Rides
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Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | June 26th 6:30PM
The forecast for Thursday evening, is mainly sunny with the temperature in the high teens, and the wind out of the North. So we’ll head out to see how the corn is growing “up north”, getting to enjoy the wind on the way home, along with some Canadian pavés. The ride will officially end at…
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Sunday Road Tours | May 26 8:00AM
Looks like all the wet will be wrung out of the clouds today for a dry ride tomorrow. We’re heading West, Elmira way. Bring money for a coffee stop at Local Renaissance (opens at 10AM). Tail lights are always a good idea. Load the route on your bike computer if you have one, here’s how. All…
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Sunday Road Tours | April 14 11:00am
CANCELLED With on again, off again rain this morning I am cancelling the ride. The weather looks like it may clear up this afternoon so, if it does, I hope you get out for a ride. Hopefully this Sunday will be a great day for riding. There is a chance of rain in the forecast,…
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Sunday Road Tours | October 15, 10AM
Autumn has certainly arrived. With cooler temperatures and darker mornings I’ve opted for a later start. This weekend we will tackle the Kelso escarpment. Once up the east side on Steeles Ave and then, after a loop through Campbellville, Kilbride and the Bronte Creek valley under the eye of Mount Nemo, up the newly paved…
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Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | Aug 31st 6:00PM
The shadows grow long; The corn is sweet and the smell of apples is strong; Alas this is our last one. This is the last official Thursday night ride (where has the summer gone…) and since I got lucky with a nice route to the southwest earlier this month – I’m going to use it…
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Sunday Road Tours | July 23 8 AM
All my scheduled ride leads have been rained out this year so I’ve yet to wear my fancy new red jersey but Sunday’s looking pretty good, at least for now. If the weather turns dodgy, I’ll make a call by 7 a.m. but let’s stay optimistic. This route reverses one of my favourites through Rockwood…
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CANCELLED Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | July 6th 6:30PM
Cancelling ride, there are thunderstorms popping up in the area, and its not safe to get caught out in one. There is also an intense line heading our way for later in the evening too. Take care if you decide to venture out, or rest up – the weather for the next four days is…
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Sunday Road Tours | June 18, 8:00am
Why can’t a bicycle stand up on its own? Because its two tired! When is a bicycle not a bicycle? When it turns into a driveway. Come join me this Sunday for a ride to celebrate Father’s Day. It’s looking like we will have great weather for a tour to Kitchener’s Woodfire Cafe on Lancaster…
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CANCELLED: Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | June 15 6:30PM
The official club ride is cancelled. It was looking good there for a little bit the is afternoon. But now there is sporadic rain in the area, and a line coming ashore from Lake Huron that the weather radar is showing to move through the area during ride time. May not be a drenching rain,…
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CANCELLED: Sunday Road Tours | June 11 8:00AM
UPDATE 7:15 AM CANCELLED: This is a tough one because the forecast says a 30 per cent chance of rain but the radar looks ominous. However, I always think it’s better to be cautious when it comes to club rides so I’m cancelling. Those that are still interested in a ride are welcome to go…
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Sunday Road Tours | May 14, 9:00AM
Dear mom, Roses are red, violets are blue, I’m going for a ride, to celebrate you. Happy Mother’s Day! Sunday is shaping up to be a lovely day with low wind, a mix of sun and cloud and no precipitation. Seems like a perfect morning for a ride. Join us for a jaunt to Kitchener’s…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | May 7, 9:00am
UPDATE: We have a new route due to the forecast. The weather system is moving in from the west and looking daunting, but exact timing is uncertain. We will employ the ‘Red October’ protocol of riding toward it, meeting it head on. This allows us to retreat in the dry when necessary. We might get…
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Thursday Intermediate Road Ride | April 27th 6:00PM
Fingers crossed that we will see sun and double digits. If you have been thinking about coming out for a Thursday ride – this is the night for you! Picked some shorter routes, to make sure there are no issues in getting home. Bringing lights is always a good idea. Load the route on your…
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CANCELLED: Sunday Longer Faster Road Ride | Sunday, September 25th – 9 AM
TOO COLD AND WET for me. May see you in the virtual world today. Please note the start time is 9:00 a.m. No / No-go call will be made by 8:00 am as the weather is not looking all that good tomorrow. We will be heading down toward Carlisle and cutting across to the west…
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Sunday Gravel Ride | Sept 11 8:00am
Once again, we’re heading out to the copious amount of gravel roads NE of Guelph and making our way into Hillsburgh. Its going to be a spectacular day, so make sure you sunscreen up and bring lots of water. According to RWGPS, this route is 2/3 gravel, which is a good thing, since this is…
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Sunday Medium & Moderate Road Ride | July 31st 8:00AM
Butter Tarts! Now that I have your attention, Sunday morning rides north to Belwood for butter tarts is a mid summer must do. The weather looks like it’ll be a perfect morning for a ride north. We’ll ride at the posted pace but ensure we regroup often if needed. Bring plenty of fluids and money…