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**Author:** [@tcauduro](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/tcauduro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2021 23:46 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/about-the-ride-category/18 "2021-03-03T23:46:21Z")
Discourse about riding your bike. Club rides and other general ride chit chat are welcome here. Brag about your latest Strava KOM, that wicked trail feature you just crushed, or your greatest sign sprint victory. Pleas… --- ## [G5 FasRec Road Ride Review for 2026](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/g5-fasrec-road-ride-review-for-2026/9836)
**Author:** [@Brian](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Brian)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [14 October 2026 22:52 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/g5-fasrec-road-ride-review-for-2026/9836 "2026-10-14T22:52:55Z")
What a start for the new G5 road season! Multiple weather sites claiming rain at 10am. Excited amateur weather forecasters mulling it over. So G1-G4 cancelled their ride. But we persisted on. Stay calm and carry on. Aft… --- ## [Why aren't group rides organized with G5 and G6 road bikes?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/why-arent-group-rides-organized-with-g5-and-g6-road-bikes/10785)
**Author:** [@Yakup\_Emre\_Ozdemir](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Yakup_Emre_Ozdemir)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [9 October 2026 23:49 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/why-arent-group-rides-organized-with-g5-and-g6-road-bikes/10785 "2026-10-09T23:49:22Z")
You’ve closed the season too early. The season should close at least by November. The weather is still good, so I think cycling can continue. Winter hasn’t arrived yet; we’re in autumn. Cycling can continue in autumn wit… --- ## [WCC Cyclo-Cross Races - Dam & Mad Cross - Oct 10 & 11](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/wcc-cyclo-cross-races-dam-mad-cross-oct-10-11/10728)
**Author:** [@MarkW](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/MarkW)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [8 October 2026 15:17 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/wcc-cyclo-cross-races-dam-mad-cross-oct-10-11/10728 "2026-10-08T15:17:28Z")
Fall is approaching and that means Waterloo Cycling Club is running two cyclo-cross races soon, Mad and Dam Cross on Oct 10th and 11th in Woodstock at Pittock Conservation Area. All the proceeds from these races go to th… --- ## [Slaydy Ride End of Season Western Showdown - Oct 5](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-end-of-season-western-showdown-oct-5/10763)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 October 2026 03:09 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-end-of-season-western-showdown-oct-5/10763 "2026-10-02T03:09:41Z")
It is the last Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) of the season and we are going to celebrate it western style! Here is a link to the sign-up sheet: Feel free to come for the party even if you are unable to make the ride. --- ## [Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Sept 28](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-sept-28/10745)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [28 September 2026 12:07 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-sept-28/10745 "2026-09-28T12:07:00Z")
The Monday Night Slaydy Ride is on for tonight! Be ready to depart from the Glasgow trailhead @ 5:45pm. (Note the earlier start time to maximize our limited daylight.) Please feel free to bring a beverage and stay for… --- ## [Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Sept 21](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-sept-21/10714)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [21 September 2026 14:43 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-sept-21/10714 "2026-09-21T14:43:27Z")
Hello, The Monday Night Slaydy Ride is a go if trail conditions permit! Be ready to depart from the Glasgow trailhead @ 6:00pm. Please feel free to bring a beverage and stay for a post-ride social in the parking lot. … --- ## [Nordic Cats weekly Cyclocross series - Wednesdays starting August 26th](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/nordic-cats-weekly-cyclocross-series-wednesdays-starting-august-26th/10539)
**Author:** [@KevRidesGravel](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/KevRidesGravel)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2026 20:11 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/nordic-cats-weekly-cyclocross-series-wednesdays-starting-august-26th/10539 "2026-09-15T20:11:34Z")
It’s that time of year for Cyclocross to begin! While the O-Cups aren’t starting for about a month, we do have the weekly Nordic Cats series starting, with this week (August 26th) being the first race (but no series poi… --- ## [2026 Big Ride - A Day in Pictures](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-big-ride-a-day-in-pictures/10676)
**Author:** [@HappyOne](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/HappyOne)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 18:42 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-big-ride-a-day-in-pictures/10676 "2026-09-14T18:42:56Z")
Well another Big Ride is now in the books. I’m not sure we could have asked for better conditions - more than one washroom to use at the lunch stop and less aggressive rumble strips would have been nice additions but oth… --- ## [Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Sept 14](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-sept-14/10675)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 00:49 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-sept-14/10675 "2026-09-14T00:49:16Z")
The Monday Night Slaydy Ride is a go if trail conditions permit! Be ready to depart from the Glasgow trailhead @ 6:00pm. Please feel free to bring a beverage and stay for a post-ride social in the parking lot. Ride De… --- ## [Big Ride 2026 - Sept 12th - Call for Volunteers](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/big-ride-2026-sept-12th-call-for-volunteers/10372)
