The H&S is rated as intermediate as the choice of rides is mixed. Rides will be offered in all directions from Peterborough: northward to the village of Lakefield and lakes, Chemong, Pigeon and Clear; eastward toward the town of Norwood; south to Rice Lake; and east to Bailieboro and Millbrook. The topography around Peterborough is generally rolling although the area is noted for its drumlins, an ice-age geological feature which should interest cyclists. There will be 5 days of rides from Peterborough including Friday, June 2^nd, before our return to Ottawa. Each day there will be several ride options. In general, ride distances will range between 45 and 100 kms (your choice).

Your organizing committee of Nel Ahmed (petronellaa@primus.ca), Geoff Kennedy (gkennedy10@rogers.com, 613-232-6642), and Ed Weber (eweber@sympatico.ca, 613-829-1330) invites you to come and join the fun as we explore this region of Ontario.

Location: This year the Ottawa Group’s spring H&S is located in the Kawartha Lakes tourist region of Ontario. The Hub will be the small city of Peterborough (pop. 79,000). Peterborough is situated on the Otonabee River, part of the Trent-Severn Waterway system, and is the home of Trent University, the Canadian Canoe Museum and the highest canal lift locks in the world. Peterborough is gateway to the beautiful Kawartha Lakes cottage country.

Transportation:   Participants will be expected to provide their own transportation to Peterborough although we will endeavour to arrange car pooling for those travelling from Ottawa on the 28^th, arriving mid afternoon. The distance from Ottawa is about 268 kms (3.25 hours by car). The nearest airport to Peterborough is Toronto (Pearson) which is 146 kms (1.5 hours by car).   Please let us know your travel plans and needs.

Accommodation: will be at the Super 8 Hotel, Peterborough, ON.,1257 Lansdowne St., tel 705-876-8898   http://www.super8peterborough.com/

 The cost per room is $98.00 per night, single or double occupancy plus applicable taxes. A continental breakfast is included.

This is a special group rate, so when you call the hotel directly at 1-705-876-8898 to book your room, mention that you are part of the CCCTS cycling group. The rooms have been blocked until April 28^th. Individuals will be responsible for their own reservations. The Hotel allows cancellations up until 48 hours before the start of the reservation (May 28^th). Cancellations after will result in payment for the whole week, unless the room can be rented out again. Reservations are required with one credit card only per room. Please make your own arrangements for room-mates and cost-sharing and book as soon as you get confirmation of acceptance on the H&S.

All accommodation and meal costs are to be paid directly by the participant.

Registration:   The Registration Opening Date is Tuesday, January 17th, 2017, at 5:00 pm Pacific Standard Time. A non-refundable registration fee of $20.00 to cover maps, photocopying, and incidental costs will be charged. Please register for this event using our online registration at http://tinyurl.com/m9dw6g.

Participants:   Maximum 40. Participants must be current CCCTS members and will be selected on the basis of date of receipt of registration fee on the internet. Once the tour has been fully subscribed a waiting list will be established. If cancellations occur, individuals from the waiting list will be invited to join the tour based on their position on the waiting list.