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Paris to Ancaster this Sunday
Looks like a record turnout for club members (14 or more?). Head on over to the forum to see if some carpooling can be arranged. Best of luck to all this weekend!
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Wednesday – Social Ride
Today we’ll go north into the wind. My goal is to keep the ride inclusive by going at a speed likely below 28 km/h into the wind and we will regroup after every hill. I am guessing we will average below 28 km/h today. We will be doing the rotation as shown on the club…
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Tues. Hammerfest: Apr. 22
Classic type route on tap, first point to point Tuesday of the year. Take note of the multiple shortcut options along the way (15 side road, Campbellville,etc)
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Sunday, April 20 ride | 11:00 A.M. START
Easter Sunday Coffee Ride! This 113k base miles ride will be run at an endurance pace, with a stop at the Brown Dog Coffee Shoppe at kilometer 66. Take note of the very brief stint on Hwy 24, south of Cambridge, which we'll navigate single file. Alternate RoutesFor those who might favour a slightly shorter…
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Thursday April 17th ride, 6pm
Still the first Thursday club ride of the year. A and B groups again… starts at 6PM Please be sure to look over the Group Ride Information, especially the section on how we rotate. Also please bring your club membership card. We are meeting at the Guelph Public Library on Starwood Drive, the new start location for all…
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Pre-ordered club kit is ready for pick-up
Most people have picked up their pre-ordered club kit from the shop, but we are aware that some may have missed the announcement in the most recent newsletter. We're working on getting all of the numbers together on overstock, which will be available for purchase through the CCN online store. Please note that kit cannot…
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Tues. Hammerfest: Apr. 14th, 14
Highly tentative with tomorrow's arctic forecast – but if things turn out ok, Guelph lake loops, since it's sure to be cold! Update – the roads may be clear but not bike friendly weather out tonight. Ride cancelled, but some ultra hard men may want to ride out anyways. Check on the forums in case.
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Sunday April 13th ride, 11am
Radar looks good, ride is on. 110k ride south, but has options to bail out for a shorter loop. Paris-Roubaix should finish ~10:45, but please try to be on time 🙂
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Thursday April 10th ride – CANCELED
Ride canceled. High winds + probable rain = bad times. The first Thursday ride of the year, note the 6pm start time. We'll do the usual A and B groups. Please be sure to look over the Group Ride Information, especially the section on how we rotate. Also please bring your club membership card. We are…
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Wednesday April 9th ride, 6pm
The first Wednesday ride of the year. We'll do a short and simple loop, as we still don't have a ton of sunlight. Feel free to bring front/back lights just in case. Note the 6pm start time. Please be sure to look over the Group Ride Information, especially the section on how we rotate. Also…
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Tues. Hammerfest: Apr. 8, 6pm
Its time! First outing of the year we'll head to the re-grouping friendly Guelph Lake interval route. We'll do 3-4 loops, first loop together to warm up and let everyone get to know the loop, then depending on numbers break into two groups for each stand-alone lap – a faster A group heading off first…
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Sunday April 6th ride, 11am
The first SRCC ride of the year! Please note the later start time of 11am for Sunday rides in April. The forecast looks a bit chilly, but definitely rideable. Make sure you bring your 2014 club membership card, and have had a look at the new group rotation format. All club rides now start from the…
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Group Ride Info
The Speed River Cycling Club offers four weekly rides throughout the season, which runs from April to October. NEW for 2014, all rides will start from the Guelph Public Library. Watch the Home/News page and the calendar on the right for regular updates. Ride Descriptions How We Rotate Group Riding Skills 101 —————————————————————————————————————————————————- Ride Descriptions: Mid-week rides begin…
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Indoor and outdoor riding
Please note that the indoor spinning sessions are finished for 2014, thanks to those that came out for the 10 weeks of late-evening pain! Club rides *should* officially start on Sunday April 6th, depending on weather. Keep an eye on the front page for updates. The new club kit should also be here any day…
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Club Cards now available at Speed River Bicycle
Club cards are now available at the shop for members who have already signed up here. These cards are proof of membership and members are required carry them at all club rides. The first club ride is Sunday, April 6th. Be ready for another great year!

