Category: Gravel Coached Sessions

Sorry folks, 5 degrees with more rain at 7pm is just a bit too much. We’ll try again next week.

Welcome to another ride in a series of coached Gravel training sessions for GCC!

Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members.

Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for P2A and upcoming gravel rides & events. The purpose of these sessions is to improve gravel riding skill and fitness.

Target Riders: Gravel Speed Groups G1 & G2.

Required Equipment: Gravel specific bike setup with drop bars, clipless pedals and appropriate tires.

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 : G2G Trail Trailhead (Wellington Rd 39)

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

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Session #3 Details: 

• Ride as a group to the start of gravel sectors
• Ride gravel sectors at “effort”
• Start AFTER turning onto gravel sector
• Regroup at the end of gravel sectors
• Stop at all STOP signs

Sectors:

1. 7km (10-17km) Start SB on Halm Rd. End at Maryhill Rd x Zuber Rd. 
2. 5km (19-24km) Start NB on Wellis Rd. End at Side Rd 12 x Eighth Line E
3. 4km (25.5-29.5km) Start NB on Side Rd 14. End at Side Rd 16 x Eighth Line E

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Route: Riders will follow this map:

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

Take 2!

Welcome to the first in a series of coached Gravel training sessions for GCC!

Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members.

Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for P2A and upcoming gravel rides & events. The purpose of these sessions is to improve gravel riding skill and fitness.

Target Riders: Gravel Speed Groups G1 & G2.

Required Equipment: Gravel specific bike setup with drop bars, clipless pedals and appropriate tires.

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

Session #2 Details: 

• Ride as a group to “Turf Grass Hill”, regroup. 
• Repeats (~30 min total) = Hard up, easy down, regroup between.
• Different start procedures: mass start, staggered start, etc.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Route: Riders will follow this map:

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

Calling this one early so you can make other riding arrangements. Strong winds, heavy rain and quickly dropping evening temps is not the experience (most of us) were hoping for. We’ll pick this session up next week. See you there!

Welcome to the first in a series of coached Gravel training sessions for GCC!

Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members.

Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for P2A and upcoming gravel rides & events. The purpose of these sessions is to improve gravel riding skill and fitness.

Target Riders: Gravel Speed Groups G1 & G2.

Required Equipment: Gravel specific bike setup with drop bars, clipless pedals and appropriate tires.

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

Session #1 Details: 

• Ride as a group to “Turn Grass Hill”, regroup. 
• Repeats (~30 min total) = Hard up, easy down, regroup between.
• Different start procedures: mass start, stager start, etc.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Route: Riders will follow this map:

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