Cycling Rides

Season Schedules

Each ride level works to create a Season Schedule by signing up Ride Leaders volunteering for specific open dates in the schedule throughout our cycling season. Leaders can view the Ride Leader schedule to get a sense of upcoming rides and choose dates to volunteer. These schedules are updated by Ride Coordinators as Ride Leaders volunteer so look for updates. For official times and details of a ride, refer to the Ride Signups which are usually posted 4 weeks in advance. REMEMBER- NO LEADER NO RIDES !

Ride Leader Training is provided at the link below. All potential Ride Leaders are encouraged to browse through these materials and use them as a guide to their progression as new Ride Leaders.

Click here for New Ride Leader Training for the ORS system

Ride Level Descriptions

All riders must be able to ride 15+ Km/h for a minimum distance of 20Km and have good bike handling skills. This should include riding in a group, cornering, climbing, descending, braking and maintaining balance while on the bike

To view the list of Rides or Events after June 2026 click on the link in the left hand column

Day and Level	Description
Monday and Friday Moderate Level 1 Level 1 Signup	Rides tend to be 20-35 km in distance with a speed in the 17-20 km/h range. Most of the rides will be on pathways and quiet residential roads. Hills can be expected and these can be walked up if necessary. Over the course of the season these rides will cover all quadrants of the city as well as offering a variety of out of town rides. Level 1 rides are intended to be recreational, with frequent stops, providing for social interaction. Participants are urged to read the ride description carefully so they are aware of what to expect.
Tuesday and Thursday Intermediate Level 2 Level 2 Signup	Usually 30-45 km long, moderate 18 - 20 Km/h pace on the flat, with some hills. Our numerous ride leaders ensure we have varied scenic and informative routes in locations around the city and beyond. We enjoy socializing and camaraderie during our breaks.
Wednesday 12 under 20 Easy Level 1 Level 1 Signup	The maximum number of riders is 12 with the distance under 20 km per ride. These will be posted as level 1. Rides will be shorter and slower than the current ride offerings without any significant hills. There will be lots of opportunity for breaks, maybe at points of interests or local coffee shops, and a focus on building friendships.
Wednesday and Saturday Advanced Level 3 Level 3 Signup	40 - 70+ km long at a slightly faster pace than Level 2 which may include more challenging terrain as described in the Ride Description such as longer and steeper hills (we usually ride up), road riding, shale and gravel, hairpin turns etc. Fewer stops but we do pause for rests at the hilltops, viewpoints, washrooms, water breaks, snacks and include an up to 30 min lunch break.
Event Signup	Club Wide Cycling Events

Signing Up for FLC Cycling Club Rides

To view and register for upcoming rides, click on the Sign-Up Links in the left-hand columns of the Ride Descriptions above.

Before signing up for a ride:

The ORS (Online Registration System) requires active membership in both FLC and the Cycling Activity to register for a ride. To renew your FLC membership and / or Cycling Activity click on the banner at the top of any signup page. Both the FLC and the Cycling Activity expire at the end of August so remember to renew on or after Sept 1st.

How to sign up for a ride

We ask ride leaders to automatically make the ride posting visible up to 4 weeks ahead of the event with members' sign-up permitted up to 2 weeks ahead.
Members can register for a ride on the stated signup date and time in the ride summary list. When you register you will receive an email stating whether you are on the Active list (cancellation link included) or on the Waitlist (no cancellation link). No other notifications are sent so it is the member’s responsibility to monitor the website to determine if they have been moved to the Active list or any other changes have been made to the ride. e.g. an earlier start time due to high forecast temperatures.
- The ride spaces are in high demand so it is important to cancel online as soon as possible if you cannot attend. Every no show means a rider on the waitlist misses an opportunity to participate in a club ride.
- A leader who cancels an event will send a notification to all Active List riders by 8 o'clock on the morning of the ride and may propose an alternate date.

Wait Lists

Wait listed riders will not be notified that they have been moved up to the riders list.
For rider safety, management and enjoyment, the Ride Leader will limit the number of riders on the active list to the number of riders they are comfortable with.
It is your responsibilty to check the ride details to see if you have been moved to the active rider list from the wait list before 8am the day of the ride.
Without more leaders stepping up the club will not be able to accommodate the riders on the waitlist. If you are on the wait list and wish to participate, contact the Ride Coordinator and offer to lead a ride:
- A route of your choosing.
- A ride with the same start and end point with a staggered start time (15 minutes of separation minimum)
- A loop ride in the opposite direction of the original ride.
In any scenario, you will need to be added to the booking calendar by the ride leader coordinator and then log in and post the ride in the ORS system. From the oversubscribed ride use “Export All Participants” to copy and paste the wait listed riders addresses into an Bcc email offering a new ride on the same day. Riders will need to cancel their participation in the first ride and then sign up for the newly posted ride.

Note

Rides typically start in the morning. Riders should pack a lunch unless ride details specify otherwise.
Bikes, E-bikes that meet provincial park regulations and recumbent trikes that meet club requirements are welcome. (see Guidelines for more information)

Use the links above in the Ride Level Descriptions above or the links to the same locations below.

Cycling Ride Signups

Level 1 Signup	Level 2 Signup
Level 3 Signup	Event Signup