The weekly Saturday morning club ride leaving from the North Shore Aquatic Center in St. Petersburg rolls out at 8:00 a.m. beginning on April 25, 2026. The ride start time moves back to 8:30 on October 31, 2026 (last Saturday in October).
Saturday Club Rides
Every Saturday morning our most popular rides leave from the North Shore Aquatic Center in St. Petersburg. Groups will ride at 16, 18, 20, or 22+ mph on routes that go north to Weedon Island or south to Pinellas Point Drive. The announced speed is the cruising speed, not what you might see as average speed after the ride is over. We recommend your first ride with the club be a Saturday ride, where you can choose a pace and a group with whom you will feel most comfortable.
The North and South routes are each about 20-25 miles round trip. Occasionally, some riders go to Ft. De Soto, which is about 45 miles round trip at a speed predetermined by those present.
At slower speeds, there is a no-drop policy. If you fall behind, the group will wait. If you tire on the faster rides, there will be another ride behind at a slower pace you can join. Some rides are social rides with a premium on fun. If you’re a new rider, let the ride caller know. The caller can help you find the group best suited for your interests.
Rides start at 8:30a (from the end of October to the end of April) and 8a (between the last Saturday in April and before the last Saturday in October).
Show 'n' Go Rides
The following rides may not be active every week. Check the club Facebook group for the latest updates.
Saturday
7:00 AM: North Shore Pool (901 N Shore Dr NE) to Ft. De Soto @ 18-21 mph, but often faster on the return for some. (Picks up riders at USFSP [6th Av. S & 2nd St. S.] at about 7:07 AM.)
8:00 AM: USFSP to Ft. De Soto @ 26-30+ mph.
Sunday
Sunday Morning "Library Ride:" - St. Petersburg President Barack Obama Main Library, 3745 9th Ave N with the route determine by the riders present. The start time is 8:00a after the last Saturday in April. It shifts back to 830a after the last Saturday in October.
7:30 AM: "Beach Ride" Pinellas Trail in Seminole at 102nd Ave N. Steady 20-22 mph ride along Gulf Blvd out to Pass-A-Grille and back.
7:30 AM: Downtown St. Pete to Pass-A-Grille via Pinellas Point & the Pinellas Bayway @ 17-20mph. Meets Seminole-based "Beach Ride" along Gulf Blvd. and then heads north on Gulf Blvd. to Park Blvd. Bridge at 20-22mph with sprints. Then along the Pinellas Trail to brunch. About 40+ miles.
7:00 AM: USF for one loop backwards of the South route (17 miles). Pace 18-21 mph.
8:00 AM: The above 7:00 AM ride returns to USF to meet other riders for a trip to Pass-A-Grille @ 20-28 mph. About 30 miles.
Weekdays
All rides are “Show and Go”. Check our Facebook group for the latest updates.
Mon-Fri "USFSP" Ride
This ride takes the "standard" South route: 4th St S to Pinellas Point Dr, then North on 31st through Lakewood’s St. Petersburg CC golf course before turning North for home on 6th street. This loop is about 17 miles with three optional sprint points on Pinellas Point, at the end of the golf course and past “Thrill Hill” coming home.
The 8:00 AM sharp start is from the USFSP Campus at the corner of 2nd St S and 6th Ave S by the green concrete balls in front of the bronze bull.(Map). This ride can have up to 50 riders on any given day. A partial second loop follows at a faster pace for another 9 miles. Occasionally some riders go to Pass-A-Grille for total of 30 miles.
Mon, Wed, & Fri the 1st loop pace is a controlled 20 mph.
On Tuesday & Thursday the 1st loop pace is controlled at 17-19 MPH.
Below are more informal and often smaller weekday rides that have gained a following:
Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 AM: North Shore Pool to Pass-A-Grille & Ft. De Soto @ 20-26 mph. About 45 miles. Some riders may return from Pass-A-Grille and meet the second loop of the 8am weekday ride below.
Tuesday & Thursday 5:00 PM (4pm during winter months): USFSP to Ft. De Soto @ 24-30+ mph.
Tuesday "Bridge Ride" 8:00 AM (from April 28 through Oct 27, 2026. The start time changes back to 8:30 AM beginning Nov 3, 2026): Seminole City Park & Pinellas Trail to Belleair, over three bridges through Clearwater to Dunedin @ 15-18 mph, about 35 miles. Brunch & return via trail.
Tuesday Dunedin Breakfast Ride: Leaves Seminole City Park on the Pinellas Trail for breakfast in Dunedin. No drop ride, 30 mile route, rolling 14-17mph, end of ride average around 13mph. Optional out and back bridge sprint to Clearwater. The start time is 830a beginning after the last Saturday in October. It shifts back to 8a after the last Saturday in April.
Thursday 10:00 AM Fort De Soto Loop: Meet up at Billy’s Stone Crab, 1 Collany Rd in Tierra Verde. Route is 20 miles with break at Arrowhead Picnic Area in Ft DeSoto Park. Rolling 14-17 with sprint options to picnic area and Billy’s. This ride runs following the last Saturday in October through April 23, 2026.This ride is on hiatus until the late October, 2026.
Thursday 8:30 Gulfport ride: Meet up at the Gulfport Library during the late spring and summer months. Weekly destination is decided by group consensus. Approximately 20 miles, ends with a breakfast stop in Gulfport. For more information, email info@StPeteBicycleClub.com
Holiday Rides
Holiday rides start at North Shore Pool (or alternative location if NSP is in use). Riders take off riding sharp at 8:30 AM (8:00 AM in summer). All rides are free, and the public is welcome. Specifics are posted a few days in advance on our Facebook group.
New Year's Day - 01/01/2026 at 8:30 AM
Memorial Day - 05/25/2026 at 8:00 AM
Independence Day - 07/04/2026 at 8:00 AM
Labor Day - 09/07/2026 at 8:00 AM
Thanksgiving Day - 11/26/2026 at 8:30 AM
Christmas Day - 12/25/2026 at 8:30 AM
General Ride Information
Everyone is welcome on rides facilitated by SPBC; membership is not required. Of course, we hope that after you ride with us you will want to join and help keep the club rolling! With limited exception, all of these rides are "Show and Go." Unless otherwise noted, they start at 8 AM in the summer months AND 8:30 AM in the winter months. Rides meet between the parking lots in front of North Shore Aquatic Center, 901 North Shore Dr. Check our Facebook group for the latest updates.
Please be respectful of Ride Callers as they make announcements and call the rides.
Ride Callers will be dividing riders into manageable groups of riders for your safety.
If you are at the front of your group, you are the de facto Ride Leader for your group at that time.
Ride Leaders, as well as all members of each group,
... are responsible for OBEYING THE RULES OF THE ROAD - stop at Stop signs and stop at red lights (watch for countdown timers and stale green lights).
... must maintain the stated speed of the group.
... are requested to slowly increase speed coming off stops, and slow speeds around corners or curves.
All riders
... are required to point or call out HAZARDS and pass the information back to the group.
... are required to pull out of line (or go to the back) to discard any bodily fluid (spit or snot).
... must wave with ALL FIVE FINGERS at angry or careless motorists or pedestrians!
Use of electric bicycles is limited to Class 1 pedal assist bicycles and Class 3 pedal assist bicycles.
Helmets are required for all riders and use of tri-bars are prohibited within the group. Follow traffic laws and use established group riding techniques. If you are unfamiliar with group techniques, please ride to the rear and observe. Review group riding techniques here and how we ride here. Safety is everyone's priority and you may be asked to leave the group if you exhibit unsafe habits. Be aware that cycling is a dangerous sport. You ride at your own risk.