2010 SPRING CYCLING SCHEDULE (ROAD TOURERS)

For more information about a specific ride consult your newsletter or contact Heather McClintock (Cycling Director) at 905-631-3048, or the Club at 905-634-2012. If long distance call 1-877-877-4550

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

NOTE: 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!

By Scott Currie (Cycling Co-ordinator)

Note to non members wishing to ride with us. . . we look forward to having you join us for a couple rides.
You do not have to join our club for that. However, you will be required to sign a Waiver at the start of the rides.

Date	Bicycle Tour	Meet@	Dist (km)	Description
April 18	Westover Wander	D 10:00	24, 50, 54, 73	Too early in the season for climbing hills? Climb the escarpment via the rail trail, gets rid of most of them. Sample rustic roads around Dundas and points north.
Starting Wed.	Every Wednesday throughout	Cons. Halton	26, 33, 43	Start at Conservation Halton. See the information above for details re the starting point.
April 25	Whistle Stop Tour	C 10:00	65	Pleasant ride through rolling countryside north of Campbellville. Meet for lunch in Rockwood.
May 2	Laura's Yo-Yo Ride	Cons. Halton 9:00	50	Start at Conservation Halton. This ride may seem short but it’s somewhat hilly for so early in the season. So don’t forget to eat your wheaties!
May 9 Mother's Day	Balls Falls	See Desc. 9:30	50, 91	Everyone to meet at 9:30 at Saltfleet High School at 108 Highland Rd W, at Highbury Dr just west of Hwy 20, to receive the maps and instructions. The short route riders will then drive to their starting point. The hope is to have everyone together for lunch at Balls Falls.
May 16	Kathy's Snacks & Socializing Ride	See Desc. 10:00	28, 46	Start at 753 Hawkins Cres, Burlington. Call Kathy fordirections and to RSVP for snacks by Thursday prior. Bring lawn chair. Enjoy snacks and socializing after ride.
May 23	Rattlesnake Rattler Ride	See Desc. 9:30	65, 77	Meet at the 407 car pool parking lot on the northwest corner of Northampton and Dundas St, just west of Walkers Line. Lunch in Campbellville
May 30	Georgetown Royal Tour	C 10:00	50, 65, 75	Scenic ride from Campbellville to Georgetown and back.
June 6	Paris Pedalthon	See Desc. 9:30	26, 42, 63, 84	Start in Paris at Tim Hortons, junction Hwy 2 and Brant 5. From Burlington, take Hwy 5 west. Turn left at Hwy 24. At Osborne's Corners, turn right onto Governor's Road (Brant 5). In Paris, park on west side of Green Lane opposite Tims. Alternative: From Hwy 403 West after Brantford, exit onto Paris Road (aka Highway 2) and follow to Brant 5. Scenic ride along the Grand River and beyond.
June 13	Welland Canal Cruise	See Desc. 9:30	58, 73 To shorten ride stay on pathway	Cruise the Welland Canal Pathway and circle back through beautiful wine country roads. For a shorter route just pull a U-Turn on the pathway at your choice. Take QEW Niagara to St.Catherines. Turn left (north) on Ontario St., right on Linwell, left on Bunting Rd. and right into parking lot at Lock #1 at Bunting and Lakeshore Rd.
June 20	Carlisle Pretty	See Desc. 9:00	50, 80, 100	Ride along quiet tree-shaded routes on top of the escarpment in Carlisle. Meet at Courtcliffe Park, Carlisle. Take HWY 6 North, right on Carlisle Rd.
June 27	TBA
June 28- July 2	Finger Lakes NY, Bike and Hike Tour	Heather McClintock B 905 631- 3048 or adventurelife 4212@gmail. com		Explore more than 9000 square miles of lake, hills, villages and vineyards. For more details see newsletter.
July 4	Guelph Lake Ride	C 9:00	78	Bring your bathing suit along with your lunch and cool off by taking a dip in Guelph Lake before lunch.

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.