My Cycling Journey Found a cycling group ‐Oshawa Cycling Club experienced
cyclists taught me a lot!! Quickly learned about opportunities in cycling such as day trips, organized charity rides and long distance tours Started to organize tours for small groups visiting areas of Ontario, England, Quebec and the US Became President of the Oshawa Cycling Club Experienced many organized tours such as GOBA (Great Ohio Bicycle adventure)and other similar tours With encouragement began Scenic Cycle Tours
Local rides with the Cycling club
Learning to ride with the gang!!
Always a buttertart stop!!
Touring fun with cycling friends Poultney Vermont
Prince Edward County
Let the touring begin!! First cycling tour Bowmanville to Montreal
First over seas cycling trip across England
Started a Rookie Ride Tuesday evening rides 1st year 15‐20 riders
A chance to socialize and have a drink or two
The Rookie ride grew to over 100 riders on a evening ride, no longer all rookies! •Riders split into
small groups based on abilities with experienced ride leaders •We taught safe
riding techniques •Introduced fun
social nights like tail gate pizza party after the ride
The Rookie ride grew to over 100 riders on a evening ride, no longer all rookies! •We had workshops
teaching riders how to maintain their bikes •We planned remote
area rides where riders could experience new areas and always a stop for a treat or lunch!
Teaching others about cycling Tire Change Demo
Changing tubes on the run
With a passion for cycle touring begins “Scenic Cycle tours” Fully supported tours of southern Ontario , Quebec
and feature location Cycle along paved roads/paths Small riding groups of 20 or less Mechanical/vehicle support Both indoor accommodations and camping tours Escorted by knowledgeable ride leaders We stop at bakeries along the way!! “stop and smell the roses” it is more then riding a bike it is a unique experience
What are touring cyclists looking for?
To be welcomed!! To ride in scenic areas with quiet safe country roads or
paths, we love to ride by the water! To eat in restaurants, bakeries, ice cream parlours along the days journey and at the end of our day, along with some cold drinks “eat to ride” or “ride to eat”? To have a safe place to park our bikes We like unique experiences along the way through museums, festivals, areas of historic interest, feel the culture of the people Assorted types of overnight experiences from deluxe B&B to budget motels, college dorms to camping
The Niagara Circle
Around Lake Ontario
Waterfront Trail Oshawa to Montreal
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