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MGCC Leaside Ride Options

  • Weekday Rides
  • All weekday rides leave from the Amsterdam Barrel House (85 Laird Ave) at 5:40am and return to Leaside around 7:20am
  • These routes will alternate each month. So slow or fast, Brimley/Cliffside or Bridle, we’ll have a day for you that fits your morning schedule
  • Destinations will be highlighted in the SUBJECT line of the email

1) THE BRIMLEY ROUTE - 43km
  • Tuesday/Thursday - (A&B ride)
    This is a competitive ride. The group rides out to the hill as a team (target average speed of 30-35km/h), and then the adrenalin turns up as everyone tackles the hill at their own pace
  • Wednesday/ Friday - (C ride)     
    This ride targets new riders, riders looking for a less competitive ride and/or those looking for a recovery ride. The group rides out to the hill as a team (target average speed of 27-28km/h); and then everyone tackles the hill at their own pace

           Typical Brimley route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27122443
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2) THE CLIFFSIDE ROUTE – 45km
  • Tuesday/Thursday - (A&B ride)
    This is a competitive ride. The group rides out to the Cliffs as a team (target average speed of 30-35km/h), and then the adrenalin turns up as everyone tackles the loop at their own pace
  • Wednesday/ Friday – (C ride)
    This ride targets new riders, riders looking for a less competitive ride and/or those looking for a recovery ride. The group rides out to the hill as a team (target average speed of 27-28km/h); and then everyone tackles the loop at their own pace

           Typical Cliffside route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27238071
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3) THE BRIDLE PATH ROUTE – 45km
  • Wednesday - Ladies only - (C ride)  
    The group rides out to the Bridle Path as a team (24-26km/h), tackles the Crestwood Hill and completes Bridle Path loops at their own pace
           This is a No-Drop Ride
  • Tuesday/Thursday - (A&B ride)
    This is a competitive ride. The group rides out to the hill as a team (30-35km/h), and then the adrenalin turns up as everyone tackles the Crestwood Hill and completes Bridle Path loops at their own pace
  • Wednesday/Friday - (C ride)
    This ride targets intermediate riders and/or those looking for a recovery ride. The group rides out to the hill as a team (27-28km/h) as everyone tackles the Crestwood Hill and completes Bridle Path loops at their own pace

           Typical Bridle Path route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27121398

4) FF90 & 80  - 90 & 80km respectively
  • This route typically divides into an A, B or C ride as it goes, though it gravitates to more of a “B” in general; look for details in the email/newsletter that goes out the night before.
  • The FF80 will ride with the FF90 and then group up on the Bayview Beast and form a 2nd group that does not want to go as long or as fast for the final 2/3rds of the ride. 

           Typical FF90 route on Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3083154575466584686

5) FF50/60 WEDNESDAYS - 60 KMS for the full, 50 KMS for the shorter loop.
  • 540AM departure from the Barrel House, straight up Laird, west on Glenvale, north on Bayview passing under the Lawrence bridge at 550AM.
  • Straight north on Bayview at a social pace (28 - 30 kph).  When we get to 19th we can split into two groups with the steady group (30-35kph) turning right on 19th (single file) and heading over to Leslie before turning south (2-up).  The stretch along 19th is ridden in at a steady pace, single file, no surging, and no sprinting.  The pavement is less than ideal, there are a lot of cars using this 2 lane road, and all riders should be aware of their surroundings.  
  • The more spirited A/B group (35kph+) heads up the Bayview hill (The Bayview Beast) before turning right onto Stouffville SR and heading over to Leslie, turning south as well.
  • The goal of the more spirited A/B group will be to catch the first group as we head south on Leslie with a group coffee stop at the Starbucks at the Shops of Don Mills (ETA 730AM’ish). When the Wed F60 catches the Wed F50, the F60 latches onto the back, and does not pass while in motion.

           Typical FF50 route on Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3099021249874447604
                         FF60 continues past 19 up to Stouffville side road, then across to Leslie

6) FF50 - FRIDAYS - 50km
  • For developing riders - this ride is a C/D no drop, 50 KM ride that begins at the Barrel House (85 Laird Ave) at 545AM every Friday.  Marshaled by Jason Reynolds, the group rides north up Bayview Avenue all the way to 19th Side Road (above Elgin Mills), head east on 19th, and returns south on Leslie back into Leaside.  Avg. pace of this ride is 26/28 kph.

