Past Routes
Tuesday, June 02
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Toni Pratt
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemans
Additional Info: We will head into NOTL down Garner over to Stuart down Carlton into NOTL stopping at the bathrooms and heading back on Conscession 1 back up Queenston Hill.
Tuesday, June 02
8:30 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: Leave Harold Black Park, head to Jordan, Washroom break at 26km, climb Glen Ridge/21st street, meander to Fenwick and stop at Fill and Chill at 49kms. Finish ride along Welland River and Effingham St.
Route LinkTuesday, June 02
8:30 AM EDT
Leader: Bruce A Tulloch
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: Break at Balzac's in Port Dalhousie (approximately 62 km)
Route LinkTuesday, June 02
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Paul Jurbala
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: The same flattish goodness, now all the way to Forkes Road!
Route LinkSunday, May 31
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Coffee Break at approximately 35 km @ The Lounge (at The Kent Motel)
Finished Ride + approximately 53 km
Queenston Hill - option for road or path
Option for Caliguiro hill upon return to FP.
Route LinkSaturday, May 30
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Linda Klein
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen’s Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: We will head to NOTL via Concession 6 escarpment descent, with a possible coffee stop at Timmies in NOTL. On return, we will climb escarpment at Queenston.
40-45 km length with average speed 20-22
Saturday, May 30
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Paul Weerdenburg
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: North wind on Saturday morning so we will take a clockwise loop around St. Catharines. We'll take our usual route to Alanburg and then onto Holland Road and into to Hollow. Up and out of the Hollow to Effingham and skirt the west side of St. Catharines to Port Dalhousie. From there we'll make our way to Virgil and Queenston, the Niagara Parkway and back to Firemen's Park. Coffee stop at Balzac's in Port Dalhousie.
Route LinkSaturday, May 30
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Marcus Klein
Class: C
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: A 68 km. ride, south to Allanburg then north along the canal crossing at Scott, Reid, Church,Townline, Lakeshore, Tim's stop in NOTL, then home on Concessions 1&2, York, Queenston climb, Portage, Stanley, Mountain, Calaguiro climb and then back at the Park.
Route LinkFriday, May 29
10:00 AM EDT
Leader: Linda Klein
Class: Social
Starting Location: 8175 Sarah Street, Chippawa- tennis court parking lot
Additional Info: Ride to Black Creek and back, coffee stop TBD
Friday, May 29
7:00 PM EST
Leader: Linda Klein
Class: Social
Starting Location: 8175 Sarah Street, Chippawa- tennis court parking lot
Additional Info: Ride to Black Creek and back, coffee stop TBD- 31 km ride
Thursday, May 28
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Rejeanne Guest
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info:
Route LinkThursday, May 28
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: North Wind predicted - destination NOTL/Virgil; Coffee at The Pie Plate - approx 25 km; Total Route 49 km; Queenston Heights Hill to return (option for road or path). Caliguiro Hill option upon at return to FP.
Route LinkThursday, May 28
8:30 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: Amendment to previous post. Earlier Start. Brief Stop at Tim's in Smithville
Route LinkThursday, May 28
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Paul Jurbala
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: Clockwise. Flat. Vineyards. General Brock. Horticulture. Go home.
Route LinkWednesday, May 27
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Marcus Klein
Class: C
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: We'll travel to Fonthill with a coffee stop at Font halfway, then back to the Park with a ferry crossing and a bald eagle viewing before making our way for a final Calagiuro climb at the end of a 65km ride. Sounds like a good way to spend a Wednesday morning, see you then.
Route LinkWednesday, May 27
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Paul Jurbala
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Gale Centre
Additional Info: Skills clinic for everyone (all levels) at the Gale Centre parking lot! Join Paul Jurbala and work on bike handling including braking, cornering and dodging followed by an impromptu game of "squash the piglet". Then onto the road for some quick group riding practice. Adjourn to Counterpart. Come ready to ride for 6 pm.
