Every September we do a 100km ride (with a 50km option too) to Presqu’ile Park and back. It’s a great goal to work toward if you are looking to set a goal! This is about the flattest (aka easiest) 100k around and we should all be in great shape to give it a try. We’ll aim to scheduled it for the weekend of September 23 or 24th, whichever day looks better. Should that weekend be a total fail as far as weather goes, we’ll do it the following weekend. So, mark your calendars and start preparing.

We are only 3 days away from our second Prince Edward County County ride!

After taking in the Lake on the Mountain area in June, we will explore the equally stunning Bloomfiled/West Lake/Sandbanks area.

Looks we will have ideal weather conditions for our beautiful 36 km route. It’s a flat offering, and as with past all levels rides there will be stops along the way. We will make a quick stop at the village of West Lake/the Dunes beach and a longer stop at Sandbanks Park/Outlet beach.

Riders will ride in small groups at their preferred speed levels, regrouping at the next stop. Its not a race by any means. Please comment below to let us know whether you are coming out. Please indicate your preferred ride level so others know who they can ride with.

Starting point: Bloomfield Main Street (departing from in front of Bloomfiled Bike Shop located at 225 Main Street)

Parking: on street along Main Street
Time: 10:00 am
Route: Bloomfield to Sandbanks and Back https://ridewithgps.com/routes/20667934
Ride Organizer: Roberto

There’s this strange perception that the Level 4 group is insanely fast or something, but we’re here to tell you it’s not the case! A number of Level 3s have been pleasantly surprised to find they can do it, no problem! Occasionally we break off into a couple of different pace groups but more often than not we tend to stay together. This route starts at Sylvan Glen Conservation area and we head over the Port Hope way, up County Rd 10 and then along the 7th line then over to the Osaca direction. Nice hilly route, but not super crazy. Let’s hope the weather cooperates!

Start time: 6:00pm
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Start location: Sylvan Glen Conservation Area (Port Hope)
Route map: Printable route map, or link to it on Ride with GPS

Now that we have built up some stamina, we are ready to take in the beautiful hills north of Cobourg through the tree tunnel of Cornish Hollow. Please make sure your tires are at maximum pressure and we may need out lights even though we are starting earlier (6pm), because Sunset is about 8:20pm  and we need to have them on at 7:50 pm (1/2 hour before sunset). The ride is a long climb followed by a long glorious descent. Please chime in if you are able to join us and check out the link to get a description (the shortcut through the Kraft plant is closed however so we go down to University/Margaret/King/ Westwood.

Start time: 6 pm (note earlier start)

Ride Leader: Geoffrey Honey

Start Location: Westwood Park Parking lot Carlisle between Westwood and Ewing St.

Route Map: Link to PDF

It should be a nice evening so we’ll give the Dead End Tour, West Edition another try and see what’s new out there!
Date: Monday, August 14th
Start Time: 6:00
Meeting Location: park at Westwood and Carlisle
Ride Leader: Maria Siemiaszko

Allen will be leading this week’s ride. He has come up with another classic route everyone is sure to love .

Please comment below to let us know if you’re coming out. Hearing from others is a great motivator. Lets have some fun!!

Total Distance: 42.5km
Start Time: 6:00 (note earlier start time for August)
Ride Leader: Allen Dennis
Meeting Location: Willmott Street Diamond Head Industrial Mall Parkimg Lot

Route: ADP Evening Esplanade

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/24151718

This all levels ride will head east along the Waterfront Trail, veering north east of Grafton, as far as each rider would like to go.

Level 1 riders can stay in town or venture out to Archers Road and back.

Level 2’s may wish to go as far as Wicklow Beach Road, whereas 3’s and 4’s may complete the 80 km  loop at their respective speeds and usual rules (e.g. No drop, frequent stops).

One of those stops may be at Lola’s Coffee shop in Brighton.

Please leave a comment if you are coming, and indicate the level and distance you’re hoping for, it often encourages others who would like to come out but don’t know whether they’ll have someone to ride with.

After all, most of us join a club to ride with others! As it’s an all levels Sunday ride, there won’t be leaders for each group.

Date: Saturday August 12, 2017
Time: 9:00
Meeting Location: Donegan Park
Levels: all
Ride Organizer: Roberto

Route Map: Brighton Loop

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/8086468

Everyone thinks the Level 4 ride is super crazy fast and hard, and we’re here to tell you it’s just not! This is a groovy Level 4 ride, but also one that Level 3s should also be able to manage if you don’t mind a few hills! This route has those rolling hills of Danforth, but also some really great downhills, especially Lyle St. in Grafton where you can yell “yeeeeeeeehaaaaaaa” while going down. Two distances to choose from, both starting at Cycle Transitions. The deciding point about which distance you’ll take doesn’t happen until we are around the 18km point, near St. Anne’s spa. Note the 6:00 start time!

Start time: 6:00pm
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

Mike is out of town this week leaving the Wednesday night ride in capable hands. Then it was learned that Allen is not available leaving things up to a 3rd stringer.

We’ll start at the Hamilton Twp. offices heading north to Vimy Ridge either through Kennedy or Jibb depending on the state of the former. We’ll take Morton to Cavan heading back on Beaver Meadow and Harwood Road. Time permitting we might try to tack on a couple extra clicks.  Bring your lights just in case.

Please comment below to let us know if you’re coming out. Hearing from others is a great motivator. Lets have some fun!!

Total Distance: 33km +
Start Time: 6:00 (note earlier start time for August)
Ride Leader: Roberto
Meeting Location: Hamilton Twp Offices, Majestic Hills, off of Burnham

Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10832991