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FriYAY TRAIL Murton Road to Camden East B & C 47km

Date and Time

Friday, October 18, 2024, 9:30 AM until 12:30 PM

Location

Murton Road - KP trailhead
Kingston, ON
CAN

Lisa Porter(s)

Lisa W Porter

Registration Info

Registration is required

Registration cancellations will be accepted

Capacity

20 Total Slots

11 Available Slot(s)

About this event

Car Pooling Please consider!

** Please note route changed due to KP trail closed for maintenance from Unity to Orser Oct 15th to Oct 18th.

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.

KP trailhead parking lot on Murton Road (Harrowsmith) to Camden East (47km)

Start location - Meeting at 9:30am at the Murton Road KP trailhead parking lot.

We will start on the KP trail and at the Harrowsmith junction we will head west on the Cataraqui trail, cycle through Yarker to our destination of Camden East. The entire ride will be on gravel trails.

Once in Camden East, we have time to stop at "StoneCorner" cafe.

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