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Youth and Junior MTB | May 25th, 6:15PM
It’s that time of year again – our first Youth/Junior mountain bike session is this Monday at the GORBA trails! 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. If you have questions about…
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Learn to Group Ride & Rec Ride | Monday May 25th 6:00PM
An excellent way to start the week, a short recovery ride, and practice group riding skills. Bringing lights is always a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. What is it? Instruction for those new to the club and/or Group Riding. All new club members and Try-A-Riders are…
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Sunday Cafe Road Ride: Longer, Quicker | May 24th 10:00am
RIDE START CHANGED TO 10AM. Ride is on! We’ll do a classic loop down to Cafe Domestique in Dundas, espresso’s all around before the climb up Sydenham and Snake Road. The shortcut route needs to cut out Dundas just because of distance, but there’s always coffee at Flow State. Load the route on your bike…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 24 10AM
TIME CHANGE- 10AM! It’s wet out there! Lets bump the start to let things dry out and warm up a little bit. This weekend we will head towards Elmira via some lovely gravel roads and trails basking in the long awaited spring sights, sounds and smells! We’ll stop midway at the always yummy Local Renaissance…
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Sunday Cafe Road Ride: Medium & Moderate | May 24th 10:00AM
Let’s try the Woodfired Cafe in Kitchener, since we haven’t ridden in this direction in a while and Crowsfoot is always lovely. Bring money for a coffee stop and tail lights are a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. Ride groups will be: Name Distance Average Speed…
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Coached Gravel | Thursday May 21st, 6:30PM
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 upcoming gravel rides & events. The purpose of these sessions is to improve gravel riding skill and fitness.…
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Youth/Junior Intro Multisport | Thursday May 21st, 6:00PM
Join us for a multisport focused session! This week we’ll be focusing on fundamental triathlon skills with a focus on transition practice. This is a great session if you’re interested in giving triathlon a try or looking to refresh your skills. The entire session takes place on a private drive with no cars! See below…
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Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | May 21st 6:30PM
If you missed your TAM ride this week (and most weeks…), why not try a Thursday ride instead! Third time’s a charm for this route, the weather looks much better this week. 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…
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Thursday Advanced Road Ride | May 21 6:30PM
Welcome to the Thursday Advanced Road ride! This year we will be trying something a bit different, all routes are pre-fixed. We will be riding in one general direction each month, with the route increasing in length as the days get longer. Working as a team and building our stamina. This month we will be…
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Wednesday Gravel Ride | May 20 6:30PM
It isn’t going to be warm, so we’re going to keep it as a short in-city route. Some bits are technical, some may still be a little muddy. Lot’s of opportunity to bail or extend as desired. Bringing lights is always a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s…
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CANCELLED: Tuesday All Members Ride | May 19th 6:30PM
WEATHER UPDATE: EC has a Severe Thunderstorm watch in effect, that means we must cancel the ride. Here’s what the say,“Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms that may be capable of producing strong wind gusts and large hail. Winds gusting 90 to 110 km/h. Hail up to ping pong ball sized. A…
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Sunday Cafe Road Ride: Medium & Moderate | May 17 10AM
I like rides with a destination and one of my favourite spots to sojourn to is Erin. Holtom’s Bakery has some of the best savoury and sweet treats in the area, the Tin Roof Cafe has tasty sandwiches and you can make a pilgrimage to the grave of Stompin’ Tom, if you are so inclined.…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 17th, 9:00AM
First warm club ride of the year! No one gets to complain about the heat! If you’re not freezing, you’re burning. What a strange place we live. Wilson Flats is in the mix before the grass gets too high. You’re welcome! Bring money for a coffee stop in Elora. Tail lights are a good idea.…
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Sunday Cafe Road Ride: Longer, Quicker | May 17 Time 8:00AM
This Sunday we will head south for a few climbs on the escarpment, and a coffee stop at The Trail Eatery in Campbellville. We will start at 8:00am as the morning temperature is currently predicted to be 14c, and warming up through the day into the low 20s. Bring money for a coffee stop and…
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Thursday Coached Road, Skills/Group Dynamics | May 14th, 6:30PM
REMOTE START at Concession 4! Join us for the coached road session focusing on road skills and group dynamics! Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members. Click for more program info. Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for road…
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Cancelled: Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | May 14 6:30PM
Tonight’s ride is cancelled due to low sign-up. Looks like many of us are holding out for warmer weather If you missed your TAM ride this week (and last week…), why not try a Thursday ride instead! It is well known that Thursdays are charmed with sun and warm temperatures. That is to say, it…