Category: Bike Ride

Join us this Friday!

The Social Committee invites you for a fun bike ride, Cambridge to Paris and back 

Date: Friday September 29th
Time: Start riding 9:30am (we arrive earlier to be ready) OR  10am for shorter ride.
Location: Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail – Cambridge Trailhead
210 Water St S, Cambridge, ON N1R 5S6
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SjVyecbxNN7tSRof6

Distance of Ride: Distance 40km there/back (shorter version available) Speed: average about 16km/hr
For a shorter distance: of 20km you can wait for the main group at the Glen Morris parking lot  https://maps.app.goo.gl/xRjjBHzGXm4bEdss7
Time for shorter ride: Please arrive before 10am

Description:
We follow the rail trail to the dam above Paris where we stop for a snack before returning the same way.

The trail is mostly tree lined, sheltered from wind and sun, with lovely views over the Grand River. It’s a great ride to do at any time, but with fall colours starting and pleasant weather, this is a ride not to miss!

The trail surface is unpaved but good, and the route is mostly flat until the last 500m or so near Paris. If you don’t want to do that hill you can wait for the group to come back while you have a snack at a convenient picnic table.

We ride between the leader and a sweep to ensure we’re all together at a speed that everyone can manage.

Remember: You’ll need drinks and a snack or light lunch, and of course your helmet.

Facilities: There is a portable toilet at the trail head and at Glen Morris, so no green door needed.

Register/Contact: Please let me know soon if you are coming, and where you are meeting us.
Petra:  petrasuffling@gmail.com

Cancellation: Also please be sure to let me know by 8am that morning if you have to cancel.

Thanks.  Petra 

Ponder and Post

 As I sit and ponder about blog posts, I wanted to ask members a few things about “HOW” to engage with them-you?
HOW many like to receive posts about ‘social events? Do you want/require reminders? 

HOW many of you can’t access the blog posts when you click on blog post-read on website? Have you forgotten your password?
Do you OPEN the posts or read it via your email for key words or information?
Are you receiving TOO many posts in your inbox? 

Are there pieces missing you would like to see on the website, perhaps in the membership tab: List of Board and Committee members? List of years of service/membership? Other suggestions. Remember, this information would be for members only

WHY now... We have low # engagement for the blog posts.
Does that mean you are not interested in any other events than the weekly canoe trips?  Are you busy doing life, you cannot join in? It’s not ‘your jam?

Volunteers are planning amazing trips and the social committee has many fun activities planned, however, if participation is low, we’d like to know how we can improve OR do we allow it to be as it is and go about our merry little way in this thing called life!! 

Gentle reminder, this is OUR Club and your input is important.
We are successful when folks say they enjoy the club, are having fun, meeting new people and want to return the following year. 
This is achieved via canoeing and social events with members.

If you have ANY comments – suggestions, please email info@oldsaltsclub.com and I will pass along to the Board members to discuss and ponder away at.
We are open to receive the good, the bad and the ugly… hopefully more good than bad 🙂 

Thank you for taking the time to read this long ponder post, I appreciate it.

In the meantime  Don’t Forget: 
Canoeing ~ 
Tuesday, May 30th @8:30am. Nith River-Ayr-Blenheim Rd.
Register with Anne Woolner  annewoolner@hotmail or call 743-2277 

Towers and trip leaders required ~ 
Please reach out to Ann at her contact info above.

Social Events ~ 
Friday, June 1st @9:30am. Scenic bike ride – Glen Morris to Paris dam and back again.
Register with Petra Stuffling  petrastuffling@gmail.com   
or call 519-497-4837

June 8th Pot Luck and canoe trip at Pat’s trailer.
Canoe information will come out in due time.
Those not canoeing, will meet at 11am at 211 Pioneer Tower Road, Kitchener.  

June 13th Camp Ki-Wa-Y on beautiful Paradise Lake.
A fun day and club favourite!
$20 per person, breakfast and lunch included. First come, first served.
Register with Pam Krokoszynski pamkrok@rogers.com

Jaye ~ Membership Coordinator 

Social Event ~ Bike Ride June 2nd

Plan to join us for a scenic bike ride!

Date: Friday, June 2nd.
Location: Bike ride Glen Morris to Paris dam and back

Leader: Petra Stuffling
Register:  Petra petrasuffling@gmail.com   or cell 519-  497 -4837

Time / Place: Start 9:30am at Glen Morris parking lot at the end of Forbes Rd. where we park for canoeing.

https://goo.gl/maps/26wVRphzuubpXabK8    43.276332, -80.346119

Ride Details:  A leisurely ride along the level rail trail with lovely views over one of our favourite canoe routes along the Grand River. A bird’s eye view of the scenery and no paddling!
Distance: Out and back, total distance 22km, about 3 hours.
This is including short stops for lookouts and the Paris dam.
The rail trail is unpaved but good. There is one short hill to the Murray lookout, and one long hill to the Paris dam where we stop for a short break.
 
Bike Notes/Reminders:
Helmets are essential, sunscreen recommended.
Bring snacks and lots of water.
If you bring lunch there’s an option to stay at Glen Morris for a picnic after the ride.
There are portable toilets at Glen Morris.
 

Please contact Petra: If you plan on joining us, let me know at the latest,  7pm the previous day  petrasuffling@gmail.com