Although, the 2009 Road Tourers Cycling Season has ended, we left the schedule here for you to see!

Come back and check the new schedule during mid April 2010.

2009 SUMMER CYCLING SCHEDULE (ROAD TOURERS)

For more information about a specific ride consult your newsletter or contact Heather McClintock (Cycling Director) at 905-631-3048, or the Club at 905-634-2012. If long distance call 1-877-877-4550

SEE THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO USE OUR SCHEDULE.

NOTE: Come prepared with water, lunch etc. (unless otherwise noted) - we cannot always count on finding a restaurant or store on our rides. We practice safe cycling - REMEMBER HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL CLUB RIDES!

By Scott Currie (Cycling Co-ordinator)

Note to non members wishing to ride with us. . . we look forward to having you join us for a couple rides.
You do not have to join our club for that. However, you will be required to sign a Waiver at the start of the rides.

Date	Bicycle Tour	Meet@	Dist (km)	Description
APRIL 19	Westover Wander	D 10:00	24, 50, 54 & 73	Too early in the season for climbing hills? Climb the escarpment via the rail trail, gets rid of most of them. Sample rustic roads around Dundas and points north.
Beginning Wed. April 22	Every Wednesday throughout the cycling season	Cons. Halton 6:00 pm	26, 33 & 43	Start at Conservation Halton. See USING THE CYCLING SCHEDULE in this Newsletter for details re the starting point.
April 26	Jörg’s Yo-Yo Ride	Cons. Halton 10:00	50	Start at Conservation Halton. Enjoy the Escarpment on a tour that takes in Campbellville and Milton. Somewhat hilly, but you are ready for this by now or tough luck!!!
May 3	Kathy's Snacks & Socializing Ride	See Desc. 10:00	28 & 46	Start at 753 Hawkins Cres., Burlington. Call Kathy for directions and to RSVP for snacks by Thursday prior. Bring lawn chair. Enjoy snacks and socializing after ride.
May 10 Victoria Day Weekend	Balls Falls	See Desc. 9:30	50 & 91	Everyone to meet at 9:30 at Saltfleet High School at 108 Highland Rd. W. at Highbury Dr. just west of Highway 20 to receive the maps and instructions. The short route riders will then drive to the starting point. The hope is, to have everyone together for lunch at Balls Falls.
May 17 Mother’s Day	Out to Lunch Tour	C 10:00	65	Pleasant ride through rolling countryside north of Campbellville. Meet for lunch in Rockwood.
May 24	Georgetown Royal Tour	C 9:00	50, 65 & 75	Scenic ride from Campbellville to Georgetown and back.
May 31	Wacky West Wentworth Ride	D 10:00	30, 60	This ride takes in all the local beauty spots. Lunch at Dundas Trail Centre. Return by road or rail trail.
June 7	Paris Pedalthon	See Desc. 9:30	26, 42, 63, & 84	Start in Paris at Tim Horton's, junction Hwy 2 and Brant 5. From Burlington, take Hwy 5 west. Turn left at Hwy 24. At Osborne's Corners, turn right onto Governor's Road (Brant 5) In Paris, park on west side of Green Lane opposite Tim's. Alternative: From Highway 403 West after Brantford, exit onto Paris Road (aka Highway 2) and follow to Brant 5. Scenic ride along the Grand River and beyond.
June 14	Rattlesnake Rattler Ride	See Desc. 9:00	65 & 77	Meet on the east side of the CIBC bank on Walkers line and Dundas, Burlington. Lunch in Campbellville
June 21	St. George and Back	See Desc. 9:00	65 & 89	Start at Millgrove Community Centre, west side of Millgrove Side Road just south of 5^th Concession W. From Highway 5, head north on Millgrove Side Road and turn left into Centre or take Highway 6 north, turn left at Millgrove Side Road lights, cross 5^th Concession W. and turn right into Centre.
June 26 – 30	Letchworth State Park trip	See Desc	30 – 80 options each day	Watch the bulletin board for details as they unfold for this new trip! Daily rides of varying distances will include the Letchworth State Park and the beautiful vicinity
June 28	Tour de Hamilton	See Desc 9:00	61 & 72 km	Meet near Hutch’s Restaurant. From Burlington along QEW, go over Skyway, first exit Woodward Ave, turn right on Woodward Ave, turn right on Beach Blvd., turn right on Van Wagner’s Beach rd..Park on the left side just West of Hutch’s.
July 5	Guelph Lake Ride	C 9:00	78 km	Bring your bathing suit and cool off taking a dip in Guelph Lake before lunch.
July 12	Welland Canal Cruise	See Desc. 9:30	58 & 73 For a shorter ride stay on pathway	Cruise the Welland Canal Pathway and circle back through beautiful wine country roads . For a shorter route just pull a U- Turn on the pathway at your choice. Take QEW Niagara to St.Catherines,turn left (north) on Ontario St., right on Linwell, left on Bunting Rd. and right into parking lot at Lock #1 at Bunting and Lakeshore Rd.
July 19	No ride scheduled
July 26	Tour de Goose Hollow	See Desc. 9:00	35, 45, 68 & 83	Start at corner of Hidden Valley Rd and Lemonville Rd (from where Zeller’s used to be on Plains Road in Aldershot, take Howard Rd north then first left into Hidden Valley Park). Explore the depths of Cootes Paradise, up to Greensville and the Beverley Swamp, then over to Westover. See some of the beauty not far from home, along roads you seldom visit. A few short, challenging hills. Bring lunch.
August 2 Civic Holiday Weekend	August 2 Civic Holiday Weekend	D 9:00	35 & 90	Explore scenic back roads west and south of Dundas including Indian Trail. Rail Trail shortcut available on 35 k route.
August 9	Lynden, St. George & Glen Morris	D 9:00	49, 70, 88 & 102	Pedal scenic back roads west and north of Dundas as far as the Grand River.
August 16	Forks of the Credit River	See Desc. 9:30	51 & 68	Start at Glen Williams Park in Halton Hills. Take QEW east to Oakville, Trafalgar Road north to Georgetown. Turn right at lights onto Maple. After cemetery (2.7 km) turn left at lights onto Mountainview. Head north and turn right on Main St., cross the bridge and immediately turn right into park. (Driving time from Burlington about 50 minutes.) BRING A LUNCH. The usual café is closed.
August 23	North Halton and Flamborough	C 9:00	68 & 92	Meet in Campbellville. A rural, scenic and very flat ride. Bring lunch for stop at the ball park west of Westover.
August 30	Bailey Bridge Bash and Social	See Desc. 9:00	49,71,& 77	Start at 102 Miller Road, Oakville. From QEW go north on Trafalgar, turn west on McCraney, right on Sixth Line, left onto Miller Road. Explore hidden Bailey bridges north of Oakville. Post ride social at Jeff & Tina’s – RSVP by Thursday prior if attending the social, and let us know if you plan to bring food for sharing.
Sept. 6	Tour of Halton Hills	C 9:30 am	66 & 83	Start at the Trail Eatery in Campbellville. Explore the awesome back roads of Halton Hills.
Sept.13	28^th Falling Leaf Century Ride	See Disc 8 am	75, 100, 150, 200	Meet on the east side of the CIBC bank on Walkers line and Dundas, Burlington. Register 15 min. before start. Food and water far between, carry lots. Dress for expected weather. Ride through Cambridge, Maryhill and Eden Mills area.
Sept. 20	Aldershot Adrenalin	See Desc. 9:00	50 & 110	Start at corner of H idden Valley Rd. and lemonville Rd.(from where Zellers used to be.on Plains Rd. in Aldershot.) Take Howard Rd. north and then first left into Hidden Valley Park. Adrenalin recommended for climbs on the 110 k route as it heads towards Sheffield.
Sept. 27	Out To Lunch II	C 10:00	65	Re-run of popular spring tour (in case you missed it). Pleasant ride through rolling countryside north of Campbellville. Meet for lunch in Rockwood.
October 2-4	Ottawa / Gatineau		various	Fall colours Hike and Bike trip to Ottawa / Gatineau. Includes bus, 2 nights accommodations, 2 breakfasts and one dinner. Call HOC at 905-634-2012 for more details.

