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You need to train for this event so why not do some of it with the people you're going to be travelling with? Participating in the weekly training rides is a great way for new riders to get to know each other on the bike rally before we leave for Montreal. They also give you a good idea of what it is like to cycle in a large group, which can be a little intimidating if you're not used to it.
Don't forget you can also organize your own group rides by posting a new topic on the Facebook Group page! (You need to be a member of Facebook to see the Group).
Note: All riders must finish a qualifying 50k training ride (by Sunday, May 18), and a 100k training ride (by Sunday, July 6). This is to ensure that all Riders get working on their distances early, and allow us to work with those who may be struggling to complete the rides.
Maps and Descriptions
34km: Finch - McCowan
Start: Finch Subway Station
Pretty flat - except for that dreaded hill on Cummer Avenue near the end!
 34km Finch to McCowan (PDF)
 34km Finch to McCowan (KMZ)
39km: Kipling - Port Credit
Start: Kipling Subway Station
(south of Dundas St W on Aukland Ave, one block west of Kipling Ave)
A fairly flat ride down to the lake and back up along scenic Mississauga Road in Port Credit.
39km Kipling to Port Credit (PDF)
39km Kipling to Port Credit (KMZ)
42km: Kennedy Zoo Loop
Start: Kennedy Subway Station
An eastern route though the scenic Rouge Park and by some of the last remaining farmland in the city.
42km Kennedy to Zoo Loop (PDF)
42km Kennedy to Zoo Loop (KMZ)
46km: Kipling - Meadowvale
Start: Kipling Subway Station, on grass by Park & Ride entrance
(south of Dundas St W on Aukland Ave, one block west of Kipling Ave)
This is a nice flat, fast route that takes you through the quaint Meadowvale Village, past industrial landscapes on wide, smooth roads and back through Centennial Park.
46km Kipling to Meadowvale (PDF)
46km Kipling to Meadowvale (KMZ)
49km: Kennedy - Rouge Valley
Start: Kennedy Subway Station
This route takes you through the scenic Rouge Park by the lake, over a footbridge crossing the Rouge River and then along the valley and around the Metro Zoo.
49km Kennedy to Rouge Valley (PDF)
49km Kennedy to Rouge Valley (KMZ)
50km: Finch - Lake Wilcox
Start: Finch Subway Station
A ride to the pretty little Lake Wilcox in the Richmond Hill area. Features a break at Grandma's Bakery, a popular stop for the cyclists of the infamous local "Donut Ride".
50km Finch to Lake Wilcox (PDF)
50km Finch to Lake Wilcox (KMZ)
58km: Kipling - Oakville
Start: Kipling Subway Station
This ride send you far west along the lake on a nice flat route into the quaint downtown of Oakville and where you can stop for a coffee.
58km Kipling to Oakville (PDF)
58km Kipling to Oakville (KMZ)
63km: Kennedy - Pickering
Start: Kennedy Subway Station
This route is similar to the shorter Rouge Park one, except you get to travel further east into Pickering. Coming back along Taunton Road takes you through some lovely greenbelt landscapes.
63km Kennedy to Pickering (PDF)
63km Kennedy to Pickering (KMZ)
72km: Finch - Aurora
Start: Finch Subway Station
Explore the lovely countryside in the vicinity of the charming town of Aurora. Some hills but mostly gently rolling terrain.
72km Finch to Aurora (PDF)
72km Finch to Aurora (KMZ)
81km: Finch - Kleinburg
Start: Finch Subway Station
This challenging route takes you through some of the rolling countryside north of Toronto and into Kleinburg, home of the McMichael Gallery. It's a hard ride but great training. The break is further into the ride so be sure to stock up on fuel and pace yourself.
81km Finch to Kleinburg (PDF)
81km Finch to Kleinburg (KMZ)
87km: Kennedy - Musselman Lake
Start: Kennedy Subway Station
A rewarding ride out to Cedar Beach on the shores of beautiful Musselman Lake. The route meanders through the charming little town of Unionville on the way back to Toronto.
87km Kennedy to Musselman Lake (PDF)
87km Kennedy to Musselman Lake (KMZ)
97km: Kipling - Inglewood
Start: Kipling Subway Station
The countryside of the Caledon Hills region is the starting place for some of the best scenery you'll see on the training rides. The Inglewood General Store makes wholesome sandwiches and yummy Nanaimo bars to help get you back home!
97km Kipling to Inglewood (PDF)
97km Kipling to Inglewood (KMZ)
102km: Kennedy - Ashburn
Start: Kennedy Subway Station
An easterly route with gently rolling hills - you'll ride through the the amazing greenbelt of the Oak Ridges Moraine, and get a real taste of the sort of stunning scenery that we shall be experiencing on the road to Montreal.
102km Kennedy to Ashburn (PDF)
102km Kennedy to Ashburn (KMZ)
102km: Kipling - Terra Cotta
Start: Kipling Subway Station
This route has breathtaking landscapes, passing through beautiful farmlands, nurseries bursting with flowers and strawberry fields. The adorable Terra Cotta Country Store serves up lunch - and yummy ice cream!
102km Kipling to Terra Cotta (PDF)
102km Kipling to Terra Cotta (KMZ)
103km: Finch - Holland Canal
Start: Finch Subway Station
The way there is a little hilly but the Kettleby Bakery provides some respite and the Holland Marsh is as flat as the prairies. Lance Armstrong's teammate, Canadian Michael Barry, used to time trial on West Canal Bank Road and now you can ride it too.
103km Finch to Holland Canal (PDF)
103km Finch to Holland Canal (KMZ)
117km: Kipling - Cambellville
Start: Kipling Subway Station
This route around the
area outside of Milton provides awesome views of the Niagara Escarpment
and the surrounding countryside, with winding roads alongside beautiful
streams. The break spot, Bruce Trail Eatery, is a popular stop for the
local club cyclists. Lucinda's favourite route.
117km Kipling to Campbellville (PDF)
117km Kipling to Campbellville (KMZ)
117km: Kennedy - Uxbridge
Start: Kennedy Subway Station *New Route*
This route takes you into the countryside north-east of Toronto where you'll pass by the Oak Ridges Moraine and acres of scenic farmland. Yes, it's hilly... but any climbing means that you'll eventually get to descend, which makes this ride quite exhilarating. Plus you get to stop for a break in the quaint little town of Uxbridge.
117km Kennedy to Uxbridge (PDF)
117km Kennedy to Uxbridge (KMZ)
122km: Kipling - Belfountain
Start: Kipling Subway Station
This long ride takes you though an incredible variety of terrain - through the beautiful Caledon Hills, past the unearthly dunes of the Badlands, through the breathtaking Forks of The Credit Provincial Park and up an actual switchback hill to the goodies of the quaint Belfountain General Store. Not to be missed.
122km Kipling to Belfountain (PDF)
122km Kipling to Belfountain (KMZ)
126km: Finch - Keswick
Start: Finch Subway Station
A challenging route all the way to the shores of Lake Simcoe. This ride is essential training - if you can do this one, we know you'll be able to get to Montreal. On these long rides, it's more important than ever to keep your cadence high, especially on hills, so always shift down to an easy gear to save your legs and reduce stress on your knees.
126km Finch to Keswick 2008-07-19 (PDF)
126km Finch to Keswick (KMZ)
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