Hey CCC riders, 

As we gear up for the colder months, there’s lots happening on and off the trails — from our Snowdog fundraiser and winter events to trail updates and next season’s race plans. Here’s what’s new and how you can get involved!

Snowdog Fundraiser

We’re raising funds to cover part of the cost of our new Snowdog, which will help us groom select trails at Palgrave for fat biking this winter. Our goal is $4,000. The club will take care of ongoing maintenance and operating costs — we just need your help to get started.

Please contribute what you can to support winter riding in Caledon.

 Donate here

24 Hours of Summer Solstice

We’re planning to return to the 24 Hours of Summer Solstice next year — one of the most fun and social races of the season.

Our goal is to bring as many teams as possible and set up a shared central camp for all CCC riders.

There are options for solo riders or teams of up to ten, including all-women, all-men, and mixed categories. Registration opens in early November, so we need to know who’s interested soon. The cost is approximately $160-185 per person.

 Race Details at Chico Racing

Winter Solstice Ride & Hike — Dec 20th

Join us for our annual ride or hike at the Dingle on Saturday Dec 20th, followed by an optional group lunch. It’s a great way to mark the shortest day of the year and catch up with fellow riders before the holidays.

 Event Details

Ontario by Bike Survey

Ontario by Bike is looking for feedback from cyclists across the province. Help shape the future of cycling tourism by taking their short survey.

 Take the Survey

Trail Update: Erin Closure

Erin trails will be closed from November 3–8 for deer hunting season. Plan your rides accordingly and stay safe.

Trail Building Highlights

It’s been a busy and productive year for trail work!

Albion Hills

We extended the IMBA Trail, rerouted Live and Learn, refreshed Pinecone Express, and built Boulderdash — quickly becoming a club favorite. We also improved Gnarly Berms with a reroute and new features, and wrapped up the season by extending Epic Ride. Big thanks to everyone who picked up a shovel this year!

Erin Trails

This summer, we focused on the new skills park, with Mean Green and Quantum Leap nearly complete. The goal is to give riders a place to repeat sections and build skills — from advanced riders practicing jumps to beginners working on control and body position.

 Read the recap 

Next year, we’ll shift focus to refreshing existing trails, improving flow, and balancing the climb-to-reward ratio.

A huge thank you to all our volunteers for their hard work and enthusiasm this season. You’ve made a lasting difference.

Daily photo

This photo’s from our ride at Hockley Valley in September, where we tackled their beautiful — and seriously challenging trails.

 Read the recap

Hello CCC Riders,

It’s been a busy season on the trails, and there’s still lots happening before we wrap up the year! From upcoming trail builds and our Fall BBQ, to exciting updates (including a new Snow Dog!)—there’s plenty to look forward to. Read on for all the latest club news and ways to get involved.

Club Announcements

Fall BBQ and Annual General Meeting September 28,2025

Join us for a ride and a BBQ to celebrate the season! After the ride, we’ll gather for our Annual General Meeting to reflect on the past year and plan for the year ahead.

This year, two positions are open for election:

• Secretary/Treasurer – Ann will be stepping down from this role.

• Vice President – Since Chris was appointed in the spring, this position will now go to a vote.

If you’re interested or want to learn more about what’s involved, please talk to any member of the current executive team. Our club is only as strong as its volunteers, and we’d love to have you involved!

Please register for the BBQ: 
Register now

BBQ Volunteers Needed
We’re also looking for a few helping hands to set up and serve food at the BBQ. If you’re available, please email us at: 
Caledoncyclingclub@gmail.com

Reminder:
Lights Required for MTB Rides

With shorter days, lights are now mandatory for all mountain bike rides.


We bought a Snow Dog!

In our conversations with the TRCA about grooming the Palgrave trails, they mentioned they’re currently updating their agreements to include winter grooming. We decided to take a chance and purchase a used Snow Dog before the agreement was finalized. The goal was to secure one quickly—before fat biking and ice fishing season—so we wouldn’t have to pay full price for a new machine.

Once the agreement is signed, we’ll be asking for donations to support grooming. If an agreement can’t be reached, we’ll resell the Snow Dog.

Trail news

Volunteers needed – Erin Trail Build Day

Date: Sunday, September 14
Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Erin Trails

Join us for a full day of trail building. Our goal: finish a brand-new drop line that riders can enjoy by the end of the day!

The Erin build crew has been hard at work creating fun skill-development lines. Riders have been loving Quantum Leap for the past month, and now we’re building out its exciting finale. With lots of hands, we can get big things done fast.

✅ No experience needed — everyone is welcome.

✅ High school students can earn volunteer hours.

✅ Northern Hydration beverages will be provided (bring your favourite drink if you’d like).

Come out, pitch in, and help shape the trails we ride together. It’s one of the best ways to give back to our community.

Please register for this event:
Register here

New Trail Update: Boulderdash

The new Albion trail, Boulderdash, is nearly complete — just the first and last ten meters remain. This week, I’ll be heading out with Jay Clark to inspect the trail, finalize signage, and make sure everything is ready to ride.

We’re aiming to officially open Boulderdash at the Fall BBQ (or sooner if all goes well!).

A huge thank you to the incredible build crew who dedicated their Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings all summer long to make this trail a reality. Your hard work has truly paid off!

Upcoming events

Something special is brewing at Hockley Valley

We’re planning something exciting with our friends at Hockley Valley. Keep an eye out—more details coming your way soon.

Today's image

Canadian rider Elly Hoskin crowned Enduro World Champion in Bellwald, Switzerland! 

Shot: 2025 UCI ENDURO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Credit: Devinci.com