Sunday Gravel Ride | Nov 3rd 11:00 AM

Let’s bundle up and squeeze in another official Sunday gravel ride! As it’s going to be pretty chilly, I’ve chosen a short route that keeps us close to home for bail outs.

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 11:00 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:

Thursday Cyclocross Coached Session | October 31st 5:30PM

*FINAL SESSION OF 2024*

This coached session is intended for ALL GCC MEMBERS looking to gain skill and confidence for cyclocross riding.

We are offering a dedicated group for youth & junior riders (9-16 years old). Coached youth & junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

We will also run an Adult group. These coached cycling sessions are part of a year-round, multidiscipline program available exclusively for GCC members. Click for more program info.

Both groups ride at 6PM and each will have instructors prepared to lead the session.

Minimum ability: riders should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning). Otherwise, the only requirement is a good attitude!

Equipment: Any bike in good working order. A CX bike is great but not required, a gravel bike or MTB will do just fine.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

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

Start Time: Please be onsite & ready to pedal at 5:30 PM

Start Location: W.E. Hamilton Park, Guelph, ON

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

Schedule:

5:30PM – Intro & Warm-Up

Upon arrival meet at the start/finish area (yellow “X” on map below) for a friendly welcome and brief session intro. We’ll quickly begin riding the course. Go at your own pace and ride the loops you’re comfortable with.

5:45PM – Skills

We’ll regroup at the start/finish to begin our technical portion of the session.

6:10PM – Intervals

Get ready for some friendly, competitive intervals. Upping the intensity and taking our skills to the next level, we’ll ride the course at speed!

Click Image below for directions.

CANCELLED! – Sunday Road Tours | October 27 11:00AM

CANCELLED! Due to lack of riders.

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

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.

Ride groups will be:

NameDistanceAverage Speed
Grand TourLonger Ride29-31 kph
Tour AMedium Length Ride29-31 kph
Tour BMedium Length Ride27-29 kph

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 11:00 AM

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 Tour Medium Distance Ride will be following the map below

Route: The Grand Tour Longer Distance Ride will be following the map below

Sunday Gravel Ride

Sunday Gravel Ride | October 27th, 11:00 AM

It’s the last official gravel ride of the season. Fall has finally arrived and the weather is looking cold for Sunday but sunny & dry. Please dress appropriately. Given the late start, I am opted for a shorter ride and am not planning on stopping for coffee. However, if people need the warmth we can make the detour.

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 11:00 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:

Thursday Cyclocross Coached Session | October 24th 5:30PM

*NEW START TIME = 5:30PM*

2024 VENUE = W.E. Hamilton Park

This coached session is intended for ALL GCC MEMBERS looking to gain skill and confidence for cyclocross riding.

We are offering a dedicated group for youth & junior riders (9-16 years old). Coached youth & junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

We will also run an Adult group. These coached cycling sessions are part of a year-round, multidiscipline program available exclusively for GCC members. Click for more program info.

Both groups ride at 6PM and each will have instructors prepared to lead the session.

Minimum ability: riders should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning). Otherwise, the only requirement is a good attitude!

Equipment: Any bike in good working order. A CX bike is great but not required, a gravel bike or MTB will do just fine.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

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

Start Time: Please be onsite & ready to pedal at 5:30 PM

Start Location: W.E. Hamilton Park, Guelph, ON

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

Schedule:

5:30PM – Intro & Warm-Up

Upon arrival meet at the start/finish area (yellow “X” on map below) for a friendly welcome and brief session intro. We’ll quickly begin riding the course. Go at your own pace and ride the loops you’re comfortable with.

5:45PM – Skills

We’ll regroup at the start/finish to begin our technical portion of the session.

6:10PM – Intervals

Get ready for some friendly, competitive intervals. Upping the intensity and taking our skills to the next level, we’ll ride the course at speed!

Click Image below for directions.

GCC Family Fun CX Invitational | October 20th 11am, 12pm, 1pm

Back for it’s second year, GCC is putting on a fun day of Cyclocross!

Join us Sunday, October 20th just outside of Guelph to ride or watch your clubmates on a private course winding through forests and fields of ribbon. And… we have invited our friends at WCC to come and join us for some friendly competition!

If you are a WCC member, please register by clicking the WCC logo.


Do we hear you say that you have never ridden cyclocross? Or that you don’t have a CX bike? Or that you’re not really interested in going all out? Maybe your off season is in full swing? No problem, you can ride for fun in the ‘Casual’ event at noon.

Feeling a bit more adventurous? Try the ’Faster’ event at 1 PM! There’s even a Kid’s event at 11:00 AM.

UPDATE: We have just added a a CX Clinic focusing on cornering and better ‘line’ choices on a shortened course. Starts at 11:30 right after the kids race.

If you really don’t want to ride, you and your family are still welcome to come by and check it out!

Free hot chocolate and home baked snacks!

Gravel and mountain bikes are welcome! 

