Author: Kevin Bodbyl

Tuesday All Members Ride | August 6th 6:30PM

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UPDATE: Ride is on!

NEW ROUTES: R1 & R2 are the same as last week, all else are new! See maps below.

These are the Late Season Routes for the TAM Ride. Other than R1 & R2 they are shorter as the sun is setting earlier. However, there are a lot of construction detours limiting our preferred routes. We will alter and update the routes as road construction gets completed. Stay tuned.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

REMINDER: Obey the rules of the road at all times.

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 Speed Groups on this ride are:

Speed GroupAvg SpeedGroup NameFormation
R138-40+HammerfestRace Tactics
R236-38Hammerfest LiteRace Tactics
R334-36Team PursuitConstant Rotation
R432-34Very FastPaceline
R530-32FastPaceline
R628-30ModeratePaceline
R726-28SocialPaceline
R824-26RelaxedPaceline

GCC members only.  Join HERE

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

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

Start : Parking lot at Flow State Bike Co. in Arkell

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

Take care entering into Flow State Parking lot while construction is happening.

Route: The R1 & R2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R3, R4 & R5 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R6, R7 & R8 Speed Groups will follow this map:

**CANCELED** Thursday Advanced Road Ride | June 27 6:30PM

UPDATE: Either due to a lot of the R3 traveling, our road clinic or people not wanting to head north we have no sign-ups at 5:30pm and so the advanced ride is canceled.

Time to flip things around and end on the north end for a change!

We are taking one of my favourite sections up 6th line and 7th line. Don’t be fooled by the maps saying its gravel, that’s just to scare the cars away!

Ride officially ends at the corner of Conservation and Victoria, however most North rides consider the Guelph Lake sign at Mill Road and Watson as the end of the higher efforts and last bit a more social pace.

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 Advanced Speed Groups

Ride GroupSpeed GroupAvg SpeedGroup Name
ADV AR1 & R236+Hammerfest
ADV BR334-36Faster
ADV CR432-34Very Fast
ADV DR530-32Fast

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 Advanced A Speed Group (R1 & R2) will follow this map:

Route:  The Advanced B, C & D Speed Groups (R3, R4 & R5) will follow this map:

Tuesday All Members Ride | June 11th 6:30PM

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ATTENTION: The Start & Finish of the rides are at Flow State Bike Co. parking lot. See map image below. If possible, ride you bike to the start rather than driving. There is some limited parking in the area, but please do not park on the Flow State lot.

NEW ROUTES! We have adjusted the Mid Season Routes due to the potholes on Mountsberg Road.

Please FINISH into the parking lot at Flow State Bike Co. Do not stop on the corner in front of the United Church.

REMINDER: Obey the rules of the road at all times.

R1 through R5 routes are a bit longer now.

They will remain the same for several weeks giving riders an opportunity to see how they progress in fitness week-over-week. 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 Speed Groups on this ride are:

Speed GroupAvg SpeedGroup NameFormation
R138-40+HammerfestRace Tactics
R236-38Hammerfest LiteRace Tactics
R334-36Team PursuitConstant Rotation
R432-34Very FastPaceline
R530-32FastPaceline
R628-30ModeratePaceline
R726-28SocialPaceline
R824-26RelaxedPaceline

GCC members only.  Join HERE

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

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

Start : Parking lot at Flow State Bike Co. in Arkell

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

Route: The R1 & R2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R3, R4 & R5 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R6, R7 & R8 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 25 6:00PM

Weekday road rides have been back for over a week, that means its time for us to visit the Watsonberg from the south. We’re doing a big clockwise loop first by heading out over to 5th line through some of my favorite chicanes on 30th Side Road. Then a bit jumping back and forth between 15th and 10th line to get us back over to Watson (adding in First Line and Milburough for the R1/2 group).

Its looking a little cool, but currently the forecast looks rideable even to a fair-weather rider like myself. Its’ still a good idea to check in before heading out to ensure the ride isn’t cancelled. Its also a good idea to bring a light!

