KNBC Tours – Spring / Summer 2011

General information

Please read the KNBC tour rules before showing up for your first tour.

Our rides this year have a wide range of distances and speeds. We suggest you choose rides that match your endurance and biking speed.

Starting Time
Tours leave on time, so please arrive at least ten minutes prior to the indicated departure time.

Starting Points
Tours that show Kanata as a starting point refer to the Kanata Town Centre, 150 Katimavik Road, in the parking lot near Kanata Opticians. Centrepointe starts mean the parking lot between Marshy's and the City of Ottawa building on Centrepointe Drive.

Distances
Distances quoted are believed to be within plus or minus 10%. Note that it is about 50 km to downtown Ottawa and back from Kanata.

Speed Ratings
S1 = 18–21 km/hr; S2 = 22–24 km/hr; S3 = 25–27 km/hr; S4 = over 27 km/hr (Based on a cruising speed on level ground with little or no wind.)
A ride with two speed ratings, e.g. S1,S2 or S2,S3, means that there will be two groups each with its own tour leader. 

*Remote Starts
A stars mean a remote start. For these tours, riders should call ahead and inform the tour leader that they plan to be on the ride and leave a number where they can be reached. If you don't call ahead and the tour is cancelled, nobody will be able to inform you.
If a ride has both standard and remote starts, the above only applies if you plan to join the ride at the remote starting point.
Riders needing a drive may call the tour leader who may be able to arrange or help you arrange a lift.

Multi-Day Tours 2011

Saturday 14 May - Sunday 15 May
Pembroke to Ottawa S1 & S2
Unsupported tour from Pembroke to Ottawa.  Travel to Pembroke with volunteer transport.  The volunteer drivers return to Ottawa . Riders should arrange their carloads. Contact Jack Fallis for trip details or if you need a ride or can take a passenger.Cycle to Ottawa at S1- S2 pace with overnight stop in Arnprior. Total distance 160 km on quiet roads.
Jack Fallis 613 746-6444
Jim Cale 613 233-0782

Friday 17 June - Sunday 19 June
Touring The Pontiac S2 & S3
Three days and two nights at the Pine Lodge (www.pine-lodge.ca) near Bristol and Norway Bay.  .  Cycle (with panniers) to the inn on Friday.  On Saturday, for S2 & S3 riders there is a 126-km "route des lacs" tour with a picnic lunch at a beach(bag lunches can be purchased at the lodge).  For others, there will be shorter tours starting from the Pine Lodge.  There is also the option of cycling on the PPJ Cycloparc rail trail which begins in Wyman and passes through Shawville and Campbell's Bay.  After brunch on Sunday, ride back to Ottawa. All speed levels are welcome.  Tour routes and groups will be determined based on participation. There are ten rooms at the lodge which are sufficiently small that they are only suitable for double occupancy by “intimate couples”.  Room costs are $75 per night incl breakfast for a single and $85 for double occupancy.
Karine Langley, ph. 613-523-8740 or
bensonlangley2001@rogers.com.

Friday 8 July - Sunday 10 July 2011
Brockville and The Waterfront Trail S2/S3
A 3 day unsupported tour to Brockville and exploring the Waterfront Trail to Iroquois. Total distance approx 300 km. Accommodation in local motels TBD. Day 1, depart Centrepointe at 9 am and cycle to Brockville. Day 2, Cycle the Waterfront Trail for about 50 km and return. Day 3, cycle to Ottawa by a different route
S2-Jim Cale - 613 233-0782 / Odette Regimbal 613 224-5723
S3- Karine Langley 613-523-8740

Friday 22 July - Monday 25 July
Peterborough and the Kawarthas S2
Car pool to Peterborough with four days of S2 cycling 60 - 100 km per day in loops returning to local (tbd) accommodation.  There will be some challenging hills and travel on some hardpack gravel roads. Please register by 19 June. There will be a meeting of all interested riders to finalize plans about about June 23.
Jim Cale 613- 233-0782

Saturday 30 July-Monday 1 August 2011
Ontario, Quebec & NY State Circular, 240 km, S2
A 3-day, 2-night, 240 km unsupported S2 tour in On,Qc & NY state.  We drive to Cornwall, Ont.  
Day 1:  Cycle along the St Lawrence to Montreal.
Day 2:  South through rural Quebec, crossing the border into NY State at Trout River, and then to Malone NY for the night.  On day 3, we head west through Akwasasne and over the international bridge back to Cornwall. Maximum 25 people.  Passports required.
Barrie Kirk, ph. 613-592-6672

