Four Levels, designed to suit any skill level

Level 1: Slow & Easy

• Speed: 15-18km per hour average (or the pace of the slowest rider)
• Distances: 12+ kms total distance in the early season, increasing up to 25 kms as the season progresses

Best group to ride with for people who enjoy a slow pace, enjoy the company of others who don’t take riding too seriously. You may ride a mountain bike or a hybrid, or even a road bike.  There is a ride leader who guides the group and a person who rides at the back to ensure that nobody gets left behind.  Level 1 rides seek out routes with as few hills as possible to keep it easy. The group will frequently stop for ice-cream, butter tarts or other such reasons while out. Most rides start in various locations around the Cobourg, Port Hope and Grafton areas. From time to time rides may start out of town when there is a destination of interest to the group, or to seek variety.  

Level 2: Leisurely

• Speed: 16-19km per hour average
• Distances: 15-20 kms total distance in the early season, progressively increasing to 40 km

If you tend to ride your bike once or twice a week for up to an hour each time, this might be the group for you.  You may see a mix of bicycle types on this ride, including hybrid bikes and road bikes. Mountain bikes are possible but you might find the pace a little too fast.  A ride leader will guide the group and they are always no-drop rides meaning that nobody will be left behind.  You can expect the rides to take about 1.5- 2 hours to complete, stopping for breaks along the way.  From time to time there may be some Level 2+ rides offered where speeds will remain the same as usual but there could be an extended distance. 

Level 3: Moderate

• Speed: 18-20km per hour average
• Distances: 30 kms distance in the early season, progressively increasing to 50 kms

Road bikes are highly recommended for Level 3 rides, though a strong rider may be able to keep the pace with a hybrid bicycle.  These rides are for those who like to ride fairly regularly (twice a week for example), aren’t afraid of a few hills, but want to progressively build strength and endurance on some of the gentler hill when possible.  These rides typically take place within the Cobourg, Port Hope and Grafton areas with occasional rides out of town. A ride leader accompanies the Level 3 ride and will have knowledge of the route and will guide the group. Route maps with voice navigation through you mobile phone are provided. 

Level 4: Endurance and Speed

• Speed: 20-25+km per hour average
• Distances: ranging from 35-70kms, depending on available daylight and early vs late season

Road bikes are generally required for Level 4 rides  These rides are for those who like to ride regularly (three times a week for example), and want to progressively build strength and endurance.  These rides typically take place within the Cobourg, Port Hope and Grafton areas with occasional rides out of town in order to see new places and discover new routes. Level 4 rides are no-drop rides but with a twofold component.  The group will head out as a whole and may break away into two groups. The Distance group will ride at a pace suitable for building endurance while the Speed group may ride to build strength.  When separated, there will be designated regroup points when appropriate. Route maps with voice navigation through you mobile phone are provided, and each person should know how to use the navigational features (don’t worry, we’ll show you how).