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.
Tuesday Evening – Sunnidale Park start 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.
May 2nd– 6:00pm start until dusk;
May 23rd -August 6:30pm start until dusk;
September 6:00pm start until dusk
Group A-1: average pace 36km/h+; 60-85 km – drop ride
Group A-2: average pace 34- 36 km/h; 60-85 km – no drop ride, but plenty of "hot spots"
Group B: average pace 29-33km/h; 60-85 km – no drop ride, 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
*Note: Read the BCC Ride Practises document to learn about "Hot Spots"
Tuesday Evening 100 km Ride - Meridian Place, Dunlop Street start 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.
June start – to be announced as this ride is daylight dependent
Average pace 26-29 km/h for 100 km
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 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
Yes you would need a parking pass for Barrie residents. For non Barrie residents, either pay (you can use Hotspot app) or park at No Frills.
Average pace 30-32 km/h; about 50 km depending on the amount of daylight.
We are typically back at Johnson’s Beach by 7:30-7:35. 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
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 start (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.
9:30am start
Average pace 21-24km/hr; 40-80km
Sunday Morning Social Coffee Ride - Meridian Place Start (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.
9am start
Average pace 26-28km/hr; 75-120km
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 endeavouring to provide Sunday group rides that suit all paces each month. The details of the ride will be included in the weekly email and on our Facebook page.
Monthly Women's Rides - Dates to be Announced
Average pace 24-26km/hr