Welcome to the 2025 Bow Cyclist Club
How We Ride in 2025
Welcome to the BCC!
Founded in 2013, we have grown to a 300 member club with the focus of keeping the fun in cycling. For 2024, we reached this number in 8 hours! Whether it be a sunny fast road ride, a dusty gravel party, a mountain ripper, or a roll to the ice cream shop, we love it all.
Our team of ride leaders are passionate cycling enthusiasts able to accommodate many different levels of riders. Come ride with us!
Regarding bikes. You must have a road bike to participate in road bike rides. Road e-bikes are allowed on road rides. E-mountain and e-gravel are allowed on mountain and gravel rides, respectively. If you have a e-Cruiser or e-city bike consider joining our sister club, EV Pedalers.
Registration opened February 1st and is now closed. Sorry, but the waiting list is full.
Into racing?
Take out a racing license and ride under the Bow Cyclists banner!
What do I get with my $200 membership?
Discounts at National, Leopold’s Tavern, Monki, & Ol' Beautiful.
20% discount on in -stock clothing and accessories, 15% off in stock parts at either Bow Cycle!
Some exclusions apply (i.e., electronics, some parts). Special ordered items will be handled as per Bow Cycle standard policies.
RIDE WITH US
Bow Cycle has a group geared towards your specific riding goals and skill level. Join us at one of our upcoming opportunities!
Road rides are separated into groups.
A Group - 29+ kph average, B Group - 25-29 kph average , C Group - 21-24 kph average. Most rides start with a climb out of the river valley.
** You must be a member of the club to join a ride (for insurance purposes) **
| MONDAY | BCC – No Drop Road | 6:30pm | Leaving from Bow Cycle | 2 hrs | 40-50km | All Levels |
| TUESDAY | BCC - Road Ride | 10:00am | Leaving from Bow Cycle | 2 - 4 hrs | 40-50km | B-C Levels |
| TUESDAY | MTB Ride | 6:30pm | Leaving from various Locations | 2-3 hrs | All levels |
| WEDNESDAY | BCC – No Drop Road | 6:30pm | Leaving from Bow Cycle | 2 hr | 40-50km | All Levels |
| THURSDAY | Ladies BCC – No Drop Road | 10:00am | Leaving from Bow Cycle | 2 hr | 40-50km | B-C Levels 9:00 AM in July and August |
| THURSDAY | Gravel Ride | 6:45pm | Leaving from various locations | 2 - 3 hrs | A-B Levels |
| SATURDAY | Endurance Coffee Road Ride | 10:00am | Leaving from Bow Cycle | 2 hr | 70-90km | A-B Levels (Must be able to ride AVG speed 25-28kph) |
| SUNDAY | BCC – No Drop Road | 10:00am | Leaving from Bow Cycle | 2 hr | 40-50km | All Levels 9:00am in July and August |
| Road rides are separated into groups, these are approximations of group speeds. | ||
| DEC - FEB | Seasonal Fat Bike Rides | Rentals available through Bow Cycle |
| NOV - FEB | Seasonal Zwift Rides | |
| MONTHLY | Seasonal Ice Cream Ride | 6:30pm | Leaving from Bow Cycle |
All rides subject to weather/change. We observe the rules of the road during the rides and expect our members to do the same. We recommend the use of a Garmin Varia for safety. We invite you to join the club on Strava as well - share your rides and cheer on your teammates!
Thank you to our club sponsors!
RULES OF THE ROAD
Maintain a Steady Pace
Group rides are not a race to “attack”, speed up without warning or jump around another rider. When slowing, break softly or leave room in front of you to decelerate. Use hand signals for hazards, obstacles, and when pulling off.
Pace Lines
Single pace lines will be used leaving from Bow Cycle & Sports and used at all times. Always pull off to the left.
Camaraderie
If you see a rider get a flat, two riders should always stop to attend. If you are the last rider in the group and you see someone get dropped, ease up and ride with them. You can catch up with the group at the next rest point.
Stopping
Signal and yell to alert the riders behind you that you are stopping or slowing.
Moving
Signal by waving your hand behind your back to move out from hazards up ahead, such as barriers or parked cars.
Hazards
Point out potholes and hazards. Do this well before the hazard is near and move over. Pointing and a waving action denotes loose gravel or debris.
Pull Through
A gentle flick of the elbow indicates that you want the next rider to come through.
