The Ontario Ride to Conquer Cancer

dasfx · Member

Burlington Riders

gregr · Member

Hey there,

I just got signed up for the ride this week. How is the training going??

Greg

donw · Veteran Member

Hello, I am in Burlington, not on a team and would enjoy others to train with. I am at the novce level.

Don W

paddy · Member

Burlington Rider here,

I will be into some Burlinton training sessions soon as well.

This is my second year riding and I'm looking forward to another great ride.

Patrick

ElaKuz · Veteran Member

Does anyone know when the training rides being?

I didn't paritcipate in ANY last year, and totally felt to consequences for that as I struggled on day II

Hammerhead 1 · Veteran Member

Hey,
One of my team mates, Rich Drydak, is an RTCC training ride leader; if you need info on training rides, feel free to contact him at rhdrydak@sympatico.ca .
You may also be interested in the cycling and nutrition seminars which he has organized for new riders as well. So, give Rich a shout, he will be happy to help you!
Cheers!

dasfx · Member

Hey, That's great to hear from you all.

I thought I may have been the only one in Burlington.

I am an individual rider, and this is my first year participating as well.

If anyone has any leads on Training, or would like to get some training rides organized I would personally be very interested!!! smile

gregr · Member

Hey folks...they are calling for 8 degrees and sunny this Sunday. Who's ready to get out on the road??

donw · Veteran Member

I'm in!

gregr · Member

Hi all,

Don and I are meeting at noon at the Second Cup at Lakeshore and Brant this sunday (March 15th) for a ride.

Who else is coming??

Cheers!
Greg

paddy · Member

I just might see you dudes there at 10.

dasfx · Member

Sorry, couldn't make it this time.

But please us posted for future training rides!

gregr · Member

I am around Saturday morning if anyone else wants to get together. Who's ready for some hills??

donw · Veteran Member

I am planning a hilly ride of about 2 hours duration on either Saturday April 4th or on Sunday the 5th. If you haven't been climbing, it will be a thigh and hamstring burner. We will tailor the pace and distance to the weakest rider as the point is to train not race.

We can meet at Starbucks at Dundas and Appleby at 10:00 am.

If interested, email me at jatodon@gmail.com.

gregr · Member

I'm in!

markg · Member

Hi

I'm from Dundas and Saturday would be great for me. See you then

donw · Veteran Member

Excellent! 10:00 Saturday at Starbucks it is.

gregr · Member

See you guys then!

paddy · Member

If I'm not working would you mind if I join you?

donw · Veteran Member

Open to all! Everyone welcome.

markg · Member

Are we still on for tomorrow

paddy · Member

FYI.....Saturday morning Burlington weather....4 deg. ...fells like -2..... 40%pop.....45km wind
Dito, are we still on for tomorrow?

markg · Member

I'll be there.

donw · Veteran Member

The conditions are far less than perfect but I still plan to ride unless it gets unsafe. The length of the ride can certainly be altered as conditions dictate. I will be there.

donw · Veteran Member

Well, that was a somewhat brutal challenge today. The wind wasn't kind to us except for a quick trip home. Thanks for coming out Mark. See you again in better conditions.

markg · Member

Hey Don,

Are you riding tomorrow?

donw · Veteran Member

Hey Mark, I am busy Friday/Saturday but am ok with Sunday if you are up to that.

On another note, Bicycle Works has a lightly used Cyclocross bike priced at 900 dollars if you are interested. It's a Specialized Tricross Sport. Primarily Shimano Tiagra with a triple chain ring. It also has upgraded knobby 700/28 tires which would be perfect for the rail trails. Decent bike for not a lot of money. Medium frame.

markg · Member

Sunday around noon or 12:30 may work I have to see what the dinner plans are:

donw · Veteran Member

That would work for me. Just let me know when and where once your plans are set.

markg · Member

12:30 @ the Starbucks would work.

donw · Veteran Member

Great. See you then. This is open to everyone reading. Dundas and Appleby Starbucks for a 12:30 ride.

paddy · Member

Can't this week guys, have a good ride, maybe next week.

donw · Veteran Member

Only 8 or 9 weekend rides left until D-Day. I have a pretty free schedule at the moment and plan to ride most days this week around noon. If anyone wants to ride along, let me know. jatodon@gmail.com

donw · Veteran Member

Anyone riding Saturday April 18?

