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Meet at: Rheman Christian School Television Road & Parkhill Road Peterborough

Date: Oct 1

Departure Time: 9:00am

Tour Host: Tom Blainey

Ride Length: 87 km

Easy scenic ride through the rolling hills of Peterborough County, stopping at the beautiful McCracken’s Landing for world famous banana bread. returning along side the Otonabee River. Perhaps a quick lunch at the Ashburnham Ale House.

Map & Turns: View, Print or Download the 87km map here.

.gps files: Click 87 km 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.

Meet at: Auburn St in Peterborough (please park  your car anywhere on the gravel along Auburn St.) Easiest way to get to Auburn St. from the GTA is to take Hwys 115/7 to Television Rd/Lansdowne intersection, continue on Television Rd to 4 way stop, turn left on Parkhill, go over the swing bridge, then just before the river bridge turn right on Auburn (at Esso gas station).

Date: Friday, October 7

Departure Time: 9:30 am

Tour Host: Bill Welsh

Ride Length: 89 km

Medium difficulty for this ride, expect elevation to total around 700 m. We will ride at a suitable pace for the participants. Please expect to ride as a group.

Snack break at scenic McCraken’s Landing

After the ride all participants who wish may take a short drive to to the Ashburnham Ale House on Hunter Street for lunch and/or refreshments. Click here for directions.

Map & Turns: View, Print or Download the map here.

.gps files: Click here 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.