Group Rides
Description of Barrie Cycling Club Group Rides
BCC hosts a variety of road rides for people of different riding abilities and fitness levels.
“Average pace” is the average of the variety of different riding speeds that occur during each of the distance outlined. This includes slowly going through town, stopping at stop signs, slowing at corners, as well as much higher paces along the flats and even higher speed going down hills. It is better to first try a slower paced group level then gradually move up when you are confident you can keep pace with the next group. Safety, as well as having fun on a bike, is the priority of the BCC.
An adult (parent, guardian, sponsor) must be on the same group ride to supervise and be responsible for any youth under the age of 16.
**CANCELED for foreseeable future** Monday morning – “Eez into Monday”:
Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot starting point- 9:00 am rollout start (arrive by 8:45 am):
Average pace 22-25 km/h; about 50 km. Group riding experience is needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride” nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider. To park at Johnson’s Beach parking lot, you will need a parking pass for Barrie residents. For non-Barrie residents, either pay (you can use Hotspot app) or park at No Frills.
Tuesday Evening Group Rides – "The Main Event":
Sunnidale Park starting point, 6:30 pm departure
Note:
New end point: postbox in front of the Calvary Church at 2418 5/6 Sideroad, Oro-Medonte;
Group riding experience needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride” nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider.
Group A: average pace 34 km/h+; 60-85 km – drop ride
Group B1: average pace 32-34 km/h; 60-85 km – no drop ride until Ridge Road, but plenty of "hot spots"
Group B2: average pace 29-32km/h; 60-85 km – no drop ride until Ridge Road, but plenty of "hot spots"
Group C: average pace 26-29 km/h; 60-75 km– no drop ride, some "hot spots"
Group D: average pace 24-26km/h; 50-60 km– no drop ride
April 30 - 6:00 pm start until dusk (arrive by 5:45);
May 21 – August 27 - 6:30 pm start until dusk (arrive by 6:15);
September 6:00 pm start until dusk
Wednesday Evening "Learn to Group Ride" / "Wandering Wednesday Social & Recovery Ride"
- 1st Line of Oro Rail Trail Parking Lot starting point
No group riding experience needed. This is the place to learn how to ride in a group or just come out and enjoy a social recovery ride . A road bike, in good working condition, is strongly recommended. A helmet and a rear bike light is required. 6:30 pm start. Average pace 20- 24 km/h
Starting off at about 30 km and gradually building mileage throughout the summer.
Thursday Morning “Sunrise Group Ride” - Johnson’s Beach Parking Lot starting point
Group riding experience needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride” nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider.
6:00 am start. Average pace 30-32 km/h; about 50 km depending on available daylight.
To park at Johnson’s Beach parking lot, you will need a parking pass for Barrie residents. For non-
Barrie residents, either pay (you can use Hotspot app) or park at No Frills.
We are typically back at Johnson’s Beach by 7:30-7:35 am. Average speed is 30-32ish - and that is a good solid effort considering it is uphill for the first half.
There are two ‘escape routes’ from Line 1:
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Short: Old Barrie Road over to Line 2
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Mid: 31/32 Side road over to Line 2
With each escape route you would take the same route back into town - this would allow a ‘catch up’ by the main pack and possibly finish as a group.
Thursday Morning “Seasoned Social Ride” - Sunnidale Park start (unless change announced on BCC Facebook page)
Group riding experience needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride” nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider.
9:00 am start
Average pace 28 km/h; 50 -150 km; gradual build in distance over the season.
Saturday Gravel Rides - Sunnidale Park – 9:00 am rollout (unless change announced on the BCC Facebook page or WhatsApp Gravel group)
Group riding experience needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride” nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider.
Start location and time posted on mandatory Gravel WhatsApp group
Average pace 24km/hr; 40-80km
Sunday Morning Social Coffee Ride - Meridian Place Start - 9:00 am rollout (unless change announced)
Group riding experience needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride” nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider. This week Carol & Tony will lead.
Average pace 25-27 km/hr; 90 km
The Sunday Social ride location will vary each week as will the average speed. The speed will be determined by the available ride leader each week. We are trying to provide Sunday group rides that suit all paces each month. The details of the ride will be included in the weekly Ride Status on the website and on our Facebook page.
Women's Rides – held the 4th Saturday of each month (see calendar for details):
We have a monthly Saturday morning ride for the women in our club with a few "invite-a-friend" days.
Group riding experience needed. Please first go to the Wednesday evening “Learn to Group Ride”
nights to get experience group riding, even if you are a strong bike rider.
These rides will take place on the 4th Saturday of each month. This will be a social ride and we'll stop
for a coffee or drink either within the ride or at the end. If you have a friend who has group riding
experience and would like to join us, please have them signup for an Ontario Cycling Day Pass link
on the “Try Out” tab on the website.
9:00 am start
Average pace 24-26 km/hr; 60-80 km
Start location and route to be determined by the ride leader
The details of the ride will be included in the weekly Ride Status on the website and on our Facebook page.