Tag: Wednesday

DNR Ride | May 31st 6:00PM

It’s looking like a great evening for a ride! We’re using last year’s route, with a slight modification to avoid the busy stretch of Downey Rd. This detour will involve a brief dismount and hike to get safely to Forestall Rd. Critical cross-training!!

These DNR rides are for those of us soon-to-be 60 and older. Route distances are selected to get us to the bar before our glaucoma starts to take affect. But bringing lights is always a good idea, just in case.

Special Note: We are starting (and ending) at Fixed Gear Brewing Canteen, how convenient! Some free beer and pizza for those who make it to the end!

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

The Speed Groups on this ride are TBD based on the diversity of those who show up.

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 Location: Fixed Gear Brewing Canteen 5 Edinburgh Rd S, Guelph, ON N1H 5N8

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

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Women Only Ride | May 24 6:30PM

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The first GCC WOR of 2023 is here!! Tonight’s route is a classic that takes us through Eden Mills before making our way south to Sideroad 10 and looping back to Arkell via Second and First Line. The weather is looking promising and on the cooler side.

Women only rides will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The speed and length of this ride may vary to suit those that show up. When there is a larger turnout, the ride may divide into two speed groups. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            W1        27-30   kph average

Intermediate     W2       24-27   kph average

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 Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | May 17 6:30PM

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Cool but sunny… looks like a great night for a gravel ride! This is a fun early season route for the first of the 2023 season.

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

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        25-28   kph average

Intermediate     G2       23-25   kph average

Relaxed     G3       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: All Speed Groups will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | August 31st 6:00pm

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We said we were done with these, but the crowd cried out for more… you asked for it, you got it!

The limiting factor is that the sun sets at 7:57 pm… we can make that work!

The weather is looking ideal for a gravel ride. Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average

Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: Both the G1 & G2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Final 2022 Women Only Ride & Social | Aug 24th 6:00PM

What happened?? This is our last GCC Women’s Ride for 2022, and we will mourn the occasion by finishing (and starting) at the Fixed Gear Canteen, where, thanks to the OCA and ON Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture, we will enjoy some post-ride pizza and refreshments. We have the most female GCC members in the history of the club, a great cause for celebration!

The Canteen is located at 5 Edinburgh Rd S. Bring some post-ride clothes if you wish, and we will lock them in somebody’s car. The route is fairly short so that we get back to the Canteen in good time. There is some gravel, but it’s nicely hard-packed. The main group will ride at an R5-ish pace; if you want to ride faster, be sure to load the route on your device, here’s how!

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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 Location: Fixed Gear Canteen, 5 Edinburgh Rd S

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | August 17th 6:00PM

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RIDE IS ON!

WEATHER UPDATE: Weather is doing what we predicted just a bit slow. We may delay start for 15 minutes or so. LC

It looks like a small storm cell should hit Guelph shortly after 5pm just past the deadline to cancel, but it looks clear behind that. There are no EC Weather ‘Warnings’ or ‘Watches’, so we are not mandated to cancel. Are we guaranteeing a perfectly dry ride? No. But if we do get some precip, it shouldn’t be too much for too long. The weather system is drifting to the south and we are heading to the north. Last one of the year, let’s do this! 🙂

HOWEVER: If EC does issue a storm ‘Warning’ then ride is officially cancelled, but may still go ahead ‘unofficially’ with discretion. Check back here and I’ll keep posting details right up to 5:45 pm.

The last weeknight gravel ride of the season!

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average

Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: Both the G1 & G2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Women Only Ride | August 10th 6:30PM

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*NOTE* Tonight’s ride will be meeting at the Calvary Baptist Church in Arkell.

Summer riding at its finest! This is a new ride for the 2022 season that will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The speed and length of this ride may vary to suit those that show up. When there is a larger turnout, the ride may divide into two speed groups. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            W1        TBD   kph average

Intermediate     W2       TBD   kph average

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 Location: East End Library at Starwood and Watson

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

CANCELLED: Wednesday Gravel Ride | August 3rd 6:30PM

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UPDATE: Ride is officially and completely cancelled… The TORNADO Warning that was just issued is the icing on the cake. We don’t recommend anyone going out. We do need the rain… pretty sure we don’t need the tornado.

We’re going north! This route takes us through some old and familiar territory we haven’t visited for a while. There is a possibility of some precipitation. Check back here for weather cancellation posted no less than one hour before the ride begins. We’re looking forward to seeing you soon!

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average

Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: Both the G1 & G2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Wednesday 20th, 2022. 6:30 PM GRAVEL RIDE!!!

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RIDE CANCELLED. Sorry everybody but the weather radar looks unfavorable and nobody wants to ride with half a kilogram stone dust in their shorts if it can be avoided. So the weather forecast is a bit iffy for this ride. Hopefully it works out but to be honest, we certainly could use the rain… The final call will be made by 5:30 PM. Anyway, the route is likely familiar to most people and a pleasant mix of rail trail, quiet roads and gravel. See you there!

