Apparently, tonight of all nights, TSN won’t be airing the Tour de France until 12am. That’s a real downer, and changes the Ride, Wings, and Tour de France to just a Ride & Wings. Ahhhh…..don’t you just love TSN? We’ll still go to The Mill for the half price wings. We can speculate on who will get caught doping next……and it will still be fun to see fellow club members without helmets.

Just like the Thursday ride—Heading out to Wicklow Beach and beyond then returning. Easy riding, so it’s a good opportunity to do some longer distance. The map shows about 37km but if you go into Colborne and back,  you’ll get about 55km. Or if you’re really enthusiastic, stretch it all the way out to Brighton. Please make sure you print out a map and bring it with you if you need it.

Several club members will be away this weekend, so it might be smaller numbers on this ride. It also means that many of the “usual” pack leaders will be away, so it’s time to see some new folks step in to take on that role! Wanna volunteer, anyone?

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route Map: Wicklow Beach and Back route map here
Ride Leader: To be determined (Volunteers?)

Please indicate if you are planning to ride and especially if you think you could be a pack leader.

Easy Ride! We will add a little “country” this time and go out to Cornish Hollow and Racetrack Rd. No crazy hills, just slight inclines.

By the way, Monday is “Ride your Bike to Work” day in Cobourg, so we might even see a few more cyclists on the road on Monday! It’s also Ride Your Bike to School day.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: The Mill restaurant parking lot
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: To be determined

The weather is forecasting thunder storms & rain, but we know it’s a lie. We’ve all got browning lawns and sprinklers going to prove it. So, let’s hope it’s dry for the ride!

Easy Ride! (and I’ll bet you’re happy to hear that if you’re one of those who did the hills on the other side of Hwy 28 today) It’s the long weekend, and while all those people are battling it out on the 401 trying to get back home from the cottage, we’ll be out riding our bikes and eating ice cream (or frozen yogurt if that’s your style). Yes, that’s right, ice cream! Bring a few toonies with you on this ride because we’re going to take a break down near the pier at that wonderful little ice cream joint. Let’s keep our fingers crossed and hope the rain holds off.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: The Mill restaurant parking lot
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: To be determined

Please comment below to say you’re coming!

Just like Thursday. That’s how we do it in these parts…..we sort of “preview” the Sunday ride by doing it on Thursdays. So if you miss it one day, you can catch it on the other. Or, better yet, ride both times and try it at two different speeds.

Choose what suits you the most. The 48km regular route starts in Bewdley, with a 25km short & leisurely option. There’s also an extended option**, (see below).

The Scenic Group:
Ride slower, enjoy the sunshine and the scenery—the 35km route is recommended for you if that’s your style. This group is usually small, but riders stay together, and nobody gets left behind. Care to slow it down a little and lead this ride? It doesn’t require any special skill, just a little desire to ride & keep others company. Please comment below if you can do this on Sunday. 

Regular Group:
The 48km route is for those of you who want to ride a little longer. Bring a little $ if you want to grab a snack or two at the Harwood Store.

The Non-Stoppers
If you wish to be a non-stopper, expect to go a little faster. If you find yourself dropping behind, that’s okay too—you can join up again with the regular crowd when they catch up.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location:Bewdley Arena
Route Map: “The Scenic Route” (35, 48, or 94km options)  route map here

UPDATE: The route map shows 35, 48 and 94km options. (not 25 as previously planned). Also, please be forewarned that the short route is not flat—it’s hilly enough to be challenging for some.

**Extended option (96km)

Start at The Mill Restaurant at 8:30. That will give you 75 minutes to ride the 23 km required to reach the start point in Bewdley. And of course you’ll need to ride back again afterward.  🙂
UPDATE: The Thursday group needed 15 minutes more in order to arrive in Bewdley on time, so plan to leave The Mill at 8:30 instead of the originally planned 8:45.

Please reply below and mention which group you might choose to ride with.

Previous known as Novice Rides, these rides are for everyone, but are particularly beneficial for new riders who are still getting used to their bikes, don’t quite know how to use those gears yet, and who could take advantage of some of that wonderful knowledge that the experienced riders can share with them.

New This Year
Each night before heading out on these rides, the ride leader will take about 10 minutes to “share some knowledge” and answer questions either about bike maintenance, safety, group riding, or any number of other things. This is the time to ask all those questions you were afraid to ask before. This week we’re talking Proper Bike Helmet Fitting.

Easy Group Riding
The routes are meant to be easy. The pace will be set by those who are in attendance and nobody will get left behind. In the spirit of “group” ride we will travel together in a group. To make these rides the huge success that they were last year, we rely on support from our experienced folks who are happy to mentor others.

These are the rides where you can set yourself some goals for the season. If you are brand new to cycling, start out going 15 or 20k and work your way up to some longer distances as the season progresses.

Bike Week Raffle Tickets (Win a new bike!)
Bike Week is coming up next month, and during bike week there are raffle tickets being sold to win a free Opus Urbano Comfort Bike, Gift Certificates for The Bike Shop or a Bicycle Tune-up from Port Hope Bicycle. Tickets are $5 for one, and 3 for $10. They’ll be available at the start of the ride.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: Donegan Park
Ride Leader: Paul Mills
Route: To be determined by ride leader

Please comment below to say you’re coming!

If you’re not busy hunting for easter eggs, or preparing ham or turkey, plan on digging out the bicycle and going for a club ride. Just like Thursday, this route’s 38.5km but you can shorten it to 19.5km if you wish, and also bypass the big Crossen Hill climb. But don’t let hills scare you. Everyone does them at their own pace and if you want to take a scenery break part way up, that’s okay too.

The extended option: At 25k: head west on Vimy Ridge, then south to Bethel Grove, then Jibb, and then re-join the group in Camborne.

Start location: The Mill Restaurant parking lot, Cobourg
Route map: “The Big Loop” route map here
Start time: 10:00am

Again, its helpful if you comment below, mentioning what distance you’re hoping to ride. It will let others do a little mental planning and don’t worry—we won’t hold you to it, you can still change your mind when you’re out there. We just like to get a rough idea.