Description: The Bloomin Metric 2026 (RBC Rides Together!)
Date/Day/Time: May 17th - Sunday - 7:00am
Who is this For?: The Bloomin’ Metric is a Sound Cyclists sponsored event, and is for riders of all levels - novice through experienced - with rides beginning and ending at the Park.
Use the code RFBC2026BM to get a special RBC 10% discount (Save $7.50 for a $67.50 entry before April 1)
Join fellow RBC members at the nearby Bloomin’ Metric coming up on Sunday, May 17th. SIGN UP HERE

The Bloomin’ Metric is for riders of all levels - novice through experienced - with rides beginning and ending at the Park. Family, friends and groups are welcome. Young adult riders (12 & up) with an adult are encouraged to participate. All ages are welcome to join the riders at the Park post-ride!
There are 4 routes (15, 25, 47 and 62 miles) to choose from which travel along quiet roads and stunning beaches of the Sound and through classic New England countryside. For the inexperienced rider, there is a shorter ride (either 15 miles or 25 miles) led by ride leaders for a no-worry experience.
Make this a RBC day! Join your fellow club members for a casual, fun day! There will be different groups of RBC riders at various levels to ride with!
The registration fee increases on April 1. Use this code when registering to get the special RBC discount (not case sensitive): RFBC2026BM
When: 05/18/2025 arrive 6:30 to 8:30 am, depending on the route you are riding
Start Time: arrive in time to check-in and get ready (allow at least 45 minutes). Start time depends on your route and your preference. Suggested start times are:
62 mi: 7 am to 7:30 am [arrive 6:30 am - 6:45 am]
47 mi: 7:30 am to 9 am [arrive 6:45 am - 7:15 am]
25 mi: 8:30 am to 9:30 am [arrive 7:45 am - 8:45 am]
15 mi: 9:30 am to 10:00 am [arrive 8:45 am - 9:15 am]
Note: the special rides led by SCBC ride leaders, for less experienced riders, gather at 9 am [arrive 8:15 am]
Ride Leader: This is a meet-up ride. There are no RBC Ride Leaders. RBC members are encouraged to invite friends, family and other members, meet-up at the event and stay after for festivities.
Pace: Choose your own pace! There are four route lengths: 15 miles, 25 miles, 47 miles, 62 miles)
Check Wild Apricot for updates and cancellations.
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