The Rapid Wheelmen is a bicycle club based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Club strives to promote fun, safe cycling for all through rides, races, tours, and advocacy.
We welcome riders of all ages and offer rides for all levels - from beginners to experienced cyclists. If you enjoy cycling, want to develop good riding skills, or are looking for a fun and healthy group activity, then become a member today!
Club Meetings
Our summer club meetings will be taking place on June 3, July 8, and August 5 at the Time Trials. The club will be providing grilled hotdogs (or veggie burgers, along with buns and condiments) after the riders finish. Anyone is welcome, come get to know us!
Time Trial Results
Our club meetings are open, so stop on by to check us out! Anyone with an interest in cycling is welcome and we'd love to have you. Besides the food, there will be some discussion of our plans for the rest of the season, so stop in to learn more.
Events and Group Rides
Group Ride Paces:
Easy: 9-11mph, Casual: 11-13mph, Moderate: 13-15mph, Good: 15-17mph, Fast: 17-19mph, Fast+: 19+mph
For more info about our club rides, check out the club ride page.
Local Bike Shops
Alger Bikes
Biked.
Freewheeler Bike Shop
Gap30 Cycles
Grand Rapids Bicycle Company
Pedego Grand Rapids
Rockford Bike Shop (formerly Speed Merchants)
Spinful Bike Shop (formerly Central District)
Village Bike & Fitness
West Michigan Bike and Fitness
Charities We Have Helped
Elves & More West Michigan
Friends of the Fred Meijer River Valley Rail Trails
Friends of the White Pine Trail
Greater Grand Rapids Bicycle Coalition
MADD
UICM - The Motion Initiative
West Michigan Trails & Greenways Coalition