           Typical FF50 route on Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3099021249874447604

7) WOODSWORTH ROUTE  -  35-50km depending on # of laps
  • Group departs from regular spot, heads west on Millwood, then west on Davisville, up Avenue Road to York Mills, York Mills over to Bayview, north on Bayview and enter Woodsworth. Caution, route home after the laps may vary from ride to ride depending on coffee stop, group size etc.
  • This ride divides into A, B & C riders upon entering the Woodsworth Loop. Depending on group, expect to do anywhere from 2 - 5 laps; Marshals will announce time of departure before ride begins in parking lot.

           Typical Woodsworth route on Strava:  https://www.strava.com/routes/3083160705003745822

8) UNDERHILL ROUTE - 40km
  • Typically Wednesday Mornings, 5:40am start
  • For developing riders - this ride is a C/D no drop, 40 KM ride that begins at the Barrel House (85 Laird Ave) every Wednesday.  Marshaled by Amir Barsoum, the group rides north up Bayview Avenue towards the 401 and then heads east into the Underhill neighborhood just east of Don Mills.  Avg. pace of this ride is 26/28 kph.

           Typical Underhill route on Strava:   https://www.strava.com/routes/3099026390542134478

Weekend Rides


THE ROUTE
  • Two-up pace line roll-out on Laird, west on Glenvale Blvd, north on Bayview to 16th Ave. east to Leslie, north to Elgin Mills and then east to Victoria Square - conversation pace
  • Stop at Victoria Square to divide into groups based on size, speed, and distance
  • Return to city via Woodbine Ave. to John St., west to Don Mills Ave, south on Don Mills Ave to Overlea Blvd and in the back way of Vanderhoof to Amsterdam

1) BAGEL RIDE – 6am departure – Saturday & Sunday – A ride
Targets advanced and experienced riders who are looking for a challenge. Your cardio and bike
handling in a group setting should be top-notch. This is a drop ride. Riders MUST be familiar with the
route and be comfortable returning back to Leaside on their own, head hung low, if dropped
The total ride is about 100kms and we arrive back into Leaside between 9:00 and 9:45am.

Typical Bagel route - ​https://www.strava.com/routes/27064920

2) CROISSANT RIDE - 7am departure – Now Saturday AND Sunday – B ride
Targets intermediate riders looking for a less competitive ride or those looking for a recovery ride.
The group rides as a team with a targeted average speed of 27-30km/h. Total ride is about 70kms
and we arrive back into Leaside between 9:15 and 9:45am.

Typical Croissant route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27119994

Additional splinter rides may form at Victoria Square and cover greater distances.

3) ECLAIR RIDE - 7am departure – Saturday Only – C ride
Targets intermediate riders looking for a less competitive ride or those looking for a recovery ride.
The group rides as a team with a targeted average speed of 24-26km/h. Total ride is about 70kms
and we arrive back into Leaside between 9:30 and 10am. This is a No-Drop Ride
Typical Eclair route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27119994

Additional splinter rides may form at Victoria Square and cover greater distances.

4) CHOUQUETTE RIDE - 715am departure – Sunday Only – D ride
Targets novice riders looking for a less competitive ride and/or those looking for a recovery ride. The
group rides as a team with a targeted average speed of 22-24km/h. The total ride is about 60-70kms
and we arrive back into Leaside between 9:30 and 10:00am. This is a No-Drop Ride

Typical Choquette route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27239179

Additional splinter rides may form at Victoria Square and cover greater distances.

5) MACAROON RIDE - 8am departure – Saturday Only – E ride
Targets novice and low-key riders looking for a friendly and non-competitive ride during which one
can practice some newly-acquired skills. This is a no drop ride. No rider will be left behind. The group
rides as a team for 35km with a targeted average speed of 18-20km/h.
Departure from the parking lot at the Richmond Green Public Library at Elgin Mills and Leslie. We go
north on Leslie, then east on the 19th concession to Highway 30. North on 30 into Stouffville where
we stop briefly for coffee, then proceed south on 69 back to 19, then west back to Leslie.

​Typical Macaroon route - https://www.strava.com/routes/27120906