2010 SUMMER CYCLING SCHEDULE

ROAD TOURERS

This is the cycling schedule for the remainder of the season. Come prepared with water, lunch etc. (unless otherwise noted) - we cannot always count on finding a restaurant or store on our rides. We practice safe cycling - REMEMBER HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLUB RIDES.

Scott Currie - Cycling Coordinator

Stay in the loop. E-mail me to get on the cycling list.

Scottcurrie77@yahoo.ca

SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE OUR SCHEDULE

DATE	BICYCLE TOUR	MEET @	DIST.(KM)	LEADER	DESCRIPTION
Wed. Night Rides	Every Wed. throughout the cycling season	Cons. Halton 6:00 pm	26, 33 & 43	Extra maps will be available to share with new riders.	Start at Conservation Halton. See “USING THE CYCLING SCHEDULE” in this Newsletter for details re the starting point.
August 8	Lynden, St. George & Glen Morris	D 9:00	49, 70, 88 & 102	John Sloan D: 905-627-9708	Pedal scenic back roads west and north of Dundas as far as the Grand River.
August 15	Forks of the Credit River No gravel route 68k	See Desc. 9:30	51 & 68	Scott Currie B: 905-331-9685	Start at Glen Williams Park in Halton Hills. Take QEW east to Oakville, Trafalgar Road north to Georgetown. Turn right at lights onto Maple. After cemetery (2.7 km) turn left at lights onto Mountainview. Head north and turn right on Main St., cross the bridge and immediately turn right into park. (Driving time from Burlington about 50 minutes.) BRING A LUNCH. Lunch in Erin
Aug. 22	Niagara’s Escarpment Ride	10:00	90 kms	Ernie DeRushie 905-522-5481	Joint GCBT and HOC ride. Climbing five steep hills along the Niagara Escarpment. Very hilly so better to bring your good legs. Meet behind the Tim Hortons at Barton & Fruitland Rd. Stoney Creek.
Aug. 29	TBA			Brian Baxter 905-637-0687
Sept. 5	TBA
Sept.12	28^th Falling Leaf Century Ride	See Disc 8 am	75, 100, 150, 200	Richard Simpson 905-816-9154	Meet on the east side of the CIBC bank on Walkers line and Dundas, Burlington. Register 15 min. before start. Food and water far between, carry lots. Dress for expected weather. Ride through Cambridge, Maryhill and Eden Mills area.
Sept. 19	TBA
Sept. 26	Whistle Stop Tour II	C 10:00	65	Richard Simpson 905-816-9154	Re-run of popular spring tour (in case you missed it). Pleasant ride through rolling countryside north of Campbellville. Meet for lunch in Rockwood.
Oct.3	Smell the Grapes Tour	10:00	? km	Ernie DeRushie 905-522-5481	Meet at Prudolms Landing.

USING THE CYCLING SCHEDULE

"DATE The date of the ride.

"BICYCLE TOUR The name of the ride.

“MEET @” Where we meet and the time that we roll. Try to be ready on time, tires pumped up, etc.

MEET @ "C" Meet in Campbellville. Take Guelph line north to Campbellville, turn left on Crawford Crescent (second street north of railway tracks). Just past the Trail Eatery, turn right and park in the area behind the restaurant.

MEET @ "Cons. Halton" Meet at Conservation Halton, 2596 Britannia Road, about 0.7 km west of Guelph Line, western (upper) parking lot.

MEET @ "D" Meet at University Plaza in Dundas. Take Hwy 403 to Hamilton, exit Hwy 8 West (Main Street) towards Dundas. When Hwy 2 (Main Street) exits left, veer right continuing on Hwy 8 (Osler Dr.). Turn left into plaza at top of hill and park on your right (near Osler Dr.).

"DIST (km)" The approximate distance of each ride in kilometres. There are usually short and longer rides.

"DESCRIPTION" Details about the ride, starting place, etc. Bring your lunch unless other meal plans are indicated. "Must RSVP" means you must phone the Leader’s number given to register for a Sunday barbecue.

GENERAL INFORMATION

●You MUST wear a cycling helmet for all Club rides. Mirrors are recommended.

●Once we get into May, rides are not cancelled because of the weather. Often the dreary days turn out to be the best.

●Ride single file at all times and observe the rules of the road. We do not race, take your time and enjoy.

●If you are riding in a tight group because of the wind, stop slowly and warn others of your changes in speed and of obstacles on the road. If you move over don’t cut someone off, look first.

●Always pass on the left hand side of other riders. Call out as you start to overtake “passing on your left”.

●Maps are provided for each ride.

●Be careful of railway tracks. Cross at a right angle or you’re liable to flip. Trip leaders usually show the tracks on their maps. In any case, be careful.

●Bring along a spare tube, a patch kit, tire irons, and a pump. A water bottle is also a must.

●Safety Tip: Overloading your handlebar bag can cause your bike to handle poorly and to be unsafe. Place heavy items in a rear pannier and as low as possible. If you find yourself in a speed wobble on a downhill, don’t panic. Apply your brakes moderately and the wobble will stop.

●Have a fantastic cycling season and make everyone’s season great by being a kind and considerate cyclist. Also, thank your trip leaders for a job well done. A lot of time goes into planning each ride. Guests are allowed two rides before becoming a member and signing the Halton Outdoor Club waiver form.

Notes 1) Guests are allowed two rides before becoming a member. They MUST sign the Halton Outdoor Club waiver form to participate in a ride.

2) Guests must become Club members to participate in trips outside of Ontario.