Wed Nov 5 2014 - Cavan Ride from Baxter Greek Golf Club

11 Dudes met Robin Maughan in the Baxter Creek Golf Club parking lot on a cold, windy, & overcast day for a 10:00 start. From the golf club we cycled west on Cedar Valley Rd into a strong headwind up & down a few hills to Hutchison Dr. North on Hutchison with a long hill climb to Larmer Line which has a long rather steep climb as you start to cycle west towards Cty Rd 10 before crossing over Hgw #115 to Tapley 1/4 Line. Started to drizzle as we cycled north on Tapley with another long climb before a descent to Syer Line. East on Syer up a few moderate hills to Cty Rd 10 at the Hgw #115 intersection. North on Cty Rd 10 to Hgw 7A in Cavan. East on 7A over Hgw #115 to Moore Dr continuing east up 2 more hills followed by a downhill run to Hgw 28 then east on Airport Rd to Bartlett Rd, south to Atchison Rd which connects with Larmer Line returning to Hgw 28. Instead of continuing to cycle east on Larmer ( a 6 km loop) we decided to shorten the ride by  cycling south on Hgw 28 which has a wide paved shoulder to Cedar Valley Rd & the cars having cycled 34 Km. This was a tough ride because of the strong headwinds, drizzle & the cool temperature so really enjoyed relaxing over lunch in the clubhouse. In better conditions this an attractive route thru the hilly Cavan countryside.Thanks to Robin for organizing the ride & lunch. Left click to enlarge photos
 Group photo at Cedar Valley Rd & Hutchison Dr

                Hutchison Dr - an uphill run  to Larmer line

                Tapley 1/4 Line - uphill section towards Syer Line

               Tapley 1/4 Line - descent to Syer Line

Wed Oct 8 - Jim Stewart’s Otonabee Ride

16 cyclists met at Jim ’s riverside home for a 9:30 start. Conrad led 5 other cyclists on a trail ride from Beavermeade starting at 10:00. We cycled out to Cty Rd 2 then west to Bensfort Rd, north 200 meters to Storell Rd, west to Cloverdale Line, north on Cloverdale to Base Line & west to Matchett Line thru Stewart Hall. Cycled north on Matchett across Cty Rd 21 (Wallace Pt Rd) to Mahood Rd & east to Cty Rd 21 then south to Cloverdale Rd continuing on Cloverdale across Base Line to Galloway Rd up a long grade with a final steep section before continuing on to Matchett Rd which has a moderate hill climb as you approach Stewart Hall. At this point we split into 2 groups. Jim led a one group east on Base line to Cloverdale & south to Storell Rd cycling east to Bensfort Rd south to Cty Rd 2 & west to Crowley Line returning to the Stewart home after a 28 km ride. Barry led the other group north on Matchett to Mahood, south on Cloverdale to Base Line then east to Crowley Line which has a long hill climb as you approach Cty Rd 2 for a ride of 35 km. After the ride Jim led a tour of the property followed by a gourmet lunch including chicken pot pie, salad, pumpkin pie + a variety of beverages including a vintage wine. During the ride we had ideal weather for cycling but over lunch the wind really picked up so Bob Penny would have had a challenging ride home. Our thanks to Jim for planning the route, leading the ride, then hosting lunch

                               Barry on Storell Rd

                              Stewart Hall

                          Cloverdale Line at Storell Rd

                              Otoanabee River view from the patio

                                  Jim's wine cellar