This past Wednesday, we rolled out from Eliel HQ with a small group of friends to test a new midweek route and ride format. The idea was simple: create a Wednesday morning ride that’s social and structured, gives riders a few opportunities to push the pace, and is approachable enough that more people feel comfortable joining in.
The test went well. So we’re making it a weekly thing.
The Eliel Wednesday Morning Ride
Every Wednesday | 7:00 AM sharp
Eliel HQ | 823 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas, CA
Approximately 2 hours (Strava Route *note route may be refined from time to time)
For most of the ride, we’ll roll together in a steady 2x2 group, keeping things social and organized.
Along the route are four designated sections where riders can open it up and ride hard. Go for the segment, test the legs, or stay steady; it’s entirely up to you. At the end of each section, we’ll have a full regroup before continuing together.
That structure is a big part of what we want this ride to be.
A More Welcoming Group Ride
The Wednesday ride still has a minimum pace to keep the group moving, but it isn’t intended to turn into a two-hour hammerfest. The steady sections and full regroup points make it much more approachable for riders who may be newer to group riding, building fitness, or simply looking for good midweek miles without worrying about getting permanently separated from the group.
If you want to ride hard, there are opportunities to do it.
If you want to stay with the steady group, you can do that too.
And everyone comes back together.
A Route With Options
The route winds through the Ranch and intentionally crosses back near itself at several points. If you have the route loaded, that creates several opportunities to customize your morning.
Need to get back early? Shorten the route.
Want to skip one of the harder sections? Cut across and reconnect.
Not feeling it halfway through? There are options to adjust without simply turning around and riding home alone.
It makes the ride flexible while still giving us a consistent route and format from week to week.
Make Wednesday Mornings a Ride Morning
There’s something good about getting a solid ride in before most of the day has started.
Our goal is to make Wednesday mornings at Eliel HQ a consistent place to find a group, get in some quality miles, push the pace when you want to, and meet more people in the local cycling community.
No special event. No once-a-month date to remember.
Just show up Wednesday morning ready to ride.
Every Wednesday
Roll at 7:00 AM sharp
Eliel HQ — 823 N Vulcan Ave, Encinitas
~2 hours
Join Our Ride.
Bring a friend.
We’ll see you Wednesday.