Riverside's Annual Tweed Ride Returns Early April

Riverside's 4th Annual Downtown Tweed Ride will roll through the city center on Saturday, April 5, 2025, inviting cyclists to don vintage-inspired attire for a leisurely community ride.

The free event begins at 11 a.m. outside the Historic Courthouse at 4050 Main St., where participants will gather before embarking on a short, 5-mile scenic route through downtown Riverside.

The ride will conclude at Taco Station, where participants will celebrate with libations, tacos and a bit of good-natured tomfoolery. Participants will also receive a special discount on food purchases.

Tweed rides originated in London in 2009 as the "Tweed Run," when cyclists dressed in early 20th-century British cycling attire – featuring herringbone jackets, bow ties and classic bicycles – for a group ride. The concept quickly spread internationally, with cities like Portland, Oregon, and Washington, D.C., establishing their own versions.

These rides are about slowing down, enjoying good company and celebrating creativity with a touch of old-fashioned style. While the event nods to vintage cycling traditions, organizers emphasize that tweed attire and vintage bicycles are entirely optional. The focus is on community connection and meandering through beautiful historic downtown Riverside at a leisurely pace rather than specific clothing or equipment.

"We want everyone to feel welcome," organizers said. "The spirit of the event is about coming together as a community to appreciate our historic downtown from a different perspective."

More information: Organizers strongly recommend RSVP in advance. Registration is available here. The event is open to cyclists of all abilities.