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This is a longish ride for the long weekend.  We will head out towards the Forks of the Credit.  Stopping for a mid ride snack near Belfountain.  We will try to ride as a group however there are several places to cut the ride short if necessary.

Going to head north now that the weather is warmer and with a strong northwest wind this route is going to be fast coming home. Be advised we will be leaving in two groups, first group will be pushing the pace, second group will also get a great workout but will not be surging, maintaining…

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for ALL RIDERS participating in club rides. The objective is to improve safety, enjoyment, and cycling skills in group riding. Offered every WEDNESDAY. Leaves from Planet Bean on Grange Street. Assembles at 6PM sharp and rides along the same route as the Wednesday ride. A ride instructor and assistant will cover the key points of group cycling. Frequent stops,…

Rain has cleared up and it looks like we’re in for a nice evening! Based on member feedback and discussion among the club executive, there are a few reminders and updates on the Wednesday ride format: When reasonable, try to maintain the advertised avg. speed of 28km/h (on roughly flat sections). The ride leader will…

The first of our 4 event time trial series! Time trials are a great way to test your fitness.  It is a race against yourself and the clock. Riders start at 1 minute intervals and the challenge is to try to catch the rider ahead of you and not to be caught by the rider…

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Interval loop #2. We’ll aim for around 4 laps, see how people feel. Mix up of groups per lap, regrouping each time. <

RIDE IS A GO. Although with probable rain in a few hours, we will change the route to this, keeping it shorter, and starting into the wind as opposed to coming back in it: There is a small section of gravel on Maltby near Victoria. Also, we can bail out on Downey Rd if rain…

Familiar route, but BACKWARDS!  whoa!  Will go single file into Rockwood, but should otherwise be alright. Please bring membership cards. Riders will regroup at stop signs. 58kms. Just a reminder, there are NO sign sprints and NO KOMs

The days are getting longer, so the loop is up to 40kms this week. As with last week’s ride, we may split the group if more than 20 riders attend. Please remember to bring your club card.

Big loop this time. I suggest dividing group into two, and sending one off 2 mins ahead. I won’t be able to make this one but will be back next week.Leave on time! Sunset at 8:30pm.

Tonight's Thursday night route. 64km, both the Col De Watson and the Watsonberg feature in tonght's ride. We will be departing from Planet Bean on Grange at 6:30pm SHARP. Bring your membership card please and thanks. As well, a few people have been by the store mentioning issues w/ CCN. If you have issues registering…

Departure time is 6:30 p.m. from the Bean on Grange.  Please remember to bring your membership card, available from Speed River Bicycle on Wyndham. Try-A-Ride sheets will also be available for those looking to check out the club.  We are going to do 34 km given the days are still not that long.   Luc…

Last club ride to start at 6pm, tomorrow they start at 6:30pm.We’ll go back to Guelph lake for some intervals, and next week go for a bigger point to point loop.

Looking like a great race this year, lots of climbing and mountain finishes. A great preview:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=sHiiQM6B1T0#! And a great source for watching it on the computer:  http://www.steephill.tv/giro-d-italia/ Let's see if we can get some discussion going in the comments section!