Come out and join other club members for our weekly long ride. We have
groups for all paces! Before each ride we will have a clinic focusing on
different bike and triathlon skills.
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All riders must bring
with them an ICE card,
listing important emergency information.
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Know your average long ride
speed so groups can be formed that will stay
together.
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As in any group workout, some
athletes might have to sacrifice a little
pace in order to enjoy the benefits of the
group environment.
- Bring a tool kit, extra
tube, fluid/food, and one cell phone per
group
- Distances are approximate
and it is expected that participants will
vary the distance of the ride to suit them
personally.
- Most of our routes are a
one-way/turnaround so distances can be
varied easily.
- Individual riders can
turnaround or depart the group at any time
but must notify the group leader. Upon
notification, the rider's ICE card will be
returned to them, formally signifying that
they are no longer part of the OTC ride and
are now independent.
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Top 10 Group Riding Tips
1. Ride predictably.
2. Always shoulder check before changing your line (ie passing, pulling
back in, turning).
3. Signal your turns and stops.
4. Maintain your line and do so approximately one metre from the curb.
5. Point out obstacles that should be avoided (shout out too if
required).
6. Make individual decisions and checks at stop signs; don't be a sheep.
7. Ride over minor bumps instead of swerving to avoid.
8. Don't accelerate when assuming the pull at the front.
9. Regroup when required after stops signs, traffic lights, hills.
10. If you have technical problems (ie flat, chain off) don't brake
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Meeting Spot:
Tunney's Pasture
(In the parking lot at the corner of Parkdale
and Goldenrod |
2010 Schedule: |
| Saturday,
May 8 |
9am -
Skills Clinic |
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| Saturday,
May 15 |
*9am -
Skills |
10am -
Group Ride |
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schedule changed due to cancellation |
| Saturday,
May 21 |
8am -
Skills |
9am -
Group Ride |
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| Saturday,
May 28 |
8am -
Skills |
9am -
Group Ride |
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| Sunday,
June 6 |
8am -
Open Water Clinic |
9am -
Group Ride |
*Meet
at Britannia Beach |
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Sun, June 13 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, June 20 |
No ride – Placid camp |
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Sun, June 27 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, July 4 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, July 11 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, July 18 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, July 25 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, Aug 1 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, Aug 8 |
No ride - OTC Aquathon |
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Sun, Aug 15 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, Aug 22 |
8am -
Group Ride |
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Sun, Aug 29 |
No ride – OTC Track Meet |
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Weather Policy: Our rides
go out rain or shine. However, in the
event of an extreme weather situation, the ride
will be cancelled and members will be informed
via a newsletter and message on the home page of
the website. Extreme weather conditions
include the threat of thunder and lightning.
Here is an excellent
resource on the topic - click on 'Surviving
a Thunderstorm'. |
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Routes: |
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35k |
Tunney's to Colonel By |
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45k |
Tunney's to Parkways |
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54k |
Tunney's
to Champlain Lookout |
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54k |
Tunney's to Gatineau Park
Loop |
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60k |
Britannia To Thomas Dolan |
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60k |
Tunney's To Rockcliffe Pkwy |
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64k |
Tunney's To Manotick |
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70k |
Tunney's To Richmond |
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73k |
Tunney's to All City Parkways |
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75k |
Tunney's To Wakefield |
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75k |
Tunney's To Wakefield (105) |
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80k |
Tunney's To Thomas Dolan |
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90k |
Dave's Manotick Loop |
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90k |
Tunney's To Navan |
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Please note: Individuals
using the above routes do so at their own risk.
The OTC takes no responsibility for the current
condition or suitability of the routes. |
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More on cycling safety: |
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Some
applicable sections of the highway traffic act |
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Tips for Dan Empfield |
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