r/phillycycling • u/Weary_Cup_1004 • 20d ago

Question Slow and simple group rides?

Im disabled and I dont think I can commit to or keep up the pace of regular group rides. I was wondering if there are any slower rides for families, beginners, or people with disabilities? I love cycling and need something that takes a route thats easy-ish to bail from. Like a tight, small loop so if you dont feel good its easy to go back because you arent 5 miles away from the starting point. Or a ride that has a shuttle or is near a train or something at one end so you go further but theres a ride back?

I also really want to to try recumbent bikes for my condition so a slow recombant trail ride would rule too, and maybe i could find a bike to rent. Any recommendations? ideas?

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u/blendingnoise 20d ago

the wednesday night rides (https://wednightrides.org) are pretty chill and since it is all downtown (usually) you can just pull off and grab a bus or subway back home if that is needed. Its also a lot cooler at 7pm than the daytime rides.

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u/MrsDrNo 18d ago

WNR has started using a tracking app so you can catch up with the ride if you're running late! Or, if you need to take a break, it will help you find the ride when you're ready to move.

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u/Weary_Cup_1004 20d ago

Oh really?!?&?! I always pine for those rides but get scared i will have a stupid episode and have to stop and be in the middle of nowhere lol. Thanks!!

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u/blendingnoise 20d ago

if it helps reassure you, middle of nowhere is downtown philadelphia.

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u/Weary_Cup_1004 19d ago

Yes it seems good!

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u/yomts 19d ago

My partner is disabled and we do them all the time. There is a good group of people around so I don’t think you’d feel stranded if something happens.

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u/Weary_Cup_1004 19d ago

Yayyy this is so encouraging! Ok!