Parking is limited. Please carpool if possible. Off site parking is encouraged and available in Arkell on Boreham Drive, the Arkell United Church or slightly further at Calvary United Church in the East corner of the lot. Bring gear in a back pack to ride over from those sites.

Extra bonus for all who ride there!

  • 11:00am Kids Race
  • 11:30am Cyclocross Clinic
  • 12:00pm Casual Race
  • 1:00pm Faster Race

This is for GCC members and pre registered WCC members only!

Come out for some late season cycling and ride your bike with your GCC club mates one more time before going full subterranean Zwift! 

GCC & WCC members only. Become a GCC member HERE

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

Start Time: The course is available to ride at 10:00 AM

Start Location: 13233 First Line Nassagaweya

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

Click map for directions

CANCELLED – Sunday Road Tours | October 20

Sunday Road Tours | October 20

Hi – This week’s road tours are cancelled due to the club’s Family Fun CX day happening on Sunday. Why not join in the fun or check out the Discord channel for any road rides happening.

Ride groups will be:

NameDistanceAverage Speed
Grand TourLonger Ride29-31 kph
Tour AMedium Length Ride29-31 kph
Tour BMedium Length Ride27-29 kph

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM

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 Tour Medium Distance Ride will be following the map below

Route: The Grand Tour Longer Distance Ride will be following the map below

Thursday Cyclocross Coached Session | October 17th 5:30PM

*NEW START TIME = 5:30PM*

2024 VENUE = W.E. Hamilton Park

This coached session is intended for ALL GCC MEMBERS looking to gain skill and confidence for cyclocross riding.

We are offering a dedicated group for youth & junior riders (9-16 years old). Coached youth & junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

We will also run an Adult group. These coached cycling sessions are part of a year-round, multidiscipline program available exclusively for GCC members. Click for more program info.

Both groups ride at 6PM and each will have instructors prepared to lead the session.

Minimum ability: riders should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning). Otherwise, the only requirement is a good attitude!

Equipment: Any bike in good working order. A CX bike is great but not required, a gravel bike or MTB will do just fine.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

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

Start Time: Please be onsite & ready to pedal at 5:30 PM

Start Location: W.E. Hamilton Park, Guelph, ON

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

Schedule:

5:30PM – Intro & Warm-Up

Upon arrival meet at the start/finish area (yellow “X” on map below) for a friendly welcome and brief session intro. We’ll quickly begin riding the course. Go at your own pace and ride the loops you’re comfortable with.

5:45PM – Skills

We’ll regroup at the start/finish to begin our technical portion of the session.

6:10PM – Intervals

Get ready for some friendly, competitive intervals. Upping the intensity and taking our skills to the next level, we’ll ride the course at speed!

Click Image below for directions.

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:

Cancelled: Sunday Road Tours | October 13

Due to poor sign up and the cold and wet forecast I have cancelled the road ride for October 13th. If you are still itching to ride this Sunday, check out our gravel option.

The route this weekend is a loop around the outskirts of Guelph. The idea is that this will give you the option to head back home at whatever point which suits you depending on your Thanksgiving Day plans. My hope was that this would entice a few more out for at least part of the ride. Bring money for a coffee stop in Hespeler and tail lights are a good idea.

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

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.

Ride groups will be:

NameDistanceAverage Speed
Grand TourLonger Ride29-31 kph
Tour AMedium Length Ride29-31 kph
Tour BMedium Length Ride27-29 kph

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: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

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

Route: The Tour Medium Distance Ride will be following the map below

Route: The Grand Tour Longer Distance Ride will be following the map below

Thursday Cyclocross Coached Session | October 10th 6:00PM

‘Cross is HERE!

NEW VENUE = W.E. Hamilton Park

This coached session is intended for ALL GCC MEMBERS looking to gain skill and confidence for cyclocross riding.

We are offering a dedicated group for youth & junior riders (9-16 years old). Coached youth & junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

We will also run an Adult group. These coached cycling sessions are part of a year-round, multidiscipline program available exclusively for GCC members. Click for more program info.

Both groups ride at 6PM and each will have instructors prepared to lead the session.

Minimum ability: riders should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning). Otherwise, the only requirement is a good attitude!

Equipment: Any bike in good working order. A CX bike is great but not required, a gravel bike or MTB will do just fine.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

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

Start Time: Please be onsite & ready to pedal at 6:00 PM

Start Location: W.E. Hamilton Park, Guelph, ON

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

Schedule:

6:00PM – Intro & Warm-Up

Upon arrival meet at the start/finish area (yellow “X” on map below) for a friendly welcome and brief session intro. We’ll quickly begin riding the course. Go at your own pace and ride the loops you’re comfortable with.

6:15PM – Skills

We’ll regroup at the start/finish to begin our technical portion of the session.

6:40PM – Intervals

Get ready for some friendly, competitive intervals. Upping the intensity and taking our skills to the next level, we’ll ride the course at speed!

