What we're about

Nashville Slow Ride…
….is a participatory group and you are responsible for organizing group rides. The organizers sometimes lead groups but if you want a ride then schedule one when and where you want. See who shows up to join you. If you have a problem using the website, contact me for assistance.

NSR is intended for recreational and utility cyclists using the streets and greenways of Nashville and Davidson County. The purpose of NSR is to create informal bike rides for people of average riding abilities. Groups can be two or twenty. We are not into lycra and fast bike rides.

Slow ride is entirely voluntary and the organizer is responsible for the website but not the rides.

Slow Ride is entirely free to members but if you like what we’re doing send us a few bucks via PayPal to help with expenses or go here:

DONATE TO SLOW RIDE

You can also find us on Facebook.   SLOW RIDE ON FACEBOOK

Need to Know
Ride leaders are volunteers and not paid professionals, but one of the group's goals is to make sure everyone has a fun and safe time at events. However, your personal safety is your responsibility.

Meetup.com's terms of service agreement specifically says that members join any and all meetups at their own risk and cannot hold meetup.com or its organizers and other members liable for damages.

After a Slow Ride please return to this site and rate the event and if you feel like it type in some comments or post photos. This helps us plan future events and please upload photos to each event page.

Upcoming events (2)

Pedal the Park with Friends of Shelby

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Take a ride in the park with Friends of Shelby and Bike Fun! Twice a month, we’ll cruise along the Shelby Bottoms Greenway & in the park itself starting from the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Trailhead for a casual, no-drop ride, lasting about an hour. Free, social bike ride for ages 10+.

This ride supports new and returning bicycle riders for ages 10 and up who want to learn more about bicycle riding in a no-pressure, encouraging environment.

We will learn more about

  • the hows and whys of greenway riding
  • basic bicycle maintenance
  • features of Shelby Park and Bottoms
  • the work Friends of Shelby Park does to support the park.

Meet up starting at 5pm for a bike inspection and hang out. We’ll provide a safety overview and check everyone’s tires. We will roll out at 5:30pm.

Has it been a while since you last biked? Want to join but haven’t got your own bike? A limited number of bikes are available for us to bring – drop us a line at least 48 hours in advance so we can bring a bike that fits your needs. Bikes are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Call or text Bike Fun at[masked] or email [masked].

Pedal the Park with Friends of Shelby

Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway

Take a ride in the park with Friends of Shelby and Bike Fun! Twice a month, we’ll cruise along the Shelby Bottoms Greenway & in the park itself starting from the Shelby Bottoms Nature Center Trailhead for a casual, no-drop ride, lasting about an hour. Free, social bike ride for ages 10+.

This ride supports new and returning bicycle riders for ages 10 and up who want to learn more about bicycle riding in a no-pressure, encouraging environment.

We will learn more about

  • the hows and whys of greenway riding
  • basic bicycle maintenance
  • features of Shelby Park and Bottoms
  • the work Friends of Shelby Park does to support the park.

Meet up starting at 5pm for a bike inspection and hang out. We’ll provide a safety overview and check everyone’s tires. We will roll out at 5:30pm.

Has it been a while since you last biked? Want to join but haven’t got your own bike? A limited number of bikes are available for us to bring – drop us a line at least 48 hours in advance so we can bring a bike that fits your needs. Bikes are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. Call or text Bike Fun at[masked] or email [masked].

Past events (734)

Bicycle Revival and Community Ride

Bellevue United Methodist Church

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