Author: Kayla Seadon

Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | August 10 6:30PM

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Last time I told you I’d create a route that resembles a shape or a letter. I’ve changed that goal only slightly…you’ll be identifying shapes in the route; like you would if you were looking at the clouds.

So take a look, tell me what you find! You can keep it as your own secret, shout it to me on the ride or send me a note.

(If your creative brain isn’t working today, I’ll tell you I see a certain kind of sea creature)

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Intermediate Speed Groups

Ride NameSpeed GroupAvg SpeedGroup Name
INT AR628-30Moderate
INT BR726-28Social
INT CR824-26Relaxed

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start Location: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: The Intermediate A & B Speed Groups (R6 & R7) will follow this map:

Route: The Intermediate C Speed Group (R8) will follow this map:

Cancelled, but we have another plan – read on Women Only Ride | July 26 6:30PM

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Afraid there’s heavy rain moving in before 8PM, and we would get soaked.

However, since we’ve freed up our evenings, we can still get together for some beer and pizza. New location: Meg’s covered porch at 5 Queen St. Come anytime after 6:30PM. We’ll have some beer and wine here and order some pizzas. Lorenz has offered to do a tech seminar if anyone is interested, or even some bike tune-ups if something is nagging your bike. So the garage will be operating as well. Email meg@guelphcyclingclub.ca if you have any questions!

Happy women’s ride day! I believe women’s ride day should always be celebrated, but today is extra special because we will be meeting for a post-ride social at Fixed Gear Canteen, with some beer and pizza paid for by the club.

That being said, we’ll be starting and ending our ride at the Fixed Gear Canteen, 5 Edinburgh Rd S.

Cheers to our GCC women! I look forward to seeing you on the saddle and on the patio tonight.

This ride will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The speed and length of this ride may vary to suit those that show up. When there is a larger turnout, the ride may divide into two speed groups. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start Location: Fixed Gear Brewing ‘Canteen’ 5 Edinburgh Rd S

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | July 13 6:30PM

We’re going south but who doesn’t love a southbound ride? I’m working on my route planning creativity, it’s not there yet but I expect that soon I’ll have designed us rides in the shapes of animals and objects so we can get more of those Strava kudos we’re all hoping for. Until then, we’ll be riding in a nice satisfying square… Don’t worry the ride will not be square! See you all and your two-wheeled friends later!

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Intermediate Speed Groups

Ride NameSpeed GroupAvg SpeedGroup Name
INT AR628-30Moderate
INT BR726-28Social
INT CR824-26Relaxed

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start Location: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: The Intermediate A & B Speed Groups (R6 & R7) will follow this map:

Route: The Intermediate C Speed Group (R8) will follow this map:

Women Only Ride | June 14 6:30PM

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Reasons to join this ride: 1) Women’s rides are very fun and 2) I bet the week of smokey weather has you itching to spend every waking hour on the saddle!  

So grab your bike and leave the boys at home!

This ride will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The speed and length of this ride may vary to suit those that show up. When there is a larger turnout, the ride may divide into two speed groups. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            W1       27 -30 kph average

Intermediate     W2       24-27 kph average

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Learn to Group Ride | May 16th, 6:30PM

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All new club members are required to attend a Learn to Group Ride session (LTGR).

What is it? Group Riding Instruction for those new to Group Riding and those new to the club.

Where do we meet: Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road

When: Learn to Group Ride will be offered weekly on Tuesdays starting April 18th through May 30, then on the first and third Tuesdays of June and July. Rides in April begin at 6:00PM and from May on at 6:30PM.

Parking: At the Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road

How it will work: Club members requiring instruction will gather at the Calvary Baptist Church and identify themselves to the Ride Leader of Group R8, the 24-26 kph speed group. Please arrive here and be ready to pedal 15 minutes prior to the start of the ride. After a brief chat and instruction, riders will follow the Ride Leader on a predetermined route and receive more en route instruction.

Who: You MUST be a GCC member to attend.

You must sign-up for the ride in advance. See below

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:00 PM

Start : Calvary Baptist Church at Arkell and Carter Rds

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins