Membership Renewals now in progress!
2024 Season Opener Ride: Sunday May 5 @ 9am
Come Ride with Us
Destination rides are once-a-month, one-day group trail rides for members of Cycle Stratford. Guests are welcome to join us for a small fee and must sign a waiver.
Destinations are all within easy driving distance of Stratford. On the day of the ride, we meet at the parking lot at Upper Queens Park (at the corner of Richard Monette Way and Christopher Plummer Drive) prior to departure.
Bike transportation is available, but must be arranged in advance. Please contact us by email to register at least 2 days in advance of the ride if you would like to join us at cyclestratford@gmail.com
2024 Schedule - Mark your calendar!
The targeted dates for the upcoming season are:
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May 25, 2024: Spring on the Trail - G2G
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June - Remote Start Ride
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July 20, 2024: Brantford to Hamilton Rail Trail
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August - Remote Start Ride
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September 7, 2024: Destination Ride Harriston (Visit with Wayne & Gertie)
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October - Remote Start Ride
Additional details regarding the destinations will be posted here closer to the date of each ride.
May 25, 2024 - Spring on The Trail (Leaders: Jeanne & Colin)
For the first destination ride of the season, we will meet at Upper Queens Park for departure at 9:30 am, and drive to a trailhead on the G2G rail trail. More details to follow.
June - Remote Start Ride
Details of this remote start ride will be posted once finalized.
Remote start rides begin/end closer to Stratford and are typically longer in length and faster in pace (more suited for riders who usually join the "Further Afielders" or "Outliers" groups).
July 20, 2024 - Brantford to Hamilton Rail Trail (Leader: Roland)
The July 20 destination ride will be on the Brantford to Hamilton Rail Trail. We will depart upper Queens Park at 9:00 am,
and drive to the starting point of Mohawk Park, Brantford, N3S 6S5 (about 1 hour drive).
The ride destination is Dundas Valley Trail Centre, Dundas, L9H 5E3, an approximate distance of 27 km each way and there are public washrooms available at both ends of ride. NOTE: Participants should pack a lunch for this destination as the concession booth has been permanently closed.
August - Remote Start Ride
Details of this remote start ride will be posted once finalized.
Remote start rides begin/end closer to Stratford and are typically longer in length and faster in pace (more suited for riders who usually join the "Further Afielders" or "Outliers" groups).
September 7, 2024 - Destination Ride in Harriston (Leader: Jennifer)
The September 7th Destination Ride will start/end in Harriston, Ontario. Approximately one hour north of Stratford, this 30-40km ride will be out on quieter roads exploring the beautiful countryside.
We will follow up this ride with a visit to Wayne & Gertie's new home for refreshments (founding members of Cycle Stratford who moved away in 2023). We miss Wayne and Gertie and look forward to a fun ride in their new area.
Details regarding departure time and other information will be posted closer to the date.
October - Remote Start Ride
Details of this remote start ride will be posted once finalized.
Remote start rides begin/end closer to Stratford and are typically longer in length and faster in pace (more suited for riders who usually join the "Further Afielders" or "Outliers" groups).
