Rides

Ride Information

DGBC Rides are open to members and non-members alike unless otherwise noted. If you're not a club member you are welcome to join us on rides. Non-members will be required to sign a waiver before riding.

Ride times listed are departure times. Come to the ride start location at least 15 minutes before the depart time listed on the schedule and find the ride leader. Sign a waiver and the ride signup sheet.

The ride leader will give a briefing on the route to the group, and then you'll be on your way! Did we mention you must wear an approved bicycle helmet when riding with us.

We do our best to not deviate from the milage and speed listed for our rides on the calendar.

Rain Policy: Ride is canceled if it raining.

Ride Waivers

Our insurance company REQUIRES a signed copy of a liability release form before allowing anyone to ride. Please note that an adult may not sign a waiver for a minor that is not his/her child or as their legal guardian. You cannot sign for someone else's child. The child's parent or guardian must sign the waiver before the child can ride.

You can download a copy of the form in PDF format by clicking here.

Ride Leaders: You can download a copy of the multiple signature form in PDF format by clicking here.

Leading a Ride

If you are interested in setting up and/or leading a ride please contact our Ride Committee by sending an e-mail to ride_committee@downersgrovebicycleclub.org.

If you are interested in setting up or hosting a social event please contact our Social Committee by sending an e-mail to social_committee@downersgrovebicycleclub.org.

Ride Leader Resources

Here are some additional resources for Ride Leaders.

Riding in a Group PowerPoint presentation (PPT format)