Weeknight Club Rides:
The Cycling Saddlemen sponsors four weeknight rides in, and around, the Dearborn area. The rides are open to everyone but Club rules must be followed to ensure the safety of all participancts. If you enjoy the rides, we encourage you to join the Club for the full benefits. Come on out and join us.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Club Ride Rules & Decorum
  • Helmets are Mandatory
  • Do not use Aero-bars
  • Obey ALL traffic laws
  • Maximum of two abreast on clear roads
  • No obscene gestures or language.
  • Ride to the right-most as possible
  • Merge RIGHT when 'car back' is called.
  • Change speed and directions in predictable manner
  • Use warnings only when evasive action is necessary
  • Never assume an intersection is clear
  • Know your riding capabilities
  • Ride safely and responsibly
  • No Headphones

Monday Night Ride
Start Time: 7:00 PM

6:30 PM
Before May 1st
After Sep 1st
Pace (MPH): 15-18
19-22
23+
Distance (Miles):25 or 35
Terrain/Route:Rolling hills, few lights, low-medium traffic
The ride starts from the Nankin Mills Parking Lot on Hines Drive near the intersection of Hines Drive and Ann Arbor Trail (City of Westland). Restrooms are available with city tap water to fill water bottles.

Tuesday Night Ride - 'B'-Group
Start Time: 7:00 PM

6:30 PM
Before May 1st
After Sep 1st
Pace (MPH): 18 Avg.
B-Group
No Speed Demons
Distance (Miles):20+
Terrain/Route:Flat, traffic lights, med. traffic
The ride starts from the upper parking lot (along Cherry Hill Rd.)of Ford Field Park in Dearborn. Look for the flagpole

Ford Field is located in West Dearborn by following Military Street 1/4+ mile North of Michigan Ave. Then turn right (East) onto Cherry Hill. Go down Cherry Hill 1/4 mile. Restrooms are available with city tap water to fill water bottles.


Wednesday Night Ride
Start Time: 7:00 PM

6:30 PM
Before May 1st
After Sep 1st
Pace (MPH): 15-18
19-22
23+
Distance (Miles):~25
Terrain/Route:Flat, traffic lights,med. traffic
The ride starts from the uppper parking lot (along Cherry Hill Rd.) of Ford Field Park in Dearborn. Look for the flagpole.

Ford Field Park is located in West Dearborn by following Military Street 1/4+ mile North of Michigan Avenue. Then, turn Right (East)onto Cherry Hill. Go down Cherry Hill <1/4 mile. Restrooms are available with city tap water to fill water bottles.


Thursday Night Ride
Start Time:
DONE FOR THE SEASON

Pace (MPH): 10-13
14-17
Distance (Miles):12
Terrain/Route:Flat to Rolling, No lights, low-medium traffic, 8' shoulder
The ride starts from the Helms Haven Picnic Area on Hines Drive, just West of Outer Drive (Dearborn Heights). Restrooms are available with city tap water to fill water bottles.

This is a casual, ice cream social ride. Post-ride to Dairy Queen adds another mile, or so.


Friday Night Ride
Start Time: 7:00 PM

6:30 PM
Before May 1st
After Sep 1st
Pace (MPH): 15-18
19-22
Distance (Miles): 25
Terrain/Route:Rolling hills, few lights, low-medium traffic
This is a NO DROP ride! - The pace is dictated by the slowest rider. It's the responsibility of all participants to keep the group together.

The ride starts further up Hines Drive (toward Northville) at the intersection of Hines Drive and Haggerty Rd. (just South of Plymouth Rd.)

Restrooms are 0.5 miles away with city tap water to fill water bottles. Better if you 'GO' before you leave the house.