Originally Posted by somnambulant
I was there around 3:45-4:45. I don't really know the proper loops there either, that might be part of my problem. I promise to give it another chance on a better day. Someone should sketch out the loops on
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/
I was there earlier than that... I think 2:30-3ish.
I swear I posted a gmap route last night showing one of the loops.. but apparently I should lay off on the pot.
Anyhow, Here's my favourite loop: 'round the pond
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=765081
You climb about 100 vertical feet between Queensway and Ellis (do this route in a clockwise direction) Then you lose all of that elevation and climb it again back up to Bloor over the course of less than a km. Awesome downhill followed by a decent climb.
Short loop:
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=765096
A somewhat decent loop. Basically one small hill on the Western side. You can whip off a bunch of laps in there for a warmup and then go for the pond loop or keep going south on Colburne lodge road and you're on the lakeshore trail in no time. I live in Parkdale- so when I'm riding this loop I always cut out on Center road when Its time to go home and there's an awesome downhill on that. I can hit 70kms on my road bike (even got up to 63 on my city bike yesterday!)
I haven't tried Spring road many times, but I think you could combine that and center with the short loop and make a pretty decent loop with some good climbs in it.