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

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average

Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: Both the G1 & G2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

Women Only Ride | July 13 6:30PM

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WEATHER UPDATE: RIDE IS ON. Our bums may be soggy but the radar looks clear (and the radar is always reliable…right??) Don’t forget to download the amended route if you haven’t already.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ! In order to accommodate the route for this week (designed by route master Meg Thorburn), we will start the women’s ride at the EAST END LIBRARY instead of Calvary Baptist Church. The ride will end downtown. If you downloaded the ride before 1:30 pm on Wednesday, the route has now been modified to avoid a road closure on Speedvale.

Ladies! If you haven’t joined us for a women’s ride yet, you’re missing out. Come for the cycling, and stay for the socializing and the supportive environment. We will most likely ride as one group but could split into two depending on turnout.

Check back here for a weather decision no later than 5:30 pm. The last time I was the women’s ride leader I cancelled the ride based on bad weather that never materialized. I hope not to repeat that mistake!

This is a new ride for the 2022 season that will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            W1        TBD   kph average

Intermediate     W2       TBD   kph average

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 Location: NEW FOR THIS WEEK East End Library at Starwood and Watson*******

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Ride | July 6 6:30PM

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It’s looking like a great night for a gravel ride to head south west, out to Little Tract and back through the far south east – exotic! Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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

Club kit is on sale again for only one week. Click here for great GCC riding apparel!

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, some Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average

Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: Both the G1 & G2 Speed Groups will follow this map:

The DNR 60+ Ride | Wed June 29th 6:00PM

This is an exclusive GCC Ride for members who meet a stringent criteria. GCC’s first ever 60+ Ride! This ride starts and finishes at Fixed Gear Brewing at their Canteen location, 5 Edinburgh Rd S.

There will be post ride bevies, food and good times!

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 Location: Fixed Gear Brewing ‘Canteen’ 5 Edinburgh Rd S

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

The Route:

Women Only Ride Canteen Edition | June 22, 6:30PM

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Well, the weather has not been cooperating with our Women’s Rides, but we hope to make up for that with our first Special Edition Women Only Ride! We’ll be starting and finishing this ride at our sponsor, Fixed Gear’s, Canteen, 5 Edinburgh Rd S, so that we can enjoy some post-ride time together. Thanks to the Ministry of Heritage, Sports, Tourism and Culture’s and Ontario Cycling’s Member Club Rebuild funding, the club will foot the bill for some pizza and bevvies.

It’s going to be warm, and that patio will be beckoning, so we’ll keep this ride fairly short – see the map below. We will ride together as one group, unless we get a huge turnout and a few women are chomping at the bit (be sure to load the route if you think you might want to breakaway!). I’ll bring my car and park there, so you can lock some post-ride clothes in it if so desired. There’s a tiny bit of gravel trail on the route, but it’s nicely hard-packed.

As always, if the weather is looking iffy, check back here for possible cancellation no later than 5:30 PM.

Bringing lights is an especially good idea if you’re riding home after our gathering!

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 Location: The Fixed Gear Canteen, 5 Edinburgh Road S

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

CANCELLED Women Only Ride | May 25th 6:30PM

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Ride Cancelled. Where did that darn rain come from? There’s not going to be a lot, but enough to make riding unpleasant. We’ll try and schedule another women’s ride before the next two weeks pass – keep your eyes on the website!

Let’s keep the great vibes from our inaugural GCC Women Only Ride rolling! We might lose the sun by ride time, but it’ll still be warm – come out and join us before the rain comes!

This is a new ride for the 2022 season that will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The speed and length of this ride may vary to suit those that show up. When there is a larger turnout, the ride may divide into two speed groups. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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 Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Women Only Ride | May 11th 6:30PM

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It looks like a beautiful night for our inaugural GCC Women only ride! Being as this is our first one, let’s plan on a very social ride so that we can all get acquainted. We’ll all ride together at the speed everyone is comfortable with, and chatting is required.

This is a new ride for the 2022 season that will run on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. It is intended to foster a supportive and safe riding culture where women can help women grow in the sport of cycling. The speed and length of this ride may vary to suit those that show up. When there is a larger turnout, the ride may divide into two speed groups. The GCC is keen for the women’s ride to grow as more participants and ride leaders become available.

Bringing lights is always a good idea.

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 Location: Calvary Baptist Church, 454 Arkell Road

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

Route: The Women Only Route will follow this map:

Wednesday Gravel Rides | May 4th 6:00PM

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It’s looking like a nice evening for a ride… finally!

These Wednesday night gravel rides are new this year. Route distances are selected to get us all home before sunset. Bringing lights is always a good idea. Fortune favours the prepared – Les Graviers.

Disclaimer: Depending on rider turn out, Speed Groups may have to be combined.

The Speed Groups on this ride are:

Advanced            G1        24-26   kph average

Intermediate     G2       21-23   kph average

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 Location: Guelph Youth Music Centre 75 Cardigan St

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

Route: Both the G1 & G2 Speed Groups will follow this map: