We’re not ready to stop riding yet, but before the season is over for most folks we’re offering a workshop on how to clean and maintain your bike. Many of you bought beautiful new bikes this summer, but if you haven’t done a thing with it yet, you probably should have! New or not so new, we’ll learn how to clean our bikes, clean and lubricate the chain, and change a flat tire. This is a hands on workshop so bring your bike and get ready to get your hands a little dirty!

Date: Monday, September. 29th
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: Cycle Transitions, 739 D’Arcy Street, Cobourg (Across the street from the Cobourg Community Centre, entrance at rear (west) side of building.
Workshop Leader: Maria Garrett

Important: RSVP required. Space is limited so pre-registration is mandatory. Leave a comment to indicate that you plan to attend.

All riiiiiight! The forecast is 25C for Sunday and sunshine! Summer seems to be giving us a second chance. It will be a great opportunity to ride up to Bewdley, have lunch on the outdoor patio (you’ll have to do the 72k route) and then coast home, mostly downhill. You gotta do the uphill first though. 🙂 If you want to stay for lunch at Rhinos, bring a few extra $ with you, leave a comment so we can make sure that adequate space is reserved.

Start time: 10am
Start location: The park on Carlisle between Westwood and Ewing
Route map (62k): Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
Route map (72k): View it on Ride with GPS

Let us know if you are riding, but more importantly if you plan to get lunch at Rhinos.

We did this one a while ago, but folks really enjoyed it so we will do it again. We can’t lie….it’s a hilly one, but there are two distances to choose from. You’ll head along the Lakeshore, travel north to the 7th line (we all know how hilly that is!) then decide if you want to head over to Bewdley or skip out on a little distance and take the shorter route.

Start time: 10am
Start location: The park on Carlisle between Westwood and Ewing
Route map (62k): Printable route map here or view it on Ride with GPS
Route map (72k): View it on Ride with GPS

I know, we say it all the time, but please leave a comment if you hope to ride.

The Port Hope ride is on! It’s going to be sunny, and overall just a lovely fall evening. Since there are fewer riders coming out now that the season is getting closer to the end, please leave a comment indicating that you plan to ride. George is your ride leader tonight and he’d love to know how many to expect!

Time: 6:00pm
Location: Port Hope Town Hall
Ride Leader: George

We are going to start in our slightly out-of-town spot that gets us out onto those lovely country roads. The sun officially sets at 7:09pm this evening, so lights will be required for all those riding, as of 6:39pm.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: Wicklow Beach
Ride leader: Maria Garrett

If you missed it last Sunday, we’ll do it on Thursday. Shelter Valley Road. Massey Road has newish gravel for about 2-3 kms but it’s rideable, just be cautious. Otherwise, it’s a good route and there’s sunshine in the forecast.

Start time: 10am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route map: Printable route map here, or view it on Ride with GPS

Please let others know you are riding tomorrow. The Thursday group is typically quite small so it’s good to know you won’t be standing there alone at the park waiting. 🙂

This will be the last “All Levels” ride for the season. (not the final ride of the season….just the last All Levels ride) We have reserved with The Mill, who have kindly agreed to let us start and finish the ride in their parking lot, and afterward we will head inside to the Pub area for those wishing to order up beer and snacks. In case you’ve forgotten, an All Levels ride means that there’s just one route and everyone rides—but at their respective paces, Levels 1-4.

It’s an opportunity to try the next level up, and since everyone follows the same route you can always drop back and wait for the group behind you. We will ride out for 35 minutes then turn around and come back the same way—Everyone finishes at the same time.

Lights on bikes are essential. The sun sets at 7:18pm on Wednesday, meaning lights are required on both the front and back of your bike as of 6:48pm

Time: 6:00–7:10pm (ride) 7:15-9:00pm (social)
Start location: The Mill parking lot
Route map: 36km printable route map here, or view it on Ride with GPS
Ride leaders: TBA

Important: Please RSVP so that we can ensure adequate reservation for space at The Mill

The weather should be nicer, but a bit cool tomorrow so we might try this route that takes us up to Shelter Valley Road. We don’t yet have a report about road conditions on Massey, so it’s possible that an alternative may be required after we go out and do the test drive in the car. Therefore, don’t be printing out the route map till morning time, because it might just change… But in the meantime:

Start time: 10am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route map: Printable route map here, or view it on Ride with GPS

*Note: (Road report), We have driven the route and all roads are reasonable to ride. The gravel on Massey Rd. has been packed down enough, but please exercise caution  near the edges, for 3km until you reach St. Annes.

Short notice, we know…but can ya let others know if you plan to ride? Just press the little ole “Comment” button and say “I’m riding!”.  🙂

CANCELLATION: Due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances, the out of town ride planned for today is being postponed to a different day and time. Stay home, stay warm, and stay dry.

The sun officially sets at 7:22pm this evening, so lights will be required for all those riding, as of 6:52pm. We are going to start in our downtown location, the parking lot behind the Dutch Oven.

Start time: 6:00pm
Start location: The parking lot behind the Dutch Oven
Ride leader: Maria Garrett