Participants must be members of the Silver Spokes Cycling Club to take part in all rides except Try-out Rides.

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Social (Recreational–Intermediate / Steady Pace)

Suitable for: Riders with some cycling experience who want a social but slightly longer ride.

Avg Speed: Road 20–25 km/h

Distance/Time: 35–50 km | 1.5–2 hours

Other: No-drop, steady pace with regrouping as needed. Coaching in group riding skills. Speed is strictly controlled to match capability of participants. Great for fitness-building while keeping it fun. Strongly recommend that participants have road bikes for these rides. Paceline and echelon work expected.

Intermediate

Suitable for: Advanced beginners or experienced riders looking for an easier spin.

Avg Speed: 26-28 km/h

Distance/Time: 45–60 km | 2-2+ hours

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Other: Must be comfortable riding in a group. Occasional stops / regroup at the top of hills; mechanicals, flats supported by the group.Paceline and echelon work expected.

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Advanced

Suitable for: Experienced cyclists comfortable with group speeds.

Avg Speed: 28-32 km/h

Distance/Time: 50–70 km | ~2 hours

 

Other: No-drop ride, but riders expected to maintain pace. Occasional stops. Group supports mechanicals. Paceline and echelon work expected.

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Advanced Plus

Suitable for: Riders focused on improving fitness, skills, and teamwork.

Avg Speed: 30+ km/h

Distance/Time: 60+ km | 2+ hours

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Other: Paceline and echelon work expected. Riders develop over the season with a supportive environment. Riders must be self-sufficient with flats/mechanicals. Riders focused on improving fitness, skills, and teamwork.

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Intermediate (Hounds)

Suitable for: Experienced riders looking for an easier spin.

Avg Speed: 25-28 km/h

Distance/Time: 45–70 km | 2-2+ hours

 

Other: Must be comfortable riding in a group. Occasional stops / regroup at the top of hills; mechanicals, flats supported by the group. No GPS maps, route provided via email.

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Try a Ride

These rides are primarily intended to give beginner road riders an opportunity to try riding in a group. Some basic pre-ride instruction will be given and the ride pace and distance will be matched to the beginners’ capabilities. More experienced riders are also welcome to join these rides to meet Silver Spokes members before deciding whether to join the club.

 

These rides will be carried out in conjunction with the Recreational Rides. Non-members must register in advance and complete a liability waiver form. Non-members may only participate in two Try a Rides before joining the club.

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To see the complete schedule of Try a Rides, please visit the Try a Ride page.  The link to the online waiver can also be found there.

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Intro to Group Cycling Program

Have you ever considered cycling as a form of exercise or social engagement? Are you hesitating getting involved because you need to learn more about how to ride a bike safely in groups of people, how to fit yourself properly on a bicycle, how to use your gears effectively going up or downhill or on the flats. Speaking of flats, can you change a tire? How about basic bike maintenance? Rules of the road? What you need to be safe? 

 

Our program would involve casual group bicycle rides in the Delhi area preceded by information sessions on consecutive Thursday evenings beginning May 14. The four Intro to Group Cycling sessions will begin at 5:30 PM in 2026 in the northeast parking area of the Delhi District German Home and follow on the next four (or more depending on weather) consecutive Thursdays.  After a thirty minute information session our group will depart along with experienced riders would provide on the road coaching as they ride alongside. 

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Interested persons would need to be able to ride at a comfortable speed (16-22 kph) for about 20 km (one hour), have a mechanically sound road, cross or hybrid bicycle, a helmet to start and an interest in learning more about cycling safely and efficiently in a group on quiet, safe, paved, country backroads. An Ontario Cycling Association fee of $50 would also be required at sign up for insurance purposes.
 

Our program has had much success in Tillsonburg, Delhi and Simcoe areas in the past several years.

 

Our goal is to get more people interested in cycling safely in groups on roads and rail trails, whether it’s leisurely rolling at 15 to 20 km/h or touring at a comfortable speed of 20 to 25 km/h or hammering down the road at 30+ km/h. We will cater to all ability and interest levels and some of you may even want to join our club.

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To signup please see our Upcoming Events.

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Special Event Rides

For Special Rides, such as the Canada Day Ride, ride organizers may set up more than one group to accommodate different levels of riders. Participants will be expected to choose the group which matches their capabilities; however, because of the distances and speeds, these rides would typically not be suitable for beginners.