Eight fearless riders bundled up for Tuesday’s ride this week. Yes it was cold but so very worth it. We missed you!

Next Tuesday, Klaus will host, starting from the Port Hope Town Hall.

Route will be Le Tour de Cobourg. Options to avoid McEwen (along with Hill 60!) and/or Bickle Hill. In fact for those who would prefer to avoid all hills this early in the season there is always the alternative to just do an out and back between Port Hope and Cobourg along highway 2.

Lunch will be at Nookies on Ontario Street across from the LCBO.

Your Ottawa Tour Planning Committee (Katherine, Ruth, Sue, Richard and Marshall) invite you to join them for a 10:00 a.m. ride starting at the baseball field on Victoria Street South in Port Hope this coming Tuesday, April 10.

Lunch will follow at Basil’s afterwards.

Print yourself a copy of the Osaca Outing route and come on out to hear about our plans to date for a fabulous weekend in Ottawa on the weekend of August 10^th. The committee would appreciate your feedback and input to help them as they move forward in the planning of this special event.  

Note: Next Tuesday, April 17 ride needs a host! Anyone up for it? Contact Marshall.

Jen P. is your host for this Friday’s ride at 5:30 out of Cobourg. Here’s her invitation:

The ride will start at 5:30 PM in the free parking lot behind Dutch Oven, also across from the outdoor rink off Albert Street (northeast of LCBO).

Dinner reservations are for 7:30 at The Oasis under Poole. We are doing the Spring Fling route.
Looking forward to seeing you all out!!

Choose from three route options: 31, 41 or 45 kilometres. Brian has created a handy map below to help you find your way to the start location.

Klaus will be our host for our first Tuesday ride of the season that starts and ends at the Mill in Cobourg. Dress warmly!

The route we’ll follow is the Spring Fling with distances of 32, 41 and 45 km.

Note: The ride will start and end at The Mill rather than the CCC as per  Brian’s map.  As is always the case, Brian’s description of this ride being “relatively flat” is just that, “relatively”!! For those who don’t wish any hills, following the Waterfront Trail east as far as you like could also be an option.

Join us afterwards for lunch at The Mill.

As it’s the start of the new season, let’s all be mindful of safety and spend a few minutes reviewing our safety laws and guidelines.

Welcome Ganaraska Freewheelers to the first ride of the 2018 season starting at 3:00 pm from Wayne & Brenda’s in Baltimore. You’ll find their address in the Ride Calendar and on the Member Directory. If you are not a member, but interested in joining us on this ride, please email ganaraskafreewheelers@gmail.com so we can provide details.

As it’s the start of the season, Brenda and Wayne plan to go easy with you – aiming for a route of @ 30km. Of course there will be the option to shorten or lengthen your ride if you so desire. Maps will be available. Dress warmly!

The traditional GF potluck will follow. Make sure to pack your plates, glasses and utensils, along with your food offering and beverage of choice.

Please consider doing three things:

1. Comment if you plan to join the ride so Wayne and Brenda have an idea of numbers and your cycling companions can anticipate a riding buddy.
2. Pray for good weather! (But plan to come even if it does rain so we can kick off the new season.)
3. Let Brian H. know if you can host next Friday, as for now, it’s without a host.

Note: Password to the Member Directory has not changed from last year – it will change in the first week of April and you will receive an email soon with the details.

Lilianne and Barry are hosting our Tuesday Oct 31th visit to Warkworth. The Pike Ride has an approximate short ride of 35 kilometres, with the long ride being 60 or so kilometres. Please print your maps from the website.

We are cycling at 10am from the town park on Highway 29, just West of the Co-op. There is parking as well on the West side of Old Hastings Road.

Lunch will be at the Lucky Star Cafe on the main street. There is a diverse menu sourced from locally grown foods, a warm atmosphere and nice teas and coffees (no alcohol). They roast their own beans and bake in house.

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Doug and Joanne are hosting Saturday’s ride beginning at 10 a.m. from Orono Park on Leigh Street in Orono.

Lunch will follow at the Village Bakery. Save some room in your tummy for the jelly donuts!

Comment if you plan to join the ride.

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Apparently last Tuesday’s ride from Trenton was a keeper route! Thanks to Sue for hosting and to Barry & Lilianne for the map which we need to put on our site!

Richard and Irene are your hosts for this Tuesday’s ride which starts/ends at the Newcastle Golf Course and follows the The Hilly Conclusion. The golf course kitchen will be open for snacks and a beer after the ride.

Comment if you plan to ride!