Intro to Group Cycling Program

 Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2025 | 6:00PM - 8:00PM

 

The Club is running an Intro to Group Cycling program for 4 weeks beginning May 14 (every Wednesday, weather permitting) from 6:00PM – 8:00PM starting at the Delhi German Home (northeast parking lot).

 

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 Wednesday evenings beginning May 14. The four Intro to Group Cycling sessions will begin at 5:40 PM in the northeast parking area of the Delhi District German Home and follow on the next four (or more depending on weather) consecutive Wednesdays.  After a twenty 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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Total Cost: $50 + HST and admin fee

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Registration and More Information 

To register for the Intro to Group Cycling Program please follow these steps.

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1. Follow the Register Now button

2. This will bring you to the OCA website - it may appear from here you are joining our club, you are not you do need to create an account and register for the Intro to Group Cycling program.

3. Once on the OCA website choose Individual Registration, if you do not have a OCA account you will need to create an account. 

4. After creating an account and signing in, choose Intro to Group Cycling program

5. Click Add to Registration and complete the payment info choose the Club Affiliate Membership for $50 (you can ignore the RUSH processing and Magazine subscription suggestions)

6. Email John to confirm your registration at john.verbakel@rogers.com

7. Pump up your tires, get your helmet and come to the Delhi German Home (northeast parking lot) anytime after 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start on Wednesday May 14.

8. Be prepared to ride about 20-25km at a comfortable easy pace (16-22km/h depending on wind direction and road slopes) in presence of lots of helpful and experienced club members.

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Feel free to ask any questions by email John Verbakel at john.verbakel@rogers.com