VeloMelo provides forums for cyclists of similar skill sets and interests to get together and collect adventures. Our local rides occur on a regular basis but vary by time of year. We encourage members to post group ride opportunities in addition to our core events.
Group Ride Schedule:
Saturday’s Wootton / K2 Cafe Ride
9:00 AM Start November - May
This diverse group ride meets every Saturday morning year-round, except when road conditions warrant cancellation or temps fall under 40 degrees.
Although the ride has a reputation for being highly competitive in the AA Group, a majority of the riders participate in what we now call our Adventure Group. This group explores the natural beauty of the western Montgomery County countryside. We ride at a brisk pace but prioritize comradely over hammering the hills. EVERY ride stops at K2 Cafe for a coffee break!
Routes always start at Thomas Wootton High School and vary in distance by time of year ranging from 40-65 miles.
River +: Jan 4, Jan 25, Feb 15
VM Winter D: Jan 11, Feb 1, Feb 22
VM Winter E: Jan 18, Feb 8, Mar 1
Wednesday’s Zephyrus Ride (April 12 - Fall)
This Ride is Done for 2024, Back in 2025!
Route description: Zephyrus Bikes hosts our Wednesday night ride from the Giant Shopping Center in Falls Church, just off Rt. 50. The ride is no drop, casual, and meant to be a fun break to the work week.
The route travels through Fairfax County to Great Falls and back, approximately 28 miles.
2 Options Start Next from Each Other, Same Start Time:
Buna x Bicycles & Rapha Recovery Rides
Sunday 8:30 AM:
Start:
Buna from the Bike Shop in DC
Rapha starts across the street!