ARR All Level Ride at Walnut Creek | 8:00 am

8AM.... Spring/Summer Time change for starting rides.

This one-time waiver must be signed before joining ARR Group Ride Events (good through 2025)

Anchor your week with a consistent ride group and meet new riding buddies! Our weekly group ride takes place every Sunday morning at 8 am at Walnut Creek Metro Park, except for the first Sunday of each month when we pick an alternate location. This is a great way to learn your way around Walnut Creek Metro Park, or for new riders to increase their riding proficiency.

This is for all levels of adult riders 18 years and older. Under 18 years old may join only if accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at all times during the ride. We break into groups according to ability. Beginners are welcome, and we will not drop riders.

Sunday Rides will be canceled if trail conditions are wet or any Special Event falls on that day. RSVP to the event on Meetup.com to receive email alerts for any changes or cancellations. If you are interested in being a group ride leader, please see Renee Mocha or Abel Pardo at the group ride or send an email to: arr_rides@austinridgeriders.com

• Helmets are mandatory!
• Please bring plenty of water and electrolytes for the ride.
• Please ensure your bike is mechanically sound.
• Meet in the parking lot by the swimming pool.
• The ride lasts approximately 1.5-2 hours.

Groups will start in following order:

Group A (Advanced): Steady pace, few stops, mainly active recovery.
Ride Distance: 16-18 miles

Group B (Intermediate): Steady pace with stops between trail segments. Riders should be comfortable riding varying and technical single-track terrain including medium to large rocks, roots, logs and medium to large drops. Skills practiced include body positioning, riding up and down rocks/ledges, wheel lifts (front and rear), fast cornering, switchbacks, endurance.
Ride Distance: 10-14 miles

Group C (Social Intermediate) Similar to Group B but with more frequent stops.
Ride Distance: 10-14 miles

Group D (Advanced Beginner) Riders should be comfortable with smooth trails but may need to walk the bike when there are small rocks, logs, roots, or when it gets steep. Skills practiced include shifting, braking and body position on climbs, descents and maneuvering over features like rocks and roots.
Ride Distance: 6-8 miles.

Group E (Beginner) There will be frequent stops for explaining technical features and trail etiquette. This is a good fit for riders new to mountain biking who have only ridden on dirt a few times or not at all. Skills practiced include shifting, braking and body position on the bike.
Ride Distance: 6-8 miles.

If you are not sure of your pace you can go with a faster group and then wait for next group coming up on the trail should you need to drop back.

Thank you to our Austin Ridge Riders members; your dues help us create ride events like this and supports trail development/maintenance and mountain bike advocacy in and around Austin and Central Texas. While ARR membership is not required to partake in our weekly group ride, we do encourage you to join. We are a local chapter of the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA), so you will be a member of both organizations and enjoy the benefits offered through IMBA like:

• Free digital subscription to Mountain Bike Action magazine, delivered to your inbox.
• A discount on a new Subaru via our VIP program. Click here for complete details.
• Discounts on over 100 brands of bike and outdoor gear through ExpertVoice.com.
• 15% discount on Water-to-Go bottles.

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