I know you are busy Mark. Good luck with your stair climb. I hope you meet or beat your target time.

dasfx · Member

Anyone going to the orientation??.....Is it worth going to??

And who was the guy in the Burlington Post?? Good promotion!

donw · Veteran Member

The Burlington riders are very quiet these days. Is everyone still training and do you need any help with fundraisers? I have a bit of time on my hands right now and am willing to help out if needed.

tiho · Newbie

Hey all. I'll be riding for the first time this year. I'm trying to figure out the best way to get down there without my car. I'm in the Aldershot area and was looking at the GO schedule and there is a bus that leaves at 5:45 (@ Union for 7 - skips exhibition) and a train at 7:08AM (@ exhibition for 8). I've done the online check in and i'm guessing that I'll only need to drop my bag of. Do you think I will have enough time to do that and get close to the front of the start :) ?????

thanks

kevinc83 · Member

Hey There - 5:45 is probably better as I think opening ceremonies start at 8am. the ride from union to Exhibition is easily done along Front to Bathurst, going south on Bathurst to Fort York and Fort York to Fleet, etc (approx 15 min). See the link for exact directions:

http://maps.google.ca/maps?hl=en&tab=wl

I'd be happy to meet you somewhere if you're unsure (I live and King and Bathurst).

Kevin
905-330-5758

-- Edited by kevinc83 on Tuesday 2nd of June 2009 03:10:08 PM

BAM · Veteran Member

hi Tiho,

Just from experience last year, we got to the event around the time of the opening cerimonies and we were at the very back of the pack. If you looking to get near the front and your by yourself then you might be able to work your way forward but it might just be better to wait until it starts and then move with the pack and when you get onto the open road then start moving forward.

I think it took us about 5-10 minutes to get through the start gate.

dasfx · Member

Just read the Rider`s Guide...it states that all rider`s should be present by 7:15. I think you`ll be better off with the early train.

On another note, what is the deal with camping out? We don`t need to bring a sleeping bag or pillow do we? What else should I be bringing with me for this? Just a back pack with some clothes? Do I need to bring snacks, water during the ride? Will I be dropping my back pack off or will I need to bring this during the ride so that I have my spare tubes with me? IDK...just as we get closer to it, I`m starting to feel unprepared...

Thanks in advance

BAM · Veteran Member

Hi Dasfx,

Camping out is exactly what you think it is! You will need bring everything! Sleeping bag, pillow, air mattress. Also, bring ear plugs!!!! The tents are about 6" away from each other and if you stuck next to a snorer like we were last year you will be thankfull you have them. We are going to a hotel this year.

As for water and snacks, don't worry about that, there is plenty of it on the route. One stop last year even had a candy section!!! As for your backpack it is up to you, if you get a flat then you will want that in order to change it but there are sweep vechicles driving up and down the route to help you out and you can even buy tubes from them but they only accept CASH so remember to bring some on the ride with you.

Hopefully this helps! You are going to LOVE IT!!!

dasfx · Member

Thanks Bam...I'm starting to rethink the whole sleeping in a tent thing!

h8towrk · Member

Make sure you have a water bottle on your bike. You will want to drink while riding. You can refill at the stops

dasfx · Member

Hey,

Does anyone have exact times that we will be beginning the rides each day, more importantly, when we will be leaving the campgrounds in Hamilton? Just trying to plan out rides.

And I'm guessing if I have to pick up my Jersey and such I will be doing this at the check-in?

Thanks

BAM · Veteran Member

On Saturday the opening ceremonies are at 8am and ran for about 10-15 minutes last year. On Sunday they will open the route at about 7-8am. I heard some rumors from last year that someone got out onto the route early and was at the finish line at 8:30 in the morning calling the office hotline asking where his bags were??? In fact I think my wife and I ran into him when we were heading to the washrooms at 4:30am.