Tuesday, May 26
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Toni Pratt
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Fireman’s Park
Additional Info: we will start from Fireman’s and head to NOTL and head back on Concession 1 and back up the escarpment.
Hope the wind is at are backs the whole way.
Tuesday, May 26
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: Loop out to Wainfleet and then back to Fenwick for a stop at "Canboro Fill and Chill", a fairly new coffee shop with treats from Pie Guys. The stop will be at 46kms.
Route LinkTuesday, May 26
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Richard Hec
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemens Park
Additional Info: Fenwick to Natures Corner or Pie Guys New location I will leave that decision for the group. 86km ride promising a nice weather day. See you at the Park 9:00am.
Route LinkTuesday, May 26
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Paul Jurbala
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: Down to the corner of Doan's Ridge and Ridge, back through scenic Cook's Mills! A classic.
Route LinkSunday, May 24
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Coffee stop - 30 km @ Catalina Cafe
Total Route 52 km
No hills on route.
Caliguiro Hill option at end of route
Route LinkSaturday, May 23
10:30 AM EDT
Leader: Costa Metallinos
Class: Gravel
Starting Location: Station Park in Stirling, ON
Additional Info: Saturday May 23 gravel appetizer for those doing the Melrose Gravel event on Sunday May 24. The route starts at 10:30 am from Station Park in Stirling, ON and is a short modified version of a 66 km/540 m route posted by Bay of Quinte Adventure Cycling Club on RWGPS. Post-ride lunch at The Smokin' Barrel Bar & Grill!
Route LinkSaturday, May 23
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Richard Hec
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemens Park
Additional Info: If the rain holds off Parkway, Concession 1 , Niagara on the Lake, Lakeshore to Balzacs for a coffee break. Back to the Park Via Lakeshore, Welland Canal Parkway ,Queenston, Stewart..... weave our way to concession 6, up Mewburn to Mountain. Cross your fingers for the rain to hold off.
Route LinkSaturday, May 23
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Richard Hec
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemens Park
Additional Info: Route Correction ignore earlier posted route
Route LinkSaturday, May 23
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bev Wright
Class: Gravel
Starting Location: Station Parking Lot, Stirling Ontario
Additional Info: REVISED START TIME: Saturday May 23 gravel appetizer for those doing the Melrose Gravel event on Sunday May 24. The route starts at 9:00am from Station Park in Stirling, ON and is a short modified version of a 66 km/540 m route posted by Bay of Quinte Adventure Cycling Club on RWGPS. Post-ride lunch at The Smokin' Barrel Bar & Grill!
Route LinkFriday, May 22
10:00 AM EDT
Leader: Linda Klein
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemen’s Park
Additional Info: Travel south from park through city
Possible coffee stop TBD.
Thursday, May 21
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Break at McDonald's @ 22km
Total Ride 45 km
Queenston Hill - option for road or path
Option for Caliguiro Hill at return to FP
Route LinkThursday, May 21
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Rejeanne Guest
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info:
Route LinkThursday, May 21
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info:
Route LinkThursday, May 21
6:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bev Wright
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: A quick clockwise route (43K) through NOTL for a NE wind
Route LinkWednesday, May 20
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Charlie Sanfilippo
Class: C
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info:
Route LinkWednesday, May 20
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Marcus Klein
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: Travelling toward NOTL on quiet Lines and Concessions, back up the escarpment at Queenston and the Parkway back home to Firemen's, about 41 km route.
Route LinkTuesday, May 19
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: SW wind, heading to Port Colborne with stop at Pie Guys. Back to Welland along the Canal path and then following the Welland River before riding through the scenic Pelham countryside!
Route LinkTuesday, May 19
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Paul Weerdenburg
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: Southwest wind so we'll do a counterclockwise route to Welland and take our first trip of the year on the Port Robinson ferry. Coffee stop at Black Sheep in Welland.
Route LinkMonday, May 18
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Toni Pratt
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Fireman’s Park
Additional Info: were going to head into Cooksmills. We will head out into the wind which will be South/South West.
Stopping at the monument for a break before heading back to Niagara with the wind at our backs.
