Winter (December 1 - March 31)
Winter group ride time is 9:00am for all group and in effect until April 1. During the winter there are NO scheduled ride leaders and group sizes tend to be smaller. Rides should be no-drop. No one should be riding in a big ring (cycling code for riding fast) and full length fenders are considered mandatory. Rides meet at Cuppa Joe's Coffee Shop Corner Cup on West 4th Ave (Intersection W 4th/Alma St).
Spring, Summer, Fall (April 1 - November 30)
We will offer 3 rides every Saturday.
A) Racer Ride is tapered towards experienced riders who would like to maintain a higher speed (32+ km/h avg). This ride may include some intervals with strong efforts. You should have very good bike riding skills at higher speeds to do this ride. The ride will leave at 8:30am sharp.
B) Enthusiast Ride is a more steady ride with an average speed of 28-32 km/h. This ride will maintain a steady pace and you should have good group riding and cornering skills. This ride may include some drills designed to improve your group riding skills. The ride will leave at 8:32am.
C) Recreational Ride is for novice riders or riders who need to gain confidence and skills. This ride will include instruction from the ride leader on cycling skills and safety. The average speed will be between 25-28 km/h. The ride will leave at 8:35am.
Each ride will have a ride leader - do not hesitate to ask questions of the ride leader and other riders. Use your own judgement which ride you feel comfortable doing but if you are uncertain about which ride you should be doing please ask a ride leader or team rider.
Our goal is to take care of everyone on our group rides (regardless of your ability and experience) and have fun!
Details
Saturday Glotman Simpson Cycling Club Ride:
Departure @ Cuppa Joe's Coffee Shop Corner Cup on West 4th Ave (Intersection W 4th/Alma St)
- A-Ride: 8:30am sharp!
- B-Ride: 8:32am
- C-Ride: 8:35am
Route: North Shore or Richmond loop
Finish: West Point Cycles/Coffee Shop
Meeting Place
Currently, club rides (Winter or Spring/Summer/Fall) all depart from the same location: Cuppa Joe's Coffee Shop Corner Cup on West 4th Ave (Intersection W 4th/Alma St)
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Important! Please Note The Following
- Traffic Rules need to be followed on all club rides! Please be aware of your surroundings as you are representing our club and sponsors by wearing your team clothing! DO NOT RIDE THROUGH RED TRAFFIC LIGHTS!
- You have to wear a helmet!
- Rainy and wet days: If you plan to be active on the ride and plan to pull through and ride in the front please have fenders with mud flap extensions mounted. If you don`t have fenders or extensions we have to ask you to stay at the end of the group as a courtesy to the rest of the group.
- No Ear Phones allowed while riding in the group.
- We only can guarantee a ride leader in non rainy conditions.