Click Image below for directions.

Cancelled: Sunday Gravel Ride | October 6 at 10:00 am

The forecast looks dubious, only 2 people have signed up and I woke up feeling quite ill today, so unfortunately this ride is being cancelled. Scott has promised a similar style of ride next weekend!

Cyclocross season is here, so come on out and test your skills and anaerobic power on some sand traps and punchy climbs. We’ll be doing a giant loop of the city with the goal of hitting every beach volleyball court. Bring money for a coffee stop (@Flow State in Arkell). Tail lights are a good idea, as are tires that are on the knobbly side (slicks not recommended). Note the 10:00 am start. Zoom in on the map below for all off the little squiggles that show the locations of the punchy climbs and sand traps.

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 10:00 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:

Cancelled: Road Tours, Sunday October 6, 2024

There seems to be a number of rides happening out of town this weekend! So due to a lack of available Ride Leaders, this Sunday’s Road Tours have been cancelled. Please check back next weekend as we will have something on offer.

If you are looking for a route for this weekend, you can always head to our route library for a curated selection of road and gravel routes. You can find it under Ride Info – Riding Routes.

Thursday Cyclocross Coached Session | October 3rd 6:00PM

‘Cross is HERE!

NEW VENUE = W.E. Hamilton Park

This coached session is intended for ALL GCC MEMBERS looking to gain skill and confidence for cyclocross riding.

We are offering a dedicated group for youth & junior riders (9-16 years old). Coached youth & junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

We will also run an Adult group. These coached cycling sessions are part of a year-round, multidiscipline program available exclusively for GCC members. Click for more program info.

Both groups ride at 6PM and each will have instructors prepared to lead the session.

Minimum ability: riders should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning). Otherwise, the only requirement is a good attitude!

Equipment: Any bike in good working order. A CX bike is great but not required, a gravel bike or MTB will do just fine.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

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

Start Time: Please be onsite & ready to pedal at 6:00 PM

Start Location: W.E. Hamilton Park, Guelph, ON

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

Schedule:

6:00PM – Intro & Warm-Up

Upon arrival meet at the start/finish area (yellow “X” on map below) for a friendly welcome and brief session intro. We’ll quickly begin riding the course. Go at your own pace and ride the loops you’re comfortable with.

6:15PM – Skills

We’ll regroup at the start/finish to begin our technical portion of the session.

6:40PM – Intervals

Get ready for some friendly, competitive intervals. Upping the intensity and taking our skills to the next level, we’ll ride the course at speed!

Click Image below for directions.

BIGMTB Ride | Sept 29th 9:30

GCC’s Jim Brogden presents the 2024 BIGMTB!

Jim has led the development of the Arkell Spring Grounds with fellow GCC and GORBA club members.

The Ride starts at GCC’s sponsor Flow State Bike Co. in Arkell.

These are ‘Ride Leader’ led rides.

There are two ride groups: Advanced & Intermediate.

Groups will separate based on ability and be assigned to ride groups at Flow State.

The Rides will include Arkell Spring Grounds, Smith Property and Guelph Lake.

There is a supported rest stop on the west side of Watson Rd just south of Stone.

Afterwards, riders will head to our sponsor Fixed Gear on Alma Rd. for refreshments and food.

As required by the city of Guelph, you must be a GORBA member ($40) or buy a ‘Day Pass’ ($10) to ride the Arkell trails. It’s quite a reasonable annual contribution to keep these trails open and maintained. How much does a bike tire cost? A GORBA Membership is the cheapest part of your riding season. No more excuses, get your GORBA membership here today!

This is a GCC and GORBA combined event.

Members only. To become a GCC member join HERE

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

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 9:30 AM

Start Location: Flow State Bike Co.

Click image for directions.

Sunday Road Tours | Sept 29 8AM

For those of you who either don’t have a mountain bike or are afraid of trees, we have a road ride for you this Sunday! Since the winds will be coming from the NE, we’ll head out in that direction towards Belfountain so we can take advantage of the fabled “tailwind” for the ride back. The route will be mostly familiar but with a few minor tweaks to explore a few different roads you’ve likely never ridden before. There might be a good reason for that, but you never know! Both Grand Tour and Tour riders will ride together until Limehouse. Bring money for a coffee stop in Belfountain and tail lights are a good idea.

The weather right now is calling for cloudy skies and temperatures in the high teens with a decent wind out of the NE. The current forecast calls for overnight rain, but it should be done well before we ride. Hopefully, the remnants of Hurricane Helene doesn’t change things. Keep an eye on this space for any updates.

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

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.

Ride groups will be:

NameDistanceAverage Speed
Grand TourLonger Ride29-31 kph
Tour AMedium Length Ride29-31 kph
Tour BMedium Length Ride27-29 kph

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: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

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

Route: The Tour Medium Distance Ride will be following the map below

Route: The Grand Tour Longer Distance Ride will be following the map below