Hydro Fields & Bungalows 2.0 (with added DVP)
Details
This is a repeat of the Hydro Fields & Bungalows ride held on July 21 with the inclusion of the DVP and some changes based on suggestions. Most noteworthy change: there will be no sweep to bring up the rear, and the expected pace will be 22 km/hr. We will stop briefly at optional exits marked on the map to regroup.
Experience the biking infrastructure of Scarborough. Majority of the route will be bike friendly or empty residential streets, but biking on major streets without a bike lane will be necessary. See the revised route map here: http://goo.gl/maps/37kgf
We will be travelling 22 km/hour without a sweep. Riders should be prepared to tackle hills. It is a long and winding route so it is essential that everyone be able to keep up.
Start: Tim Hortons, 731 Eastern Ave - plenty of parking in the area
Leg 1: 11.81 km - cyclists can exit at Haldon Ave.
Leg 2: 9.46 km - cyclists can exit at Kennedy Subway Station
Leg 3: 6.1 km - 30 minute rest stop at Coffee Culture, 2060 Ellesmere Rd
Leg 4: 8.18 km - cyclists can exit at Guildwood GO Station (http://www.gotransit.com/publicroot/en/PDF/Timetables/CurrentBoard/Table09.pdf) or take the 86 Scarborough bus (bike racks available) to Kennedy Station (http://www.ttc.ca/Routes/86/Westbound.jsp).
Leg 5: 23.23 km - the most difficult portion of the ride with rolling hills and frequent trips on Kingston Road.
Finish: Ed's Real Scoop, 920 Queen St. E.
Total: 58.78 km