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 Advanced Speed Groups

Ride GroupSpeed GroupAvg SpeedGroup Name
ADV AR1 & R236+Hammerfest
ADV BR334-36Faster
ADV CR432-34Very Fast
ADV DR530-32Fast

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 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 Advanced A Speed Group (R1 & R2) will follow this map:

Route:  The Advanced B, C & D Speed Groups (R3, R4 & R5) will follow this map:

CANCELLED: Thursday Advanced Road Ride | August 17, 6:00 PM

** UPDATE ** We might start dry but it still looks unlikely we’d finish that way. Hopefully the weekend brings clear skies!

Looks like we’re getting a south wind, and I’ve planned a long stretch for us to enjoy it! We’re starting earlier (6:00pm) so we can get close to the same distance as last week in, but please bring lights as we’re still pushing it with daylight and there aren’t a lot of good shortcuts once we’re past Everton.

The B/C/D groups will have a small gravel section at the top of 7th, please take it carefully and regroup after.

Official ride end is at Conservation Road and Victoria Road North

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 Advanced Speed Groups

Ride GroupSpeed GroupAvg SpeedGroup Name
ADV AR1 & R236+Hammerfest
ADV BR334-36Faster
ADV CR432-34Very Fast
ADV DR530-32Fast

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 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 Advanced A Speed Group (R1 & R2) will follow this map:

Route:  The Advanced B, C & D Speed Groups (R3, R4 & R5) will follow this map:

Cancelled: Tuesday All Members Ride | Aug 15th 6:00PM

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Welcome to the Late Season Routes for the TAM Ride! See maps below for changes.

** UPDATE ** Cancelled, it’s likely to still be pouring at 6pm. As usual unofficial rides could happen, or why not take a day of rest and attend the Wednesday Gravel ride or plan an unofficial ride for tomorrow using our discord!

These routes may seem similar to the early season routes, but the bottom loop is reversed – now with more hills, you’re stronger than you were in May! They will remain the same to the end of the season giving riders an opportunity to see how they progress in fitness week-over-week. 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 Speed Groups on this ride are:

Speed GroupAvg SpeedGroup NameFormation
R138-40+HammerfestRace Tactics
R236-38Hammerfest LiteRace Tactics
R334-36Team PursuitConstant Rotation
R432-34Very FastPaceline
R530-32FastPaceline
R628-30ModeratePaceline
R726-28SocialPaceline
R824-26RelaxedPaceline

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

Route: The R1 – R5 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R6 – R8 Speed Groups will follow this map:

GCC Riding Apparel 

The GCC kit store will be open for ordering until Monday July 17th.

On offer are our most popular options, the NOVA PRO high-performance jersey along with the SOLAR PRO BIB shorts and the more affordable and less race oriented FONDO Club Jersey and CADENCE BIB shorts. All items are available in men’s and women’s cuts with Youth sizes available in the Fondo. The Nova Pro jersey is available in Slim & Standard fit styles with a body forming fit for superior aerodynamics and a Mandarin Ergonomic Collar. While the Fondo jersey comes in both Standard and Relaxed fit options. Both bib shorts have chamois options as well.

The store closes at the end of the day on Monday July 17th (actually July 18th, 2:59 AM our time), so be sure to place your orders soon.

A note about Jakroo’s pricing structure:
Please know that Jakroo has a tiered pricing structure based on the quantity ordered. The more of an item that is ordered, the more the price drops. You will not be charged until the store closes and the price you pay will be the final discounted price based on the collective quantity ordered. Pricing drops significantly once 6 items are ordered.

Shipping:
Jakroo will ship the items directly to you, and their current turnaround is 3 weeks from the shop closing. Your new riding apparel should arrive by the end of July!

Sizing:
If you’re still unsure of your size, Jakroo offers a ‘Guaranteed Size Recommendation’ service. Prior to placing your order, fill out the Google Form found here and Jakroo will recommend a size to you. If they get it wrong, they will replace it for free!

Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 27th 6:00PM

Weathers looking pretty reasonable for this time of year, and its looking like it could be a rainy weekend, so come out and enjoy it while we all can! As always we’ll be riding near sunset so bringing lights is always recommended, never know if there will be a flat and some unplanned roadside time!

Good luck to all our members using this for some final touches ahead of P2A this weekend!

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 Advanced Speed Groups

Ride GroupSpeed GroupAvg SpeedGroup Name
ADV AR1 & R235-40+Hammerfest
ADV BR3 & R432-35Very Fast
ADV CR530-32Fast

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 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 Advanced A Speed Group (R1 & R2) will follow this map:

Route: The Advanced B & C Speed Groups (R3, R4 & R5) will follow this map:

Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 13th 6:00PM

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Its the season opener! We’re keeping it simple with a few popular roads and a shorter route. Please pay special attention to the routes/groups, as due to our Tuesday speed group addition if you were riding R2 last year you’ll be in Advanced 2 now (R3/R4) and using the second route. With it being April sunset is on the early side so even with the shorter route bringing lights is always a good idea, never know if there will be a flat and some extra roadside time!

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 three Advanced Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced 1          Hammerfest   R1 & R2         35-40 kph average plus some surges

Advanced 2          Very Fast         R3 & R4        32-35 kph average

Advanced 3          Fast                 R5                 30-32 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 6:00 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 R1 & R2 Speed Group will follow this map:

Route: The R3, R4 & R5 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Tuesday All Members Ride | August 9th 6:30PM

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NEW LATE SEASON Routes for the TAM Ride! The cherries, strawberries and peas are done, the corn is high, the peaches are ripe and the sun sets sooner! This week we switch to our late season routes – the summer rolls by.

These routes for the TAM Ride are a little shorter now and similar to the early season routes with a twist – we go up Col du Watson instead of down. It’s the end of the season, you’re stronger than you were back in April (and better looking – all the new kit!). 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 Speed Groups on this ride are:

Speed GroupAverage SpeedGroup NameFormationDrop/No Drop
R136-40 kph avg + attacksHammerfestRace TacticsDrop
R2+34-36 kph avgPicanteConst. RotateDrop
R232-34 kph avgVery FastPacelineDrop
R330-32 kph avgFastPacelineDrop
R428-30 kph avgModeratePacelineDrop
R526-28 kph avgSocialPacelineDrop
R624-26 kph avgRelaxedPacelineNo Drop

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 : Calvary Baptist Church at Arkell and Carter Rds

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

Route: The R1, R2+, R2, & R3 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R4, R5 & R6 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Thursday Advanced Road Ride | July 14 6:30pm

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We’ve tacked on some extra Ks to the DNR route that ran a couple of weeks ago. This route has a small one block section heading north on Downey – single file along there. And we have a small detour through a Ward 4 Burb because of the Speedvale closure.

R2 & R3 lets focus on gentle accelerations to reduce surging. If you’re behind someone who does sprint up, don’t chase them. We’ve seen this in traffic jams, don’t be that person.

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 three Advanced Speed Groups on this ride are:

Hammerfest   R1       35-40 kph average plus some surges

Very Fast         R2       32-35 kph average

Fast                 R3       30-32 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: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

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

Route: The R1 Speed Group will follow this map:

Route: The R2 & R3 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Tuesday All Members Ride | July 5th 6:30PM

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The roads should be dry for the start of the ride. Thank mother nature for the watering, we needed it!

