2011 SUMMER SCHEDULE
ROAD
CYCLING
***NEW*** RSVP for Rides ***NEW***
You must register at
least 24 hours before the ride. Please see the Bulletin Board for Ride and
Reservation Details. (905)
335-6102 or outdoor@spectranet.ca
For last minute rides and updates watch the
club website Bulletin Board and get on the cycling list (e-mail Heather
McClintock at adventurelife4212@gmail.com)
REMEMBER HELMETS ARE
REQUIRED TO BE WORN ON ALL CLUB RIDES.
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Bicycle Tour |
Time & Location |
Distance & Sweep |
Level |
Leader |
Description |
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Watch the Club website Bulletin Board and Cycling
Schedule for last minute rides earlier in the season as weather permits! |
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Thursday evenings June 2 – Sept 15 |
Every Thursday throughout the season. Out and back
along the Waterfront Trail |
6:30 pm Beachway
Pavilion |
10-50 sweeps |
All |
Heather McClintock |
The route is an out and back along the Waterfront Trail. Ride
out as far as you want and return then head out for a coffee or treat. Dates may be extended based on weather. |
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Saturday May 28 |
Kathy's Snacks & Social Ride |
9:30 Kathy’s (Maple / |
28 & 46(s) Ride lengths can be extended easily if you want a
longer distance |
All |
Kathy Jones |
Start at Kathy’s for a lovely local ride. Choose flat or head up
the escarpment! Pot luck snacks to
follow the ride. If weather is
inclement, social will commence at 11:30 am!
Bring lawn chair. Please RSVP by Thursday May 26 for this ride. |
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Sunday June 5 |
Rattlesnake Rattler |
8 am Frank
& Susan’s ( |
32(s), 44(s), 65(s) |
All |
Frank & Susan Cooney |
This is an excellent ride to start the season with
3 different distances and sweeps for all! Head north from |
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Sunday June 12 |
Westover Wander |
9 am |
24, 50, 54, 73 |
All |
John Sloan |
The shorter route travels through Greensville
while the longer routes travel through the scenic back roads to Westover,
north and west of |
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Sunday
June
19 |
Bailey
Bridge Tour |
8:30
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50,
68, 75(s) |
All |
Freda & Clive Wright |
Start
at Oakville Place Mall and ride north through the beautiful rural roads of |
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Saturday
June
25 |
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8:30 am |
50, 75(s), 100 |
All |
Lin Mackrael |
Travel
the beautiful country roads around |
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Saturday June 25 |
Mountain Equipment Bikefest |
11 am – 4pm |
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After
Lin’s Carlisle Pretty ride check out MEC’s
bicycles, gear, food and live music clinics, demos, kids activities and bike
swap. See mec.ca/bikefest
for more details. |
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Sunday June 26 |
Peddle & Paddle |
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15 + paddle, 30, 70 |
All |
Dorothy Rideough |
Ride
from |
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Tuesday June 28- Sunday July 3 |
Finger Lakes Bike (road and trail), Hike and Kayak Trip |
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Various |
All |
Heather McClintock |
Explore
more than 9,000 square miles of lakes, hills, villages and vineyards. Daily
road and trail bike routes will be provided for various distances, daily
hikes and at least 2 kayak trips. For more details see newsletter and watch
website. |
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July
10 |
Hamilton
de Tour |
8:30
am Hidden |
62
(s), 75 |
2, 3 |
Linda Harris |
This is the Tour de
Hamilton in reverse! It includes a
very gentle ride up the escarpment along the old rail trail, continue on through
the rural roads, down Dewitt or |
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Sunday July 17 |
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9:30
am |
26,
42, 63, 84 |
All |
John Sloan |
The shorter two distances
are on the east side of the Grand River visiting the town of |
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Sunday July 24 |
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9:30
Beachfront Pavilion |
50,
65 |
2 |
John Attridge |
We
follow the lovely waterfront trail along the water towards The
short route goes up the mountain via |
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July 30, 31 or Aug 1 |
Stay
tuned for upcoming details for a ride this weekend!!! If anyone can lead a ride, please contact
Heather at adventurelife4212@gmail.com |
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Aug 7 |
Lynden, St. George & Glen Morris |
9:00
am |
49,
70, 88, 102 |
2, 3 (level
1?) |
John Sloan |
This
ride is relatively flat once you climb the escarpment Level
1’s may be interested in this ride.
The distance is suitable, however, there is
one climb up the escarpment. |
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Aug 10 – Aug 22 |
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30-50 |
1,2 |
Gayle Laws |
Explore
the northern shores of |
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Aug 13 or 14 |
Stay
tuned for upcoming details for a ride this weekend!!! If anyone can lead a ride, please contact
Heather at adventurelife4212@gmail.com |
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Aug 21 |
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Zehr's |
42,72,
109k |
All |
Tom Simon |
Starting
out in Funky Fergus, explore the scenic banks of the |
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Aug 28 |
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C 10:00 |
50, 65, 75 |
All |
John
Webb |
Scenic ride from Campbellville to |
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Sept 3, 4 or 5 |
Stay
tuned for upcoming details for a ride this weekend!!! If anyone can lead a ride, please contact
Heather at adventurelife4212@gmail.com |
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Sept 11 |
Falling Leaf Century |
Hwy
5 & |
100,
150, 200k |
2, 3 |
Tom Simon |
Challenge
yourself and put in a good season-end performance. This tour travels many of
the less travelled routes up to the environs of Campbellville,
Fergus and beyond. |
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Sept 17 |
The Whistle Stop Tour |
10:00
am Campbellville |
65 |
All |
Richard Simpson |
A pleasant
ride through rolling countryside north of Campbellville.
Meet for lunch in Rockwood |
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Sept 24 Saturday |
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Via
Train |
60 |
2 |
Terry Walsh |
Take
the Via train to St Catharine’s, ride along the Welland
Canal Trail, have dinner in This
trip may need to be modified as the train schedule posted this year currently
ends after Labour Day…stay tuned! |
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More
rides??? There may be more if the fall
weather holds!!! Stay tuned for
upcoming details. If anyone can lead
a ride, please contact Heather at adventurelife4212@gmail.com |
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Ride Levels:
1.
casual cyclists
looking for approximately 30-40 km at a pace less than 20km/hr
2.
intermediate
cyclists interested in 50-70km at a pace between 20 and 25km/hr
3 strong / experienced cyclists looking to ride 80-100+ km at a pace greater
than 25km/hr
Distances and Sweeps:
All distances are in
kilometres. Sweeps are available for the
distances marked with (s). Please watch the club Road Cycling Schedule and the
Bulletin Board for additional sweeps as they become available!
Meeting Locations:
Beachfront Pavilion: From Lakeshore and Maple in
Campbellville: Take Guelph
Line north to Campbellville, turn left onto
Conservation Halton:
General Information
Ride Leaders, Directions & Maps
·
The ride leader
will give an overview of the ride and provide maps with directions and
distances for each ride as well as indicate points of interest and which
distances will have sweeps
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The leader will
also indicate any areas of caution on the route such as gravel, railway
crossings or busy traffic areas.
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The ride will
start as soon as the orientation is complete so please arrive early and be
ready to start at the time indicated
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A lot of planning
goes into each ride so please thank the leader for volunteering their time to
bring you this great ride!
Bikes and Gear
·
You MUST wear your bike helmet on all club
rides. Your helmet should fit well and be in good condition
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Your bike should
be sized for you and in good working order
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Mirrors are
recommended
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Bring a spare tire tube and
tools to change a flat
Water and Food
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Always bring
water, Gatorade or your drink of choice
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Bring snacks and
food unless indicated in ride description
Safe Riding
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Our rides are not
a race, take your time and enjoy the day!
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Ride single file
and obey the rules of the road.
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Advise fellow
riders of conditions ie cars, gravel, potholes,
stopping etc
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Pass other riders
on the left and announce your intentions ‘passing on your left’. No surprises please!
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Be
predictable. Ride 1 metre
from the edge of lane / curb in a straight line. Don’t weave in and out. Take the whole lane if needed in areas of
narrow lanes, construction, poor pavement conditions
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Cross railway
tracks at right angles
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Don’t overload any
handlebar bags as they will make your bike unstable
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See and be seen
with bright clothing, lights, reflective markings and mirrors
Guests
·
Guests MUST sign a Halton
Outdoor Club Waiver before participating in a ride
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Guests are allowed
to join 2 club rides before becoming a member
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Guests must become
a member to participate in trips outside of
Have a fabulous cycling season!!!