Friday  August 12 - Sunday August 14
Prince Edward County
Based in Picton.  Arrive Friday, 12 August.  Saturday's tour will include visits to Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company (and their platinum LEED building), Waupoos Winery and/or The County Cider Company, lunch at Milford Bistro, and stops at Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area and perhaps the Point Petre Lighthouse.  Dinner is planned for the Blumen Garden Bistro.  Sunday's route will be through Mountain View, Ameliasburg, Consecon and Hillier for lunch at The Grange of Prince Edward winery before returning to Picton through Bloomfield with a stop at the bike shop there.  Enjoy a nice, quick dinner at Schooners Fish & Chips in Picton before returning home.  Contact the tour leader for complete details.  This tour is limited to 15 people maximum.  Book early as accommodation is expected to be at a premium. Distances will be about 100 km/day at S2 speeds.
Karine Langley, ph. 613-523-8740 or bensonlangley2001@rogers.com.

Saturday 6 August-Sunday 7  August 2010
Rona MS Bike Tour, Ottawa-Kemptville
Cycle from Carleton U to Kemptville and back in support of the MS Society of Canada.  Again this year, the KNBC and friends team will be riding in support of this great cause. Contact Karine for more information.
This is not an official KNBC club event.
Karine Langley, ph. 613-523-8740
 
Wednesday 7 September-Friday 9 September 2011
Ride to Turn the Tide
Join Nancy and Christine for a three-day, 280-km supported tour from Kanata through Perth, Metcalfe, and back to Kanata to raise funds through the Grassroots Grannies of Kanata for the Stephen Lewis Foundation's "Grandmothers to Grandmothers" campaign.
This is not an official KNBC club event.
Nancy Hough, ph. 613-592-3167
Christine Walton, ph. 613-592-1172

Day Tours April-July 2011

Saturday 2 April 2011   Manotick, S1-40 km, S2-50 km

10:30am start at Centrepointe. . Cycle south to Manotick with the two groups using different routes, depending on the conditions on the paths. Meet in Manotick for lunch in a restaurant or bring a picnic to eat near the Mill if weather is favourable.  Return by a different route

S1 Stella Val 613-225-8879

S2 Carole Laflamme 613-721-0109

Sunday 3 April 2011 Osgoode 80 Km, S3/S4

10:30am start at Centrepointe.  Cycle south along Bowesville Rd and Manotick Station Rd to Osgoode.  Quick picnic lunch from the supermarket or sit-down lunch at the Red Dot Café.  Return to the city on First Line Rd and Cedarview Rd.

S3: Tim Sparling 613-839-1594

S4 Tom Seniuk  613-276-3257

Wednesday 6 April 2011 Merrickville from Kemptville S1/S2, 50 Km

10:00 am start from the Your Independent Grocery store in Kemptville. .  Cycle quiet, flat roads along the Rideau River.  Lunch in Merrickville at a restaurant or picnic in park.

S1:  Jack Fallis, ph. 613-746-6444

S2: Jim Cale, 613-233-0782

Saturday 9 April 2011 The Swan at Carp, S1- 40 km/S2-50Km/S3-75km

 S3 start at Centrepointe at 9:45. S1 & S2 start at KTC at 10:30 am.  Cycle a rural route into the village of Carp.  Lunch at the Swan at Carp – pub menu.  Return by a different route.

S1: Carole Laflamme 613-721-0109

S2: Jim Cale 613-233-0782

S3: Tim Sparling 613-839-1594

Sunday 10 April 2011 Carleton Place, S2/S3 80 km

10:00am start at KTC.  Cycle side roads via Appleton to Carleton Place.  Lunch in a restaurant or bring a picnic.  Return through Ashton and Stittsville.

S2: Mary Aaftink 613- 591-8801

S3: Paul & Nancy Hough, ph. 613-592-3167

Saturday 16 April 2011 – Richmond/Stittsville S2 65 km

 10:00am start at Centrepointe.  An easy loop through town and country.  Picnic lunch.  Bakery stop at Richmond.

