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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.

Sorry everyone. This trip is cancelled for this year. We didn't receive enough interest for it.  Lets re-visit this type of event at the fall BBQ and get some collective input.

Airport Rd in Caledon East will be closed from July 13th until September 7th from the rail trail southbound to Olde Base. 

Heads up for people travelling to/from Albion and Palgrave via the village of MonoRoad/Caledon East for club rides.

Detours will be via Mountain View to Walkers into Caledon East, or, Castlederg to Innis Lake.

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.

If you missed our interview on Erin Radio on May 5th at 2:00pm.

You can listen to it HERE!

Happy New Years everyone!

It's time to start locking in our Haliburton All Rides Weekend at the "Haliburton Hardwood Forest and Reserve". The planned date is  AUGUST 14 to 16. I am throwing the weekend open for guided ( or unguided) road, gravel and mountain bike rides. Within the next month the decision will be made to book a large campsite for all participants or separate sites depending on our numbers.  This event is open to all members/families . The costs and method of payment will also be published then.

This will be a fabulous weekend of riding, camping ( anyway you like) camp fires, water sports ( details to follow) great eating ( The Boshkung Smokehouse.)  There is the Wolf Center to visit, do a Canopy Tour and study Astronomy at the observatory and many other activities presented by the Reserve. . Relaxing is optional too. I'm quite familiar with the Reserve and the area in general so please reach out to me if you wish to.

 

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.

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.  Sign Up to be Part of the CCC Team  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

 

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.