Author: Ruth Louden

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Cycling from Peterborough – Tuesday, July 31

July 15, 2018
GFers at Harold's
Brian & Klaus have teamed up to lead the Freewheelers last Tuesday ride in July. Having participated in the Northumberland Hills ride from Peterborough, they loved the route so much, they decided that we should use it (slightly modified) for the GFW ride.
Meet at Beavermead Park at 2011 Ashburnham Drive in Peterborough for a 10:00 a.m. start. This will be a new route that starts by heading up the bike trail to Lakefield, then heads over to Bridgenorth before returning to Peterborough. This is essentially the “Kawartha Classic” route posted here: https://thekawarthas.ca/route-1a-lakes-rivers-and-cafes-45/. Brian is in charge of the route and he will post further details nearer the time.
Klaus is looking after the apres-ride dining arrangements, currently anticipated to be at the Kettle Drum on Hunter Street in Peterborough.
Save the date – Tuesday, July 31 – for this brand new route!

Cycling from Port Hope Town Hall – Friday, July 27

July 15, 2018

Brian H. is hosting the Friday ride on the LAST FRIDAY of July in celebration.

What’s the big celebration about? Well, this is the final Friday ride of the season that Brian is the Ride Coordinator for. Starting in August, Peter assumes this awesome responsibility!

Meet at the Port Hope Town Hall at the usual time of 5:30 PM. The route is still to be determined. Brian will post it as a Comment nearer the date. Apres-ride din-dins at the Beamish House.

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Take advantage of the group rate at Ottawa U for our August 10-12 Tour

July 11, 2018

If you still hope to join us for our Ottawa 2018 Tour August 10-12, there are still rooms available at Ottawa U. They have extended the deadline for using our group promo rate to Friday, July 13.

Comment on this post to let us know you’re interested and Marshall will send you the promo code!

Friends and family welcome. Learn more about the routes that Marshall, Pete, Irene and Richard have tested for you.

Cycling from Port Hope – Friday, July 20

July 11, 2018
Join us for the Barb and Mich Birthday Ride, hosted by Katherine. The ride starts at Katherine’s house in Port Hope.
Naturally, we shall follow Katherine’s Ride offering 52- and 36- kilometre options. However, if Sylvan Glen Road hasn’t been repaired by then we will have to make a minor detour near the end. BrianH will explain the change, if it is required, at the start of the ride.
Pot-luck to follow.

Cycling from Campbellford – Tuesday, July 17

July 11, 2018

Join Brian H. for our Tuesday ride in Campbellford. Note that above picture is from 2003, but it is  it’s a nice memory lane shot!

After arriving in Campbellford, cross over the bridge, turn right in 100 m at the second lights on to Doxsee Street, then turn right again in 100 m at the Free Parking sign. The attached map shows the Campbellford parking spot. You will actually be right behind the LCBO. Since there may not be a public loo on this side of the river you may wish to do your business prior to crossing over the bridge!

The cycling route is essentially the same as last year, with 49 and 30 kilometer options. The only changes are the start and finish loops in Campbellford.

Please print your own a copy of Two Rivers Tour map as Brian does not have a colour printer!

Lunch will be at Apollo’s Pizzeria, the same as last year. It has been ordered for 1:00 PM, on the balcony. The menu is to be found at: http://apollos.ca/menu.html. It is a 2-min walk from the parking location.

Also, the Campbellford pool is right across Ranney Street from the restaurant, and there is Open Swim from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM. For $4.50 you can swim, shower and change there!