Jim Cale, ph. 613-233-0782

Saturday 16 April 2011 – Preston St-S1/S2 30  km

11:00am start at Centrepointe.  Cycle on bike paths and quiet streets to the Little Italy neighbourhood.

S1 - Ronald Simard, ph. 613-224-8276

S2 – Maureen Edwards 613-224-8276

Sunday 17 April 2011 – Burritt’s Rapids S3  75 km. 

Remote start at Richmond Fair Grounds at 10:00am. Restaurant  lunch at Lock 17 restaurant or a picnic at  Burritts Rapids, and then cycle east along the river to Becketts Landing and north back to Richmond.

Judith Hawkins, ph. 613-749-2093

Sunday 17 Apr 2011 – Ashton, S2 – 50 km

10:30am start at KTC. Cycle to Ashton on quiet side roads.  Lunch at the Ashton Pub, and return by a different route.

Susan Monaghan, ph. 613-271-1777

Wednesday 20 April 2011 – Beckett’s Landing S1 – 50 km

 10:00 am remote start from the Richmond Fair Grounds.  Picnic lunch

Jack Fallis , ph. 613-746-6444

Saturday 23 April 2011 Almonte S2- 76 km/S4 – 105 km

9:30am start at KTC for S2 and Centrepointe for S4.  Cycle through Ashton, Appleton and along CR#29 to Almonte for lunch. Return on CR#49 (March Road) for a short while and then along side roads into Kanata. 

S2 – Barrie Kirk 613 592-6672

S4 – Linda Kennedy 613-878-3802

Sunday 24 April 2011 – Easter Sunday – no rides scheduled

Saturday 30 April 2011 – Wakefield – S2 – 75 km, S3 – 110 km

S3 start at KTC at 9:30, S2 start at Mousette Park at 10:00. Cycle on bike paths and back roads to Old Chelsea, and then along Highway 105 and Riverside Drive to Wakefield.  Bring or buy a picnic lunch at the great local bakery to enjoy on the shore of the Gatineau River.  Some hills

S2:  Jim Cale, ph. 613-233-0782

S3:  Karine Langley 613-523-8740

Saturday 30 April 2011 – Barrhaven – S1/S2 -30 km

Start at Centrepointe at 11:00am.  Restaurant lunch

S1: Roland Simard 613- 224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613-224-8276

Sunday 1 May 2011 Kemptville –S4-105 km

Start at Centrepointe at 10:00 am.  Cycle along quiet roads through Osgoode to Kemptville.  Return via North Gower.  Lunch in a restaurant at Kemptville.

 Tom Seniuk, ph. 613-276-3257

Sunday 1 May 2011 Pinhey’s Point S2- 45 km

 10:00am start at KTC.  Ride to Pinhey’s Point on mainly quiet roads, eat a picnic lunch on the banks of the Ottawa River and return by a different route.

Stuart Burrows 613-831-8275

Wednesday 4 May 2011 Aviation Museum S1 – 50 km

10:00 a.m. start from Bate Island [middle of the Champlain Bridge]. Travel mostly paths along the Ottawa River, across the Portage Bridge to Sussex St. Take the Eastern Ottawa River bike path until it meets the Parkway. Bike the Parkway shoulder to the Museum for picnic or cafeteria lunch. View the exhibits [15 free entrance tickets available].  Return via the Rideau River bike path to Sussex St. Cross the Locks at the Chateau and back to Bate Island. [Some stone dust].

Jack Fallis 613-746-6444

Saturday 7 May 2011 Ashton-Appleton-Almonte S2- 80 km

10:00am start at KTC for this "Triple A Tour".  Cycle to Almonte via Ashton and Appleton.  Return by Old Almonte Road.  Lunch in restaurant or picnic.

Jim Cale 613-233-0872

Saturday 7 May 2011 Wakefield S3 110/75 km

10:00 am start at KTC or 10:45am start at Moussette Park.  Cycle on bike paths and back roads to Old Chelsea, and then along Highway 105 and Riverside Drive to Wakefield.  Bring or buy a picnic lunch at the great local bakery to enjoy on the shore of the Gatineau River.

S3:  Paul & Nancy Hough, ph. 613-592-3167

Sunday 8 May (Mothers’ Day)    W A Taylor Conservation Centre  S3 – 85 km

 9:30am start at KTC.  Cycle to W.A. Taylor Conservation Area through Richmond and Manotick for a picnic lunch.  Return through North Gower and Twin Elm.