**Author:** [@HappyOne](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/HappyOne)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [6 September 2026 13:56 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/big-ride-2026-sept-12th-call-for-volunteers/10372 "2026-09-06T13:56:36Z")
This year’s event will take place on Saturday Sept 12th and, while more information around routes and such will be forth coming, I wanted to get out the call for volunteers now. Like last year we need three cars/drivers… --- ## [Bikepacking Trip(s) 2027 (Overnighter & 4 day)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-trip-s-2027-overnighter-4-day/10460)
**Author:** [@emily.lloyd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/emily.lloyd)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 13:27 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-trip-s-2027-overnighter-4-day/10460 "2026-09-04T13:27:00Z")
Hi All. We have held several bikepacking trips now with the club in 2024 and 2026. Five of us went in 2023 and we had up to ten people cycling with the group in 2026. I am posting once again to see if there is interest i… --- ## [Bikepacking Adventure 2026](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-adventure-2026/9553)
**Author:** [@emily.lloyd](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/emily.lloyd)\ **Replies:** 74\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2026 13:18 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/bikepacking-adventure-2026/9553 "2026-09-04T13:18:42Z")
Posting to see interest in a Bikepacking Adventure to the Huron Coast this summer. I had interest last year from a number of people @carlsberg @sholota @GeoffS @hugoperezcano. Let me know if you are still interested and … --- ## [Big Ride 2026 - We Still Need One More Driver - Can That Be You?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/big-ride-2026-we-still-need-one-more-driver-can-that-be-you/10604)
**Author:** [@HappyOne](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/HappyOne)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 September 2026 19:55 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/big-ride-2026-we-still-need-one-more-driver-can-that-be-you/10604 "2026-09-03T19:55:01Z")
We need one more volunteer with a vehicle to help out on the 12th (or 13th rain date). I need you to show up at the start for around 8am. I will transfer a 5 gal thermal jug full of ice water to you plus a bunch of on t… --- ## [2026 WCC 40/20 km Time Trial Finale Sunday August 30, 9:00am, Newry](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-wcc-40-20-km-time-trial-finale-sunday-august-30-9-00am-newry/10551)
**Author:** [@Bopper](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Bopper)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 00:32 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-wcc-40-20-km-time-trial-finale-sunday-august-30-9-00am-newry/10551 "2026-09-01T00:32:31Z")
Good afternoon WCC folks, There is some interest in this Finale long TT. So we shall go ahead it this week. (My last open weekend for a long time.) Date: Sunday, August 30, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m. (sign in 8:30) Where: … --- ## [CANCELLED: Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Aug 31](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cancelled-slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-31/10582)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 August 2026 16:22 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cancelled-slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-31/10582 "2026-08-31T16:22:34Z")
Due to the inclement weather and wet trail conditions, tonight’s Slaydy Ride is canceled. --- ## [Tips for getting into CX](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/tips-for-getting-into-cx/10546)
**Author:** [@Lisa\_F](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Lisa_F)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [26 August 2026 14:41 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/tips-for-getting-into-cx/10546 "2026-08-26T14:41:43Z")
Hello! Something I love about running is how anybody, even a slow jog-walker, can participate in a big race. I’d love to have an outlet for my competitive energy with cycling, but big events look like they are only for… --- ## [CANCELLED: Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Aug 24](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cancelled-slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-24/10529)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 13:41 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/cancelled-slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-24/10529 "2026-08-24T13:41:58Z")
Due to the recent wet weather and poor conditions for drying, the Hydrocut will remain closed today. As such, the Slaydy Ride is canceled tonight. Hopefully we can get out next week! --- ## [Interest in a club 2026 Time Trial Finale](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/interest-in-a-club-2026-time-trial-finale/10519)
**Author:** [@Bopper](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Bopper)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 01:01 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/interest-in-a-club-2026-time-trial-finale/10519 "2026-08-24T01:01:36Z")
Good afternoon everyone, I feel like there may be interest in a season Finale for our TT series. We did not organize a long course TT this year, but I think it would be a fitting year end race to put on. Even if you did… --- ## [August Time Trial Photo Gallery](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/august-time-trial-photo-gallery/10517)
**Author:** [@Spencer\_Leckie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Spencer_Leckie)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [24 August 2026 00:35 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/august-time-trial-photo-gallery/10517 "2026-08-24T00:35:01Z")
Good Afternoon Cyclists, I convinced my girlfriend to take photos of us all at the time trial last Wednesday. After a 2 minute tutorial on how my camera worked she did a pretty good job. I’ve spend the last few days edi… --- ## [2026 WCC Time Trial #4 Wednesday August 19, 6:30pm, Streicher Line](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-wcc-time-trial-4-wednesday-august-19-6-30pm-streicher-line/10475)
