CycleNuts

CycleNuts
an alternative cycling experience

In a nutshell - CycleNuts is an alternative cycle touring experience where seeing and socializing take emphasis over speed and (ugh!) sweat. Join along on bikeway touring adventures to destinations near and far as we strive for the

Goal: to create bikeway touring opportunities for cyclists of all types to enjoy together
Mission: to encourage casual cyclists and cyclists interested in casual cycling to tour together
Vision: a united cycling community that tours together on bikeway adventures for the holistic benefit of all

What to expect - Casual social cycle touring where exercise is optional, everybody finishes together, and nobody is dropped, abandoned, or left to fend for their self (unless they wish to be).
Expect a slow pace under 11 mph average with CycleNuts’ 50% downhill guarantee. Sweating is optional. Pictures, merriment, and other tourist activities heartily encouraged. Allow ample time for the nature of CycleNuts tours including

Trail-side breaks
Eating and drinking
Picture taking and posing
Pacing with the slowest riders
Looking at cool stuff along the way
And other sorts of tourist activities – as well as unforeseen detours, breakdowns, and delays of various sorts.

Helmets are not mandatory - CycleNuts tours give preference to bikeways - bicycle trails and protected bicycle lanes. Routes may include dedicated bicycle lanes on streets, bicycle ‘friendly’ streets, and of necessity, regular streets, parking lots, sidewalks, and unpaved trails. Darkness may be experienced on evening or early morning rides. Lights in good working order at all times on CycleNuts tours are a great idea – to be seen and to see!

SAG-free - CycleNuts tours, including travel and over-night accommodations, are self-supported with the slightest of guidance. SAG is not provided. Carpools and caravans are individual choices. Emergency road support – if necessary – may be a creative, collective group effort or you may need to fend for yourself. Be prepared with options.

Recommended Gear - A cycle (uni, bi, tri, tandem, E, recumbent, or cycle/trailer rig). Protective gear of your choice. ID. Front and rear lighting. Communication device. Spare tube. Patch kit. Air pump. Wrench kit. Cycle lock. Water. Energy bar. Funds for refreshment breaks and emergencies. Sun screen. Pest repellent.

Recommended Preparation – Pre-check (before you load that bike for transport to the starting spot) brakes, tire pressure, lights, and rideability. Consider what you are wearing on tour and what you may need for changing weather conditions.

Yes – CycleNuts will offer cycling events in all four seasons – what else could be expected from CycleNuts?

Tour Calendar

How to join and RSVP for tours

Log in to your CycleNuts profile on Meetup.
RSVP 'going' to the tour you are interested in by clicking the large check-mark at the top of the page.
The STARTing spot and tasty midway stop details are revealed when you click that large check-mark. That will happen every time you click it.
Watch the email address you have associated with Meetup for last minute changes, tour updates and helpful reminders.
Meetup is where you will be registered as a CycleNuts member, pay annual dues, RSVP and receive tour details, such as starting spot and refreshment stop locations.
Register here to join CycleNuts
Alternative method to register and join CycleNuts - for those who don't like Meetup, can't figure it out, can figure it out but just like to have choices, wish to skip the free 30 day trial period, and/or those who are anywhere somewhere in the mix of all that - is available by clicking the following REGISTER & JOIN button below.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & JOIN

IMPORTANT! CycleNuts tours are limited to 50 members in good standing – either annual, trial, or members for a day. New memberships available at Meetup. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult member in good standing with a completed Minor Indemnity Agreement.
For those with Eventbrite tickets, please RSVP at the provided Meetup link within 3 days to:

redeem your ticket,
register a membership with CycleNuts,
and hold your spot on a tour.

Free tickets may be deleted after 3 days - used or unused. Secret starting location is revealed only to CycleNuts who RSVP 'going'.
Watch the email address you have associated with Meet-up for last minute changes, tour updates and reminders.

Questions? Answers!
CycleNuts FAQS

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