Bike to the Beach is a great event for riders of all levels. For a first time century rider, or someone looking to knock off the rust, Bike to the Beach’s Training Plan, Cycling Tips, Events, Training Rides and event structure makes 100 mile success inevitable.
While the ride has its share of B2B veterans and experienced cyclists, everyone had to start somewhere, and our community loves fostering the new cyclist and individual looking for a healthier life and to take on a fitness challenge.
Bike to the Beach is the premier event for first time century riders because:
Training Rides Included
Bike to the Beach hosts a variety rider training events throughout the season focused on different demographic and cycling styles. Our bike training practice rides are focused on teaching you bike riding basics, cycling tips, safe bike riding, cycling strategy, and bike nutrition that you need for your ride day success. We have more advanced training rides that are a great way to find training groups or training partners, and our Bike shop partners have bike riding groups that you can join anytime. No matter where you are as a cyclist we have a bike ride that is made for you and will teach you the best way to ride to get you ready for ride day!
Century Training Plan
We provide you with multiple training guide options and updated blog posts to help you tailor your own plan. Training for a century ride does not have to be intimidating. We have a century ride training plan and a metric century training plan that fits all types of training styles. It can be flexible and fun. Whether you like studio spin class, weekend cycling, cycle touring, or crossfit, we can help you develop a plan that mixes your current routines with a balance of cycling to get your ready for ride day. Our “how to train for a century” guide to training is available here!
Charity Event Support
With pit stop locations located every 10-15 miles, we have all the bike nutrition and hydration you need to fuel you through the day. Support is not only nutritional though, most rest stop locations have music, cheering fans, and fun themes that help motivate you throughout the day. We have professional bike mechanic technicians, sag support and medical staff that can help with your needs. We have put on tons of these events, and we know what you need before you even think of it. We have it all covered.
Select Road Cycling Routes
Bike to the Beach routes are strategically chosen to feel comfortable for riders of all levels. They are selected to be bike friendly and to limit elevation change. From city, to suburb, to beach town, we have scouted bike trails, the best biking roads that have limited traffic and let you get into a cycling “zone.” We also coordinate police support to aid at major areas to ease the traffic flow for bikers.
Our Community and Events
Bike to the Beach hosts non-cycling events throughout the season for you to get to know other riders, share stories and ideas, and get all the information you need about the ride. Our events are tailored to what our diverse community needs and facilitates you connecting with our ridership and information in ways that make you comfortable with the ride, prepared for success, and developing meaningful connections.
Bike to the Beach is the best Century bike ride for first time riders, because we are not just an event. We train together, share ideas, and find ways to connect everyone in our community. Join us today for all the information you need, a great place to start is with our First Time riders training guide.