Jackson Hole Group Rides
Find the best Jackson Hole group rides for social spins, beginner-friendly outings, training rides, and mountain biking community events. Use this guide to discover group rides that match your pace and riding style.
Jackson Hole's cycling community is one of the most welcoming and active in the Mountain West. Whether you're a visitor looking for a no-drop social ride, a racer seeking training partners, or a family wanting a mellow cruise, there's a group ride for you.
Local clubs like Teton Freedom Riders build and maintain the trails you ride, and their group rides and trail days are the heart of the scene. Weekly rides run all season long — just show up, introduce yourself, and you'll find a crew.
Best Jackson Hole Group Rides
12 groups found
Teton Freedom Riders
Jackson Hole's premier mountain bike advocacy and trail-building organization. Teton Freedom Riders builds and maintains trails on Teton Pass and throughout the valley, and hosts group rides, races, and trail days all season long.
Trail days most weekends, group rides weekly
Teton Pass & Cache Creek
Teton Freedom Riders
Jackson Hole's premier mountain bike advocacy and trail-building organization. Teton Freedom Riders builds and maintains trails on Teton Pass and throughout the valley, and hosts group rides, races, and trail days all season long.
Trail days most weekends, group rides weekly
Teton Pass & Cache Creek
Jackson Hole Women's Cycling
A supportive community for women cyclists in Jackson Hole. Weekly women's mountain bike and road rides, skills clinics, and a welcoming space to build confidence and friendships on the bike.
Women's rides weekly, clinics monthly
Cache Creek & Pathways
Jackson Hole Women's Cycling
A supportive community for women cyclists in Jackson Hole. Weekly women's mountain bike and road rides, skills clinics, and a welcoming space to build confidence and friendships on the bike.
Women's rides weekly, clinics monthly
Cache Creek & Pathways
Jackson Hole Gravel Riders
Exploring the quiet dirt roads of Jackson Hole and Teton Valley by gravel bike. Weekend adventure rides, big-sky scenery, and a love for traffic-free miles through sagebrush and aspen.
Weekend gravel rides, Sat or Sun mornings
Various valley start points
Jackson Hole Gravel Riders
Exploring the quiet dirt roads of Jackson Hole and Teton Valley by gravel bike. Weekend adventure rides, big-sky scenery, and a love for traffic-free miles through sagebrush and aspen.
Weekend gravel rides, Sat or Sun mornings
Various valley start points
Best Jackson Hole Group Rides for Different Rider Types
Different riders want different things from a group ride. Here's how to find your match.
Beginners and Newcomers
Look for no-drop social rides and beginner clinics. The Jackson Hole Cycling Club and Jackson Hole Women's Cycling host welcoming rides that focus on fun over speed.
Intermediate and Fitness Riders
Weekly club rides offer a mix of social pace and training pace. The Gravel Riders group is great for intermediate riders who want scenic adventure without racing.
Advanced and Racing Cyclists
Teton Pass Freeride Club and Teton Freedom Riders' race events offer the pace and challenge advanced riders crave — fast shuttle days, enduro races, and hammer-fest training rides.
Families
Jackson Hole Family Cycling runs monthly family rides on the pathways — mellow, kid-friendly, and focused on getting the next generation hooked on biking.
Types of Group Rides in Jackson Hole
Beginner-Friendly Group Rides in Jackson Hole
Social Bike Rides in Jackson Hole
Training and Fast Group Rides in Jackson Hole
How to Choose the Right Jackson Hole Group Ride
With so many group rides on the calendar, here's how to pick the right one.
Check the Skill Level
Most rides are labeled beginner, intermediate, advanced, or all-levels. Be honest about your ability — a ride that's too fast or too technical won't be fun for you or the group.
Check the Ride Type
Social rides are no-drop and conversational. Training rides are faster and may drop riders. Racing rides are for experienced cyclists. Family rides are slow and kid-focused.
Show Up Early
Arrive 15 minutes early to introduce yourself to the ride leader, sign any waivers, and get the route briefing. Let the leader know if you're new — they'll look out for you.
Bring What You Need
A working bike, helmet, water, a repair kit, and appropriate layers. For backcountry rides, bring bear spray and extra food. Don't rely on the group for gear.
What to Know Before Joining a Group Ride in Jackson Hole
Group rides are a fantastic way to meet cyclists and explore Jackson Hole — here's how to show up prepared.
Be Ready to Go On Time
Groups leave on schedule. Arrive early enough to be geared up and ready at the start time — not rolling in at the last minute.
Know the Etiquette
Call out hazards, don't half-wheel, and follow the ride leader's instructions. On trails, yield to uphill riders and hikers. On roads, ride predictably and call out cars.
Be Self-Sufficient
Bring your own tube, pump, multi-tool, water, and food. The group will help with emergencies, but don't make yourself a burden.
Respect Wildlife and Weather
Jackson Hole rides often encounter moose and bears. Follow the leader's guidance, carry bear spray on backcountry rides, and be prepared to turn back if weather moves in.
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