Welcome to the 2023 Cycling Season

The AGM will be Sunday Jan 15 at the Pines starting at 730 pm. We will have ingredients it at Upper Thames Brewing

Fat Bike Race Feb 12,2023 starts at 10 am. https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/2023-woodstock-cycling-club-fatbike-race

The Pines is Open Please respect covid restrictions. Do not hang out in the parking lot, trail heads or hubs. Do not gather in groups larger than 5.

Trail Forks Map

https://www.trailforks.com/region/woodstock/?activitytype=1&z=11.9&lat=43.16600&lon=-80.70357

Almost the entire place has changed. There are features that were not there before. There are trails with various levels of difficulty. It is best to inspect all trails and features before riding them. Be aware ride with care. It is your responsibility to know your limits and ride with in them. Know the Mountain Bikers Code and adhere to it.

Greetings to everyone and welcome 2023

Memberships can be purchased https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/woodstock-cycling-club-membership-2023. The WCC executive is in place and hard at work planning what we can activities for all of our members. We look forward to seeing everyone out for a ride on the road or on the trails at the Pines. We encourage everyone make our club a friendly community so be sure to take a minute and say hello to the people you meet.

Youth MTB Program 2023 Registration is May 1 6-7 in the Pines parking lot.

Starts May 1 registration 6-7 for a max of 20 due to covid restrictions.
We are happy to announce that the popular youth MTB program will be 2 days a week again this year. Mondays and Wednesdays. 6-7:30

Dates to note are
Rides may be cancelled due to weather; extreme heat, cold or thunderstorms. Follow the clubs twitter feed (@WoodstockCycle) for updates. Helmets, water and a bike in safe working condition are mandatory. Eye protection is highly recommended. Parents are welcome to participate. Contact the club with any questions.

Pines Open House – Demo Day & Swap Meet TBD
On from 10 – 4 we are having the annual open house and demo day. Come and ride all your favourite brands. Be sure to rent a table to sell off all those extra bike parts in your basement. $10 for a table for the day.

Group Rides
We will have several group rides this year,

Canada Day 150KM – TBD hopefully Saturday, July 1. Leave Upper Thames Brewery at 9am
Rest Stop halfway.

Weekly Recurring rides: On hold TBD
Thursday Night Intermediate Level Training ride – 6pm, Pedal Power Parking Lot

Trail Days limited due to covid restrictions.
We are planning a number of trail days this year to support both trail construction and maintenance. There are a number of exciting additions and changes planned and we need lots of help to make them a reality. All trail changes are submitted to the Upper Thames Conservation Authority for approval prior to construction. This year we are planning the following as trail building.

And these are the trail maintenance days:
Limited due to covid restrictions

Trail build days will be focused on creation of new trails, trail features, etc. on a specific section of trail or new trail area. Trail maintenance days will be focused on mowing grass, trimming branches, leaf blowing, etc. We need lots of help for both activities, so look ahead and pick the days that work for you. All work is weather dependant, look to Facebook and Twitter if you are not sure if the day is a “go.” Everyone is welcome to come and help out. Please let us know if you are coming by emailing the club at woodstockcyclingclub@gmail.com. Watch the web site and Facebook for more details.

Dairy Capital Stampede in September
Mark your calendar now for the annual Dairy Capital Stampede 6 Hr relay race. This year it will be held on Sunday September TBD

Registration will be up as soon as we know.