Nel Ahmed, ph. 613-592-2891

Sunday 8 May 2011 Tulip Tour S2 65/40 km

10:00 am start at KTC with a pick up at Brittania Park at 10:45.  Cycle downtown, primarily on bike paths to see the tulips in Major Hill’s Park and Dow’s Lake.  Lunch in the Byward Market.  Return via the Experimental Farm.

Mary Aaftink 613-591-8801

Wednesday 11 May 2011 Tulip Tour S1 40 km

10:30am start at Centrepointe.  Cycle to the Experimental Farm and tour Dow's Lake and the tulips.  Follow the Rideau Canal to the Civic Centre to view exhibits.    Return by the Ottawa River bike path.  Restaurant lunch in the Byward market.

Carole Laflamme 613-721-0109

Saturday 14 May 2011 Burritts Rapids S3 75/110 km

9:00 start at KTC with a 10:00am start at the Richmond fairgrounds.  Picnic lunch at Burritts Rapids, and then cycle east along the river to Becketts Landing and north back to Richmond.

Monna-Leigh McElveny 613-599-1258

Saturday 14 may 2011 Manotick S1/S2 – 45 km

10:30am start at Centrepointe.  Cycle south to Manotick via Greenbank Road with lunch in a restaurant.  Return by a different route.

S1: Ronald Simard, ph. 613-224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613 – 224-8276

Sunday 15 May Pakenham S2 – 85 km

10:00am start at KTC.  Cycle back roads by way of Kinburn to Pakenham.  Lunch at Watts Cooking café.  Return partially on a different route.

Christine Walton 613-592-1172

Sunday 15 May Buckingham S3/S4 115/85km

10:00am start at Centrepointe.  10:45 S3 pick up at Jacques Cartier Park. A moderately challenging but very pretty tour through Perkins to Buckingham where we will stop for lunch.  Return largely along the Route Verte/route 148

S3: Tim Sparling 613-839-1594

S4: Linda Kennedy 613-798-9976

Wednesday 18 May 2011 Old Gatineau S1- 50 km,S2 60 km

10.00 a.m. start from Moussette Park. Take the bike path to the Portage Bridge. Continue  along the Ottawa River on Route Verte No.1 to Gatineau Point and on to Templeton Quebec.  After a picnic or restaurant lunch in Templeton we go back by way of the Gatineau River to Leamy Lake.  S 1's take paths to the Portage Bridge and back to Moussette Park. S 2's go back by way of Gatineau Park.

S1. Jack Fallis, ph 613-746-6444
S2. Jim Cale, ph 613-233-0782

Saturday 21 May 2011 Lanark Highlands S2 70 km

10:00am start at McDonalds Corners.  A tour of the Lanark Highlands, passing through the towns of Elphin, Maberly, and Playfairville.  Restaurant lunch

Stuart Burrows 613-831-8275

Sunday 22 May 2011 Aylmer S2 70/45 kms

9:30am start at KTC or 10:00am at Britannia Park. Cycle along the Ottawa River Parkway to Portage Bridge, cycle path to Aylmer for lunch, return via Champlain Bridge.

Barrie Kirk, ph. 613-592-6672

Sunday 22 May 2011 Rockland S3 80 kms

10:00am start at The Aviation Museum. A circular route to Rockland through parts of Orleans, heading towards Navan then heading NE to Rockland.  Restaurant lunch in Rockland with a return along the Ottawa River

Judith Hawkins 613-749-2093

Monday 23 May 2011 Spencerville S3-95 kms

9:30am start at Kars.  Picnic lunch in Spencerville next to the mill.

Nel Ahmed, ph. 613-592-2891

Saturday 28 May 2011 Gatineau Park & Lac Leamy S3-100 km

9:30am start at KTC. Cycle the parkways in Gatineau Park up to the Champlain Lookout and down to Old Chelsea for a picnic lunch, bring your own or pick it up at the bakery.  Return to the parkway and follow the cycle paths to Lac Leamy returning via Mousette Park along the Ottawa River.

Monna-Leigh McElveny 613- 599-1258

Saturday 28 May 2011 Merrickville S1/S2 50 kms

10:30am start at Jonssons Your Independent Grocer in Kemptville.  Cycle quiet roads along the Rideau River.  Lunch in Merrickville at a restaurant or picnic in park.

