dragon76

Can any Torontonians (who I hope are) here recommend some good routes to ride for TT training? Good as in having a minimal # of traffic lights and stop signs, flat terrain, minimal cars and pedestrians to dodge, gives you about a 45-60 minute ride at ~40 km/h.

Routes that are in the Richmond Hill and Markham area are most ideal for me, but I'd also be interested in other areas as well.

Thanks in advance!

nostromo

Have you tried Dufferin Street north of Major Mac? I usually ride north of there (as far west as Kleinburg) and there are some good roads with minimal stops, right up to Hwy 9.

dragon76

I haven't tried there yet, no. I will need to check that area out sometime, thanks very much for the tip.

nostromo

Also if you really want flat and low hassle try Oakville and Milton. I've been out there many times and there are few hills in certain areas and few stops. I see more TT folks out there than out in the Jane/Hwy 9 areas.

dragon76

Thanks again! I took a quick look at the Duff + Major Mac area on Google Maps and can see it looks very promising. If I'm looking to save my legs for when I actually get to that area rather than ride all the way up there from where I live, then is there a place nearby that I could park a car? Do any of those golf courses mind that I "park 'n' go" as far as you know?

Cheers

nostromo

Check for schools or plaza's (mini malls) to park at.