Club News - only club execs can post here.

Hunting season is upon us, and the hunters will be out with shotguns. The entire trail system will be closed to hikers and bikers from sun up on Monday November 2 until sun down on Saturday November 7. The sign will be posted at the entry gate on 8th Line and the gate will be locked.

Thank You

For the rest of the year the Monday night rides will start from the Chalet.

Cataract rail trail is open from Cataract to Main St. in Erin and from Trafalgar Rd in Hillsburgh to Elora.

The Cataract Rail Trail parking area in Erin at the corner of Daniel St. and Ross St. is now open.

The rail trail is still closed from Main St. in Erin through to Trafalgar Rd in Hillsburgh.

As of October 8th, the rail trail is still closed Erin through to Hillsburgh.

Hello Everyone that purchased a MTB jersey. 

They will be available to pick up at the Fall BBQ this September 27th at the Albion Chalet. 

Thx.

Just an observation.  

This season I rode in two,  24 hour events.  I rode as a team member in the 24 hour Albion Solstice race and the 24 hour Mansfield race. These events were challenging and memorable for different reasons. 

The 24 hour Albion Solstice race on June 27 was an immersive experience with continuous noise, loud music, thousands of people having a great time racing and being involved with racing on a grand scale. Our teams faced incredible competition with participants and spectators from all over.  The vibe was festive, entertaining and intense at the same time. This was the largest mountain bike party I can remember.  Our club team members had an inviting base camp and a stellar track in which to throw down their own Personal Best laps. It took a few days to come off the high of the weekend and get back to work.

On August 8th, the MOC 24 event took place . This race was capped at 300 racers and took a much more personal and intimate approach to how an event can take place.  You can make allot of friends at this type of event. We were treated to a fantastic course that proved challenging , fast with really good flow. The camp sites and amenities made the whole weekend easy to deal with. The music and food were great, the vibe laid back and  racing was terrific.  You actually know whom you were competing against. Our club members were across several teams. Some members even made the podium.  Iryna stood out as she won the solo woman's category.  

There is something for everyone in participating . The common ground evolves around going for your PB lap. After that, each of these events presents a different experience for those that participate. There is something for every one of us that enjoys a mountain biking experience and a good time....simply choose.  I'm going to sign up for both next year.

 

This past weekend we held another Party in the bush. This time we were on the Inglewood Trails. This wasn't just another weekend with grown men playing with machines in the dirt....actually it was.  But, we accomplished our goals of installing 2 culverts across the trail, extending water management swales by hundreds of linier feet,  raising the trail bed and diverting water courses on "The Luge " and the exit trail to Inglenook Court.  Great thanks go out to Joe, Blair, Eric and Sidak for working hard under trying conditions.  Special thanks go to Sidak for working out an incredible deal for the machine rental from Stephensons Rental for the machine.This trail will be a blast next spring.

Looking for interest and comments regarding scheduled Fat Bike rides this winter.

 

Our first group ride happened on September 20th and was greatly attended under a beautiful sky. The trail conditions were really good and challenging...ok, lung busting!  My thanks go out to David Best of Hockley Valley Resort for welcoming us, comping the ride fee and allowing CCC to alter the trail direction to suite ourselves.  Our lunch outside on the deck was tasty and the beer hit the spot.

All in all, it was a grand day. To help along with building a relationship with Hockley Resort all attendees now have season passes to the trails at the resort.  Regular mtn, road and gravel rides could be in the club schedule going forward.  Please forward your comments regarding this possibility. 

Volunteerism..is that a word? It doesn't matter. It simply means pitching in. On September 14th ,  20 plus members pitched in to help build new trails and features in the Erin trail network.

It was a fabulous day of camaraderie, bad jokes, trail and feature building . The day was fortified with Caledon Brewery beer and hydration drinks and the now most famous Bar-b-q ever!  Lunch was lemon and Tandoori chicken. Working in the bush has never tasted so good.  The newly created trail work was ridden on later in the day. Incredible. 

The many hands made for light work and the vibe in the bush was terrific. The CCC trail crew members punch way above their weight. Our trails are the envy of clubs around us all because of the dedication of our volunteers  who put in the time to make it happen.  This is one of our pillars of strength . More trail building days like this are coming up. If you haven't yet volunteered for trail building, please give it a try. No experience is necessary. Just bring your smile. Hey, free Bar-b-q and beer.  You Can't go wrong. 

TRCA membership discount: Caledon Cycling Club members get a 20% discount pass for family and individual memberships. 

The 2025 discount code has arrived! It can be found in the Members Only section of the club website.

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Caledon Hills Cycling discount: CHC is offering CCC members who have paid for their 2024 membership a 10% discount on retail products (excluding service). Show them proof of your membership and you will get the discount for the remainder of the calendar year.

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Mansfield Outdoor Centre's Club Affiliation Program! The Mansfield Outdoor Centre is pleased to offer all affiliate club members a 15% discount off the Apr 1,2024 - Mar 31, 2025 Memberships. MOC Memberships are available for purchase on-line or in-person. The CCC specific coupon code is available in the Members Only section of our website.

To see Mansfield Outdoor Centre Membership options, visit www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca.

After purchase, memberships are available for pickup in person at their Main Lodge. You will be required to provide proof of CCC membership (signed club waiver, payment statement, club confirmation…). You will be provided a photo ID card, bike tag and vehicle ID sticker.

Mansfield Outdoor Centre is committed to developing the trail experience and network. In 2023/24 a bike skills park and additional 2KM of new trail was built and numerous trail enhancements completed. In 2024/25 we are planning further trail builds and exciting additions to existing trails. The Pine River Cafe & Public House opened on-site at our Main Lodge in February with food and beverage offerings to compliment your visit. MOC is fortunate to connect into the Dufferin County trail system. MOC continues to provide support for the maintenance of the DCF trail network through Fat Bike grooming and year-round maintenance.