Monday Rec Ride
From the serious racer to the recreational rider, this is a terrific way to start off your week. Whether “Rec” means recreational or recovery to you, it’s all about a fun, relaxed time.
The Bare Essentials
What is it? A recreational group ride using the same route each week. Getting to meet new members and others for a social ride.
What’s it about? It is another evening in the week for everyone in the club to ride – improving group riding skills for some and active recovery for others. Groups will ride in a paceline gaining saddle time, skills, improved fitness and experience on familiar roads. This will be a no-drop ride, and depending on attendance, there may one or more groups.
Meet: Flow State Bike Co., 599 Arkell Rd, parking lot in Arkell.
Time: Be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM May-Aug (6:00 PM early & late season). Meet 10 minutes before the start to get organized.
Parking: At the Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Rd or at the church across the street from Flow State, Arkell United Church, 600 Arkell Rd.
Route: The route will be the same each week. This allows you to monitor your fitness, and watch out for signs of over training.
How it will work: Gather at the Flow State parking lot. The Ride Leader(s) will give a quick introduction and lead the group(s) out.
Who: You MUST be a GCC member or an approved Try-a-Rider to attend. You must pre-register for the ride on the signup form on the website.
More Detail
The Monday Rec Ride is a fun evening of riding for ALL levels of GCC Club Members, it is run in conjunction with the Learn to Group Ride (LTGR) for new members. This ride will be a relaxed social ride focusing on proper group riding etiquette using the Social Paceline rotation. Riders may be organized into appropriate groups for safety. The ride route is comprised of quiet rural roads.
- There will be a single speed group – remember this is about active recovery.
- This will be a no-drop ride.
- Good riding practices and all rules of the road apply
Active Recovery
Active recovery is a low-intensity exercise performed after a strenuous workout that can significantly enhance a cyclist’s training and overall well-being. It involves gentle, relaxed bike rides at a pace that allows for comfortable conversation, rather than complete rest. The benefits include reduced muscle soreness, enhanced muscle repair, metabolic efficiency and mental refreshment. Helping you recover from the weekend and prepare for Tuesday.
The WEEKLY RIDE POSTS page is where the Ride Leaders post all the details for the upcoming rides including the route map, speed groups, length and any other relevant notes and reminders. The ride details will be posted no later than 24hrs before the ride. Ride cancellations will also be up-dated on the postings no later than 1 hour before the start of the ride.
Click this button to see the current ride postings
FAQs
How do I know if I am ready to try this?
You are riding in any of our regular group rides. You are looking for another evening in the week to ride. You have a desire to improve your skills and fitness. You want variation with your ride experience. You want to experience the full diversity of the GCC membership.
I am new club member, is this where I start?
Yes, but please sign up in in the Learn To Group Ride (LTGR) section. If you have additional questions, see the Learn to Group Ride page.
I am not a club member, is this where I start?
If you are interested in a Try-A-Ride (TAR) with the Club, see Try-A-Ride page and please contact our TAR and LTGR coordinator, Darren, by clicking here. You should have reasonable riding experience and fitness and can ride for 45 km non-stop at 24 km/h speed or greater.