This Sunday we’re heading outta town for something different. We’ll be meeting at Beavermede Park in Peterborough and follow the Rotary Greenway Trail and continue along to Lakefield. For those who want a little more you can proceed to Young’s Point. Since it’s out of town, we’ll make the start time 10:00am.

The return trip to Lakefield will be about 30km and to Young’s Point about 55km, so choose your distance! It’s scenic, and all pretty flat & easy so suitable for all levels. Some of the route is along paved trails, a little on the road, and some on packed limestone, but the whole route is great. Bring your camera!

We plan to stop in Lakefield for ice-cream, so bring a few $$ with you!

Start time: 10:00
Ride coordinator: Anita Macklin
Start location: Beavermede Park parking lot

Let us know you are coming! Leave a comment. Maybe even offer/seek a ride up to Peterborough with others.

It’s time for our monthly All Levels ride, but this time we’ll start and finish at Franks Pasta and Grill in Cobourg. An All Levels ride means that every person in the club can ride on the same ride because go for time not distance. There’s just one route out-and-back route and everyone starts and finishes together allowing all to congregate on the patio at the same time. It’s an opportunity to see what everyone actually looks like without helmets!

There will be a designated Leader for each of the Levels 1, 2, 3 and 4. They are like pace-bunnies, maintaining the appropriate pace for your chosen level of difficulty. That way you can see what it feels like at the next level! But if you can’t keep up there’s no worry because you just slow down and the group behind you will just catch up.

Time: 6:30–8:00pm (ride) 8:00-9:00pm (Brouhaha)
Start location: Frank’s Pasta and Grill, 426 King St E, Cobourg
Route: Waterfront Trail Eastbound (no map required)

Important: Please RSVP so that we can ensure adequate reservation for space at Franks.

Roberto will lead the gang on a mishmash of Theatre, Telephone, and Danforth Roads. It’ll be a nice mix, the company is always good, and we’re enjoying a brief respite from the humidity, so come on out!
Date: Tuesday, July 19th
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: Westwood Park
Ride Leader: Roberto Almeida

For anyone who is off Thursday and would like to get in some more cycling during the day, Dale is heading off on the Lang Hastings Trail and welcomes some company. The trail consists of hard packed crushed limestone and can be negotiated on pretty much any bike but it’s best suited for something that doesn’t have super skinny tires. There are very limited chances to get more fluids or food along the trail so make sure you bring lots to drink and a lunch/snacks with you.

Depending on who comes along and what their capabilities or goals are, the riders can go right to Peterborough (about 30km one way) or turn around at any point before that.  There’s an opportunity to go for ice cream or to Banjos for other food and a drink afterwards is anyone wants.

Date: Thursday, July 21st

Time: 10:00

Meeting Place: Park Lane in Hastings. We’ll meet near the west end of the street before it turns up to meet River Road. Look for the other cyclists

Level: this one can be suitable for all levels. It depends on what you want to make of it

 

It’s Dennis’ turn to lead again so he’ll meet the group at Donegan Park for another of his enjoyable rides. As usual, he’ll offer some safe cycling tips before setting off, so listen up and have a safe and fun ride!
Date: Monday, July 18th
Time: 6:30pm
Level of Difficulty: 1
Meeting Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Dennis Benson

No rain, just sunshine and 27c! So, the Hellacious Hilly 100 is a go. It’s not flat….there are a few little hills to overcome but it’s actually quite fun and you’ll see some new scenery on some further away roads. This ride is a Level 4 for difficulty and we expect the pace to be that of Level 3/4. It’s not necessarily recommended for those wanting to do their first 100k ever.

In Orono there are a few spots to re-load drink bottles and grab a quick bite.

Start time: 9:00am
Start location: The arena parking lot on Furnace St.
Route map: “Hellacious Hilly 100k” printable route map here, or link to Ride with GPS

Please use the comment section to discuss the ride, anticipated pace and other such valuable conversation pieces etc.

It’s hot hot out there, but hey….if you ride fast you’ll create your own breeze! So that’s what we’ll do, starting from Cycle Transitions. It’s got some uphills, but some really groovy downhills that you can yell yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaa going down. Choose your distance and make sure you have access to the map on the ride. We’ll be heading out to the Centreton and Grafton areas. Don’t forget the new start time is 6:30.

Start time: 6:30pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start Location: Cycle Transitions parking lot on D’Arcy St.
Route Map (56k): Printable Route Map (56k) or link to it on Ride With GPS
Route Map (44k): Printable Route Map (44k) or link to it on Ride With GPS

This ride will start at the arena on Furnace Street. We will ride north on Ontario Street to the Jamieson’s and then head back into town via McBride/Ferguson/Racetrack.

A few reminders: Helmets are mandatory, and please bring your membership card with you. We’re still getting to know everyone!

Start time: 6:30 am
Start location: Arena on Furnace Street
Route Map: 32 km Jamieson Route
Difficulty: Level 3
Ride Leader: Roberto

Allan will take the group out for a nice route which will start at the arena on Furnace Street, head north on Ontario, west on Danforth, north on Williamson, east on Jibb, down Smylie across to Cornish Hollow and then back home on Ontario. Leave a comment below and let him know you’re coming!

Date: Tuesday, July 11th
Time: 6:30
Distance: 26km
Meeting Location: car park, Furnace Street, Cobourg
Ride Leader: Allan Dennis

This weather screams for ice cream so bring along some money if you’d like to enjoy a cool treat after the ride!

Date: Monday, July 10th
Time: 6:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Dutch Oven
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko