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Sunday Road Tours | May 5, 2024 at CANCELLED
***UPDATE*** – Apologies for late notice. Not enough riders signed up for this one and it’s not looking like the greatest weather for a long one. This ride is officially CANCELLED, but for those who remain signed up, feel free to head out on your own for an unofficial road ride.This Sunday the Grand Tour…
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Thursday Advanced Road Ride | May 2 6:00PM
The weather is looking good for this ride, but it’s early May so the start time will be 6:00PM sharp, that way we can have a decent ride and get home before sunset. There is a short bit of gravel east of 6th Line on Sideroad 20 so spread out a bit but don’t cross…
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Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | May 2 6:00PM
The blossoms are coming and the weather is looking good for this weeks Thursday night ride. We’ll head to the southeast, going clockwise down through Moffat, and back up Watson(berg). Even though sunset will be 8:20pm – Bringing lights is always a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s…
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Wednesday Gravel Ride – May 1st, 2024, 6PM
Wednesday Gravel Ride | May 1st 6:00PM Gravel season is upon us so lets get after ‘er. The weather forecast is decent but the final call will be made at 17:00 Wednesday. Lights would definitely be a smart idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. Disclaimer: Depending on rider…
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Tuesday All Members Ride | April 30, 6:00PM
The weather is looking lovely for the last 6:00PM start! See you soon!! 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 route on your…
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Sunday Not-the-P2A Gravel Ride | April 28th 9:00 AM
Ride is on – we can turn back if it gets too yucky. I am offering a local gravel ride for the few of us who chose to not spend a bunch of money (more than the annual GCC membership fee!) to ride a not particularly scenic route with a couple thousand other people :…
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Sunday Road Tours | April 28 9:00AM
RIDE IS ON!!! There’s rain forecasted around 11am. We’re rolling out as planned, but may shorten the ride to avoid getting too wet. 60-70k is better than no K. Also, Kevin bought a fancy new rain jacket he wants to try out. It’s Paris/Ancaster weekend, and its going to be amazingly warm with temperatures in…
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Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 25 6:00PM
Weekday road rides have been back for over a week, that means its time for us to visit the Watsonberg from the south. We’re doing a big clockwise loop first by heading out over to 5th line through some of my favorite chicanes on 30th Side Road. Then a bit jumping back and forth between…
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CANCELLED– Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | April 25 6:00PM
Looks like it’s a bit chilly for most folks — tonight’s ride is cancelled. Disappointed the TAM ride was cancelled on Tuesday? Don’t despair, the weather is looking clear and sunny for this Thursday’s Intermediate Road ride! We’ll do a similar looking route as last week but turn it into a figure eight to keep…
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Wednesday Coached Gravel Session #4 | April 24th 6:00PM
Welcome to the final ride in a series of coached Gravel training sessions for GCC! 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…
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CANCELLED – Tuesday All Members Ride | April 23, 6:00PM
Tonight’s TAM ride has been officially cancelled due to high winds, dropping temperatures and the possibility of rain during the ride 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…
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CANCELLED – Sunday Road Tours | April 21 11:00AM
The weather is not looking great – cold and windy – and today’s road ride will be cancelled. Hopefully the weather will behave and we get a road ride this Sunday. Right now, it’s showing as dry but cool and possibly a tad windy. The route will take us to Fergus then turn toward W.…
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Sunday Gravel: P2A Prep
Sunday Gravel Ride | April 21 11:00AM *NOTE CHANGE TO G3 ROUTE* I know a lot of GCC members are signed up to participate at the annual Paris to Ancaster (P2A) race next weekend. I also know some have been training hard for months, and some have just recently topped up their tires. Either way,…
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Thursday Advanced Road Ride | April 18 6:00PM
Welcome to the inaugural Thursday road ride of the 2024 season! This ride will jog your memory of the last Thursday road ride of 2023, because we’re following mostly the same route! Last time, several people loaded the wrong route which resulted in some missed turns. I won’t name names (*cough cough* KEVINKOOLE *cough*) but…
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Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | April 18th 6:00PM
For our first Thursday ride I’ve selected a couple trusty routes that aren’t too long. We will head out to the southeast, going counter clockwise coming back via Eden Mills. Hopefully the weather will cooperate but its a bit of wet forecast, so don’t forget to check back here in case of a cancellation. Bringing…
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CANCELLED! Wednesday Coached Gravel Session #3 | April 17th 6:00PM
Sorry folks, 5 degrees with more rain at 7pm is just a bit too much. We’ll try again next week. Welcome to another ride in a series of coached Gravel training sessions for GCC! Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members. Series Focus:…