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The 2024 season is over

BCC Rides & Activities will resume in Spring 2025!

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AGM, Social and TT Series Awards

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

The Barrie Cycling Club will be hosting the 2024 AGM, social and TT series awards on Tuesday, November 26, 6:30 to 9:00 pm, at Kensington Burger Bar on Dunlop Street. The meeting part of the evening will be fairly short, so there will be lots of time to socialize and chat all things bike. BCC will provide the finger food and members will buy their own drinks. Those in attendance will be eligible to win door prizes.

Anyone interested in joining the BCC Board of Directors please email Carol Kay (carolkbcc@gmail.com ) as soon as possible.

If you have any comments about this past season or suggestions for improvement, please email Carol Kay (carolkbcc@gmail.com).

Last year’s meeting minutes, the financial report and the AGM agenda will be emailed to members closer to the date.

Any cancellations or short notice status updates will be posted on the Ride Status page and the BCC Facebook page

September Women's Ride, Saturday September 28 - meet at Meridian Place for 9 am rollout, ride leaders Barb W and Nadia M

Social ride with a coffee stop either along the way or at the end of the ride

Avg Speed: 24-25km/hr; Distance approximately 80km

Tour de T1D was a success! Thanks to all BCC members who rode and supported this great community cause.

Reminder! Beginning September 3, Tuesday rides will begin at 6:00 pm for more daylight

Weekly News

Rides for Sep 23 - Sep 29 Sun sets around 7:10 pm this week

Weekly Rides Descriptions, click here

Monday “Eez into Monday” - Done for this season!

Tuesday Ride: East Bayfield Rec Centre parking lot starting 6:00 pm rollout

September route ALL groups (to be adjusted as needed, by ride leaders):

https://www.strava.com/routes/3137034231366760834

A Group: average pace 34 km/h+; 60-75 km – drop ride (join B if low numbers)

B Groups: average pace 29-33 km/h; 60-75 km – no drop ride until Ridge Road, but plenty of "hot spots"

C Group: average pace 26-29 km/h; 60-75 km– no drop ride, some "hot spots"

D Group: average pace 24-26km/h; 50-60 km– no drop ride

* Note: Read the BCC Ride Practices document to learn about “Hot Spots"

Wednesday Evening Learn to Group Ride - Done for the season!

Thursday Morning “Sunrise Group Ride” - Done for the season!

Thursday Morning “Seasoned Social Ride” – Done for the season!

Saturday Gravel Rides – Sunnidale Park start (unless change announced on the Facebook page or Gravel WhatsApp group) – 9:00 am rollout Group riding experience needed. Average pace 23-25km/h; 60-110 km

Joe & Lori will continue unsanctioned rides through the Fall, weather permitting

Sunday Social Coffee Ride – depends on ride leader availability this week. Keep an eye on Facebook for last minute details.

Route Access updates:

OroMedonte Line 3 between Ski Trails Rd and Highway 11 is closed for construction. Reopens October 31, 2024. Details here

A few reminders:

You need to have a BCC membership and OCA Citizen’s license (minimum) to join all group rides (see “Join” button of the main page of www.barriecyclingclub.com)
Review the BCC Ride Practices on the website
Make sure your bike is in good working order, that you are self sufficient for any minor mechanical issues (flats, etc.), have water and food, and lights for your bike
Arrive at least 15 minutes before the ride is scheduled to roll out so we can organize into groups of 10-12 and review any necessary information
Maintain constant awareness of the bikes and traffic around you
You must have a working red rear light and helmet to join any ride

Facebook BCC Group: consider getting a Facebook and Instagram accounts even if just for cycling purposes. Request to join the Barrie Cycling Club group. It’s the fastest way to communicate if there are any sudden changes.