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#91
General Discussion / Share The Road Cycling Coaliti...
Last post by Geoff Milan - November 28, 2023, 08:31:26 AM #92
Watch for 4 (four) new speed humps on #5 Side Road, east of Trafalgar Road. The first one is just past Trafalgar (at the school) and the last is past the second (RH) turn.
You can go pretty fast over them. Just make sure you are holding the handlebars tight and your feet "standing" in the pedals. Your legs and arms should be acting like springs. The torso should be in a higher position (your crotch barely touching the saddle) at the uphill of the hump. Your "limp springs" contracts (bend) towards the peak of the hump and immediately stretch after the peak. This will happen very fast! Some practice would be recommended.
Stay safe!
PS The humps are one solid asphalt mass from left to right without gaps.
You can go pretty fast over them. Just make sure you are holding the handlebars tight and your feet "standing" in the pedals. Your legs and arms should be acting like springs. The torso should be in a higher position (your crotch barely touching the saddle) at the uphill of the hump. Your "limp springs" contracts (bend) towards the peak of the hump and immediately stretch after the peak. This will happen very fast! Some practice would be recommended.
Stay safe!
PS The humps are one solid asphalt mass from left to right without gaps.
#93
Unofficial Rides / Re: Ride to Ancaster 112k/800m
Last post by Thomas Bruck - November 03, 2023, 01:08:55 PMJerzy
Lower Base line is closed between Tremaine and First Line for 2 years due to railroad trucks reconstruction.
TB
Lower Base line is closed between Tremaine and First Line for 2 years due to railroad trucks reconstruction.
TB
#94
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Unofficial Rides / Ride to Ancaster 118/775m
Last post by Jerzy D. - November 02, 2023, 08:08:54 PMThere is invitation for a ride to Ancaster from Churchill Meadows CC. The ride has 118k and 775 climbing meters. Coffee break could be in Ancaster, Dundas or in Watertown. Start time 10:00
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44897012
The route was updated to bypass closed section of Lower Base line as per Thomas note. My apologies for my mistake.
Now we have 6 k longer but 20m less climbing route
Due to wet weather I have to cancel the ride!
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44897012
The route was updated to bypass closed section of Lower Base line as per Thomas note. My apologies for my mistake.
Now we have 6 k longer but 20m less climbing route
Due to wet weather I have to cancel the ride!
#95
General Discussion / Help protect cyclist and other...
Last post by Vince L - September 19, 2023, 04:38:59 PMHello fellow club members and cyclist. We all have had some close encounters in the past with angry motorists during group rides, commuting, or just walking. Please consider taking a look at this petition and signing to get Bill 40 passed.
https://www.joelhardenmpp.ca/protect_vulnerable_road_users
https://www.joelhardenmpp.ca/protect_vulnerable_road_users
#96
Club Photos / Photos of combined Beginners -...
Last post by John Bachmann - September 09, 2023, 09:55:38 PMGreat turnout for today's ride from Terra Cotta to Caledon East.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jhbphotographs/albums/72177720311079292
https://www.flickr.com/photos/jhbphotographs/albums/72177720311079292
#97
General Discussion / Re: Details regarding the Terr...
Last post by Geoff Milan - September 07, 2023, 03:42:01 PMClassic ride details, for this Saturday, are now posted on Cycle Club App.
#98
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General Discussion / Details regarding the Terra Co...
Last post by TheStokerAlwaysGetsIt - September 06, 2023, 09:42:49 AMHi -
My husband and I are new members to BCC. We did a ride in the spring with BCC (we were on the tandem), so this would be our second ride with the club
Since we're not familiar with your usual routes, would you be able to give us some details on this Saturday's Classic - Terra Cotta route?
Thanks!
My husband and I are new members to BCC. We did a ride in the spring with BCC (we were on the tandem), so this would be our second ride with the club
Since we're not familiar with your usual routes, would you be able to give us some details on this Saturday's Classic - Terra Cotta route? Thanks!
#99
We ride a lot in Caledon and there is the Bethal Hospice in Inglewood. There are 12 locations in Caledon that have Bethal Specials. For instance Spirit Tree will donate 25% for every Pizza of the week. Tin Roof & Coywolf Coffee $.50 from every drip coffee. For a full list check out foundation.bethalhospice.org we are are all getting older folks and this Hospice does excellent work. Please help support them during September.
George
George
#100
Ballinafad road to be closed Trafalgar road East to ninth line starting Aug 21 to September.Might be access to eighth line but that's not much help.