S1: Ronald Simard 613- 224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613-224-8276

Sunday 29 May 2011 Killmarnock Lock S2 85 km

10:00am start at Jonssons Your Independent Grocer in Kemptville.  Cycle to Merrickville along Donnelly Rd. and from there to Kilmarnock Lock along Rideau River Road for a picnic lunch.  Back through Jasper, Eastons Corners and Merrickville (ice cream).  Both sides of the Rideau, nice river views.

Mary Aaftink, ph. 613-591-8801

Saturday 4 June 2011 Dow’s Lake S1 40 km

10:30am S1 start at Centrepointe.  Cycle to the Byward Market along the Ottawa River parkway paths for lunch then along the Rideau Canal to Dow's Lake and back to the start points through the Experimental Farm.

Mary Thorne 613-823-4705

Sunday 5 June 2011 Portage du Fort S3 105 km

9:00 am S3 start at No Frills supermarket in Arnprior on White Lake Road just off Highway 17. From Arnprior, cycle on CR#1 along the Ottawa River to the bridge/dam at Portage du Fort and then along the Quebec side to Norway Bay for lunch.  Return to the Ontario side on the Quyon Ferry and cycle back to Arnprior through Fitzroy Harbour and Galetta.

S3:  Karine Langley, ph. 613-523-8740

Sunday 5 June 2011 Gatineau Point S2 55 km

10:30am start at Mousette park. Cycle along the bicycle path to Portage  then along the Ottawa River to Pointe Gatineau on the bike path.  Lunch at a restaurant.  Return via shorter route on the bike path, Leamy Park to Moussette Park. This ride is mainly on bike paths with occasional short hills.

Stella Val 613-225-8879

Wednesday 8 June2011 Wakefield and beyond S2 – 85 km

10:00 am start at the Gatineau Park Visitors Centre in Old Chelsea.  Cycle to Wakefield along the River road, then  tackle some of the hills beyond the Village.  Picnic lunch in Wakefield

Jim Cale 613- 233-0782

Saturday 11 June 2011 The Mill of Kintail S3 – 95 km

9:30am start at KTC.  Cycle along Richardson Side Road and Corkery Road to Almonte and on to the Mill of Kintail for a picnic lunch. Possibility of a visit to the mill.  Attractions include museum, craft store and a short hike at the mill.  Return via Upper Dwyer Hill Road and Fernbank Road.

Monna McElveny, ph. 613-599-1258

Saturday 11 June 2011 Kanata S1/S2 35 km

10:00am start at Centrepointe. Cycle to Corkstown Road then along the Equestrian park trail to Metro supermarket, Tim Horton's, or other restaurants.  Return via Carling Avenue to Centrepointe.

S1:Ronald Simard, ph. 613-224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613-224-8276

Sunday 12 June 2011 Bourget S3 105 km

10:00am remote start from the Aviation Museum.  Restaurant Lunch in Bourget after riding through Sarsfield.  Return via Hammond.

Judith Hawkins 613-749-2093

Sunday 12 June 2011 Pakenham, White Lake and Burnstown S2 105 km

9:30 am start at Almonte at the No Frills supermarket across from Tim Horton's on March Rd.  A pretty loop through countryside, small towns, rivers and lakes.  Picnic lunch at Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens.

Stuart Burrows 613- 831-8275

Wednesday 15 June 2011 Aylmer S1 – 70/45 km

10:00am start at KTC with a pick up at 10:30 at Brittania Park.  Cycle long bike paths to Aylmer for either a picninc lunch, or lunch at the Marina.

Carole Laflamme 613- 721-0109

Saturday 18 June 2011 Pakenham  S3-85km

10:00am start at KTC.  Cycle back roads by way of Kinburn to Pakenham.  Lunch at Watts Cooking café or bring a picnic.  Return along a different route, on Blakeney Rd via Panmure.

Tom Seniuk 613-276-3257 or Caroline Delisle 613-276-7231

 

Sunday 19 June 2011 Byward Market, S2 60/35 km

10:00 am start at KTC with a 10:30 pick up at Brittania Park.  Cycle downtown along bike paths for a restaurant lunch in the Market.  Return via the Experimental Farm.