These are the Mid Season Routes for the TAM Ride. They are a bit longer now the sun is setting later. Routes are also a bit more challenging with a few more hills. They will remain the same for several weeks giving riders an opportunity to see how they progress in fitness week-over-week. 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 Speed Groups on this ride are:

Speed GroupAverage SpeedGroup NameFormationDrop/No Drop
R135-40 kph avg + surgesHammerfestFree StyleDrop
R2+32-35 kph avg w/spicePicanteConst. RotateDrop
R232-35 kph avgVery FastPacelineDrop
R330-32 kph avgFastPacelineDrop
R428-30 kph avgModeratePacelineDrop
R526-28 kph avgSocialPacelineDrop
R624-26 kph avgRelaxedPacelineNo Drop

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 : Calvary Baptist Church at Arkell and Carter Rds

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

Route: The R1, R2+, R2, & R3 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R4, R5 & R6 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Thursday Advanced Road Ride | Thursday June 30, 6:30 PM

June is almost over I’m using that as an excuse for completing some unfinished business! We’re going back to some routes Andrew W so carefully created before we got rained out June 8th. A tour through Oustic, Everton, Rockwood and Eden Mills! I’ve made some minor adjustments and added a little length to take full advantage of the daylight. The R2 and R3 will be returning through Indian Trail and the First Line Climb while the R1 will have an additional run at First Line to bring them to Arkell around the same time.

As always its a good idea to bring lights, worth the weight!

The three Advanced Speed Groups on this ride are:

Hammerfest   R1       35-40 kph average plus some surges

Very Fast        R2       32-35 kph average

Fast                R3       30-32 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: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

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

Route: This is the R1 route

Route: This is the R2 and R3 route

Tuesday All Members Ride | June 7th 6:30PM

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These are the Mid Season Routes for the TAM Ride. They are a bit longer now the sun is setting later. Routes are also a bit more challenging with a few more hills. They will remain the same for several weeks giving riders an opportunity to see how they progress in fitness week-over-week. Bringing lights is always a good idea. Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Speed GroupAverage SpeedGroup NameFormationDrop/No Drop
R135-40 kph avg + surgesHammerfestFree StyleDrop
R2+32-35 kph avg w/spicePicanteRotationalDrop
R232-35 kph avgVery FastPacelineDrop
R330-32 kph avgFastPacelineDrop
R428-30 kph avgModeratePacelineDrop
R526-28 kph avgSocialPacelineDrop
R624-26 kph avgRelaxedPacelineNo Drop

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 : Calvary Baptist Church at Arkell and Carter Rds

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

Route: The R1, R2+, R2, & R3 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Route: The R4, R5 & R6 Speed Groups will follow this map:

CANCELLED – Thursday Advanced Road Ride | May 26th 6:30 PM

Unfortunately the weather forecast is looking very hit or miss, but the radar shows rain so playing it safe and cancelling the ride.

It’s going to be a warm one, let’s just hope its dry too! I’ll post an update around 5PM.

We’re heading south, a start familiar to the TAM regulars however we’re skipping the Col and making our way down past Campbellville road before heading back up north. If the timings right we’ll wave at the other groups somewhere on 2nd line. We’re finishing on Hume so its not quite over after the First Line climb, but if we have any delays its an opportunity to cut things short! Bringing lights is always a good idea!

The three Advanced Speed Groups on this ride are:

Hammerfest   R1       35-40 kph average plus some surges

Very Fast         R2       32-35 kph average

Fast                 R3       30-32 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: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

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

Route: The R1, R2 & R3 Speed Groups will follow this map:

CANCELLED Tuesday All Member Ride (TAM) | April 26th 6:00 PM

RIDE CANCELLED: High chance of rain at the start of the ride, while it should be very light, at 5 degrees it could be very cold.

Its looking a little better then last Tuesday, possibly still cold and windy, check back later on Tuesday for an update!

Tuesday is the night of the week that all members can find a speed group they enjoy riding with. Maybe you’re still coming out of hibernation, or maybe you’ve been training all winter and can’t wait to push yourself outside, either way just pick the speed group you’re comfortable with and enjoy! The route is the same for the spring so you can see how you are progressing in fitness week-over-week, worst case scenario you wont be lost. 

Please note: some groups may be combined based on sign-up numbers and available ride leaders.

Another note: Some of the start group locations have moved, please refer to the picture below.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

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

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

Start Location: The Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Rd

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

Route: R1-R3:

R4-R6 + LTGR