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Youth & Junior MTB | July 17th, 6:15PM

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Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

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CANCELLED: Youth & Junior MTB | July 10th, 6:15PM

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RIDE CANCELLED *WEATHER UPDATE: Trails are saturated and closed to riding. Rain continues this afternoon and thunderstorms are forecasted for this evening.*

Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Thursday Junior Road | June 6th, 6:00PM

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Join us for another junior road session at the Speedway!

This week we ride on a closed circuit (no cars!) at the Flamboro Speedway that features a 500m oval and a technical course. See below for more details.

Coached junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on intermediate road cycling skills to get young riders confident with bike handling and riding in groups at effort. They are intended to bridge the gap to the Thursday Coached Road Sessions.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, riders should have the ability to control the bike safely (stopping and turning) while riding at speed. Riders should have the fitness to ride for 1 hour at 30km/h with a group.

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike with drop bars, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition. Clipless shoes + pedals are highly recommended.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:00 PM

Start : Flamboro Speedway 873 5th Concession Rd W, Milgrove, ON

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Flamboro Speedway - Tourism Hamilton

Click for Map

Upon arrival, enter through the ticket gates and drive up the pit road. Park near the picnic tables & canteen. There are washrooms available. 

Entering & Exiting the Track:

We’ll meet in the parking area (“P” on the map below) and head onto the track as a group.

Enter the track at turn 4. Always come to a complete stop and confirm the track is clear before entering. Cross the oval to access the kart track and stop at the “Staging Area” (“S” on the map below). 

Exit the track at turn 2. When the track is clear, from the inside of the oval cross the track and exit. While riding the oval you may also move to the far outside of the oval and exit. 

Youth & Junior MTB | July 3rd, 6:15PM

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Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Thursday Junior Road | June 27th, 6:30PM

Join us for another Junior Road session!

Coached junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on intermediate road cycling skills to get young riders confident with bike handling and riding in groups at effort. They are intended to bridge the gap to the Thursday Coached Road Sessions.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, riders should have the ability to control the bike safely (stopping and turning) while riding at speed. Riders should have the fitness to ride for 1 hour at 30km/h with a group.

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike with drop bars, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition. Clipless shoes + pedals are highly recommended.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:30 PM

Start : Moffat Park, Regional Road 15, Milton, ON.

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

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Route: 

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

CANCELLED: Youth & Junior MTB | June 26th, 6:15PM

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*WEATHER UPDATE: Heavy rain! Rain may clear but the trails will be saturated and we cannot ride.*

Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Youth & Junior MTB | June 19th, 6:15PM

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Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Thursday Junior Road | June 13th, 6:15PM

Join us for another Junior Road session!

This week we’re riding intervals on Ellis Road in Puslinch. See below for more details.

Coached junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on intermediate road cycling skills to get young riders confident with bike handling and riding in groups at effort. They are intended to bridge the gap to the Thursday Coached Road Sessions.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, riders should have the ability to control the bike safely (stopping and turning) while riding at speed. Riders should have the fitness to ride for 1 hour at 30km/h with a group.

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike with drop bars, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition. Clipless shoes + pedals are highly recommended.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:15 PM

Start : 6615 Ellis Road, Cambridge, ON. Parking available at Puslinch Track Conservation Area.

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

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Session Details: 

  • 6:15PM Ride 6km route together to warm-up & “preview” the route.
  • 6:30PM Check-In
  • 6:45PM Rep #1
  • 7:00PM Rep #2
  • 7:15PM Cool-down

6km Route: 

Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Youth & Junior MTB | June 12th, 6:15PM

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Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Thursday Junior Road | June 6th, 6:00PM

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Welcome to the first junior road session of 2024!

This week we ride on a closed circuit (no cars!) at the Flamboro Speedway that features a 500m oval and a technical course. See below for more details.

Coached junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on intermediate road cycling skills to get young riders confident with bike handling and riding in groups at effort. They are intended to bridge the gap to the Thursday Coached Road Sessions.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, riders should have the ability to control the bike safely (stopping and turning) while riding at speed. Riders should have the fitness to ride for 1 hour at 30km/h with a group.

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike with drop bars, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition. Clipless shoes + pedals are highly recommended.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to pedal at 6:00 PM

Start : Flamboro Speedway 873 5th Concession Rd W, Milgrove, ON

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Flamboro Speedway - Tourism Hamilton

Click for Map

Upon arrival, enter through the ticket gates and drive up the pit road. Park near the picnic tables & canteen. There are washrooms available. 

Entering & Exiting the Track:

We’ll meet in the parking area (“P” on the map below) and head onto the track as a group.

Enter the track at turn 4. Always come to a complete stop and confirm the track is clear before entering. Cross the oval to access the kart track and stop at the “Staging Area” (“S” on the map below). 

Exit the track at turn 2. When the track is clear, from the inside of the oval cross the track and exit. While riding the oval you may also move to the far outside of the oval and exit. 

Youth & Junior MTB | June 5th, 6:15PM

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Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Youth & Junior MTB | May 29th, 6:15PM

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NEW MEETING LOCATION = GORBA TRAIL HEAD AT VITORIA ROAD

Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Youth & Junior MTB | May 22nd, 6:15PM

NEW MEETING LOCATION = GORBA TRAIL HEAD AT VITORIA ROAD

Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: GORBA Trail Head at Victoria Road

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Youth & Junior MTB | May 15th, 6:15PM

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Join us for another youth & junior mountain bike ride!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound mountain bike, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: Riverside Park Bandshell

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map

Youth & Junior MTB | May 8th, 6:15PM

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Welcome to the first youth & junior mountain bike ride of 2024!

Coached youth and junior cycling sessions are instructed by qualified coaches and experienced athletes. The sessions are available exclusively for youth & junior GCC members. Click to see program info.

Series Focus: These sessions will focus on the fundamental mountain biking skills to get young riders confident on the trails. We’ll progress to more advanced trails and technical features as our riders gain experience and improve their ability.

Rider Ability: At a minimum, athletes should have the ability to ride on smooth, level terrain and control the bike safely (stopping and turning).

Required Equipment: Riders will require a mechanically sound bike capable of riding off-road, bike helmet, appropriate footwear and apparel for weather conditions and water bottle or other nutrition.

GCC members only. To become a member join HERE

Advance sign-up required. Reserve your spot by clicking HERE

Start Time: please be ready to ride at 6:15 PM

Start Location: Riverside Park Bandshell

Check here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins

Click for Map