MIAMI best road cycling rides of 2022

Miami Cycling Show riders have had the opportunity to ride along most of the groups related on this article, and choose the “Best in Class” rides available every day of the week.

Keep in mind that unless marked “social”, most of these are hard training rides geared towards advanced riders, racers and those that have group riding experience. We strongly recommend to arrive early on this riders, usually a short briefing is held by the Ride leaders before the start “Pedals Up”.

Ride at your own risk and assume all responsibility for yourself and your equipment. Helmets and lights are highly recommended and expected. Check with the sponsoring team or bike shop for specifics about any rides.

If you get dropped or have mechanical issues you are very likely to be left behind on some of these rides, unless the ride has a “Sag Support Car” or a mechanic Ride leader that can provide support on flats or for bonking athletes somewhat.

Road bikes in good working conditions are the appropriate ones and expected.

The MCS list:

Mondays:
*Brian Piccolo Park Velodrome ( Not a cycling ride on the road – Usually Mondays are recovery days.)
*Location: 9501 Sheridan Street, Cooper City, FL 33024 ( Outside Miami Metro ).
*Hours of operation: 8AM-7:30PM
*Phone: 954.357.5150
*Time: 5pm to 6:30pm  ( Junior riding only. ) – 6:30pm – 9:00pm ( Level: C riders )
*Description: Beginners velodrome cycling classes. Free admission to the velodrome, Track bike and helmet rentals, and free velodrome cycling classes.  Gate fee: $1.50/person weekends and holidays (children 5 and under free), pet friendly.

Tuesdays:
*Taco Tuesday Ride
*Location: E11even (29 NE 11th St) 33136 Miami, Fl.
*Time: 6:30pm sharp
*Level: B
*Description: Social pace ride that holds 18-20mph for a 30 miles ride. Road bike, helmet, front and rear lights are expected.

Wednesdays:
*RCC Tempo Wednesdays
*Location: Right after Key Biscayne tolls ( Rickenbacker Causeway Toll Gantry ) 33129 Miami, Fl.
*Level: A+ advanced riders only, ( Not for beginners ).
*Description: RCC ride for members and guests. Group riding for 3 loops in Key Biscayne, without the Virginia Key section. Pace is 25+mph steady.
* Tempo is a hard effort that can be hold steady for an hour without surges *

Thursdays:
*Johnny Rockets
*Location: 3036 Grand Ave (Coconut Grove)
*Time: 6:00am
*Level: A / B
*Description: Cycling to Key Biscayne and back closing a 30 miles loop.

Fridays:
*RCC Fridays.
*Location: Right after Key Biscayne tolls ( Rickenbacker Causeway Toll Gantry ) 33129 Miami, Fl.
*Time: 6:15 am meet up, 6:30am Pedals up.
*Level: A / B
*Description: Ride for RCC members and guests. Group riding for 3 loops in Key Biscayne, including the Virginia Key section. Pace average is 20/22mph , double paceline the “two a breast” style.

Saturdays:
*City bikes ride.
*Location: 20335 Biscayne Blvd – Aventura
*Time: 7:00am
Level: A / B
Description: Two groups riding north to Las Olas along A1A. Speed and distance varies , expect the debrief by ride leaders before pedals up. Arriving early is strongly recommended.

Sundays:
*RCC Sundays.
*Location: Miami Design District – 3802 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
*Time: 7:00 am meet up, 7:15am Pedals up.
*Level: A / B
* Description: Sunday Coffee ride style, lead by Ride Leaders in a 40 miles ride non-stop towards Hollywood beach and back, or it can go south towards Black Point Marina for an U-turn and back, 50 miles ride, also a non-stop ride with an average speed of 20/22MPH.
( Social ride for experienced cyclists that usually turns in to a huge group/ 80+, as riders join the group along the way).

LEVELS Description:
A+ = 24+ mph (*Hammer Ride)
A = 21-24 mph
B = 17-21 mph
C = 14-17 mph
D = 12-14 mph ( Bike cruising )

* These are approximate average speed ranges experienced in the pace line, the rides are organized and lead by Ride leaders, prioritizing the safety of the group.