Please Note : Since our hiking/ski/snowshoe program is an extension of our regular cycling program and is entered onto the calendar and covered by our club insurance, the program is open to members only. Guests of a member are able to sign up in the guest section of the signup sheet for a one-time outing.
Name of Hike : Relais, Mines, Rocks and Trees
Date : Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024
Start time : 10 AM
Hike Leader: Barbara Wilson barbarawilson142@yahoo.ca 613-355-2377
Start Location : Relais plein air, 397 Cite des jeunes, Gatineau
Distance : 10 km +/-
Route details : https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/relais-trails-41-442-43-3ce3bd7
Lunch plans: Munchies along the trail ; Late lunch at the end at Relais plein air. (Bring or buy)
Other information : From Relais plein air (washrooms), we will follow the paved pathway to link up with trail 41 (de La Mine) and the Hermit Trail to pick up trail 25. Then onto trails 43 (Boréale) and 42 (Rough Rider) and back onto the paved pathway returning to Relais. Trails are rocky and covered in autumn leaves so make sure to have good footwear. Bring lunch or buy.
Apres-Ride Social : Relais plein air coffee shop for a social get-together and a late lunch
Pre-registration times: Sat. Nov. 26 @ 9 AM –Tues., Nov. 28 @ 6PM
Link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UPM2c3EpORLBac3pjSbJWoIrUqJUfuC2?usp=sharing
Lunch plans: Picnic along the river at Treadwell (30 km)
Other information: Please respect the average speed of this group (18-21 km/h). If you are looking for a faster ride, this ride is not for you ; Store in Wendover
Apres-Ride Social : Cafe sur la Rive, 253 Water Street, Plantagenet
Pre-registration times: Sat. Aug. 17 @ 9 AM – Wed Aug. 21 @ 6PM
Link https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UPM2c3EpORLBac3pjSbJWoIrUqJUfuC2?usp=sharing
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/relais-trails-41-442-43-3ce3bd7
Kanata Wave Pool – Ashton 59.7 km [Easy Riders]
When: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 10:30 am
Ride Leader: Richard Tobin rstobin20@gmail.com 613-983-4252
Start Location: Kanata Wave Pool, 70 Aird Place
Route details: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23813446
Lunch plans: Lunch at Ashton Pub, or picnic tables outside.
Pre-registration times: The Saturday before the ride at 9 am until the evening before the ride at 6 pm at this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UPM2c3EpORLBac3pjSbJWoIrUqJUfuC2?usp= sharing
Name of Hike: Gatineau Park Cross Loop Road to Carmen Lake (ca. 12 km) Date : Thursday November 07 2024 Hike Leader : France Brule mary_frances_brule@hotmail.com Start : Gatineau Park on Cross Loop Rd just west of Hwy 5 exit (go left at exit onto Cross Loop and parking lot is on your right) Start Time : 10AM Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45079307 Start Cross Loop road just west of Hwy 5 (go left at exit onto Cross Loop). Start at Cafferty Road going west and continue all the way to Carmen Lake. Take trail #71 left south returning to trail #70. Take #70 south to Healey cabin. Return on trail#70 to Cross Loop road and to cars. Group Size : 20 including leader What to wear/bring : Sturdy footwear, Dress for the weather, Small pack for water and snack/lunch, Hiking poles needed. Lunch : Bring your own snack ; Apres hike : Coffee after the hike at L’Oiseau Bleu Cafe. Sign up: Saturday November 02 2024 9am to November 06 2024 noon. |
Sign Up Link : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UPM2c3EpORLBac3pjSbJWoIrUqJUfuC2?usp=sharing
RESERVE THE DATE: Our end of season AGM and Social Potluck get-together I scheduled for Tuesday, November 19 at NOON.
Organiser : Dale Featherstonhaugh, Chapter Social Convenor dfeatherstonhaugh@gmail.com
Details to follow