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My Favorite Ride of 2025: By Jen Poole
The ride this summer that sits with me as the most fun, social and beautiful was the Danforth East Lakeshore Loop that started at the home of Barb and John’s. The 50-km route takes in lots of crazy hills, but the views are most excellent. Heading eastbound on Telephone Road showcases some of Northumberland’s most…
Keep readingLast Official Tuesday Ride of 2025
Our last ride of the season on Tuesday this week was a little chilly, with occasional gusts from the Northwest almost blowing tiny Jen off her carbon wheels. Our crew of six riders huffed and puffed up some challenging hills, sped like teenagers down into some glorious valleys, and took in spectacular Autumn views of…
Keep readingHalloween Spooooooctacular 2025
Shout out to Gail who hosted a special Halloween celebration in collaboration with Music By the Bay Live to raise money for the Uxbridge Food Bank. (See the group’s thank-you note at the end of this post.) How wonderful to be a kid again, if only for a few short hours. Freewheelers rocked it with…
Keep readingA week of Blossom Rides in 2025
Marshall treated us to two Blossom Rides this Spring – one in Port Hope and one in Warkworth – they ended up being in the same week due to weather delays. Both rides rewarded us with the fragrance of lilacs in full bloom and the views that can only come with challenging hill climbs! Thanks…
Keep readingA Memorable Cycling Tour in Croatia
Anyone out there like a slower pace by which to visit other countries, combined with a cultural holiday? Four of our members this Spring enjoyed a 7-day cycling/sailing trip in the Adriatic Sea. Departing from Dubrovnik, Croatia, they island-hopped, visiting Milna, Brac, Mljet, and Hvar, while enjoying idyllic vistas and much laughter with their new…
Keep reading2025 Season Opener – Friday, April 18
Welcome from your President, Miche and his executive team. Our season opening ride will be the traditional Good Friday potluck. Lilianne and Barry graciously offered to host again. Hopefully, Barry will order sun this year, so it won’t be as cold as last year. At this first ride, be sure to corral your Tuesday and Friday Ride Co-ordinators…
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2024 GFW Season Opener
Welcome to the 2024 Ganaraska Freewheeler cycling season. Your Executive (Michel, Lilianne, Jennifer, Jen and Ruth) and the Ride Coordinators (Brian & Gail, Sue & Paul) are pleased to officially launch the 2024 season. Season Opener Ride: Friday, March 29, at 2 PM This year our first official ride will be Good Friday, March 29th starting from…
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Getting Ready for 2024 with a New Look
Hey Freewheelers and their followers – happy February! It’s early to get the ball rolling for Spring 2024 cycling, but we wanted to invite you to take a peek at our website’s new homepage and let us know what’s to like about it! Comment if you can! Looking forward to seeing everyone when we kick…
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Cycling Fundraiser – Shall We Mount a Team?
I’m sending this invitation out on behalf of Lilianne, our club’s Vice President. Lakeridge Health Foundation is having its first annual cycling fundraiser for its Cancer Care Centre.on Sunday May 28th called Pedal for Patients. The registration fee is $50.00, and there are 2 routes, one of 27 kilometres and one of 80 kilometres. The rides…
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