RIDE IS ON!!! Not nearly as smoky as they were forecasting and any rain is nowhere near us. See you at the library!
We’ve done a lot of rides to the southeast lately, so we’re going to change it up a bit and head towards Hespeler. Yes, we’re starting out heading southeast, but we’ll veer west once we get south of the 401. We’ll thread our way through Hespeler before hitting Chilligo Road (my favourite) and back into town via Speedvale. Bringing lights is always a good idea.
NOTE: Due to a bridge closure on the original route, the routes have been slightly modified and will now go up Concession 7 and across Gravel Pit Alley. Make sure to download the latest version (updated as of 3:20pm Thursday).
FAST RIDERS WANTED!! Feel frisky? Want to put the hammer down? The fine folks in R1 & R2 want to meet you! Not ready for R1 & R2… then please keep a steady, cohesive pace without surging. R1 & R2 = race tactics, surging. Sub-R2 = no race tactics, no surging. If someone in your sub-R2 group is surging, don’t chase them, let them keep going until they catch R1 & R2. So remember: Don’t chase, keep a steady pace!
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 Advanced Speed Groups
| Ride Group | Speed Group | Avg Speed | Group Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADV A | R1 & R2 | 36+ | Hammerfest |
| ADV B | R3 | 34-36 | Faster |
| ADV C | R4 | 32-34 | Very Fast |
| ADV D | R5 | 30-32 | Fast |
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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 Advanced A Speed Group (R1 & R2) will follow this map:
Route: The Advanced B & C Speed Groups (R3, R4 & R5) will follow this map:
