It’s the final day of what was a pretty crappy May, all things considered. However, we’re going out on a high note, with very comfortable temperatures but strong winds from the NW. I’m a big fan of doing all the hard wind-facing work at the beginning, so we can reap the benefits of a strong tailwind for the last half. This means we’re going to point our wheels toward the lightly-ridden area near Conestogo Lake. We’ll curse our ways to just south of the lake, then make a sweeping turn into what had BETTER BE a strong tailwind into Elmira. We’ll find a place for some coffee and nibbles before making our way back home.
The shorter version cuts out a lot of the northwest portion of the ride, breaking off at Middlebrook Road. At just under 70k, there won’t be a rest stop. For the rest of us, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Longer, Quicker Ride | 90 – 130 km | 29-31 kph |
| L&Q Shortcut | 70 – 90 km | 29-31 kph |
All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.
Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
Route: The Longer, Quicker Riders will follow the map below
Route: The L&Q Shortcut Riders will follow the map below