Intro to Group Cycling Program

 Dates: May 14, 21, 28, June 4, 2026 | 5:30PM - 8:00PM

 

The Club is running an Intro to Group Cycling program for 4 weeks beginning May 14 (every Thursday, weather permitting) from 5:30PM – 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 Thursday evenings beginning May 14. The four Intro to Group Cycling sessions will begin at 5:30PM 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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Total Cost: $55 + 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 take you to the Silver Spokes registration page on the CCN Bikes website. Scroll to the bottom of the page and select Individual Registration.

3. You will then be taken to the login page, where you will need to create an account and register for the Learn to Group Ride Program.
   It may appear that you are joining the club at this stage — you are not.

4. After creating your CCN login, you will be directed to a registration page to enter your personal information.

5. Select Learn to Group Ride, then continue to Registration Requirements. You will see Ontario Cycling Association Annual Membership highlighted. Select Add Membership to Cart.

6. On the next page, under the Ontario Cycling header, scroll to the bottom and click the red Register button.

7. You will then see the available membership options. Please choose:
   Level 1 Community Membership – $55

8. Scroll to the bottom and click Next. Continue through the remaining pages to complete registration.
   (You may ignore the Rush Processing, magazine subscription, and kit suggestions.)

9. Once registered, please email Terry to confirm your registration: kitotia2@gmail.com

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First Ride Details

Bring your bike, helmet, and pumped-up tires, then join us at the Delhi German Home (northeast parking lot) anytime after 5:30 PM for a 6:00 PM start on Thursday, May 14.

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Be prepared to ride approximately 20–25 km at a comfortable pace of 16–22 km/h, depending on wind and terrain, alongside many helpful and experienced club members.

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Questions?

Feel free to contact Terry Rice by text or email:

• 519-983-2555

• kitotia2@gmail.com

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