On a cold but clear sunny morning 5 intrepid cyclist met in Beavermeade cycling north on Ashburnham Dr to the canal trail & north under the McFarlane bridge across Parkhill Rd continuing on the canal trail across the earth dam for a ride beside the golf club fairways & beyond to Trent then Lakefield. From Lakefield west to Cty Rd 23 (Buckhorn Rd), south to the 7th line ), west to the Bridgenorth Trail to Hilliard St & a return to Beavermeade.
Sept 7 - 11 Dudes met Barry at Beavermead Park for a 10 am start. We rode up the Greenway Trail to Trent U, then proceeded northerly to Douro Centre Line which we followed to Douro 4th line. South on 4th Line to Douro, west on Cty Rd. 8 and Cty Rd. 4 to Pioneer Rd. West on Pioneer Rd. to Douro 9th line, south to Division Rd. Right on Division, over the big hill into Donwood. Followed Parkhill Rd to the canal where we turned left to ride the new trail along the canal to Ashburnham Dr., returning to Beavermead for lunch. 35 km.
Sept 14 - Dan Volman's ride & BBQ
Sept 21 - Under threatening conditions 12 Dudes met Barry at Beavermead Park for a 10 am ride. We rode south on AshburnhanDr. , right to Otonabee Dr. to River Rd, left to Bensfort Rd., south to Stewart Hall. From here we rode east on Base line to Heritage Line returning to Peterborough via the Lang Hastings Trail . 34 km
10 cyclists met in the Omemee Riverside Park for a 40 km ride thru The City of Kawartha Lakes countryside. There was a Heat Advisory in place but cycling conditions were fine thanks to a cloud cover & a mild breeze. We cycled west on the KTCT thru Reaboro to Post Rd (gravel) for an 8 km ride north across Cty Rd 17 to Cheese Factory Rd, 3 km east to Heights Rd, south across Cty Rd 17 to St Lukes Rd (gravel) & east to Esker Rd (gravel) south to Beaver Rd, (gravel) east to Sibley, south to the KTCT for a ride back to Omemee & a picnic lunch in Riverside Pk. Blake Frazer & myself missed the Esker Rd turn ending up in Downeyville & cycling south on Sturgeon Rd (Cty Rd 7) on pavement into Omemee so not a bad option. Before the ride we met Bob Penny, Bill McKnight & John Crawford enjoying a freshly baked bagel from Michael's, view in Burton's photos.
Barry led a ride from Beavermeade up the RGWT into Lakefield. Then out to the old Hgw 507 south to the 7th Line & west to the Bridgenorth Rotary Trail down Hilliard St to return on the RGWT for a picnic lunch in Beavermeade.
On a warm summer day 13 cyclists met Peter Hamley in Lakeview Park for a 60 km ride ride on the Waterfront Trail to Newcastle. The route combines paved roads, most with bike lanes, between parklands such as Darlington Provincial Pk & the Wilmot Creek Conservation Area thru a variety of landscapes such as wetlands, wood lots & the lakeshore. The new paved section between Darlington & Bowmanville has moderately long hill climbs both ways compensated by great views of the lake. Unlike the trail towards Whitby most of this section is a bit inland but we still felt a welcome breeze from the lake. The route is well signed, on the return ride after a ride thru a heavy downpour Peter led us on a few shortcuts back to Lakeview Pk. From the farmhouse Bob Penny, Bill, John & Frank left us for Boston cream pie at Teddys!
Directions: from Peterborough drive down Hgw 115 to the 401. In Oshawa, take the Ritson R & Simcoe St exit & drive south on Ritson Rd, turn left onto Simcoe St (at the Bobby Orr school) & drive south to Lakeview Park Ave, right on to Kluane Ave & west to the parking lot.
