A ride north - Bridlewood Mall to Ballantrae

START TIME IS NOW 0900 (9am) to let it warm up a bit! A fun, friendly, chill, steady-paced, NO DROP ride. 1. Ride duration Ride duration is expected to be around 4-4.5 hours ~2 hours there and ~2 hours back, plus a break at the midpoint About 72km there and back 2. Locations Starting: Tim hortons at bridlewood mall (2900 Warden Ave. Unit 149, Scarborough, ON M1W 2S8) Mid-point: Coach House Pub, 3 Felcher Blvd, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON L4A 3H4 Ending: Same as start 3. Route conditions: Path type: Paved/ Dedicated/Road Majority of the ride will be on the road, so please make sure you are comfortable riding in a group on the road, side by side. Distance (total): Approximately 72KM; 4. Ride requirements: Average speed by the end of the ride will be around 23-24kmph, on flats we will be doing closer to 30kmph. (Please make sure you are comfortable with these speeds) We will have some elevation especially on the way there. On the way back should be faster. We WILL stop at red lights to regroup Break(s): Lunch break in Ballantrae at a pub Bike type: Any, but a hybrid or road bike is better suited for the target speed; Helmets are absolutely required. NO exceptions. I will not lead a ride with participants who aren't suitably protected While this is a daytime ride, marker lights are always a good idea 5. Additional notes: This will be a NO DROP ride, but be honest about your ability to maintain the anticipated speed Please bring sufficient water and food for the ride This ride is weather permitting. If conditions are uncertain the deciding time is 7 PM the night before the event; Please be on time and respect your RSVP; We will leave on time; Feel free to bring a guest provided they can follow all the instructions on this post; This ride aims to be gender-balanced and inclusive; By taking part in this event you attest: a) you are in good health, b) you participate at your own risks, and c) you release the organizer(s) from any responsibility and/or liability whatsoever; Looking forward to riding with you! Bridlewood Mall to Coach House Pub - Google Maps