**Author:** [@Bopper](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Bopper)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 01:38 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-wcc-time-trial-4-wednesday-august-19-6-30pm-streicher-line/10475 "2026-08-21T01:38:56Z")
Hello everyone, Our 4th Club TT of 2026 is coming up Wednesday August, 19th. :slight\_smile: Please note the start time will be 6:30pm Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Location: Streicher Line Start Time: 6:30pm (Reg… --- ## [Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Aug 17](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-17/10477)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [17 August 2026 01:55 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-17/10477 "2026-08-17T01:55:45Z")
I expect the trails will dry out in time for our Monday Night Slaydy Ride. I will communicate by 4pm if we need to cancel. Otherwise, hope to see you at the Glasgow trailhead @ 6:00pm. Please feel free to bring a beve… --- ## [2026 Gran Fondo Lake Huron report](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-gran-fondo-lake-huron-report/10472)
**Author:** [@Bopper](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Bopper)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [16 August 2026 12:23 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-gran-fondo-lake-huron-report/10472 "2026-08-16T12:23:57Z")
Good morning WCC, I thought I would add a report on my experience at GFLH 2026. This event has happened in the Southampton/Port Elgin area for many years and is a very well organized and executed event. The Fondo is a f… --- ## [Slaydy Ride (Ladies MTB) - Aug 10](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-10/10440)
**Author:** [@JBeattie](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/JBeattie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 16:38 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/slaydy-ride-ladies-mtb-aug-10/10440 "2026-08-10T16:38:24Z")
There is a possibility of thunderstorms today. We will make a call by 4pm as to whether or not conditions allow for the Slaydy Ride to proceed. If it can, the ride will leave from the Glasgow trailhead @ 6:00pm. Please … --- ## [Looking for a small (women) road or gravel bike for my kiddo](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/looking-for-a-small-women-road-or-gravel-bike-for-my-kiddo/10416)
**Author:** [@SteveSh](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/SteveSh)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [10 August 2026 14:54 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/looking-for-a-small-women-road-or-gravel-bike-for-my-kiddo/10416 "2026-08-10T14:54:12Z")
Anyone have a small (50 or 52) road/gravel bike they’re looking to sell? --- ## [2026 WCC Time Trial #3 Wednesday July 8, 6:30pm, Streicher Line](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-wcc-time-trial-3-wednesday-july-8-6-30pm-streicher-line/10174)
**Author:** [@ChrisP](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/ChrisP)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 01:26 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/2026-wcc-time-trial-3-wednesday-july-8-6-30pm-streicher-line/10174 "2026-08-09T01:26:12Z")
Hi everyone, Our 3rd Club TT of 2026 is coming up Wednesday July 8th. :slight\_smile: Please note the start time will be 6:30pm Date: Wednesday, July 8 Location: Streicher Line Start Time: 6:30pm (Registration 6:00pm… --- ## [Monday Aug 3 - Easy Adventure Gravel (Unofficial)](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/monday-aug-3-easy-adventure-gravel-unofficial/10386)
**Author:** [@pascallap](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/pascallap)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2026 20:23 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/monday-aug-3-easy-adventure-gravel-unofficial/10386 "2026-08-02T20:23:33Z")
The long gravel ride to Arthur looks fun but my fitness isn’t currently up to it so just going to do something a bit shorter. I’ve never ridden the Grand River Trail (Walter Bean?) or been to Eco Café (they’re open accor… --- ## [Hand Cycling Information and Other Riders?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/hand-cycling-information-and-other-riders/10249)
**Author:** [@Econocyclist](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Econocyclist)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [2 August 2026 16:25 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/hand-cycling-information-and-other-riders/10249 "2026-08-02T16:25:07Z")
I have just started to handcycle due to a health issue that severely restricts my endurance on a bicycle. I have not had much luck getting more in depth information about training/stretching etc to do with hand cycling.… --- ## [Mtb Thursdays](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/mtb-thursdays/10373)
**Author:** [@Aine](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Aine)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 23:36 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/mtb-thursdays/10373 "2026-07-31T23:36:10Z")
Hey folks! Where do i find information about mtb skill building on Thursdays? --- ## [G5/6 Gravel ride this week?](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/g5-6-gravel-ride-this-week/10355)
**Author:** [@Sasha\_Hall](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/u/Sasha_Hall)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 01:10 UTC](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/t/g5-6-gravel-ride-this-week/10355 "2026-07-30T01:10:28Z")
Hello, I’m new here, still getting the lay of the land. Is there a regular cadence for G5 + G6 gravel rides, say every Thursday? And will there be one this week? Thanks, [Next page](https://forum.waterloocyclingclub.ca/c/ride/5.md?page=1)