We’ve got three distances to choose from. The 49km regular route starts in Bewdley at and there’s an option to shorten the ride to 25km if you prefer to ride at a more “scenic” pace. There’s also an extended option**, adding distance both before and after the regular route. Take a look at the descriptions below so you can anticipate in advance which group you might want to ride with.

The Scenic Group:
If you like to take your time, riding slower and taking in the scenery, the 25km route is recommended for you. This group will ride together, making sure to not leave anyone behind. We would appreciate a volunteer to lead this ride! Please comment below if you’re on board. 

Regular Group:
The 49km route is for those of you who want to ride a little longer. There may be occasional stops to re-group, and you’ll see some of the best scenery around. There’s an opportunity to re-load drinks and grab some snacks at the Harwood Store.

The Non-Stoppers
Need we say more? The non-stoppers may ride 49 (or 96km), and will likely be moving it along at a rapid pace. If you wish to try riding in this group, by all means do so….there’s the nice safety net of being able to fall back to the Regular Group if they leave you in the dust!

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

**Extended option (96km)
Start at The Mill Restaurant at 8:45. 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.  🙂

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

The Monday ride was a lot of fun. More than 15 people came out and rode 20km. For some it was a “recovery ride” after riding really hard the previous day, and for others it was their first time out this year. In any case, the leisurely scenic pace of the ride allowed for lots of conversation and as always, our Monday/Wednesday evening rides are guaranteed slow and nobody ever gets left behind. We’ll do another one this Wednesday.

Ride Slow if you Want to Ride Fast
There’s a place in everyone’s training and exercise programs for some easy riding. If you don’t believe it, take a look at this article describing the benefits and the art of riding slow and how riding slow can make you ride faster http://bicycling.com/blogs/roadscholar/2012/04/05/the-art-of-riding-slow/.

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

Please comment below to say you’re coming!

Tomorrow the weather says SUNSHINE, and super great temperatures right into the evening. We’ll start this ride in town, head down onto the Lakeshore, cruise down to the pier and who knows where else. New riders, experienced riders, and all those who just want to get out and get some fresh air, come on out. The evening rides are always fun.

Start time: 7:00pm
Location: The park on Carlisle Ave. between Ewing and Westwood
Ride Leader: Anita Macklin
Route: To be determined

Please comment below to say you’re coming!

If you ordered a Bike Essentials kit from George at Port Hope Bicycle, they have arrived. Give George a call to arrange pickup.

George (Port Hope Bicycle) 905 885-1077

This Sunday we ride out along the Waterfront Trail as far as we want again, then turn around and come back. It’s nice easy riding, and doesn’t get much flatter than this around these parts. 37km—you’ll be done in no time! Feel free to extend the ride longer if you wish.

We will try the same 3-group approach as last Sunday: Scenic/Leisurely Group, the Regular Group, and the Non-stop Group.

Please print out the route map and bring it with you if you are planning to ride.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route map and directions: Wicklow Beach and Back route map

Please comment below if you are coming, and maybe even indicate which group you might want to try riding with.

This Thursday is simple. The planned route is about 37km, but that doesn’t mean you are obligated nor limited. We ride out along the Waterfront Trail as far as we want, then turn around and come back. How simple is that? And it’s easy riding! No real hills to speak of. You make the ride as long or short as you want.

Please print out the route map and bring it with you if you are planning to ride.

Start time: 10:00am
Start location: Donegan Park
Route map and directions: Wicklow Beach and Back route map

Please comment below if you are coming, and also what sort of distance you might be thinking of. It helps others to plan ahead, especially if you’re looking to go all the way to Presqu’ile Park and back.

Just sayin……

We took the chance on Monday night and didn’t get rained out, so we’ll take the chance again. Nothing to strenuous, nothing to long…..this ride is a casual ride for riders of all ability. As usual with our Easy Rides, we will travel along as a group, share some yakkity yak and have fun. All weather dependent of course.—the weather sounds a little sketchy at the moment. Keep your eye on the radar. If there’s a 40% chance of rain, that means there’s a 60% chance it won’t rain! How’s that for optimism?

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

Please comment below to say you’re coming!