Vision
PEDAL is a "no-drop" road cycling club based in Loveland, Colorado.
We are a social cycling group who love to ride and are committed to riding regularly on a variety of routes.

Ride Guide  

  • We are a recreation club that is affordable to all.
  • We do not affiliate with any single bicycle shop.
  • We are a social "no-drop" road cycling club who welcome all types of bikes – gravel, hybrid, recumbunts and electric.
  • Helmets are required on all of the PEDAL rides

Pre-Ride: 

On social media and website, the ride will be listed along with Ride with GPS (RWGPS) map.
  • If a PEDAL member or non-member riding for first time with group wants to join ride, please RSVP to Contact Person listed on ride info posting and include your cell phone info.

Ride Day - Contact Person will facilitate:   

  • Departing at designated ride start time. Ride departure is no later than 10 minutes after scheduled ride time.
  • Verify if everyone is a PEDAL member. 
    • Non-members may ride with Pedal one time before becoming a member. They must sign the Multi-Waiver form before riding. Contact person will collect signed waiver.
  • Conduct a pre-ride briefing
    • A review of the route, regroup points and known difficulties along route.
    • Have everyone introduce themselves.
    • Review hand signals and communication.
    • Count the number of Ride Participants. Verify at regroup points.
  • Safety is primary.
  • Be open to suggestions for improving safety conditions either during the pre-ride briefing or during the ride.
  • If needed, assign a sweep to ride at the back of the group.
  • For bad weather, cancellations, etc., an announcement will be made of ride cancellation on the social media sites.

Cyclist Guidelines:   

  • Rides are open to current PEDAL members who have paid 2025 dues and completed PEDAL Registration Information & Release Form.
    • Visitors are allowed to cycle one (1) time with PEDAL by signing the Multi-Waiver form.
  • Safety:
    • You MUST wear a bike helmet to participate in PEDAL rides.
    • You are RESPONSIBLE for your OWN SAFETY.
    • It's recommended that you use a mirror. Front and back lights are encouraged to increase your visibility on the road.
  • Cyclist Commitment:
    • RSVP for rides; arrive 10 - 15 minutes before ride departure.
    • Download route (no paper maps given).
    • Understand your fitness level vs. the ride planned.
    • Communicate with the contact person on the ride if leaving ride early or safety concerns.
    • Communicate with other riders during the ride about road conditions and stopping/slowing.
    • Obey the rules of the road. 
  • Bike Readiness:
      • Make sure your bike is in working order.
      • Carry the appropriate tools to fix a mechanical issue (tubes, tubeless patch kit).
      • Carry adequate water and food for your ride.

Suggest a Ride Guide:

  • PEDAL is always open to new rides. If you have a ride you like, prepare a ride route, give a colorful ride description and mileage estimate.
  • Strava or Ride with GPS (RWGPS) route appreciated.
  • Submit to Catherine Magallones (cathymags56@gmail.com) for consideration on the ride calendar.