gravel
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Wednesday Gravel Ride | July 2 @ 6:30PM
Aside from the perpetual risk of summer afternoon thunderstorms, Wednesday evening is looking good for a gravel ride. Destination: Little Tract. The route is designed to minimize interactions with other trail users on busy trails and not go through anything badly overgrown – its a jungle out there this year and ticks abound! The short…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | June 29, 8:00AM
Long weekend, long ride! Looks like the heat will be back for Sunday, so we’ll have an early start, hope to miss the worst of it, and be home in time to enjoy the day… or nap… then enjoy the day! This one has tastes of the BGR so if you missed it or loved…
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CANCELLED: Wednesday Gravel Ride | June 18th 6:30pm
Unfortunately, this ride is a no-go. Weather forecast still looks bad and no sign-ups. Hopefully next time, otherwise that will be 4 cancellations in a row for Wednesday gravel. Weather is not looking great for this ride unfortunately—good chance of thunderstorms as it stands, check back for updates. If the weather holds, we’ll head out…
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2025 BGR | Sunday June 8th
SOLD OUT! However, there is a wait list, click the green button to get on that. We will contact you if space becomes available. It’s GCC’s 7th Annual Big Gravel Ride! Three route choices: 100K – 80K – 65K The 100 & 80K routes go to the GCC supported rest stop. Once there, depending on…
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CANCELLED : Wednesday Gravel Ride | June 4th 6:30PM
Wednesday Gravel Ride | June 4th 6:30PM Ride is canceled tonight due to the risk of thunderstorms. Weather forecast is looking not great (possible risk of thunderstorms and rain) so a final call will be made at most 1 hour before the ride start. If the ride does go ahead, we’ll go with a familiar…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | June 1st 9:00am
Edit: I’ve changed the route for this ride so you may need to update your version if you loaded it prior to Friday at 10:00pm. It’s looking like it will be a cool morning below 10 degrees, warming up to about 15, but no rain. We’ll start at 9:00am to let it warm up a…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 25 9:00am
It’s been a soggy week but Sunday is looking promising. This should be a fun one, as we cover familiar ground to the south but in reverse of the usual, and throw in a couple of new sections, including a bit more of the notorious Lafarge Trail. We’ll be hitting up Little Tract, Twin Ponds,…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 18th, 9:00AM
Avoid Long Weekend driving madness and come ride the quiet gravel roads just out our backdoor. We head towards the best butter tarts anywhere in beautiful downtown Belwood Ontario. Bring money for that. You will still see lakes and cottages and be home in time for lunch. Tail lights are also a good idea. Load…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 11th, 10:00AM
The Mothers day ride! Unfortunately, a cold morning is predicted, hence the 10 AM start to let it warm up a bit. If you’re a mother… make sure you treat yourself to a ride on your day! And to everyone who has a mother… remember, she loves you and wants you to be happy before…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 4th, 9:00 am
Sunday Gravel Ride | May 4th, 9:00 am Looking to be a bit cold Sunday morning – but the Sunday road ride is starting an hour earlier and we can’t look too weak 😛 Please dress for the weather. Coffee stop somewhere in Elmira. Bring money for a coffee stop. Tail lights are a good…
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No Rides Sunday April 27th
Most of our ride leaders are riding P2A or are away this Sunday, so we did not schedule any Sunday rides. If those of you remaining want to self-organize a ride, try using the Unofficial Gravel Ride or Unofficial Road Ride channels on our GCC Discord.
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Coached Gravel Session | April 24th 6:00PM
Welcome to the GCC Coached Gravel sessions! Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members. Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for P2A and upcoming gravel rides & events. The purpose of these sessions is to improve gravel riding skill…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | April 20th 11:00
Feels like spring has finally sprung. Let’s get out and ride. Besides, it’s one week till P2A! This Sunday we’ll head south through Crieff. Bring money for a coffee stop at The Danish Place. Tail lights are a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. Disclaimer: Depending on…
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Coached Gravel Session | April 17th 6:00PM
Welcome to the GCC Coached Gravel sessions! Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members. Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for P2A and upcoming gravel rides & events. The purpose of these sessions is to improve gravel riding skill…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | April 13th 12PM
The weather is looking reasonably nice for the first Gravel Ride of the 2025 season. There is a scheduled coffee stop in Elora. Lost & Found Cafe is closed for renos, so it’s either The Tartlet or Wreckless Eric’s. Bring money for a coffee stop. Tail lights are a good idea. Load the route on…
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CANCELLED: Coached Gravel Session | April 10th 6:00PM
Snow, mixed precipitation, temps right around zero… session is cancelled. Welcome to the GCC Coached Gravel sessions! Coached cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for GCC members. Series Focus: These sessions are intended to prepare GCC members for P2A and upcoming gravel rides & events. The…