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All group rides for the 2023 season have wrapped up. Thank you for another great year of riding with us! Stay tuned to our social media for upcoming winter events.
Tuesday Road Group Ride (May to August)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Parry Sound Bikes
The Tuesday Night Road Ride has been going since Parry Sound Bikes opened in 2013. Every year it grows, but the intent remains the same: to get a group of people together for a social ride on some of the best roads in the area.
Cancellation Policy: The ride may be postponed due to inclement or forecasted inclement weather. We will decide at 3pm the day of the ride whether it is postponed to the next day (Wednesday at 6:00 p.m.). If the ride is postponed, we will post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. In the event of inclement weather on Wednesday, the ride will be cancelled for the week.
Prologue Group: 20-25km route at under 25km/hour
This is a no drop group open to all cyclists on road, gravel, or hybrid bikes (including e-bikes). There will be lots of re-grouping and some instruction through out the ride.
Sportif Group: 35-45km route at 25-30km/hour (often 2 groups: 25km/hour and 28/hour)
This is a “re-group” ride, where we will re-group at major intersections and turns. Recommended for riders on road or gravel bikes (including e-bikes). The focus of the ride will be on covering kilometers with group riding etiquette and instruction throughout.
Echelon Group: 50-60km route at 30+km/hour
This is the “fast” group, and it is a drop group. Recommended for seasoned riders on road bikes. The aim of the ride is to go fast, ride in a cohesive group and maybe go after some Strava segments.
Thursday Night MTB Group Ride (June, July, August)
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre (Nine Mile Lake Road)
Thursday evenings we meet up for a group mountain bike ride on the technical, single-track trails of the Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre. Due to the demanding nature of our local trails this ride is recommended for intermediate/ advanced riders on mountain bikes. This is a “re-group” ride, where we will re-group at major intersections and turns.
Cancellation Policy: The MTB Group Ride will go ahead if it’s raining, however it will be cancelled in the event of dangerous weather (lightning, high winds, etc.). We will decide at 3pm the day of the ride if it is cancelled and post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Saturday Morning Road Ride (July, August)
7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Parry Sound Bikes
The Saturday Morning Road Ride is a great way to kick off the weekend in Parry Sound. The aim of this ride is to get out early for a 2-hour ride with an average pace of 28-30km/hour. Recommended for road bikes, and riders who are comfortable riding in a group.
Cancellation Policy: In the event of inclement or dangerous weather the Saturday Morning Road Ride will be cancelled. We will post on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter the morning if the ride if the ride is cancelled.
Gravel Party 2023 (Sunday, August 13th)
We're thrilled to host another Gravel Party! We'll ride gravel bikes and throw a party at Trestle Brewery afterwards! The ride leaves from Orrville and features 100km of the best gravel our area has to offer.
The ride starts and ends in Orrville from the Joseph Hannon Memorial Park, additional parking available on Sugar Lake Road at the Christie Ball Diamonds. You can start the ride anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Ride alone, with a friend or join a group.
The route is mainly gravel roads, a few paved sections and an optional section on the Seguin Trail at the end. The total route distance is 105 kilometres with 1,370 meters of climbing. The first rest stop is at the Cornball Store at 35 kilometres in. Riders are encouraged to purchase water, baked goods and coffee; bring some cash or a card. The second rest stop will be at Missing Link Adventure Tours, 57 kilometres in. This stop is supported by Missing Link Adventure Tours and Devinci Bikes; water, fruit, snacks and treats will be provided. On the way back to Orrville riders will have the option to take the pavement or jump on the Seguin Trail where we will have a Strava Segment section with prizes supported by Specialized Bikes.
We encourage all riders to join us for a post ride party at Trestle Brewing Company in Parry Sound. Trestle has generously provided all registered riders with a free 12oz beer/ beverage. Other food and beverages available to purchase. Note: this is an outdoor party so it is weather permitting.
Register now and you will receive a registration email with the ride details, the GPX file and our waiver.
Cancellation Policy: The ride will go rain or shine. In the event of dangerous weather or poor air quality we may need to cancel the ride and will communicate that to all registered riders via email. The after party at Trestle Brewery is outdoors and therefor is weather permitting.
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