Barrie Kirk 613-592-6672

Sunday 19 June 2011 Renfrew-White Lake S3-70 kms

10:00 am start from the No Frills grocery store in Arnprior (just off White Lake Road opposite Tim’s).  Cycle along the Rideau River then across to Renfrew.  Restaurant lunch in Renfrew.  Return through Burnstown and White Lake

Karine Langely 613- 523-8740

Wednesday 22 June 2011: Champlain Lookoff and Lake Leamy S2, 65 km. HILLS
Remote start, 10:00 am at Mousette Park. Cycle the park to Champlain Look-off then into Old Chelsea for picnic lunch Bring your own or purchase at bakery. After lunch take the bike path to Lake Leamy. Of course, lots of friendly hills to climb.
Jim Cale, ph 613-233-0782

Saturday 25 June 2011 Merrickville S2 - 130 Km

8:00 am start in Ashton.  Cycle to Perth for coffee, Smith’s Falls for lunch and Merrickville for ice cream.  Due to the distance involved we will be travelling at high S2 speed occasionally doing low S3 speed.

Jim Cale 613-233-0782

Saturday 25 June 2011 Lac Leamy S1/S2 50 kms

10:30am start at Centrepointe.  Cycle along bike paths for a picnic or restaurant lunch at Lac Leamy

S1: Ronald Simard 613-224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613-224-8276

Sunday 26 June 2011 Purdon Conservation Area S2-60 km

Remote start at 10:00 am in Lanark. 

Cycle to Purdon Conservation Centre by way of Balderson and Playfairville, for a picnic lunch at the Conservation Centre where we will hike down the path and steps to the Lady Slipper Orchids which should be blooming.  After walking through the Centre on the boardwalks, and lunch, return by a shorter route. Some hills on this ride, which is very pretty. There is a restaurant 4km before the conservation Centre for those prefering to eat there. 

Stella Val 613-225-8879

Friday 1 July - Happy Canada Day! -Meech Lake S2 – 75/50 kms

10:00 am start at Centrepointe with a 10:30 start at Mousette Park.  Cycle to Meech Lake through Gatineau Park with a stop at the bakery in Chelsea prior to a swim and picnic lunch at Meech Lake

Caroline Delisle 613-726-7231

Saturday 2 July 2011 – Almonte-Arnprior-Pakenham – S2 110 kms

9:00am start in Almonte at Your Independent Grocer parking lot opposite to Tim’s on March Rd.  Cycle to Arnprior then  through Burnstown, White Lake , Packenham and return to Almonte.  Picnic lunch at White Lake.  Due to the distance we will be travelling at high S2 speed, ocassionally doing low S3 speed

Jim Cale 613-233-0782

Saturday 2 July 2011 – Baxter Conservation Area S1- 70/45 kms

10:00 am start at Centrepointe with a 10:30 start in Barrhaven at McDonald's on Strandherd Dr.  Cycle through Manotick and then follow the Rideau River to Kars and on to Baxter Conservation Area. Swimming and picnic lunch.  Possible  $2 admission fee for Conservation Centre.

Stella Val, ph. 613-225-8879

Sunday 3 July 2011- Perth – S3-90 km

10:00am start at Your Independent Grocery parking lot in Almonte (across the street from Tim’s on March Rd).  Enjoy a scenic ride through Fergusons Falls and Balderson to Perth.  After lunch the ride follows the "Rideau Lakes" route to Carleton Place, then Appleton and back to Almonte.

Picnic lunch.

Paul & Nancy Hough 613 592-3167

Sunday 3 July 2011 – Champlain Lookout – S2-75/45 kms

10:00 am start at Centrepointe with a pick up at Mousette Park at b10:30.  Bicycle paths and Gatineau Parkway.  Bring a picnic lunch, or pick one up at the Chelsea bakery.  Picnic at the Gatineau Park Visitors Centre.

Carole Laflamme 613-721-0109

Saturday 9 July 2011 Norway Bay –S3- 125 km

9:30am departure from KTC.  Cycle back roads to the Quyon ferry and on to Norway Bay.  Lunch at The Pines Lodge in Norway Bay.  Retrace route home.  Ferry cost will be announced in Bike Shorts.

