Category Archives: Road

Group Rides – Safety

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SAFETY:

Helmets MUST be worn at all times while riding on a bicycle during OSCC activities.

Earbuds, headphones, hands-free phones, portable sound systems, etc are NOT permitted on any club rides including time trials.

Working front and rear lights are STRONGLY encouraged on all bicycles.

Brightly coloured clothing is recommended – being visible to drivers and other cyclists means improved rider safety. 

Group Rides

Aerobars, extensions, time trial or triathlon bikes are not permitted on group rides

Time Trials

Tri and TT bikes are permitted.  You may use aerobars and/or extensions in time trials. 

Grey County Cycling & Trails Master Plan

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Grey County Cycling & Trails Master Plan – Public Consultation to close August 14

Grey County has been developing a cycling and trails master plan over the past number of months. In the spring an open house at the county building allowed interested parties to view maps and make suggestions. Bryan Plumstead, Manager of Tourism – Grey County, sent an email on July 31 stating:

“Grey County is moving forward with our Draft Cycling & Trails Master Plan, and is notifying all partners that public consultation will close August 14, 2020.

Comments and feedback can be made through an on-line form available on our Master Plan Initiatives Page,  or can be sent to the undersigned.”

Bryan Plumstead
Manager of Tourism
Grey County
595 9th Avenue East
Owen Sound, ON N4K 3E3
Phone: +1 519 376-3365 ext. 6110
Fax: +1 519 76-8998
bplumstead@visitgrey.ca
https://www.grey.ca
http://www.visitgrey.ca

You can review and comment on the master plan through the link in Bryan Plumstead’s message: Master Plan Initiatives Page, This is your opportunity to share your views and influence our riding in Grey County.

Also, more recently related to our first OSCC gravel ride, there was correspondence with Sarah Johnson, Intermediate Planner/Forestry-Trails Coordinator, who shared:

“Currently, we are considering some different options with regard to trail maintenance, we have not confirmed at this time what those might be. In the past, we would stone dust a section on an annual basis, we have also more recently re-graded the trail, without the addition of extra materials.

I would appreciate knowing what our trail users think, if you had some suggestions please feel free to pass them along.”

Sarah can be reached at:

Sarah Johnson
Intermediate Planner/Forestry-Trails Coordinator
Phone: +1 519 372-0219 ext. 1241

sarah.johnson@grey.ca

War on the Shore Criterium Volunteers

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This is the 4th installment of the War on the Shore Criterium Race, Sunday July 28th in Southampton. As always, to put on this great event right here in Southampton, we need help. We are reaching out for volunteers for setting up and or tearing down equipment, marshaling corners, registration, kids race, podiums, sweeping corners. You only have an hour to give? We’ll take it. Great view, great racing, free lunch for volunteers. What better way to spend your time and have some fun! Just give a shout out to Brett at Martin’s Bike Shop to let us know you’re available to help out. Many thanks!