Weekly Rides

We don’t just ride together. We show up for each other. Our weekly rides are designed for every pace and every rider who puts the group first.

How we ride

We ride for connection, not competition. Domestique was built on the belief that the best miles are the ones we share.

Our ride culture is grounded in effort, empathy, and mutual respect. We wait at the top. We call things out. We ride smart and safe, with leaders and sweeps who make sure no one gets left behind.

Every rider shows up for the group because that’s how the group shows up for you.

Ride Etiquette

  • Respect riders, drivers, and the road

  • Ride the right pace; A is tempo, B is social

  • Call out hazards and use hand signals

  • No half-wheeling or passing on the right

  • Support the sweep; effort earns support

  • No TT bikes on group rides

Golden Hour

Golden Hour is our standing Tuesday evening spin. A no-drop ride built for connection, light climbs, and sunset pacing. We roll from SVO, take on Amalfi and pause for the view atop Alta Mura before taking Sunset to climb Homewood & Oakmont. We descend San Vicente and cross Ocean with sunset ocean views to finish on Rose in Venice. Optional post-ride hang, destination decided on the ride.

This ride is beginner-welcoming but not beginner-paced. We’ll ride predictably, stay tight, and regroup as needed. Come for the effort, stay for the light.

SOCIAL/STEADY

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5:25 PM

Distance: ~16 miles

Elevation: ~1300 ft

Pace: 12-14 mph

Leaders: Tara &

Meet: San Vicente & Ocean (SVO)

Dirt Thursday

DCC members love gravel, too! This midweek dirt loop takes us through Brentwood and up Amalfi to Capri before climbing Sullivan Ridge and looping back via Westridge and Mandeville. Expect a steady pace and a mix of road and dirt, with views worth the early start. We stop for water at San Vicente Mountain Park, descend together, and prioritize safe, connected riding. The ride ends back in Santa Monica with coffee and conversation at goodboybob.

SOCIAL/STEADY

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7:40 AM

Distance: 23 miles

Elevation: 2500 ft

Pace: Social/steady

Leaders: Jeff or Andrew

Meet: goodboybob Coffee Santa Monica

The Coffee Ride

We depart goodboybob and ride across Santa Monica, climbing Amalfi, followed by a run down Sunset and into the Mandy climb. There’s an optional Westridge and Chalon add-on before we regroup at the top for a photo, then descend together and return for coffee at goodboybob.

Easy rollout, regroups at the tops of Sunset and Mandy, and effort on the climb. Ride leaders and sweep support ensure a no-drop, no-drama experience. Post-ride coffee is encouraged.

This is how we do Thursdays.

SOCIAL/STEADY

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6:25 AM

Distance: ~21 miles

Elevation: ~1800 ft

Pace: 12-14 mph

Leaders: Tara

Meet: goodboybob Coffee Santa Monica

All Club A/B

Our flagship weekly ride brings the full club together, then splits into two groups based on pace. The A group rides at a faster tempo with more elevation, while the B group maintains a steady, social pace. Both groups follow the same or similar routes and regroup post-ride.

Details like route, distance, elevation, leaders, and start location vary each week. We post all info via Strava events in the club Whatsapp Announcements channel and in the Saturday All Club ride WhatsApp chat group.

No matter the pace, this ride is about showing up, pushing each other, and moving forward together.

TEMPO & SOCIAL

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Times Vary

Distance: 45 - 80 miles depending on route

Elevation: 3500 - 5500 ft

Pace: 17 - 20 mph or 19 - 23 mph

Leaders: Changes weekly

Meet: Check WhatsApp or Strava

Check the DCC Strava Club for routes

Brentwood Hills

We roll from goodboybob and head north into Brentwood for a morning of steady climbing. After a warmup through the neighborhood rollers, we take on Mandeville, a local classic that grinds upward for miles before topping out with wide canyon views.

The ride continues with a mix of short, punchy climbs before looping up Westridge for the final effort. Regroups at the tops keep it social, while the sequence of climbs adds up to real elevation in a compact route.

We finish with a fast return through Brentwood and back to goodboybob for coffee.

SOCIAL/STEADY

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7:55 AM

Distance: ~16 - 25 miles

Elevation: ~600 - 900 ft

Pace: 14-16 mph

Leaders: Tara or Nicole

SM Meet: goodboybob Santa Monica

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