Monna-Leigh McElveny 613599-1258

Saturday 9 July Aylmer S1/S2 – 50 kms

10:30 departure from Centrepointe.  Cycle along bike paths to the Marina in Aylmer.  Picnic or lunch at the marina.

S1: Roland Simard 613-224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613 224-8276

Sunday 10 July 2011 Plantaganet,- Van Kleek Hill- Hawkesbury S3- 115 km

10:00am start at St. Paul Elementary School (260 Main Street) in Plantagenet.  Cyle via Vankleek Hill to Hawkesbury for lunch (restaurant or picnic).  Then cycle along the Ottawa River back to Plantagenet.

Karine Langley 613-523-8740

Wednesday 13 July 2011 Merrickville S3 120 Kms

7:30Leaving the KTC at 7.30, we will stop for coffee in Merrickville, enjoy a picnic lunch in Burrits Rapids and
stop for another break at Never too Latte in Richmond

Nel Ahmed 613-592-2891

Saturday 16 July 2011 Portage du Fort S4-175 kms

8:30 am start at KTC.  Cycle through Arnprior and along the River Road.  Cross at the dam and return through Norway Bay on the Qc side to the Quyon ferry

Linda Kennedy 613-878-3802

Saturday 16 July 2011 Perth S2 – 80 km

Remote Start Ashton 9.30am to The Stewart Park Festival in Perth, S2,80kms. Picnic Lunch, Listen to free music in the park for an hour or two before returning to Ashton. 

 Christine Walton 613592-1172

Sunday 17 July 2011 Norway Bay S2 125 kms

9:00am departure from KTC.  Cycle back roads to the Quyon ferry and on to Norway Bay.  Lunch at The Pines Lodge in Norway Bay.  Retrace route home.  Ferry cost will be announced in Bike Shorts. Due to the distance of this tour we will be cycling at high S2 spewed occasionally at low S3.

Jim Cale 613-233-0782

Sunday 17 July 2011 Montebello  S2/S3- 110 kms

9:30am start at the Cumberland arena.  Crossing the Ottawa River to Masson ($), stopping for a restaurant lunch in Montebello, crossing the river at Fasset ($) and returning to Cumberland on the Ontario side.

S3:  Nel Ahmed, ph. 613-592-2891

S2: Susan Monaghan 613-271-1777

Saturday 23 July 2011 Richmond S1/S2 60 kms

10:30am start at Centrepointe.  Cycle through Ottawa south to Barnsdale and Richmond.  Lunch in a restaurant or picnic in a park

S1:Ronald Simard, ph. 613-224-8276

S2: Maureen Edwards 613-224-8276

Saturday 23 July 2011 Athens S3-70kms

10:00am sharp start at Lombardy.  Home of the historic murals. Cycle along quiet paved county roads through the villages of Motts Mills, Toledo, and Plum Hollow into Athens.  Bring a picnic lunch as restaurants are limited.

John Reilly, ph. 613-234-0071

Sunday 24 July 2011 Carleton Place S2-80 kms

9:30am start at KTC.  Cycle side roads via Appleton to Carleton Place.  Lunch in a restaurant or bring a picnic.  Return through Ashton and Stittsville.

Barrie Kirk, ph. 613-592-6672

Sunday 24 July Casselman S4 – 125 kms

9:00am start at Museum of Science & Technology. Cycle two different routes to Cassleman and back.  Lunch at a casse-croute or Quizno's in Casselman.

David Courtman 613-864-9320

Sunday Gats Loop

Caroline Deslisle will lead a tour of the Gats starting from Gamelin at 8:00am on Sundays 12 & 19 June; 3, 17, 24 & 31 July; 7, 21 & 28 Aug and 4 Sep. This is for beginner climbers and will take advantage of the road closure in Gatineau Park on Sunday mornings.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MYSTERY TOURS

Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:15 at Centrepointe for impromptu tours of 90 to 120 minutes followed by socializing at a local pub. S1, S2 and S3/S4 speed groups arranged at the start depending on turnout.
May 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
June 1, 8th, 15th, 22 & 29th
July 6th, 13th, 20 & 27th

WEDNESDAY DAY TOURS

Odette Regimbal (ph. 613-224-5723), Jim Cale (ph. 613-233-0782) and Peter Nabein will be leading other rides during the day on Wednesdays. The start points, routes and distances will be announced each week in bike shorts Bike Shorts.