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Group Rides and Events

 

All of our rides attempt to operate like the bell curve you may remember from school.  The fastest riders may find the ride a little too slow and not challenging enough and the slowest riders may find themselves pushed extremely hard and potentially beyond their current fitness level--but for the majority of the riders the ride should be just perfect.  If you are on the ends of the curve, please check out one of our slower or faster group rides.  Most of our rides are designed as "No Drop" rides, meaning that the ride leader will make sure that everyone that starts the ride gets back to the start location without being "dropped" off the back of the ride and left to find their own way home. 

We are here to have fun and share our love for cycling.  All rides will emphasize safe group riding and respect for motorists and other bicyclists.  Ride distances tend to be shorter during the early and late seasons and longer during the summer. 

Gung Ho Weekly Group Rides

Join Gung Ho on one of these fun rides. Whether you are new to cycling or an old pro, there is a ride that's right for you.

Road Ride Classifications (based on road rides leaving in the evening)

Class A - 25-50 miles, average speed 18-20mph on flat terrain/16-18mph on rolling-hilly terrain/14-16mph on very hilly terrain

Class B - 25-45 miles, average speed 16-18mph on flat terrain/14-16mph on rolling-hilly terrain/12-14mph on very hilly terrain

Class C - 20-40 miles, average speed 12-16mph on flat terrain/10-14mph on rolling-hilly terrain/10-12mph on very hilly terrain

Class D - 10-25 miles, average speed 9-12mph on flat terrain/6-10mph on rolly-hilly terrain

Day Start Time Description Location Phone

Monday

6:00pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON APRIL 28 - Keegan's Gravel Ride. Class B. 20-40 miles at a 16+ pace. This is for gravel bikes only. This is a no-drop ride. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the start location. Front and rear lights are highly suggested for this ride.

Varies

717-852-9553

Tuesday

6:00pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON MAY 6 - Marie's Beginner Social Road Ride. Class D+ 10-25 miles at a 12-14 mph pace. This ride is for road bikes/skinny tired bikes only and you must be able to ride at least 12-15 miles at 10 mph pace. Terrain is flat to rolling. This is a no-drop social ride through the Dover countryside. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the Community Center. Front and rear lights are highly suggested for this ride. Meet near the pavilion.

Dover Community Center, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover PA

(717)852-9553

Tuesday

6:00pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON APRIL 15 - Wayne's Social Road Ride. Class C- - 20-25 miles at a 13-15 mph pace. This ride is for road bikes/skinny tired bikes only. Terrain is flat to rolling. This is a no-drop social ride through the Dover countryside. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the Community Center. Front and rear lights are highly suggested for this ride. Meet near the pavilion.

Dover Community Center, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover PA

717-852-9553

Tuesday

6:00pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON APRIL 22 - Jay and Penny's Social Road Ride. Class C+ - 20-30 miles at a 14-16 mph pace. This ride is for road bikes/skinny tired bikes only. Terrain is flat to rolling. This is a no-drop social ride through the Dover countryside. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the Community Center. Front and rear lights are highly suggested for this ride. Meet near the pavilion.

Dover Community Center, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover PA

717-852-9553

Tuesday

5:30pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON APRIL 1 - Jeremy's Road Ride. Class B+ - 25-45 miles at a 18+ mph pace. This is for road bikes/skinny tired bikes only. This is a no-drop ride. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to Cousler Park. Front and rear lights are highly suggested for this ride.

Cousler Park by softball fields

(717)852-9553

Thursday

5:30pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON APRIL 3 - Jeremy's Road Ride. Class B - 25-45 miles at a 17 mph pace. This is for road bikes/skinny tired bikes only. This is a no-drop ride. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the start location. Front and rear lights are highly suggested for this ride.

Varies each week

(717)852-9553

Thursday (every other)

6:00pm

FIRST RIDE OF THE SEASON WILL BE ON APRIL 17 - Ed's Intermediate/Advanced Mountain Bike Ride. This is for mountain bikes only. Ride will alternate between Rocky Ridge, Lake Redman and Codorus. This is a no-drop ride. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the parking lot.

Rocky Ridge/Lake Redman/Codorus

717-852-9553

Varies

6:00pm

YAMBA Beginner, Casual and Intermediate Mountain Bike Rides. This is for mountain bikes only. Please make sure your bike is in good working order. Helmets are mandatory. Ride will be held at Rocky Ridge or Lake Redman. Check YAMBA's FB page for ride location and ride info. This is a no-drop ride but you should have some basic off road cycling skills. Everyone that leaves with the group will stay with the group until they return to the parking lot.

Rocky Ridge/Lake Redman

717-852-9553

Upcoming Events

Date Event Name Location Description Phone

Jun 15, 2025

Gung Ho's Rocky Ridge Fest

Rocky Ridge - 1st parking lot on the right

We have booked two pavilions and are ready to spend the day in one of our favorite local places - Rocky Ridge. Same set-up as Gung Ho's Michaux Fest. We will have group rides that you can join. You can ride on your own. We will provide hot dogs and fixin's on the grill. Bring a dish to share with the group. Bring the family, hang out and have a great Father's Day in the woods. To top it all off, the Specialized demo truck will be making a special appearance with some great bikes for you to test ride.

717-852-9553