July 9th featured a real Fondo to Dundas and Waterdown. The starting point was Clyde Park on Village Rd in Cambridge. It comes with parking and a picnic shelter, more about that later. 20 cyclists showed up for the destination route or maybe the free watermelon. Some new faces, some old faces, lots of regular faces. 2 groups were made with Mario leading 1 and myself the other. Temperature was 16C, blue skies.
Roads were good, speed was comfortable, the front group missed a few turns due to chattering and bright sunlight on his Garmin display, really. Traffic was civil, 2 abreast mostly right into Dundas.
Newcomer Amanda was made to feel right at home.
I’ve never been down Weirs Lane what a nice rush. Rode into Dundas, busy place, then up Sydenham Rd to Clara’s Lookout.
Down Valley Rd for some, down Old Guelph Rd and up Snake Rd
Our major climbs were over now. Stopped for refreshments in Waterdown at the Copper Kettle Café.
Got out of town heading for Mountsberg Reservoir. Surprised by a few tall rollers on the way.
Got to Highway#6. Busy!
What a surprise at the end when Chef Brent pulled out 2 BBQs and serverd up a delicious meal. Drinks by Mario. And the alluded to watermelon was received with relish by all.
What a way to end this enjoyable ride to Dundas and Waterdown. 2 escarpment climbs and a delish lunch.
No mechanicals, no issues, no one went home hungry!
Brian Legge