AIR QUALITY ALERT:
Please note the air quality risk for this ride is forecasted to be "moderate". Please ensure you take this into consideration before committing to this ride and take any necessary precautions.
Here is the website with the air quality index: http://www.airqualityontario.com/aqhi
Please check this event an hour before the ride time to ensure no changes have been made.
** Please note, these rides will be a faster pace and longer distance than the "Slow as Molasses" trail rides. Please contact the ride leader if you have any questions regarding the ride.
Start location - Meeting at 9am at the Burbrook Road KP trailhead parking lot
We will start on the KP trail at the Burbrook Road trailhead parking lot (near Cordukes Road) and stay on the KP trail and cycle to Verona. The entire ride will be on trails. Once we get to Verona, we will have time to stop at "Food Less Travelled".
** Food Less Travelled only takes cash and debit (no credit cards please).
BurBrook to Verona (54 km)
These rides are for trail riders looking for longer outings on the K&P and Cataraqui trails.
They have riding durations between 2 to 3 hours, with additional time for planned stops along the way.
The trails vary from almost groomed surfaces, to loose gravel, to pot holes to gates and other obstructions.
Riders must be confident they can handle these types of variations.
Riders 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 the liquid and food supplies they will need for the ride.
Helmets are Mandatory!
About the Ride:
The Route: This out and back ride starts from the K&P trail crossing at Burbrook Rd (near Cordukes Rd) and reaches Verona with a return distance of about 54km.
Departure Meeting Locations: K&P crossing at Burbrook Road to Verona - 54 km return trip.
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.
Riders should be familiar with Ontario's Safe Cycling Guidelines ON Safe Cycling and bring the following items with them on the ride:
- a cell phone, preferably with the "what3words" app installed
- a spare tube, pump and repair kit
- sufficient hydration and nutrition
- health card
- document showing address and emergency contact information