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May “try-a-rides” on the 17th and 21st
The OCA allows non-members to participate in one club activity per year, as a chance to try out a club and group riding. We’ve set our two available dates for this month on Wednesday the 17th, and Sunday the 21st (shorter “B” ride). If you’ve always wondered what a club ride is like, then this is your…
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Thursday B Ride | May 11th 6:30 PM
52K for a targeted 32 kph average. A few hills. A chilly 10 degrees with a bit of wind predicted. Booties and warm gloves recommended. Hopefully we’ll be joined by some of the new members who have been getting all the good weather on Wednesdays. We’ll be venturing east circumnavigating metropolitan Eden Mills but cutting…
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Thursday MTB Ride, May 11, 6:00 pm/6:30 pm
Hey Everyone, Weather looks promising, if not a bit chilly. Show up at 6 to work on some balance drills, with a focus on track stands. Main ride at 6:30. WHERE: Puslinch Tract Conservation Area Google Map
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Tuesday B Ride – May 9, 6:30
We will add an intense loop, similar to the plan a couple Thursdays ago that was rained out. This should help B riders who are looking to move up to an A ride in the future. The A group can go ahead at their blistering pace. The B group will stick closer to the 32km/h…
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Tuesday A Ride | May 9, 6:30pm
Down through Mountsberg and up the Col du Watson this time. Have a look at the early part of the route as there are some zig-zags on our way south.
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Long Ride | Sunday May 7, 9:00am
Well the good news is the forecast has improved! It looks like the snow will hold off, perhaps until a much more appropriate time, say six months from now.. We shall celebrate with a ride to the Forks of The Credit for some warm coffee and beautiful riding. Remember to layer up, bring some nourishment,…
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Sunday May 7 medium ride | 9:00 AM
The medium ride will head down to Kilbride this Sunday, with a stop at the Flying Monkey to warm up. The forecast is cool, so bundle up! In the unlikely event of rain, the call will be made at 8 am.
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No MTB Ride for Thursday May 4th
Hey Everyone, Sorry for the late notice. There will not be an official ride tonight. If you can find some trails that aren’t too muddy, get out an ride! Joel
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Thursday May 4th A and B ride 6:30 PM
Ride is officially cancelled (sad tuba sound). On the bright side, everybody can now catch up on their favorite podcasts while on the trainer… I don’t think I’ve ever seen a weather forecast that is less inviting for a club ride… Anyway, I’ll make the final call at 5 PM. On the route it’s probably…
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Social Ride | Wed May 3rd 6:30pm
Wednesday’s ride is relatively short this time: it dips into “Hamilton” for a couple of km. and has some interesting hills. Remember: this will be the first time this year using the summer start time: 6:30. Hopefully, the temperature will also be summer-like. Please bring lights and your membership card, just in case.
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Congrats to all Paris to Ancaster racers
It was a cold and windy edition, but the club had a great showing! Look to the forum for some possible race re-caps and war stories. Here are some brief results, let me know if I missed anybody. Place Name Category Cat Place Gender Place Time Gap Speed Wave 32 FEDOSOV, James LM20-29 6/101 30/1281…
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New Ontario ITT Series
Today we received the following press release from the Ontario Cycling Association (OCA) announcing a new Ontario ITT Race Series organized by RaceTiming.ca. Club members may be interested as one of the events is being held in Fergus. In addition, club members who do not have an OCA racing licence are eligible to participate! Registration…
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Tuesday B Ride l May 2nd 6:30 pm
Looks like it should be good weather for the ride tomorrow (small chance of drizzle). We head out down through Eden Mills, south on Second line, after a little loop on Leslie we return on the Watson rollers and Watsonberg. Make sure you note the 30 minute later start and make sure to bring lights…
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Tuesday A Ride | May 2, 6:30 pm
Ride Cancelled: An hour from ride time it looks like a big rain cell is heading in from 6:00 to 7:30. Sorry for the late notice. New ride time this week starting a half-hour later. The route heads north-west and ends at the unusual intersection of Watson and York (or Stone for Adam). Have a…