August 23 2023 - Bevermeade to Douro

 13 cyclists met in Bevermeade for a ride in the hills & valleys of the Douro countryside. We cycled north on the RGWT crossing over the canal to Pioneer Rd & east to Cty Rd 4 then south to Cty Rd 8 & a ride into Douro where we split in 2 groups. 4 cyclists decided to do a shorter route (34 km) by cycling south on the Douro 4th to Division Rd. The others did a 41 km ride by cycling east on Cty Rd 8 to the Douro 2nd Line & a scenic ride south over the Indian R to Division Rd. Everyone cycled north on Division for an uphill climb across Hgw 28 before a welcome downhill ride to Sweeney Line & a ride on gravel east to Old Norwood Rd. West on Old Norwood Rd for a break at Harold Town Pk where the 2 groups met before continuing to cycle west into the city across Television Rd to Beavermeade where we had a picnic lunch beside Little Lake.    Burton's photos                                  

                                                            Harold Town Park

                                                                   Douro

                                               Jon Roslaniec on Pioneer Rd

                                              Blake overlooking the the Indian River 

August 2 2023 - Lakefield to Young's Pt

19 cyclists met in the Lakefield Arena parking lot on an ideal day for cycling. This 32 km route on paved roads with a rolling terrain takes you thru the picturesque Selwyn Twp countryside to Young's Point. Unfortunately Robin Maughan had a flat tire as we were cycling thru Lakefield. From Lakefield we cycled east on Youngs Pt Rd for a 4 km ride single file to Preston Rd & north for 3 km to Cty Rd 20 (12th Line) & a short jog west to Northeys Rd. & a gradual 3 km uphill ride to the 14th Line for an easy 2 km ride east to Jopling Rd & a short ride north to the 15th Line for a 4 km up & down ride east to North School Rd & south on Hgw 28 to Young's Point where a few cyclists continued their ride to Lakefield.We took a break beside the locks before cycling on the old bridge back to Hgw 28 for a 1 km ride south on a wide paved shoulder to the Douro 4th Line south for 2 moderate uphill climbs to Cty Rd 6 & a ride west across Hgw 28 into Lakefield. After the ride we enjoyed a picnic lunch in the park beside Katchewanooka Lake. Pat Towns arrived on his bike as we were having lunch

                                                                  Burton's photos

                                    

                                                                 Young's Point

                                          George Post & friends enjoying a picnic lunch                                                                               This was George's 1st ride with us after his hip surgery