what’s Wednesday worlds?

There will be three pace groups. The initial group will depart the Bikes Unlimited at 5 pm on Wednesday, aiming for a pace of 13-15 mph with no drop, navigating the shorter route. The second group will depart from BU at 5:15 pm, opting for the full route, aiming for a pace of 16-18 mph with occasional regrouping. Lastly, the final group will roll out from BU for the full route with a planned pace of 19-22 mph with very limited regrouping.

Everyone is welcome to come to join in on the fun but please be familiar with or downland the GPS route to navigate.

When and Where is the ride?

We meet at Bikes Unlimited every Wednesday evening ready to roll at 5:30 pm. Afterward, riders are welcome to join the group at the Water Dog for beer and food specials!

What’s the Route?

The Route is a mostly rolling 34.7-mile loop with just over 2,600’ of gain. There are 2 climbs of note, first one is 10 miles into the ride consisting of 207’ of climb in .63 of a mile. The second climb comes at mile 21 and is .4 of a mile in length with 100’ of gain.

Want to stay up to date on weekly ride info?

Feel free to join our Discord server to stay updated on the latest information, including weather updates and any changes that may occur throughout the week.

Questions?

Hit us up at info@bikesunlimited.com or give us a buzz at 434.385.4157

What is pints after pedals?

Lynchburg’s friendliest weekly bicycle ride catered to all cyclists and cyclists to be, aimed at growing our community and experiencing all downtown has to offer! Pints After Pedals is an all-ages event so feel free to make it a family outing and bring the kiddos! We even have kid's trailers to rent for free! 

When?

Every Tuesday at 6 pm (Weather permitting)

Afterparty Location?

TBD

how long is the ride? 

We ride out the Blackwater Creek Trail from Bikes Unlimited to the Langhorn Trailhead…round trip is about 7 miles. If you are unsure if you can make the ride, let one of our friendly staff members know and we will be happy to assist you along the ride! Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and inspire you to get out and ride! 

Do you need your own bike? 

Having your own bike is preferred, but we also have a limited amount of FREE bike rentals available on a weekly basis. (Pro Tip: They sell out fast so get here early!) All of our E-Bike rentals are also discounted for the evening. 

Thank you, sponsors! 

Huge thanks this year to our annual brewery sponsors Bells Brewery and New Belgium! We also couldn’t make the event happen without the help of Downtown Lynchburg and The WaterDog restaurant and staff! If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact Bikes Unlimited for any inquiries. 

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WHAT IS THE BU STRAVA SEGMENT CHALLENGE SERIES?

This is a 6-week series designed to get folks on their bikes pedaling some of the area's very best routes. Ride with a group or solo, with the goal being to complete as many of the 3 weekly segments while racking up points for our segment series championship! Does this sound like your kind of fun? Read on for more info!

WHEN DOES THE SERIES BEGIN?

The first 3 segments will be announced Friday, March 29 with Segment hunting for that week beginning Monday, April 1. Happy segment hunting!

HOW DOES THE SERIES WORK?

• Cyclists must join the Strava Club- BU Strava Segment Challenge Series

• Each Friday three Strava segments will be posted on the Bikes Unlimited Facebook page and our Instagram feed. One Segment will consist of road or gravel and the other will be an Off-Road segment.

• Beginning the following Monday Riders will have 7 days to complete the segment. (Monday to Sunday)

• Riders will upload their rides with the completed segment to Strava- The ride must be set to public.

• Only rides completed during the designated week for the segments will count toward the leaderboard for that segment.

• This is a continuous 6-week event but each week is a “fresh start” and people can join in whenever they would like.

• DRAFTING is allowed- so gather your friends and chase those segments

WHAT’S the same and what’s new for 2024?

BUSSCS CHAMPIONS TO BE CROWNED

Like previous year, riders will receive points according to their finishing position per their gender in each weekly segment accumulating points throughout the entire 6-week series. Riders will be awarded more points based on the number of riders who compete in that week's segment. For example, if a weekly segment has 22 riders participating, the fastest rider will receive 23 points for their efforts while the slowest rider will receive 1 point. There will be 3 segments each week (road, gravel, & mountain). Riders will receive points for their two highest-scoring segments with their lowest being dropped for the week. Riders will not be penalized for missing a segment but will only score points for the segments that the rider completes. We will be crowning a male and female series winner.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• BUSSCS MALE & FEMALE CHAMPIONS will be awarded a Bikes Unlimited gift certificate valued at $100 buck-a-roos!

• The Rider (both male & female) who accumulates the most points per week will be awarded a small prize.

• Riders completing all 18 segments posted during the series will receive a $35 gift card.

THINGS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER WHEN PARTICIPATING IN THIS SERIES

• The health and safety of cyclists will always be the highest priority for Bikes Unlimited.

• As always, ride safely and abide by all traffic laws. Follow Government advice on outdoor activity.

• Most importantly, have fun and ride hard!

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