Come out and join us tomorrow.
Sunday, May 17
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Costa Metallinos
Class: Gravel
Starting Location: Old Glendale Rd, St. Catharines, ON L2T 3M2
Additional Info: A multi-surface local gravel ride with some stone, rail trail, hardpack, puddles, pavement and some light single track. Meet at the footbridge off the Old Glendale Road dip in St. Catharines for 40 km of long weekend bliss! 33+ mm tires recommended.
Route LinkSunday, May 17
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Coffee at Junction Coffee Bar - approx 35 km
Queenston Heigts hill on return home - option for rood or path
Option for Caliguiro Estates hill at return to FP
Total Route - 50 km
Route LinkSaturday, May 16
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Rejeanne Guest
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: Heading to Port Colborne to Pie Guys
Route LinkSaturday, May 16
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bill Reimer
Class: C
Starting Location: Firemen's PArk
Additional Info: Late coffee stop - so come energized!!
Route LinkSaturday, May 16
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bill Reimer
Class: C
Starting Location: Firemen's
Additional Info: Alternate route to bypass Netherby
Route LinkFriday, May 15
10:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemens
Additional Info: Flat route may include coffee stop or finish with a lunch at the Queens restaurant.
Thursday, May 14
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: Heading west to Moulton Station and then following Wilford Rd to Boyle, Canborough, Farr, Foss stopping at Blacksheep Lounge for a break at 50kms.
Route LinkThursday, May 14
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Break at McDonald's (approx 22 km) Total Route 45 km - Return home includes Queenston Heights hill - option for path or road.
Option for Caliguiro Estates Hill at route return/completion.
Route LinkThursday, May 14
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Paul Weerdenburg
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: Northwest wind, clockwise loop to Port Dalhousie, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Queenston. Coffee stop at Balzac's in Port Dalhousie.
Route LinkWednesday, May 13
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Charlie Sanfilippo
Class: C
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info:
Route LinkWednesday, May 13
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Marcus Klein
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: A gentle meander through the City on roadways and paved paths about 30 km in length. If you haven't been riding yet come out and warm up your cycling legs!
Route LinkTuesday, May 12
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: Join Ed for a ride in the country heading to Smithville where the stop will be at Tim Hortons. Come to Fonthill and ride some different roads.
Route LinkTuesday, May 12
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Richard Hec
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemens Park
Additional Info: Coffee stop at Black Sheep Coffee Roasters in Welland. Good Coffee. Light SW wind with Gusts. Shorter ride to get us back to the park @ 12 noon + - a few minutes. See you at the Park.
Route LinkTuesday, May 12
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Sante Rampado
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Fireman’s Park
Additional Info: Flat ride to Port Robinson area. Stop halfway for a drink and washroom but no coffee shop.
Sunshine and temperature 14 ……winds light and variable at 10 mph south.
Tuesday, May 12
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Paul Jurbala
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: South to Ridge Road, back through beautiful Cook's Mills. As flat as your ECG.
Route LinkSunday, May 10
10:30 AM EDT
Leader: Costa Metallinos
Class: Gravel
Starting Location: New Lowell Recreation Park (5212 County Rd 9, New Lowell, ON L0M 1N0)
Additional Info: A post Turas Mor leg stretcher on Mother's Day along the recently completed Clearview-Collingwood Train Trail. We'll make a mid-ride stop at the famous Summit Social House Coffee & Bikes for beverages and Montreal bagels! Yummy high-fives all around! (https://www.summitsocialhouse.com/food)
Route LinkSunday, May 10
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Marcus Klein
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: A gentle out and back ride to NOTL along quiet Lines and Concessions with an option for a coffee stop in NOTL or the Kent Hotel in Queenston Village.
Route LinkSaturday, May 09
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Allyson Grady
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Coffee at 33 km - Black Sheep, Welland
No hills today
Route LinkSaturday, May 09
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Charlie Sanfilippo
Class: C
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: Relatively flat route to Timmy's in Chippewa...shorter route today...beginning of the season...easy to add to it if we are feeling good at the break.
