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  • Try-A-Ride | June 7th 6:30PM

    This ride is for cyclists looking to see if the Guelph Cycling Club and Group Riding are right for them. These rides are not intended for complete novice riders. You should have reasonable riding experience and fitness and can ride for 45 km non-stop at 24 km/h speed or greater. You will be guided by…

  • Sunday Longer Faster Road Ride | June 5th @ 8am ***Starting from the Guelph Y

    Last minute Sunday Road Ride option added. With the planned BGR, we weren’t going to host a road ride, but if anyone is still interested, I am posting a repeat of the road ride from several weeks ago down through Crooks Hollow in the Dundas area. Note the change in start location though. ***Starting from…

  • Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | June 2 2022 at 6:30 pm

    June is here! The days are longer and the butts are stronger. That means it’s time to start riding some longer routes! Bringing lights is always a good idea. Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined. The three Intermediate Speed Groups on this ride are: Moderate   R4   …

  • Thursday Advanced Road Ride | June 2 6:30pm

    For this ride, we’ll ride out to Arkell, across Hume then up to Eden Mills through the lovely Ash Street. From there, we’ll cross Guelph Line and take advantage of the NW winds and ride all the way down to Halton Tract (where we’ll be riding on Sunday’s Great Gravel Ride – sign up for…

  • Wednesday Gravel Rides | June 1st, 2022 6:30PM

    So here is a gravel ride that follows a slightly unusual route out of town. Yes we will be riding on 124 from Wellington road 29 to Sideroad 3. There’s a big gravel shoulder so we won’t be playing in traffic. From there, we’ll head north and explore some of the gravel goodies available. Bringing…

  • Tuesday All Members Ride | May 31st 6:30PM

    New Routes! These are the Mid Season Routes for the TAM Ride. They are a bit longer now the sun is setting later. Routes are also a bit more challenging with a few more hills. They will remain the same for several weeks giving riders an opportunity to see how they progress in fitness week-over-week.…

  • Learn to Group Ride | May 31st 6:30PM

    This ride is for members who are new to the club and group riding, or are returning and would like more instruction. These instructional sessions are not intended for beginner riders. You should have reasonable riding experience and fitness and can ride for 45 km non-stop at 24 km/h speed or greater. You will be…

  • Sunday Longer Faster Road Ride | May 29 8:00 am

    As Drew mentioned in his M&M post, we are going to start together. As the “Smarties”, we will go a little further east and head into Waterdown, for a Fritter or two, and skirt the edge of Milton (visit some of my old training roads before they are all gone) before climbing home. Bring money…

  • Sunday Medium & Moderate Road Ride | May 29th 8 AM

    I think we can all agree that, in most cases, cycling with other people is more fun than cycling alone. I mean, we joined a cycling club and that would indicate a certain inclination towards collectivism. And we might also agree that the more people in the group, the more fun it can be. With…

  • Sunday Gravel Ride | May 29th 8 am

    Weather is looking good for Sunday. We’ll head NW and stop in Elmira for coffee/food. The Speed Groups on this ride are: Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average GCC members only. To become a member join HERE Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00…

  • CANCELLED – Thursday Advanced Road Ride | May 26th 6:30 PM

    Unfortunately the weather forecast is looking very hit or miss, but the radar shows rain so playing it safe and cancelling the ride. It’s going to be a warm one, let’s just hope its dry too! I’ll post an update around 5PM. We’re heading south, a start familiar to the TAM regulars however we’re skipping…

  • CANCELLED – Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | May 26th 6:30 PM

    With the weather looking unpredictable and very few sign-ups, tonight’s ride will be cancelled. For this week’s route we’ll be doing a clockwise loop out Arkell and through Eden Mills before heading around Moffat and back via Watson. What the weather will be like is anyone’s guess these days, so be sure to check back…

  • GCC Big Gravel Ride Sunday June 5th, 2022

    GCC’s 4th Annual Big Gravel Ride! And like before, there will be sections that are unknown to most of you. About the route: It’s 90 km long. The start and finish are at Fixed Gear Brewing, our sponsor. There are three speed groups each with a different start time, Fast, Moderate and Recreational. Sign up soon…

  • CANCELLED Women Only Ride | May 25th 6:30PM

    Ride Cancelled. Where did that darn rain come from? There’s not going to be a lot, but enough to make riding unpleasant. We’ll try and schedule another women’s ride before the next two weeks pass – keep your eyes on the website! Let’s keep the great vibes from our inaugural GCC Women Only Ride rolling!…

  • Tuesday All Members Ride | May 24th 6:30PM

    Last night for the short TAM courses! This is looking like the best weather day of the week. It will also be the last time we use the shorter ‘Early Season’ TAM routes before switching to the longer ‘Mid Season’ ones. The TAM Ride Routes remain the same for several weeks giving riders an opportunity…

  • Learn to Group Ride | May 24th 6:30PM

    This ride is for members who are new to the club and group riding, or are returning and would like more instruction. These instructional sessions are not intended for beginner riders. You should have reasonable riding experience and fitness and can ride for 45 km non-stop at 24 km/h speed or greater. You will be…