Weather looks great for the plans this Sunday. The Tour and GT will start together from the Y on Downey but we will split at the bottom of Townline at Avenue Road. The Tour will noodle through Cambridge over to Elgin, then head south, through the little train underpass and eventually hit Cheese Factory Rd (beauty). They’ll head across to Ayr for a stop at Tim’s.
At the Tour/GT split, the GT will head down to Sheffield and make their way down to Paris for coffee at Wincey Mill. The GT will then make its way up to Ayr where both groups routes will re-connect for the return passed the old Pioneer Tower. 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. Be sure to pay close attention to the route through Doon Valley Golf/Walter Bean Trail and over to the right turn onto the foot path from Deer Ridge to connect to Pioneer Tower Rd and Maplegrove Rd.
All rides need a minimum of 3 members signed up in order to officially run. If a ride has the required number of riders, but no Group Captain riding with them, that group ride will be considered cancelled. The group can decide among themselves to hold an ‘unofficial’ ride and follow the route. All group riders take it upon themselves to know the route and are responsible for their own safety.
Ride groups will be:
| Name | Distance | Average Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Tour | Longer Ride | 29-31 kph |
| Tour A | Medium Length Ride | 29-31 kph |
| Tour B | Medium Length Ride | 27-29 kph |
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Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 8:00 AM
Start Location: ***YMCA lot on Downey Rd***
Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins
Route: The Tour Medium Distance Ride will be following the map below
Route: The Grand Tour Longer Distance Ride will be following the map below