Route LinkSaturday, May 09
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bruce A Tulloch
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen’s Park, Niagara Falls
Additional Info: Route by Rick Hec
Coffee stop Tim Hortons Stevensville
Route LinkFriday, May 08
10:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemens Park
Additional Info: Join Les and Linda for a social ride carrying on the tradition of Jim and Jill's leisurely Friday rides on the road and paths stopping at the Italian Ice Cream shop for a treat.
Thursday, May 07
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park Fonthill
Additional Info: NW wind. Elcho to Canborough with a stop at Blacksheep Lounge in Fenwick at approximately 41 km.
Route LinkThursday, May 07
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Rejeanne Guest
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: NWN means we're headed to St Catharine's. Stop at Balzac's around 40 km.
Route LinkThursday, May 07
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Carolyn van der Sluis
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemens Park
Additional Info: Aldo will lead a 40km route heading to Chippewa. There will be a washroom stop for sure and maybe a coffee stop as well. No hills today!
Wednesday, May 06
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Charlie Sanfilippo
Class: C
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: Shorter distance running at a 25 to 27 pace because your ride leader is out of shape. Hope it is not raining.
Route LinkWednesday, May 06
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Marcus Klein
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: An out and back route south toward Welland, turning back at Young Rd. and back across the City via Garner Rd., finishing with a Calaguiro climb.
Route LinkTuesday, May 05
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bill Reimer
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park, Fonthill
Additional Info: Circle route with stop at Nature's Corner for sustenance!
Let's hope the rain stays away!!
Route LinkTuesday, May 05
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Paul Weerdenburg
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: The weather forecast does not look very promising for tomorrow morning, but if it does hold out, we'll take a trip to Fonthill. Coffee stop at the Font Coffee Bar in Fonthill.
Route LinkTuesday, May 05
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bill Reimer
Class: C
Starting Location: Harold Black Park, Fonthill
Additional Info: Weather permitting, C roundabout with stop at Nature's Corner for sustenance!!
Route LinkTuesday, May 05
6:00 PM EDT
Leader: Paul Jurbala
Class: B
Starting Location: Fireman's Park
Additional Info: 53 k flat - south to Ridge Road and back.
Route LinkSunday, May 03
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bev Wright
Class: Social
Starting Location: Firemen’s Park
Additional Info: 37k
Route LinkSunday, May 03
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Paul Weerdenburg
Class: Gravel
Starting Location: Parking Lot at Lock 3
Additional Info: Come and join us on Sunday, May 3rd for a 47 km beginners gravel/road ride. The route is a mix paved and gravel paths looping around Thorold and St. Catharines. The route is 40% paved and 60% hard packed gravel trail and service roads. Ideally, you should have a gravel road bike or a hybrid/mountain bike with a minimum tire width of 30 – 35 mm. Expect an average pace of 20 – 22 km/hr, plus or minus.
The ride will start from the public parking lot at the Welland Canal Centre at Lock 3 in St. Catharines. Start time for the ride is 9:00 a.m. There will be a refreshment break in Port Dalhousie.
Route LinkSaturday, May 02
9:30 AM EDT
Leader: Bev Wright
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen
Additional Info:
Saturday, May 02
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bev Wright
Class: C
Starting Location: Firemen’s Park
Additional Info: Coffee at Black Sheep Welland. 70k
Route LinkSaturday, May 02
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Paul Weerdenburg
Class: B
Starting Location: Firemen's Park
Additional Info: Clockwise route through the Niagara region starting at Firemen's and riding to Allanburg wheback to the parkre we'll pick up the canal path into St. Catharines with a coffee stop at Balzacs in Port Dalhousie. Back along Lakeshore making our way along the back roads to Queenston, and then along the parkway to Whirlpool and back to the park.
Route LinkFriday, May 01
9:00 AM EDT
Leader: Bev Wright
Class: Recreational
Starting Location: Firemen’s Park
Additional Info: 40k rec route to NOTL
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