New for 2024 is a ride for those looking to take a break from the daily grind, hop on a bike and explore what the city has to offer.

This a casual social ride open to all ages, all skill levels and all types of bikes. That means, ride what you have, whether it be a road bike, mountain bike, hybrid, cruiser or even an e-bike. The Tuesday Leisure rides welcomes and brings back a genuine warm hearted ride that will have you feeling refreshed and ready to take on the rest of the week.

This is also a great ride to attend to for new cyclists looking to get comfortable riding with other people and learning from peers some tips and tricks of the trade. Rides will be of very casual pace to ensure this ride is accessible to everyone.

Note: for safety purposes, only pedal assist e-bikes are permitted (no throttled of any type) and assists are only to be used if there are hills or on its lowest setting.

Details

• Leisure pace
• Meet at United Sport & Cycle
• Arrival at 6:30pm and ride starts at 6:45pm
• Duration: 1.5-2 hours

Note: Tuesday's ride will be either a leisure ride OR a gravel ride. Please check updates on our Facebook group to be in the know each week or send a request to get
weekly updates via email

Do you like dirt? Do you like exploring? New for 2023, we are offering gravel rides to explore the city and surrounding area! The gravel rides are open to those who wish to explore new routes, ride routes with others and for those looking to add some variety to their riding schedules.

Rides will meet at 6:30pm at various locations depending on route so please keep up to date to the posted ride schedules and routes. Distances will vary. Gravel rides will be a no drop ride, meaning no one gets left behind, and will always start at a comfortable easy pace and work up to a pace that is appropriate and comfortable for everyone in attendance.

We will periodically have rests to be able to regroup to ensure everyone has a great and fulfilling ride.

Details

• Leisure pace
• Meet at 6:30pm
• Meet up locations, routes and duration determined every Sunday via ride email and Facebook group
• Pace progresses through the ride dependent on all riders in attendance

Note: Tuesday's ride will be either a leisure ride OR a gravel ride. Please check updates on our Facebook group to be in the know each week or send a request to get
weekly updates via email

The Wellness Wednesday ride is a midweek ride aimed at getting riders out for a short and sweet session

Details

• Start and end at Colchester Community League
• Meet at 6:30pm
• Duration: 1-1.5 hours, 30-40km (depending on group attendance)
• Pace: Spirited pace, between 30-32kph

The Saturday Social ride is a long distance no drop ride, meaning no one gets left behind.

Details

• Start times determined every Sunday via ride email and Facebook group
• Start and end at previous Wye Elementary school grounds parking lot
• Duration: 2-3 hours