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RIDE
Level 2: Georgian Trail: Thornbury to Meaford Part of the Tom Thompson Trail (Part 3 of 3)
DATE
Sunday Sept 21 2025, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
RIDE LEADER
Ephraim Fernandez, Sue Dane
RIDE LEADER CONTACT
ephraim.fernandez@gmail.com, 647-988-3939
sue@speechability.ca, 905-464-0363
CADENCE/PACE
Level 2 18 km on average
DESCRIPTION
Hard packed mostly flat gravel trail, some paved and some riding on quiet roads Join us as we travel the Georgian Trail from Thornbury through Meaford and a portion of the Tom Thompson Trail.
This ride can be completed as a day trip or you can book your own overnight accommodation for Friday and/ or Saturday nights to combine all three Collingwood Area rides. PLEASE NOTE you must register separately for each day you wish to join the Collingwood rides this weekend
DISTANCE
Leader 1: 35 km +/- Leader 2: 45 km +/-
MEETING PLACE & TIME
Meet at 9:30 for a 9:45 start at the parking behind the Post Office on 4 Arthur Street West. If this parking lot is full there is a paid parking lot directly across the street.
MEETING PLACE MAP
START POINT
Parking lot out & back
SOCIAL
We stop for a coffee in Meaford. We will have another break at a beach park in Meaford and then head back to Thornbury. Pack snacks to have at the park.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Yes. It’s important. Leaders appreciate early registration but you can register at the last minute. Trip leaders will be able to email you with updates and last minute changes.
TO CANCEL
Self-serve online. Leaders will be checking the website list to see who to expect.
REGISTRATION OPENS
Registration opens Sept 5 for each day of the Collingwood weekend series. Please note you must register separately for each day you wish to cycle this weekend.
EXTRAS
We stop for lunch & snacks, unless noted, so bring a lunch, snacks & water
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Helmet, tire repair kit including spare tube
Ride Types and Descriptions:
Level 1 - In general, shorter, more gentle rides (20-40km) with frequent stops, up to 15km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more details.
Level 2 - Medium, faster paced, with fewer breaks, these rides will vary from 40-60km with stops as needed, up to 18 km/hr on average. Check the ride description for more details.
Level 3 - Long, with breaks as needed, these rides are over 60km, more than 18 km/hr on average or road rides where speeds are always over 20 km/hr. on average. Check the ride description for more details.
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