Welcome to the GCC Coached Gravel sessions!
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.
Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
Session #3 Details:
We’re in the midst of P2A prep and this week we’ll be shifting focus to our riding intensity and pacing efforts.
- Ride as a group to the start of gravel sectors
- Ride gravel sectors at “effort”
- Start effort AFTER turning onto gravel sector
- Regroup at the end of gravel sectors
- Stop at all STOP signs
Sectors:
- 7km (10-17km) Start SB on Halm Rd. End at Maryhill Rd x Zuber Rd.
- 5km (19-24km) Start NB on Wellis Rd. End at Side Rd 12 x Eighth Line E
- 1.5km (25.5-27km) Start NB on Side Rd 12 (after Sixth Line E). End at Side Rd 12 x Fourth Line E.
- 2.5km (29.5-32km) Start EB on Sixth Line E. End at Side Rd 16 x Eighth Line E
Bringing lights is always a good idea.
Special Note: From the Guelph Youth Music Centre to the starting point of this route was a 17 minute pedal for G1 last Sunday.
Route: Riders will follow this map:
Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.