Join a group bicycle ride with a community of cyclists in Minneapolis. This is a list of active teams and clubs that host rides throughout the season, updated for spring 2025. Schedules change, so check with the organizers to confirm exact details of the ride.
Others have also put together event calendars, including BikeMN and this Google Doc.
Social rides for when you're just looking for a cruise with friends and maybe a beverage or some snacks at the end.
Angry Catfish Group Rides
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"Want to discover great local bike routes? We'd love to ride with you. Here you'll find shop rides, events, and fun biking things we're part of. Explore some of our favorites on our Strave Club page. Riding bikes is about the fun, the adventure, and the stories we're left with when we get home. We hope you feel the same way."
ACF hosts a Monday speedy training ride, a wednesday social open ride, and a thursday FTW social ride. Check their website for the details.
All Bodies on Bikes Minneapolis
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"A cycling community in the twin cities that celebrates cycling diversity and inclusivity with joyful rides for all bodies."
All Bodies on Bikes is a movement to create and foster a size inclusive bike community. The Minneapolis chapter was established in 2025.
Behind Bars Social Rides
Social
Rides lead by Behind Bars Bicycle Shop ambassadors leave from the shop and are announced on instagram.
Biking with Baddies
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FTW
Family
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"Our mission is to empower women in cycling, harnessing the strength of nature and the bonds of community to pave the way for change. We believe that by embracing the beauty of diversity we can achieve unity on open road. Our wheels turn not only to conquer miles, but also to break down barriers."
"Making cycling better for all by improving its members skill in any and all cycling disciplines, while fostering a non-judgmental atmosphere."
Bone Saw rides on the last Tuesday of each month all year long and meets at the top of Martin Olav Sabo Bridge. It's one of the larger groups by ridership in the city. Follow their social channels for additional trans/GNC rides.
EZ Bike Club
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"El Zapatero was started because of our love and passion for style, fashion, sneakers and the exclusivity that came along with it. The sneaker and fashion community welcomed us with open arms and within that community we noticed a group of individuals who also had a love and passion for cycling, health and fitness. We decided to get this group of individuals together for bicycle rides."
Rides on the first Tuesday of the month throughout the summer were announced.
Handup Social Series
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"twin cities bike team that supports dirt-focused racers, hosts community rides, and shows up to events with heckles, handups, and cheers đģ"
The team leads themed Thursday social rides that start at Behind Bars and typically end at Bauhaus Brewery. 2025 ride calendar is out
Geno Summer Mondays
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"Our events are for people who love experiencing bicycles, outdoor spaces, and unity. We take pride in creating an environment of inclusivity, respect, and fun for all people of all abilities."
"Grease Rag encourages and empowers FTW (Femme/Trans/Women, Non-binary, Two-spirit) cyclists in a collaborative and fun learning environment through rides, discussions, shop nights and educational seminars in a safer space."
Events for 2025 have started to appear on their Instagram.
Freewheel Shop Rides
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Training
Mountain Biking
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Regular rides that leave from various freewheel shops in the Twin Cities. Various days and pace groups available.
Hiawatha Bicycling Club
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Training
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"The mission of the Hiawatha Bicycling Club is to: Lead safe, friendly, and fun bicycle rides for adults. Make and distribute maps of bicycle routes to the public. Educate the public about bicycling."
"As the premier African-American bicycling club in the state of Minnesota and the Upper Midwest, we have brought diversity to the bicycling community of the Twin Cities since 1999. We invite you to learn more about our Club and our namesake - the legendary Major Taylor - the first Black world champion cyclist in 1899."
Rides are open to anyone, but membership is available.
Perennial Cycle Shop Rides
Social
Family
Perennial hosts and/or promotes all sorts of events. Family fun rides, FTW rides, and 30 Days of Biking pastry rides. Follow their instagram for event updates.
PieCyle Club
Social
Family
"MPLS Piecycle Club is a Minneapolis based cycling club focused on building fun and inviting biking experiences for riders of all levels. We organize chill (Pastry Pace), family-friendly group rides around Minneapolis that start and/or end with delicious baked goods."
Recovery Bike Shop
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Coffee (Outside)
"Coffee (Outside) is our weekly excuse to start off the week on a bike. Everyone is always welcome. We will bring some treats to share. You bring you (and maybe a friend)."
Slow Roll Twin Cities
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Slow Roll Twin Cities aims to challenge negative perceptions of the city and foster economic revitalization.
Sociable Cider Werks Group Rides
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"Sociable Group Rides will take place every Wednesday until the snow sticks. Wheels roll at 6pm. Keep an eye on our social media pages for any announcements regarding weather cancellations."
In partnership with Recovery Bike Shop. Wednesday rides for the season announced on instagram
Tuesday Night Rides
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"The goal is to push the pedals and have social time at the restaurant. Please note, not all riders have dinner, and some choose to roll on when we stop. This is a ride you can join for as much or as little as you like."
Rides leave from Headflyer Brewing at 6PM. See the Facebook group for details.
Unruly Women
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Social
Mountain Biking
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"My dream for Unruly Women is to create an inclusive and accessible community that empowers all female identifying and femme-leaning non-binary persons to reclaim their voice by unearthing their inner wild, outdoors."
2025 Group Rides will generally be WEDNESDAYS this year at various single track locations, with the occasional trail work day at Theodore Wirth Single Track with MORC instead of group ride.
Utepils Cycling
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Mountain Biking
Training
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"Beers. Bikes. Community. That's the goal of Utepils Cycling Friends. Utepils Brewery is steps from over 15 miles of mountain bike trails and hundreds of miles of trails and routes for road cycling. We aim to create a place where cyclists can increase their skill and get out cycling in a relaxing and fun atmosphere."
Sunday Morning Rides: Four pace groups, either Mountain or Road Biking. All riders meet up at Utepils Brewery afterward.
FTW Wednesday Ride: Organized in the same facebook group.
West River Racing Club
Training
Members Only
Social
FTW
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"West River Racing is Minnesota's largest USAC-affiliated adult bike racing club with more than 70 members. Founded in 2008 as Birchwood Bike and Racing Team, we are a Minneapolis / St. Paul based passionate group of cycling enthusiasts who enjoy all forms of group bike riding. Our journey, spanning over a decade, reflects our unwavering commitment to the joy of cycling."
Typically 2 hours of riding at 15MPH average pace with a coffee stop. The sunday ride is open to all, and other weekly rides require a membership.