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Cyclepath
Oakville urges you to join the Oakville
Cycling Club for fun
road group rides. Please go to the Oakville
Cycling Club website for rides schedule and details for
2013.
OCC Sunday rides have the following categories:
- Beginner:
40-50km in length at 22-24 km/hour
- Intermediate:
70-80km in length at 24-26 km/hour
- Advanced
Level: 80-95km in length at 26-28km/hour
Go
to our Facebook Fan
page
for other info or visit http://www.oakvillecc.com
Visit
the OCC page
for other rides
faster road paces and MTB.
Below
is some additional info from the Oakville Cycling Club.
What is a touring pace
ride?
For
our purposes, a touring pace ride means a bike ride along a
planned route with a pre-arranged starting point and time. Tour riding
is an
ideal option for beginners, or riders who are more interested in being
in
nature with a great bunch of people than in getting ready for this
year’s race
season.
We
usually ride in groups, but some people by choice may end up
finishing the ride alone due to current fitness levels or wanting to
start with
the group but finish at a different pace. For some rides there are rest
stops
en route, so refreshments are available.
We
have three types of touring rides: Beginner, intermediate
and Advanced Level
- Beginner:
40-50km in length at 22-24 km/hour
- Intermediate:
70-80km in length at 24-26 km/hour
- Advanced
Level: 80-95km in length at 26-28km/hour
Bikes
Since
we ride at a moderate pace it is not necessary to have a
high-end racing bike, however we recommend having a road bike rather
than a touring bike, mountain bike or a hybrid bike.
Rules
of the Road
The
basic rule is that nobody gets abandoned out on the road. Your
ride leader will try to ensure that the pace is suitable for all. If
some of
the stronger riders want to go ahead, they can do that, and the leader
will
stay with the main ride. But this must be communicated to the others in
the
group. If a rider or a few riders are dropping off the back, the leader
will
initially slow the entire ride down, and also make sure that the group
waits at
the top of the hills. If the slower riders decide that they want to
turn back
they will be accompanied by a designated Club rider to make sure that
they do
not get lost on the way home. You should not leave the ride without
letting the
tour leader know. Also, the group stays together in case of a tire
puncture or
other accident. A helmet must be worn during the ride and all traffic
laws must
be obeyed (yes, that means stopping at stop signs).
Road
Etiquette Guide: Click here to
view the OCC Road
Etiquette Guide
Tips
Check
the weather forecast and make sure that you have the right
kind of clothing with you to remain comfortable throughout the ride.
Although
some rides will have planned stops for refreshments, you should make
sure you
bring plenty of water with you and also some high energy snacks. A
spare tube
and tools to change a tire are also a very good idea, as is a tire
pump. Be
sure to check the condition and pressure of your tires before you leave
the
house!
Cancellations
If
a ride is going to be canceled because of bad weather, the ride
captain will send out an email to that effect 90 minutes before the
scheduled
start (via Yahoo group email distribution) . If you look out your
window
and are wondering if there is a ride or not, please check your email
before
heading out.
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