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  • Thursday Coached R1-2-3 Clinic | May 8th, 6:30PM

    REMOTE START at Badenoch Soccer Field! Join us for the R1-2-3 road clinic in advanced group dynamics! The objective of the R1-2-3 road clinic is to make riding the TAM R1, 2 & 3 groups safer and more fun through rider education and skill improvement. See below for session details. Coached cycling sessions are instructed…

  • Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | May 8th 6:30PM

    Take advantage of the sun and (relatively) warm temperatures! May is a great time to get into your Thursday ride routine, so don’t delay, come out and join the fun! 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,…

  • Youth & Junior MTB | May 7th, 6:15PM

    Join us for the first youth & junior mountain bike ride of the season! Coached youth and 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. Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking…

  • Tuesday All Members Ride | May 6, 6:30PM

    Note the later start time! Still the early season routes, now with less rushing to get out the door on time. These are the Early Season Routes for the TAM Ride. 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…

  • Learn to Group Ride | Monday May 5th, 6:15PM

    Ride is on!!! We might get a few sprinkles, but the radar mostly looks OK. Also, PLEASE NOTE, there was an error in the previous posting. We will gather at the Flow State parking lot. See the link below. All new club members are required to attend a Learn to Group Ride session (LTGR). Scheduled…

  • Sunday Gravel Ride | May 4th, 9:00 am

    Sunday Gravel Ride | May 4th, 9:00 am Looking to be a bit cold Sunday morning – but the Sunday road ride is starting an hour earlier and we can’t look too weak 😛 Please dress for the weather. Coffee stop somewhere in Elmira. Bring money for a coffee stop. Tail lights are a good…

  • Sunday Road Tours | May 4, 8:00 AM

    We’ll have the opportunity to stop in Rockwood at the Bearded Barista 30k into the Petite Tour or in Elora at The Tartlet 37k into the Tour. Be sure your tail lights are charged. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. Ride groups will be: Name Distance Average Speed Grand…

  • CANCELLED: Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | May 1 6:00PM

    CANCELLED: As expected, its just not a pleasant day for riding. Hunker down and clean and tweak your bike in anticipation of nicer weather. The weather is looking pretty grim at this point and we likely won’t be riding, but I’m bound by GCC law to post a ride anyways. Should the weather magically turn…

  • CANCELLED Thursday Advanced Road Ride | May 1, 6:00PM

    So much for the weather cooperating. 6 degrees, feels like 4 and rain…. I guess we’ll try again on Sunday. 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 Ride Speed Groups Route Speed Group Avg Speed…

  • CANCELLED: Thursday Coached R1-2-3 Clinic | May 1st, 6:30PM

    CANCELLED. Cold. Rain. Classics are done so this ride is cancelled. REMOTE START at Badenoch Soccer Field! Join us for the R1-2-3 road clinic in advanced group dynamics! The objective of the R1-2-3 road clinic is to make riding the TAM R1, 2 & 3 groups safer and more fun through rider education and skill…

  • Tuesday All Members Ride | April 29, 6:00PM

    RIDE CANCELLED: EC has now issued a Thunderstorm Warning. Wind prediction is 50kph gusting to 80. These are the Early Season Routes for the TAM Ride. 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…

  • No Rides Sunday April 27th

    Most of our ride leaders are riding P2A or are away this Sunday, so we did not schedule any Sunday rides. If those of you remaining want to self-organize a ride, try using the Unofficial Gravel Ride or Unofficial Road Ride channels on our GCC Discord.

  • Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | April 24th 6:00PM

    Finally some nice weather! The forecast looks like ~20 degrees (that’s more like it!) but a slight chance of rain; we shall see. I’m shamelessly stealing Meg’s route from last week’s cancelled ride. Note the 6:00 start time. Bringing lights is always a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have…

  • Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 24, 6:00PM

    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 Ride Speed Groups Route Speed Group Avg Speed Group Name 1 R1 38-40 Hammerfest 1 R2 36-38 Hammerfest Lite 2 R3 34-36 Faster 2 R4 32-34 Very Fast…

  • Coached Gravel Session | April 24th 6:00PM

    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…

  • Tuesday All Members Ride | April 22, 6:00PM

    RIDE IS ON: It looks like the temperatures are not a deterrent. The ride is going ahead. Dress for success! These are the Early Season Routes for the TAM Ride. 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…