Hi Folks,
Spread the word far and wide, there is a new Group Ride in town.
Our Thursday and Friday Road Rides got together and voila! A new ride was born to accommodate all the new riders out there who just want to go slower, see more, talk more and maybe begin an incredible journey.
Announcing:
Tuesday evening Bike Path Ride starting Tuesday July 2nd 2013 will utilize our growing AT Network and will be geared to those who want to ride there bike at a more relaxed pace than our Friday Ride. This will be a fair-weather ride only, so everyone stays dry (we hope). We will gather at Woodcock Cycle, 433 St Marys Rd for a 7 pm departure. Due to the loss in day light we will bump these rides to a 6:30 start in August.
For our main ride we will head east on Fifth Ave to Youville and then to Egerton, back onto DesMeurons for a block. We will pick up the bike path at the end of DesMeurons following the Niakwa Trail left over the Seine River and east to Lagimodiere, north to the Bishop Grandin Greenway, West to Dakota to pick up the Dunkirk Multi-use path, North to the Fermor bike path and back to DesMeurons following the same route we took out from the shop. Here is the map link http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/225161215
Here are other possible rides to switch things up:
The BDI via Bike Path http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/235855549 (we may want to schedule this one earlier to leave time for an Ice cream break),
Whittier Park via Bike Path http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/235866789 (we may decide to stop at the forks for some fuel).
Seine River Trail bike Path Ride http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/235868695 (we will be joined by Dennis from Save the Seine for a guided tour),
Fort White Bike path Ride http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/236375883 (we would meet in the north west corner of the theater parking lot McGillivray and Kenaston)
These are 20 km to 25 km routes and I expect we will ride it between 17 and 20 kph +/- depending on the group that night. That should put us back at the shop between 8 and 8:30 for July rides.. This is a no pressure no-drop ride suited to those who wish to get more comfortable riding, want to gradually increase their distance and time in the saddle or just want to ride with others in a casual setting. This ride is good for almost all types of bikes. Having said that, you would not want to show up with your carbon bike and full kit. If you are concerned or have any questions please let me know. The Rides will normally be led by me, I am a Can-Bike instructor which means I am nationally certified to teach folks how to safely cycle with others on and off the roadways. I ride about 6000 km per year and ride all 4 seasons. Please ask me any questions from the mechanics of your bike all the way to winter cycling.
As the ride progresses and if the skill of the riders warrants it, we may increase the distance and take in more of what our cycling infrastructure has to offer. For those of you who find that this ride is not enough for you, consider joining our Thursday or Friday no-drop Group rides where the speed is a little faster and the distance depends on you (min 30 km to a max of 70 km) 6 pm to 8:30/9:00pm.
To join these rides you must wear a bike helmet
The first time you join us you will need to sign a waiver, this protects the validity of our insurance through the Manitoba Cycling Association (MCA)
The second and subsequent times you join us you will need a MCA General Membership, this membership is $48 and covers you and Woodcock Cycle Works with insurance for the duration of the season.
Bye for now,
Currie Gillespie, CHRP
Board of Directors, Manitoba Cycling Association
City of Winnipeg Active Transportation Advisory Committee 2011, 2012
Can-Bike National Advisory Council
Winnipeg Cycling Map Committee
Bike to Work Day Committee
Ciclovia Committee
"Every Lane Is A Bike Lane" - City of Los Angeles