Location and format:

Ride starts and ends at the Northeast corner of Legacy and Independence, near the Dunkin Donuts in Plano. Rides are held every Tuesday and Thursday morning and are followed by coffee at Einstein’s Bagel Shop where many of the world’s problems are solved by some of the most tenured and experienced minds of our local cycling community. This co-ed ride is designed for experienced cyclists with the knowledge and skills of group riding. Expect to have a small cadre of big engines doing much of the work on the front (thanks!) with the rest taking a turn now and then or just hanging on for the ride.  We do not ride off the front of this ride unless we are going up the road to take a nature break and we have informed the front of the pack.  This ride has one rest stop. In the summer we often stop again for water.  

Tuesday’s ride is a little faster paced than the Thursday ride, which is called the social ride, where riders have been known to break into song.  Ride times and details are subject to change (especially in the winter) so it would be a good idea to be put on the mailing list if you plan on riding the Rudy Ride. To be put on the mailing list, please email Rudy Andrea at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  The subject line should contain the word "Testosterone." Optional shorter/slower rides are possible on both days, provided someone will volunteer to lead, and others will volunteer to follow. Often we divide up into two pace packs at the rest stop (big engines, the rest of us) for the ride home.  And sometimes on Tuesday a group will elect to do extra miles (remember the Tuesday Fat Boy ride?) 

Start times:

Jan-Feb       9:00AM

Mar-May     8:30AM

Jun-Sep      8:00AM

Oct-Dec      8:30AM

Tuesday Ride:

      Leaders: Rudy Andrea, Dick Thompson and Bob Molyneau
      Distance: 45-55 miles
      Pace: 18-21 MPH

Thursday Ride:    

      Leaders:  Rudy Andrea, Dick Thompson and Bob Molyneau
      Distance: 45-50 miles
      Pace: 17-19 MPH