We encourage you to view the OSCC Risk Management Plan and the OSCC Riding Guidelines.
Must be a club member to participate.
Pace/Distance Guidelines
| Ride Level | Average Sustained Pace* | Average Ride Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A | 30+ km/h | 30-80 km |
| B | 25-29 km/h | 30-50 km |
| C | 20-24 km/h | 25-50 km |
*Average perceived sustainable pace on the flats with no wind effect. This is not the average pace for the completed ride. The actual pace at any given time may be higher or lower over short sections of the route depending on terrain, windspeed, etc. All of our rides are “no drop” rides.
Unsure where the you fit in? Suggest riding a level down to begin with.
Weather Policy
Rides will be cancelled on the website, no later than 2 hours prior to the ride as an insured and sanctioned ride due to any of the following:
- It is raining at the start of the ride
- There is a 70% POP or more of rain during the time of the ride.
- There are thunderstorms forecast during the time of the ride.
- High sustained winds or gusts of 50 kph or more forecast for the time of the ride.
- The temperature (humidex) is above 40 degrees C.
- Air quality is poor 7+ (Air Quality Health Index)
Rides will be on a weather watch if:
- The POP is 50 % or higher.
- Winds are above 30 kph.
- The humidex value is above 35 degrees.
- Air quality is 4-6.
Monday Night Co-ed Ride:
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This group ride is intended as an A/B ride for women and men lasting 1½ to 2 hours depending on weather, daylight etc. Distance will be in the 30 – 50 km. range.
The speed will be a steady A/B pace with groups set according to pace expectations. There may be regrouping at major intersections as indicated by the ride leader.
Please check the ride calendar and sign up sheets for start locations in and around Owen Sound with occasional remote starts. Start time is 6:15 p.m. sharp.
Ride Captain: Brian Low
Tuesday Women’s Ride:
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This group ride is intended as a recreational ride for women only – lasting 1 ½ to 2 hours depending on weather, daylight etc. Distance will be 35 – 50 Km.
The speed will be a moderate steady A, B, or C pace. There will be different pace groups to accommodate all riders in the stated pace range. There may be regrouping at major intersections if indicated by the ride leader.
Most Tuesday rides leave from the parking lot behind Greyfair Carpet store, 1st Ave E and 8th St. E, Owen Sound (map) with occasional remote starts. Please check the ride calendar to confirm route and start locations. Start time is 6:15 p.m. sharp.
Ride Captain: Tracy Weeks
Wednesday Time Trials:
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Time trials will continue to run at 6:30 pm Wednesdays, as per schedule published on the calendar. This schedule will be subject to change depending on weather, road condition, participants. We will utilize the historical TT courses, both east and west of Owen Sound, scheduling with rider input.
An individual time trial (ITT) is an event in which cyclists ride alone against the clock. Starting times are at equal intervals, as determined by the ride captain. Riders are not permitted to draft (ride in the slipstream) behind each other.
All OSCC members are welcome. TT events are a great personal training / fitness benefit, and test. The courses differ in distance, often with a shorter and longer option, and with varying elevations. Any safe working bike can be used. Some will be full aero (TT / triathlon); some Eddy Merckx style; MTB if that’s you.
Ride Captain: Colleen Ouwendyk
Thursday Co-ed Ride:
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This group ride is intended as an inclusive recreational ride for women and men lasting 1 ½ to 2 hours depending on weather, daylight etc. Distance will be 30 – 50 Km.
The speed will be a moderate steady pace broken into A, B, or C pace groups to accommodate all riders in the stated pace range. There may be regrouping at major intersections if indicated by the ride leader.
Start locations will vary based on route posted for the week. Please be sure to check the ride calendar to confirm start locations for each ride. Start time is 6:15 p.m. sharp.
Ride Captain: Melinda SmithPlease check the ride calendar to confirm route and start locations. Start time is 6:15 p.m. sharp.
Gravel Rides:
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Gravel riding in Grey and Bruce counties is truly fantastic! These rides explore low-traffic township roads and rail trails with limited riding on paved roads to connect with gravel routes. These rides are suitable for gravel bikes (similar bikes usually with 38mm tires or greater), mountain bikes, or even fat bikes.
Gravel riding opportunities within the OSCC are increasing in 2025. Group co-ed rides are scheduled on the second and fourth Saturday mornings of each month (May-Oct) 8:30-noon.
Riders will be split into two groups to accommodate pace preference.
Distances will be 30-50 km starting from and returning to the listed meeting point. Many meeting points will be outside of Owen Sound to access the region’s excellent gravel roads.
N.B. When the meeting point is within 20 km of Owen Sound, there will be a second earlier meeting time (7:45 am) at The Launch (1445 1st Ave West, Owen Sound) for A/B pace keeners that wish to ride out to the meeting point. The rail trails will typically be used to get to the meeting point by 8:30 am. Both the shorter and the longer routes will be posted on the ride calendar.
Ride Captain: Brian 0’Doherty
Sunday Long Rides:
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New for the 2025 Season we will host Long Sunday morning group rides every 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month. This ride is intended as an A/B ride for women and men with distances in the range of 60-100 km, with the possibility of 100+ km ride at end of season.
Rides will be at a steady A/B pace with groups set according to pace expectations; regrouping at major intersections as indicated by the ride leader.
Please check the ride calendar and sign up sheets for start locations in and around Owen Sound. Start times will also be posted on Ride Calendar and may vary based on weather. (ie 8:30 am start times in May/June with earlier starts at 8:00 am in July/August summer heat).
Ride Captain: Rob Scheifley
Please remember that the club calendar should always be consulted in case there are last minute cancellations or route changes.