Sunday Gravel Ride October 13 9AM RIDE ON

WE ARE A GO! LOOKS LIKE SOME LIGHT RAIN POSSIBLE EARLY ON BUT GOING TO GAMBLE AND GIVE IT A GO. THROW THOSE LAYERS ON AND LETS HAVE SOME FUN! Thanksgiving weekend around town ramble! I’m hoping that this will allow folks the opportunity to get in a fun ride and to duck out when turkey calls! Some familiar trails and hopefully something new, this route will cover some of the best inner city trails Guelph has to offer and allow us to enjoy the autumn splendor. The forecast is not looking great, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and will only cancel if it’s looking terrible (I’ll have two turkey dinners in me to burn!). Please note the early 9am start. It may be a little chilly but I’m hoping the early start will allow more people to join and still make later commitments. Check back Sunday morning for a final call on the weather.

Bring money for a coffee stop. Tail lights are 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:

CatNameAverage Speed
G1Fast26+ kph
G2Advanced24-26 kph
G3Intermediate22-24 kph
G4Relaxed19-22 kph

All rides need a minimum of 3 members signed up in order to officially run. If a ride has the required number of riders, but no Group Captain riding with them, that group ride will be considered cancelled. The group can decide among themselves to hold an ‘unofficial’ ride and follow the route. All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.

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 9:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Sunday Gravel Ride | July 28 8:00AM

NOTE: Minor route change from original posting.

Fields are golden and green and Sunday is looking to be a beautiful day for some gravel! After a few opening kilometers on pavement to warm up we’ll be treated to some of finest rolling gravel roads around, as we pass by the outskirts of Erin on our way to Hillsburgh for a refueling stop at the Foodland. Bring plenty of fluids and some extra snacks in case the heat or hills catch up with you.

There is an optional 78k alternative for G2/3/4. When you sign up, if you can, please indicate which distance you’re thinking of doing, so people can makes plans accordingly.

Bring money for a coffee stop. Tail lights are 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:

CatNameAverage Speed
G1Fast26+ kph
G2Advanced24-26 kph
G3Intermediate22-24 kph
G4Relaxed19-22 kph

All rides need a minimum of 3 members signed up in order to officially run. If a ride has the required number of riders, but no Group Captain riding with them, that group ride will be considered cancelled. The group can decide among themselves to hold an ‘unofficial’ ride and follow the route. All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.

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 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Routes: G1 and less-speedy-folk-who-want-a-longer-ride will follow this map:

Optional shortcut route for G2/3/4:

**Cancelled** Sunday Gravel Ride | June 30 8:00AM

Happy Canada Day long weekend! Hope at least a few club members opted for a weekend in town and are up for a long gravel ride covering some of my favorite roads! Those of you who did the BGR will be familiar with some of these roads, as we head towards Hillsburgh, then up and over to Belwood before returning to Guelph via the Elora Cataract Trail. There will be the possibility to stop for refreshments in Hillsburgh (KM 43) and Belwood (KM 70). Option to cut out the climb on 27 by hopping on the ECT and/or slightly shorten the route by cutting out final meandering part through town.

Bring money for a coffee stop. Tail lights are 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:

CatNameAverage Speed
G1Fast26+ kph
G2Advanced24-26 kph
G3Intermediate22-24 kph
G4Relaxed19-22 kph

All rides need a minimum of 3 members signed up in order to officially run. If a ride has the required number of riders, but no Group Captain riding with them, that group ride will be considered cancelled. The group can decide among themselves to hold an ‘unofficial’ ride and follow the route. All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.

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 8:00 AM

Start Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map: