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Road Cycling - The NWCC Saturday Zube Park Ride
Please note that this is a community ride and not an NWCC sponsored ride.
17400 Roberts Rd. (unless otherwise indicated in the calendar and https://www.facebook.com/groups/NorthwestActivities/)
Oct thru March: 8 a.m
April thru Sept: 7:30 a.m.
For over 25 years, 52 Saturdays a year, rain or shine, 75 to well over 200 road cycling enthusiasts converge on the parking lot at Zube Park in far northwest Harris County.
Since this is a public and not a club ride, we cannot require membership or waivers in order for riders to participate. NWCC strongly encourages participants to wear emergency contact information in an easily found location, such as on a Road Id bracelet.
Ride at the level of your own ability, obey traffic laws and be mindful of hazards. Learn and use your group riding etiquette, especially by indicating and calling out obstacles and rolling off the lead one at a time in double pacelines. Several well known sites have information on pacelines (Global Cycling Network, roadbikerider.com, TrainerRoad, TrainingPeaks).
The Zube Park rides are a great way to check out the club and road cycling before you join. That's because you don't need to be a club member to come along for the ride. We do expect you to abide by all traffic laws, wear a helmet, refrain from using headphones or earbuds.
The different ride groups getting organized in the parking lot.
Enjoy some refreshments after the ride courtesy of NorthWest Cycle Club.
NWCC's Zube Saturday No-Drop Ride Rev Oct 2025
Road cycling with an approximate 13mph+ rolling average (which may vary based on wind, group, etc) that will ride a distance of roughly 25 miles/40 kilometers.
- This group is new-rider friendly, and teaches and reinforces group-riding skills, safety, and etiquette. NWCC makes every effort to have ride leaders for no drop every Saturday, however, the no-drop ride may be canceled in bad weather. Check the Facebook group, Northwest Cycling Club activities, and the ticker at the top of the NWCC homepage. In addition, we are dependent upon volunteer ride leaders and sometimes other commitments may take precedence for that volunteer.
- The route may vary, but the common route for this ride can be seen here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53160976
Route updated October 28, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 14-16 - Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 14-16 road cycling group expects riders to have basic, requisite group riding skills (know how to ride safely in a pace line, communicate, rotate off the front, etc.) and most commonly rides a route that is slightly over 40 miles/64 km.
- This ride averages 14-16 mph. To average 14-16 mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 16-18 - Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 16-18 road cycling group has the same expectations as the 14-16 road cycling group but is designed as a bridge up to the faster group.
- This ride averages 16-18 mph. To average 16-18 mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 18-20+A - Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 18-20+A road cycling group has the same expectations as the 16-18 road cycling group, but is slightly faster. They also commonly ride the same standard route.
- This ride averages 18-20 mph. To average 18-20 mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 18-20+B - Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 18-20+B road cycling group has the same expectations as the 16-18 road cycling group, but is slightly faster. They also commonly ride the same standard route.
- This ride averages 18-20 mph. To average 18-20 mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 20+A- Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 20+A road cycling group has the same expectations as the 18-20 mph road cycling group, but is slightly faster. They also commonly ride the same standard route.
- This ride averages 20+ mph. To average 20+ mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 20+B- Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 20+B road cycling group has the same expectations as the 18-20 road cycling group, but is slightly faster. They also commonly ride the same standard route.
- This ride averages 20+ mph. To average 20+ mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
NWCC Zube Saturday 22+ Group Ride Rev Nov. 2025
The 22+ road cycling group has the same expectations as the 20+ road cycling group, but is slightly faster. They also commonly ride the same standard route.
- This ride averages 22+ mph. To average 22+ mph you should expect to ride faster than that for portions of the ride.
- This is NOT a no drop ride; riders are expected to be able to maintain the group pace or they will be dropped, and riders off the front will not be chased (the group does stop for mechanicals flats).
- https://www.strava.com/routes/3423804714430855612
Route updated November 12, 2025
Zube Park
17560 Roberts Rd.
Hockley TX 77447, US
Road Cycling
The NWCC Saturday Zube Park Ride
KEY INFORMATION
Please note that this is a community ride and not an NWCC sponsored ride.
WHEN IS THIS RIDE?
- Every Saturday morning, rain or shine.
- For Oct thru March rides start at 8:00 AM, April thru Sept rides start at 7:30 AM - but check the calendar. Plan to arrive 30-45 minutes before ride start time.
- Check the event posting and Northwest Cycling Club Activities on Facebook for last minute details.
WHERE DOES THIS RIDE START?
- Zube Park - 17560 Roberts Road, Hockley, Texas 77447.
- In case Zube Park is closed or busy, the alternate starting location for this ride is the Hockley Community Center - 28515 Old Washington Rd, Hockley, Texas 77447. Check the event posting and Northwest Cycling Club Activities on Facebook for last minute details.
WHO IS THIS RIDE FOR?
- Everyone - Both NWCC Members and Non-Members. Everyone is welcome.
- All Skill Levels. Helmets are required. You don’t need to be on a specific type of bike, so long as you can ride safely and keep with the chosen group. You should be able to maintain an approximate 13mph+ rolling average (which may vary based on wind, group, etc.) for the No/Low Drop Group.
- No cost - No registration - Free refreshments post-ride
WHO CAN I ASK?
You can email your questions to the club using the form on the contact page.
NWCC Mandatory Safety Message
You should be aware that potential risks, hazards, and obstructions may exist whenever you ride and we do not guarantee safe cycling conditions or make any representations about road conditions including pavement conditions, traffic volume, or speed. You are responsible for evaluating road and trail conditions in accordance with your individual level of experience, skill, tolerance for cycling in traffic, weather, time of day, obstacles, road condition and other factors when evaluating or selecting a route. NWCC and its officers disclaim any responsibility for any issues that may arise and in no event shall be liable for any damages or loss of any kind.
DOs
- Helmets are required.
- Obey all traffic signals.
- Ride predictably and smoothly.
- Call out all hazards.
- Use hand signals and call out your intentions, when you are turning, slowing, and stopping.
- Call out vehicles as they approach, “Car back” / “Car up” “Car left / right”
- In double pace lines, roll off one at a time so there will not be four abreast at any time.
- When passing other riders and groups, pass on the left and always call out "on your left."
- Communicate with riders in your group who may be pushing the speed of the group beyond the group's expectations. Ask them to slow down / speed up and/or move to the next group / drop to the group coming up.
- If you are new to group riding, whatever your estimated average speed, we highly recommend starting in the no-drop group, which will be called last.
DON'TS
- No earbuds, headphones, speakers or phone usage while cycling in any pace group.
- No using aerobars in the paceline.
- No overlapping wheels.
- Do not assume that the average speed of your ride will fall within the speed noted for each pace group except for the no-drop and 20+ groups. Groups may average a faster pace, especially on downhills or with a tail wind. On the other hand, the pace may be slower in poor riding conditions, climbing hills or into a headwind.
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