
Weekly Club Rides
The rides and groups below are guidelines only. The ride leaders do their best to create safe, enjoyable rides.
If you have a question about any ride, please contact us.
Learn about our introduction to cycling course here.
Guests are invited to join us for two rides before deciding to join the club. Guests must sign our waiver prior to participating in any ride. The waiver can be found on the Membership application form.
The last ride for this season is on October 30.
Town Tourers
Description: Short distance on local paved, multi-use trails, city streets and paved, low-traffic county roads.
Distance: 15 to 25 km, using the Festival Route and others to be added
Pace: 15 to 18 kph
When and Where: Sunday mornings at 9 am, meeting in Market Square (west side)
Ride Leader: Rotating leaders
1st ride: TBD 2023
Country Cruisers
Description: Intermediate distance, on paved, low-traffic county roads.
Distance: 30 to 40 km, using routes 1 - 7
Pace: About 20 kph, with a rest stop
When and Where: Sunday mornings at 9 am, meeting in Market Square (west side)
Ride Leaders: Rosemary Jasper and Wayne Sjaarda
1st ride: TBD 2023
Further Afielders
Description: A longer ride on quieter country roads.
Distance: 40 to 60 km, using routes 8 & 9 and other routes decided by the leader and participating cyclists
Pace: 22 to 24 kph
When and Where: Sunday mornings at 9 am, meeting in Market Square (west side)
Ride Leader: Doug Patient
1st ride: TBD 2023
Outliers
Description: A cross between the Country Cruisers and the Further Afielders.
Distance: 30 to 45 km, using variations of routes 1 – 9, depending on wind and weather
Pace: 20 – 22 kph
When and Where: Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 pm, meeting in Market Square (west side)
Ride Leaders: Doug Patient
1st ride: TBD 2023
Last ride: TBD 2023
Gravel Grinders
Due to lack of participation, we will not be offering Gravel Grinders in 2023. If you have an interest in gravel rides, please let us know!
Thursday Social Ride aka Thirsty Thursday, Monthly (1st Thursday of the Month)
Description: The Thursday Social is for casual riders interested in a 1-hour, ~20 km loop starting and ending in Market Square (or nearby pre-announced location), followed by a social. Group departs at 6:30pm sharp.
The location for the post-ride social will be announced via Email a few days before the ride.
Distance: 20 km
Pace: About 18km per hour, using variations of routes 1 – 9 and in-town routes, depending on wind and weather.
Where and when: 1st Thursday at 6:30pm, meeting in Market Square west side.
Ride Leader: Jennifer Nickel
1st ride: TBD 2023