking Lot, just north of Cocoa City Hall.
This moderately-paced ride introduces new riders to basics of riding in a group, and sets an easier pace (average 16 mph)/lower mileage for all who participate.
River Road 14/28 route: Ride Map & Cue Sheet
Route makes a rest/restroom/refuel stop at mile 14 in Cocoa Village.
West Cocoa 29 route: Ride Map & Cue Sheet
Route has two stops for rest/restroom/refuel:
a. Junny Rios Martinez Park, Westminster Dr & 524 (mi 11.0)
b. Flying J, 524 & Friday Rd (mi 15.0)
Plus there are several places to turn back and shorten the ride (Ride Leader can advise).
37 mile B / C ride. Rest stop @ Panera Bread in The Avenue Viera shopping center.
Gathering place for this ride is southwest corner of Cocoa Village Parking Lot, at Stone and Florida Ave.
Saturday morning ride serves a combination of purposes: social reconnect after the work week, a learning session, and warmup to Sunday C and B rides*. The several Ride Leaders are recognized as wearing yellow bandanas.
Social reconnect – South River Road, 14 miles, C pace. Group will stay together usually in a double pace-line until getting back to Cocoa. D riders (with no group experience) are welcome, and should let a Ride Leader know they are participating.
Learning session, warmup for Sunday rides – North River Road, 14 miles, B pace, max 20mph. Group will stay together in double or single pace-lines; Ride Leader(s) will guide riders in fine points of cycling technique and group skills. C riders are welcome if they feel confident in riding the distance, and comfortable with riding in a group.
The ‘A’ Extension continues another 4 miles from the north end of River Road (@ Fire station). This extension gives our most skilled and strongest ‘A’ riders a better place to ride at a challenging pace, typically 23+mph. While participation here is self-selected, if the Ride Leader is not confident in a rider’s skills, he/she may ask that rider to continue back to Cocoa with the B group.
The Route through West Cocoa takes riders off the River Road and back into West Cocoa horse ranchette neighborhoods. Rest/refuel stops at Junny Rios Martinez Park and Flying J Convenience Store.
This ride ends with a social gathering (off-bike) at Ossorio’s Cafe.
South & North River Road Route / Cue Sheet
North River Road Route + ‘A’ Extension / Cue Sheet
14-29 mile C ride, depending on route, and how far you feel like riding. Rollout at 8:00am from Cocoa Village Parking Lot, just north of Cocoa City Hall.
This moderately-paced ride introduces new riders to basics of riding in a group, and sets an easier pace (average 16 mph)/lower mileage for all who participate.
River Road 14/28 route: Ride Map & Cue Sheet
Route makes a rest/restroom/refuel stop at mile 14 in Cocoa Village.
West Cocoa 29 route: Ride Map & Cue Sheet
Route has two stops for rest/restroom/refuel:
a. Junny Rios Martinez Park, Westminster Dr & 524 (mi 11.0)
b. Flying J, 524 & Friday Rd (mi 15.0)
Plus there are several places to turn back and shorten the ride (Ride Leader can advise).
Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| “Canceled” Kelly Park 30 8:00 am “Canceled” Kelly Park 30 @ Upper Parking Lot of Courtenay Gov't Annex Mar 1 @ 8:00 am This edition of the ride is moved to 8:00. 30 mile C ride. Ride leader is Laszlo Kosa. Start/end (temporarily*) @ Government Annex on Courtenay, across from RaceTrack gas station, on Merritt Island, in northern[...] Osteen Diner 61 B & C Ride 8:00 am Osteen Diner 61 B & C Ride @ Space View Park Mar 1 @ 8:00 am Gathering place for this ride is Space View Park in Titusville. 61 mile B/C ride A long ride to Osteen Diner for a bit of breakfast via East Central Regional Rail Trail through Scottsmoor, Mims[...] | Tuesday AM Training 8:00 am Tuesday AM Training @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 3 @ 8:00 am For summer months through mid-October, Start time moved to 7:30am to avoid heat later in the day. B ride, with some portions at B+ and A- pace. Routes depend on participants & wind/weather conditions. Ride Leader(s) vary. Meet in Cocoa[...] | River Road Combo 14-28 6:00 pm River Road Combo 14-28 @ Parking lot adjacent to back of Murdock's Mar 4 @ 6:00 pm Meeting place is the parking lot adjacent to the back of Murdock’s restaurant. This Wednesday evening ride serves a combination of purposes: The first half of 14 miles is a C pace learning session for less-experienced[...] | Thursday AM Training 8:00 am Thursday AM Training @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 5 @ 8:00 am For summer months through mid-October, Start time moved to 7:30am to avoid heat later in the day. B ride, with some portions at B+ and A- pace. Routes depend on participants & wind/weather conditions. Ride Leader(s) vary. Meet in Cocoa[...] | Club Combo 14-28 8:00 am Club Combo 14-28 @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 7 @ 8:00 am Gathering place for this ride is southwest corner of Cocoa Village Parking Lot, at Stone and Florida Ave. Saturday morning ride serves a combination of purposes: social reconnect after the work week, a learning session,[...] | ||
| Daylight Savings Time Change 3:00 am Intro Group Riding 14-29 8:00 am Intro Group Riding 14-29 @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 8 @ 8:00 am 14-29 mile C ride, depending on route, and how far you feel like riding. Rollout at 8:00am from Cocoa Village Parking Lot, just north of Cocoa City Hall. This moderately-paced ride introduces new riders to[...] Oak Hill 53 8:00 am Oak Hill 53 @ Space View Park Mar 8 @ 8:00 am Gathering place for this ride is Space View Park in Titusville. 53 mile B/ B- ride. A long loop from Titusville north through Merritt Island NWR, Oak Hill and Ariel townships, return via East Central[...] | Tuesday AM Training 8:00 am Tuesday AM Training @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 10 @ 8:00 am For summer months through mid-October, Start time moved to 7:30am to avoid heat later in the day. B ride, with some portions at B+ and A- pace. Routes depend on participants & wind/weather conditions. Ride Leader(s) vary. Meet in Cocoa[...] | Thursday AM Training 8:00 am Thursday AM Training @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 12 @ 8:00 am For summer months through mid-October, Start time moved to 7:30am to avoid heat later in the day. B ride, with some portions at B+ and A- pace. Routes depend on participants & wind/weather conditions. Ride Leader(s) vary. Meet in Cocoa[...] | Club Combo 14-28 8:00 am Club Combo 14-28 @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 14 @ 8:00 am Gathering place for this ride is southwest corner of Cocoa Village Parking Lot, at Stone and Florida Ave. Saturday morning ride serves a combination of purposes: social reconnect after the work week, a learning session,[...] | |||
| Imperial Century SCFW 100 8:00 am Imperial Century SCFW 100 @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 15 @ 8:00 am Imperial (100mi/161km) B/ B-ride. Intended for those looking for longer ride distances in preparation for the XFL. Riders planning this ride should have a good foundation of miles/time in the saddle, and be completely comfortable[...] Intro Group Riding 14-29 8:00 am Intro Group Riding 14-29 @ Cocoa Village Parking Lot Mar 15 @ 8:00 am 14-29 mile C ride, depending on route, and how far you feel like riding. Rollout at 8:00am from Cocoa Village Parking Lot, just north of Cocoa City Hall. This moderately-paced ride introduces new riders to[...] Metric Century SCFW 63 8:00 am Metric Century SCFW 63 @ Village Parking Lot Mar 15 @ 8:00 am Metric (100 km/63mi) B/ B-ride. Ride Leader and Ride Marshals will be appointed for group safety . This ride follows the route of the ICWC Metric Century. Route is Intended for those looking for longer[...] | ||||||
About Our Club Rides
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled ride start.
- Anyone participating in a club ride must wear a helmet.
- All rides are B rated unless otherwise noted.
- Ride Ratings: A, B and C designators indicate average speed of ride.
- A: 21+ mph
- B: 17-21 mph
- C: 14-17 mph
Out Of Town Rides
For a full list see: http://www.floridabicycle.org/fbtc/index.html