Category Archives: Over 100 km rides

Millbrook in Reverse

Meet at: MJ Hobbs P.S. in Hampton (King Lane and Taunton)

Date: Sept 2

Departure Time: 7:45 a.m.

Tour Host: Cliff

Ride Length: 103 km

Cycle to Millbrook for a stop at the Pastry Peddlar.

This is a hilly ride with over 1000m of climbing. Be prepared to ride as a group due to the long weekend traffic.

Click here to print/view a map and turns

.gps files: Click here to obtain gps files from RWGPS. When on the site open “overview” tab, then “export” tab. At the bottom of the export tab you can find links to information for downloading files to various Garmins.

Krazy Kookie Ride

Meet at: Kingsway Plaza, N/W corner of Townline and King St. in Oshawa. Park at west end of plaza.

Date: May 22

Departure Time: 8:00 am

Tour Host: The Ride Guy

Ride Length: 103 km

Stopping at the Dreamer’s Cafe in Port Hope

Maps & Turns: To Print/view maps & turns click here.

.gps files: Click here to obtain gps files from RWGPS. When on the site open “overview” tab, then “export” tab. At the bottom of the export column, links can be found for information on downloading files to various Garmins.

Kawartha Lakes Tour

Meet at: Coldstream Rd in Rosedale (Kawartha Lakes). Take Hwy 35 to Rosedale, turn right on Grey Wood Drive then left on Coldstream Road, park at end of road.

Date: August 5

Departure Time: 8:30

Tour Host: Kim and Scott

Ride Length: 100km

Ride around Balsam lake with a break in the park.

Directly after the ride Kim and Scott are very generously hosting a BBQ. Riders will be ferried across to their cottage by boat as they arrive back at the landing. Kim and Scott will have everything there (food, beer, non-alcoholic drinks) so no one needs to bring anything.

Print/view the map here.

RWGPS Link here

Double Dutch

Meet at: Palisades Court/Sprucedale Way – Whitby

Date: Aug 4

Departure Time: 9:00 am

Tour Host: Kim C

Ride Length: 100 km

What’s better than one donut? Two donuts! This ride takes us past both Village Bake Shop locations, both the one in Orono and the one in Whitby.

Maps & Turns: Print/view the map & turns here.

.gps files: Click here for the RWGPS map. then go to “overview” tab, then “export” tab. At the bottom of the export tab you can find links to pages for information on how to download files to your garmin.

Claremont, out up and back

Meet at:  Claremont Park, Old Brock Rd in Claremont

Date: May 26.

Departure Time: 9:00 am

Tour Host: Rose B.

Ride Length: 62/74 km

Stops at Musselman’s Lake and Anninas Bakery

Maps & Turns: Click here to view and/or print the map and turns

.gps files: Click here (62k) or here (74k) to obtain gps files from RWGPS. When on the site open “overview” tab, then “export” tab to find gps files. At the bottom of the export column links can be found for information on downloading files to various Garmins.


Bethany Lakefield Tour

Meet at: Spearing Farms, 1115 Highway 7A, Bethany, ON

Date: August 19

Departure Time: 8:00 am

Tour Host: Terry Spearing

Ride Length: 102K

Riding from Bethany to Lakefield for a break then back to Spearing Farms to enjoy a bbq.

This is a relatively flat ride with under 300m of climbing.

Click here to RSVP before August 15

Parking – use the green area on the “right” side of the drive, not on the left.

Bring lawn chairs & beverage of choice if you want something other than water, bring your own beverage.

There are plenty of rooms for those that wish to change.

Print/view the map click here.

RWGPS link: 102 km

2019 Rice Lake Tour

Meet at: The municipal parking lot located at 4960 Rice Lake Dr N of Oakridges Dr S of Bewdley.

Date: Saturday June 1

Departure Time: 7:30 am

Tour Host: Pierre

Ride Length: 101 km

The degree of difficulty is an 8 out of 10 with over 1000m of climbing. We will ride as a group at a pace to accommodate any and all riders.

Make sure you bring 2 water bottles.

We will stop at the Bridgewater Cafe in Hastings for a snack.

Bring a lunch or grab something in Bewdley to refuel after the ride.

Click here for a printable map.

Thanks to the Ganaraska Freewheelers for the route.

RWGPS: Click here

 

2018 Millbrook or Bust in Reverse

Meet at: Enniskillen Public School in the village of Enniskillen

Date: July 7

Departure Time: 7:00 a.m.

Tour Host: Kim

Ride Length: 105 km

The degree of difficulty is 8 out of 10

We cycle over to Millbrook for a stop at the Pastry Peddlar.

The route has changed due to 407 construction

Click here to print/view a map and turns

.gps files: Click here to obtain gps files from RWGPS. When on the site open “overview” tab, then “export” tab. At the bottom of the export tab you can find links to information for downloading files to various Garmins.

2020 Ride 4 United Way

Meet at: 380 Taunton Rd E Whitby Behind Sinclair High School in Whitby

Date: Aug 16

Start Time: 160 km Start 7:30 am Mass Start 8:15 am – Check in opens 630am. Whitby Community Ride – 10 AM. Please arrive early to obtain your bib number/wrist band/route maps. Be ready with the rest of the DCC team in the staging area, start line, by 7:15 am (160) or 8:00 am (100 or 60)

DCC R4UW Team Captain: Kim Cheston

Route Options: 60km, 100km, 160km, Gravel Ride

Route Features: Each route is well marked and supported by volunteers. There are water and food stops at various points along the route and roving mechanical support. At the end of the ride you will be welcomed back by food, music and your finisher medal! Showers and massages are also available.

Map & Turns: Paper maps will be made available at registration on Sunday morning

RWGPS: 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30578066 60 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30575776 100 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30516806 160 km

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30511460  Whitby Community Course

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30754598 Gravel Route

Click here for event details

To join the Durham Cycling Club Ride 4 United Way team click here