Franklin County Cyclists

22/09/2026

Below is our schedule for Fall Thursday morning rides through October. You can find the routes on our website. We haven't yet updated our calendar.

https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/

10am start (not 9 because it gets cold)

September 24, Kauffman
October 1, New Franklin.
October 8, Orchard
October 15, Greene Township
October 22, Norlo
October 29, Igloo

See you soon!

Franklin County Cyclists Join Us! It’s who we are. It’s where we ride. Our club rides on Tuesday evenings late April through mid September. We ride at 5:30 p.m. with five levels of cyclists all starting and ending at the same location. SAG (support and gear) is available. Before each ride, the p...

14/09/2026

Last Tuesday night ride of the season is tomorrow!!! Come out for the FREE food truck for members tonight!

📣 Tomorrow starting at 5:30pm only! We ride from Norlo Park. It's going to be another beautiful evening! 🎉

FREE food from Dougie's BBQ for members only after the ride! 🍔 🐖

Non-members and guests are welcome. Meals are $20 per person, with cash payment available through the ride manager.

☀️ Weather is going to be perfect. Come enjoy the evening with us!

Some key points:

🕔 Rides start at 5:30pm leaving from Norlo Park parking lot :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bycUW5ttGSQPMVYg8

📍 Download the routes here!:
https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/end-of-season-ride

📋 Still not a member? Have you been riding with the club a few times this Summer? We encourage you to join. Membership goes towards many benefits of the entire club including paint, SAG driver support, photos, snacks (when provided), and other important things that it takes to help run our volunteer-led club.
Please consider joining: https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/.../p/2025-membership

📸 Check our Flickr for photos afterwards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fccbike/albums

🚴 Ride safe and have fun!

08/09/2026

📣 Today starting at 5:30pm! We ride from Kauffman Ruritan Club & Community Center! Our final full length Tuesday route for the season!

⛰️ Plenty of rolling hills on this route for the A/B riders

☀️ Weather looks to be PERFECT!

Some key points:

🕔 Rides start at 5:30pm leaving from the Kauffman Ruritan Club and Community Center parking lot :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/v2fVPdRGghjS1qc77

📍 A/B riders be sure to download the latest route for Tuesday's ride here:
https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/kauffman-community-center

📋 Still not a member!!!? 👀 It takes less than 5 minutes to register. Join on the fun and become a member or renew your membership for 2026! https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/.../p/2026-membership

📸 Check our Flickr for photos afterwards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fccbike/albums

🚴 Ride safe and have fun!

01/09/2026

Today is Fort Loudon! We hope to see you there 🎉

Fun gravel option available for those that are looking for some dirt!

🌤 Weather looks to be great!

Some key points:
🕔 Rides start at 5:30pm leaving from behind the Fort Loudon post office: https://maps.app.goo.gl/T1bsZondV93w726FA

📍 Riders be sure to download the latest route for the ride here: https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/fort-loudon

📋 Be sure to become a member or renew your membership for 2026 https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/.../p/2026-membership

📸 Check our Flickr for photos afterwards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fccbike/albums

🚴 Ride safe and have fun! See less

26/08/2026

Looking for weekend plans?
One of the largest professional cycling races is back in Philadelphia after a long hiatus. The Philadelphia Cycling Classic kicks off on Sunday at 8:30am with the women's race and 12pm for the men's. Many UCI Pros will be there including riders you mainly see racing in European races like the Tour de France.

Head to https://www.philadelphiacyclingclassic.com/race to learn more!

25/08/2026

Today Brandt's Church! We hope to see you there 🎉

🥛🍫 - Free Chocolate milk after the ride!!

🌤 Weather looks to be great!

Some key points:
🕔 Rides start at 5:30pm leaving from Brand'ts Church: https://goo.gl/maps/uUnAKNNTLgNhdLnG6

📍 Riders be sure to download the latest route for the ride here: https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/brandts-church

📋 Be sure to become a member or renew your membership for 2026 https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/.../p/2026-membership

📸 Check our Flickr for photos afterwards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fccbike/albums

🚴 Ride safe and have fun!

17/08/2026

📣 Tomorrow at 5:30pm! We ride another great route, Cleversburg!

🏔️ A/B riders get to climb up Horsekiller Road 🐎

☀️ Weather looks to be warm and sunny!

Some key points:

🕔 Rides start at 5:30pm leaving from the Cleversburg Community Center parking lot :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMTeMCLra6EnS259A

📍 A/B riders be sure to download the latest route for Tuesday's ride here:
https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/cleversburg

📋 Still not a member!!!? 👀 It takes less than 5 minutes to register. Join on the fun and become a member or renew your membership for 2026! https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/.../p/2026-membership

📸 Check our Flickr for photos afterwards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fccbike/albums

🚴 Ride safe and have fun!

12/08/2026

We're putting some final touches on this year's event and we cant wait to share it with you all. Hop on bikereg now and let's get to it!

Bikereg.com/michaux-grvl

11/08/2026

📢 IMPORTANT 📢 some last minute changes to a few routes had to be made due to construction. Please be sure you have the latest route downloaded today!

📣 Today starting at 5:30pm! We ride our Shalom route from the Marion Mennonite Church.

☁️ Cloudy summer skies!

Some key points:

🕔 Rides start at 5:30pm leaving from the Marion Mennonite Church parking lot :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/bWmDQWm9vU7kXeJC7

📍 Riders be sure to download the latest route for Tuesday's ride here:
https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/shalom-academy

📋 Still not a member? Have you been riding with the club a few times this Summer? We encourage you to join. Membership goes towards many benefits of the entire club including SAG driver support, photos, snacks (when provided), and other important things that it takes to help run our volunteer-led club
Please consider joining: https://www.franklincountycyclists.com/.../p/2026-membership

📸 Check our Flickr for photos afterwards: https://www.flickr.com/photos/fccbike/albums

🚴 Ride safe and have fun!

10/08/2026

Karl Hafner was training for a cross-country journey following his recent retirement. The FCC will try to honor his memory with a permanent white bicycle memorial placed at the scene where the motorist killed him pending property owner approvals.

https://www.courant.com/obituaries/karl-j-hafner-fayetteville-pennsylvania/