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FriYAY TRAIL Invista centre to Sydenham B & C 50km

When:
Friday, July 19, 2024, 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
Invista Centre
1350 Gardiner's Rd.
Kingston, ON  K7P2Y2

Canada
Additional Info:
Lisa Porter(s):
Lisa W Porter
Category:
Trail Rides
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration cancellations will be accepted
Capacity:
20
Available Slots:
20
No Fee

Car Pooling Please consider!
 
These trail rides include a "cafe stop" destination where we will have time for a coffee/treat before heading back.   These rides are suitable for C and B riders; when numbers warrant, we will split off into two groups.  

If you have any questions regarding the ride, please contact the ride leader.

  

Invista Center to Sydenham (50km)

Start location - Meeting at 9:30am at the Invista Center parking lot.


We will start at the Invista Center and travel on the KP trail to Sydenham.  The entire ride will be on gravel trails.  

 

Once in Sydenham, we have time to stop at "Lenny's deli".


The trails vary from  groomed gravel surfaces, loose gravel, to pot holes, gates and other obstructions. Riders must be confident they can handle these types of variations.  

Cyclist should ride bikes that are intended for trails such as: mountain, hybrid and gravel bikes. E-bikes are welcomed.  Road bikes are not adequate except for riders with exceptional bike handling skills!

Riders are expected to bring any liquid and food supplies they will need for the ride.

Helmets are mandatory!

 

Weather Notice: The timing for this ride may change subject to the weather forecast.  Check this posting after 7:00 pm the night before the scheduled date for any last minute changes.



Safety/Ride Preparation
  • Safety Matters Please familiarize yourself with everything under the "Safety Matters" tab 
  • Lights Always use front and rear lights with daytime flashing modes
  • Group Riding Communicate your movements (including speed changes) and any obstacles
  • No Wheel Overlapping Just don't do it!
  • Passing Always on the left, and call it out (typically, “on your left”)  
  • Traffic Laws Obey them!
  • Things to Bring
    • cell phone (if available), with the app "what3words" installed
    • copy of the ride route (downloaded to a mobile device or printed)
    • spare tube, pump and tool kit
    • sufficient hydration and nutrition
    • health card and document showing address and emergency contact information