USING THE CYCLING SCHEDULE

"DATE The date of the ride.

"BICYCLE TOUR The name of the ride.

“MEET @” Where we meet and the time that we roll. Try to be ready on time, tires pumped up, etc.

MEET @ "C" Meet in Campbellville. Take Guelph line north to Campbellville, turn left on Crawford Crescent (second street north of railway tracks). Just past the Trail Eatery, turn right and park in the area behind the restaurant.

MEET @ "Cons. Halton" Meet at Conservation Halton, 2596 Britannia Road, about 0.7 km west of Guelph Line, western (upper) parking lot.

MEET @ "D" Meet at University Plaza in Dundas. Take Hwy 403 to Hamilton, exit Hwy 8 West (Main Street) towards Dundas. When Hwy 2 (Main Street) exits left, veer right continuing on Hwy 8 (Osler Dr.). Turn left into plaza at top of hill and park on your right (near Osler Dr.).

"DIST (km)" The approximate distance of each ride in kilometres. There are usually short and longer rides.

"DESCRIPTION" Details about the ride, starting place, etc. Bring your lunch unless other meal plans are indicated. "Must RSVP" means you must phone the Leader’s number given to register for a Sunday barbecue.

GENERAL INFORMATION

●You MUST wear a cycling helmet for all Club rides. Mirrors are recommended.

●Once we get into May, rides are not cancelled because of the weather. Often the dreary days turn out to be the best.

●Ride single file at all times and observe the rules of the road. We do not race, take your time and enjoy.

●If you are riding in a tight group because of the wind, stop slowly and warn others of your changes in speed and of obstacles on the road. If you move over don’t cut someone off, look first.

●Always pass on the left hand side of other riders. Call out as you start to overtake “passing on your left”.

●Maps are provided for each ride.

●Be careful of railway tracks. Cross at a right angle or you’re liable to flip. Trip leaders usually show the tracks on their maps. In any case, be careful.

●Bring along a spare tube, a patch kit, tire irons, and a pump. A water bottle is also a must.

●Safety Tip: Overloading your handlebar bag can cause your bike to handle poorly and to be unsafe. Place heavy items in a rear pannier and as low as possible. If you find yourself in a speed wobble on a downhill, don’t panic. Apply your brakes moderately and the wobble will stop.

●Have a fantastic cycling season and make everyone’s season great by being a kind and considerate cyclist. Also, thank your trip leaders for a job well done. A lot of time goes into planning each ride. Guests are allowed two rides before becoming a member and signing the Halton Outdoor Club waiver form.

Notes 1) Guests are allowed two rides before becoming a member. They MUST sign the Halton Outdoor Club waiver form to participate in a ride.

2) Guests must become Club members to participate in trips outside of Ontario.