Radical

Adventure

Riders

Asheville Chapter

Welcome to the Asheville chapter of Radical Adventure Riders (RAR). RAR strives to improve gender inclusivity and racial equity in cycling and the outdoors. We aim to cultivate a safe space for folks with marginalized experiences centering BIPOC, FTWN-B, financially disadvantaged and disabled riders. All skill levels and riding backgrounds belong.

ABOUT US

(Image descriptions below) Roll with us Thursday on our chillest ride - our monthly Greenway ride! We'll be starting at the usual spot, Craven and Riverside and riding past French Broad Outfitters and up to the Hominy Creek trailhead (so a few small

Here we go, yall. We're taking the hills of West Asheville and chillin' in the Peace Gardens. Bring a friend, join us Wednesday! (Image descriptions below)

In case you missed it, ride start times for the chill rides have changed and will be 15 minut

Hey yall, RAR Asheville is riding in May. Join us on a chill ride this Wednesday (route TBD), and ride with us on our monthly greenway ride Thursday, May 16th! And to end the month in grand fashion, we're heading up to Southwest Virginia to rollout o

Registration is open! Link in bio.

RAR Asheville will be leading an out and back bikepacking trip on May 25-26 for folks that identify as Femme, Trans, Women and/or Non-Binary along the Virginia Creeper trail!

Two distance options:
12 miles/ day

This Monday we’re hosting our bikepacking workshop at @gravelo.workshop ! We’ll go over the basics of bikepacking and detailing what to expect for our upcoming bikepacking trip at the end of May!
Workshop begins at 6:30 pm, hosted by our

This roll is as chill as it gets. Ride with us on the greenway Thursday! We meet at the usual spot at 6:45 and will RIDE at 7 (we are no longer meeting for thirty minutes before the ride). Bring a friend, water, and a jacket for the ride home (if you

Check our Instagram for the latest on our ride Schedule

February 2024

Saturday, Feb 10: Gaza Sunbirds Solidarity Ride

Sunday, Feb 25: Bent Creek Mountain Bike Ride

ABOUT OUR RIDES

Mtb/Trail

Rides

All the fun without the cars

Love nature? Hate biking on roadways? These are the rides for you! Intended for those wanting to socialize in nature, this is a no drop party pace ride. Locations vary but typically on weekends. Bring water and weather-appropriate clothes.

Thursday

Rides

Our Bread and Butter

This is a no drop, party pace, social ride. We meet (almost) every Thursday @ 6 PM From Craven and Riverside. Charge your lights and bYOS (bring your own snacks)! Our rides are weather-dependent, so be sure to join our mailing list or check our instagram for latest info.

Intermediate

Rides

Party at a faster pace

Our faster paced rides are still no drop. Be ready for longer distances and bigger climbs. Ride locations and dates vary so be sure to join our mailing list or check our instagram for latest info.