A ride north - Bridlewood Mall to Ballantrae
Details
START TIME IS NOW 0900 (9am) to let it warm up a bit!
A fun, friendly, chill, steady-paced, NO DROP ride.
- Ride duration
- Ride duration is expected to be around 4-4.5 hours
- ~2 hours there and ~2 hours back, plus a break at the midpoint
- About 72km there and back
- Locations
- Starting: Tim hortons at bridlewood mall (2900 Warden Ave. Unit 149, Scarborough, ON M1W 2S8)
- Mid-point: Coach House Pub, 3 Felcher Blvd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 3H4
- Ending: Same as start
- Route conditions:
- Path type: Paved/ Dedicated/Road
- Majority of the ride will be on the road, so please make sure you are comfortable riding in a group on the road, side by side.
- Distance (total): Approximately 72KM;
- Ride requirements:
- Average speed by the end of the ride will be around 23-24kmph, on flats we will be doing closer to 30kmph. (Please make sure you are comfortable with these speeds)
- We will have some elevation especially on the way there. On the way back should be faster.
- We WILL stop at red lights to regroup
- Break(s): Lunch break in Ballantrae at a pub
- Bike type: Any, but a hybrid or road bike is better suited for the target speed;
- Helmets are absolutely required. NO exceptions. I will not lead a ride with participants who aren't suitably protected
- While this is a daytime ride, marker lights are always a good idea
- Additional notes:
- This will be a NO DROP ride, but be honest about your ability to maintain the anticipated speed
- Please bring sufficient water and food for the ride
- This ride is weather permitting. If conditions are uncertain the deciding time is 7 PM the night before the event;
- Please be on time and respect your RSVP; We will leave on time;
- Feel free to bring a guest provided they can follow all the instructions on this post;
- This ride aims to be gender-balanced and inclusive;
- By taking part in this event you attest: a) you are in good health, b) you participate at your own risks, and c) you release the organizer(s) from any responsibility and/or liability whatsoever;
Looking forward to riding with you!
