Buy a membership and enjoy The Pines along Pittock Lake
By
Mark Schadenberg
I
have compiled some items from the spring newsletter of the Woodstock Cycling
Club (WCC) as I am now 2 years past my hip replacement and consider myself a
trail rider again – but a somewhat cautious and careful trail rider.
I
will state firstly that a membership to the WCC is only $35 per adult or $70
for a family, and when you visit the trail system called The Pines you will
quickly realize your annual stipend is just a small contribution to an
association which has a strong work ethic to create, expand, maintain and
nurture the nature which is in on the south shore of Pittock Lake (Thames
River) just east of Woodstock.
The
club hosts many activities, including a pizza party on June 28 for its youth
program participants.
I
did edit out events which have already occurred and attempted to verify any
changes from the club's website.
The
WCC has been in existence since 1896.
Check
out the link below on the history of cycling in Woodstock as our community has
a vibrant past in road racing, mountain-bike racing and certainly even the
historic Penny Farthing bikes.
Penny Farthing in Woodstock Museum
The
cycling club newsletter:
The WCC executive is in place and hard at work planning for a fun year of activities for all of our members. We look forward to seeing everyone out for a ride on the road or on the trails at The Pines. We encourage everyone make our club a friendly community so be sure to take a minute and say hello to the people you meet. Youth MTB ProgramWe are happy to announce that the popular youth MTB program is returning again this year. This year the youth program (10 – 17 year olds) is going back to 2 days a week. . . . and will run until June 28, 6 - 7:30 pm. Club ActivitiesRides may be cancelled due to weather; extreme heat, cold or thunderstorms. Follow the club’s twitter feed (@WoodstockCycle) for updates. Helmets, water and a bike in safe working condition are mandatory.
Group RidesWe will have several group rides this year,
including all the favourites from previous years such as the pancake ride and
the pizza ride. New this year we are planning an overnight camping
trip. The plan is to leave The Pines via bike and ride to Turkey Point,
camp for the night and ride back the following day. We have booked a
group campsite for July 8th at the Turkey Point Provincial Park. Here’s
the details:
- Room for the first 30 people who sign up
- Meet at the Pines at 9 am on July 8. The ride is about 70 km to Turkey
Point.
- There will be a van going to take food, tents, and gear and act as technical
support along the way. There will only be room for food and gear, no
extra bikes please.
- If you are interested please RSVP to the club at
woodstockcyclingclub@gmail.com, put “Camping Trip” in the subject line.
More details to follow.
Canada Day 150 KM - Saturday, July 1. Leave Upper Thames Brewery at 9 am.
There will be a rest stop halfway
Pizza Ride - Sunday, Oct 1
Group 1 - “Earn your Pie” – advanced riders - 60-70 KM. Leave
Upper Thames Brewery at 10 am
Group 2- “Single Slice” - 30 KM Leave Upper Thames Brewery at 11 am
Weekly Recurring RidesThursday Night Intermediate Level Training ride – 6 pm, Pedal Power
Parking Lot
Trail DaysWe are planning a number of trail days this year to
support both trail construction and maintenance. There are a number of
exciting additions and changes planned and we need lots of help to make them a
reality. All trail changes are submitted to the Upper Thames Conservation
Authority for approval prior to construction. This year we are planning trail
build days.
And these are the future trail maintenance days:
July 8 and 29 (trim and mow)
Aug 26th Race Prep Day
Trail build days will be focused on creation of new trails, trail features,
etc. on a specific section of trail or new trail area. Trail maintenance
days will be focused on mowing grass, trimming branches, leaf blowing,
etc. We need lots of help for both activities, so look ahead and pick the
days that work for you. All work is weather dependant, look to Facebook
and Twitter if you are not sure if the day is a “go.” Everyone is welcome
to come and help out. Please let us know if you are coming by emailing the
club at woodstockcyclingclub@gmail.com.
Dairy Capital StampedeMark your calendar now for the 18th annual Dairy
Capital Stampede 6-Hour relay race on Sunday Sept 10, from 10 am to 4 pm.
LINKS:
www.woodstockcyclingclub.ca
www.woodstockcyclingclub.ca
Mark Schadenberg, Sales
Representative
Senior Real Estate Specialist
(SRES designation)
Royal LePage Triland Realty
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
757 Dundas St, Woodstock
(519) 537-1553, cell or text
Email: mschadenberg@rogers.com
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