B.E.S.T Ride Orientation

This orientation is part of our B.E.S.T ride program that will last five weeks and take riders from 10-30 miles. The first ride starts October 18 and we’ll go every Saturday after for five weeks.

Who: This program is designed for new road cyclists. You are welcome to join us if you are getting back into cycling after a break, but we ask that you be respectful of our new cyclists. We ask that you have a road bike or a hybrid bike. We are here to have a great time riding bikes and meeting new people.

What: This ride program is designed to be fun and educational while helping you reach your cycling goals.

When: Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6 pm

Where: At our Chandler North location: 2915 W Ray Road #10 Chandler, AZ 85244

Why: Because we love sharing our passion for cycling with new riders.

What to expect at orientation:
We will cover:

• Show up on time and prepared for the ride: Are you properly nourished, do you have adequate water, and are your tires properly inflated? We are here to help you with a basic bike check and provide assistance with inflating your tires if needed.
• We will cover the types of water bottles that will work for this climate during this time of year.
• Nutrition: We will cover this topic extensively throughout the program, but we will provide a brief overview here.
• Types of bikes that will work for this ride: Road and Hybrid. We will cover the reasoning behind this.
• Helmets: You must wear a helmet! We will quickly cover the proper fit.
• Clothing: We will cover the best clothes to wear while road cycling and why.
• Bike Racks: We will provide a brief overview of the various types of racks and how they can simplify bike transportation.
• Shoes: We will show you the various types of shoes suitable for cycling.
• Lights: We will cover what you need to be legal and safe.
• We will cover cycling terms that are commonly used and discuss the program, as well as what you can expect.
• We are here to answer your questions and help, so please don't hesitate to ask us anything.

You do not need to bring your bike or wear cycling clothes to this orientation. This entire program, including this orientation, is free… please join us!