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Before heading out, always check this event page and the calendar for any last minute changes, including route changes.

The Routes Welcome to another Saddle Up Sunday.   This event offers short, medium, long and extra long riding distances (D-41, C-58, B-73  and A-104 km).  From the start location, all of the routes head east across the Rideau Canal system and into lovely farm country north of Gananoque. Want a treat at the end of this event - we highly recommend you schedule in some time for refreshments at The Cookery (see below). 

Special Notes About This Ride 

• On all four routes, the paving on the stretch heading west on Sand Hill Rd towards Highway 15 is rough.
• The crossing of Upper Brewer's Locks and Lower Brewer's Locks requires raising the bike onto its rear wheel, and then walking it across the lock gates. 
• The bridge on Washburn Rd is closed to cars, etc. However, pedestrians with bikes are permitted to cross it. Stay on the outside of the construction fence, cross the lock gates and then walk across the bridge.
  

Pace Groups  When registering, be sure to indicate your preferred pace group:

• the short and medium routes will generally be ridden at a D or C pace
• the long and extra long routes will generally be ridden at a B or A pace

Ride Preparation  You should be familiar with Ontario's Safe Cycling Guidelines, and bring the following with you on the ride: 

• a cell phone, with the app "what3words" installed
• a copy of the ride route (downloaded to a mobile device or printed)
• a spare tube, pump and repair kit
• sufficient hydration and nutrition
• health card
• document showing address and emergency contact information

Post Ride Refreshments The Cookery where we'll be parking has great coffee, wonderful food and really friendly staff.


The Saddle up Sundays Program Our program aims to offer a Sunday cycling outing for all levels of riders on a varied collection of the most scenic and the safest country roads close to Kingston. The rides include stops at the best coffee shops along the way, and finish up with refreshments at some great restaurants. We’re a work in progress, so please feel free to suggest modifications to our program.