Riding Partners - Montreal
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Riding Partners - Montreal
Hello,
I just moved to Montreal (2 weeks ago) and was wondering if there is anyone in the area that wouldn't mind someone joining onto their ride.
I am looking for 2 or 3 (50 to 60km) rides during the week and longer rides on the weekends. I would say that I am an intermediate rider that is experienced in riding in large packs (75 -100+ riders) and can handle average speeds of 35km/hr.
I just moved to Montreal (2 weeks ago) and was wondering if there is anyone in the area that wouldn't mind someone joining onto their ride.
I am looking for 2 or 3 (50 to 60km) rides during the week and longer rides on the weekends. I would say that I am an intermediate rider that is experienced in riding in large packs (75 -100+ riders) and can handle average speeds of 35km/hr.
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Oh man, Montreal is amazing. I'd hit Mont Royal every damn day!! Up up up up, then wheeeeeee!
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I used to live in Montreal. If you can get up to the Laurentians (1 hour drive north) there's unlimited, hilly cycling. Eastern townships are good too. I know there are other Montrealers on the forum, so hopefully they'll repsond.
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The large rides are club rides such as Beaconsfield Cycling Club and are mostly off Island. Martin Swiss Cycles in Westmount has a Sat. morning ride and if you call the shop they will tell you the time.
I ride almost every day and I don't see rides bigger than 6-10 persons.
There is a Tuesday night crit race in Lachine and a Wednesday night race in Laval.
I ride almost every day and I don't see rides bigger than 6-10 persons.
There is a Tuesday night crit race in Lachine and a Wednesday night race in Laval.
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The best place I've found to ride is the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, Formula One race track on Ille Notre Dame. It is a 2.6 mile circuit with excellent paving and the bikes are divided from the car traffic.
Also, next to the Olympic Rowing Basin is a 2.5km paved road that is smooth, dead flat and protected from wind by a berm. Great place to do intervals as the distances are marked out.
Also, next to the Olympic Rowing Basin is a 2.5km paved road that is smooth, dead flat and protected from wind by a berm. Great place to do intervals as the distances are marked out.
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thanks everyone for the input. I tried Beaconsfield and CyclePops but was told that they are full for this year.
Have taken a couple of rides on the track (nice not to have to deal with Toronto traffic!!!!) and Mount Royal.
Have taken a couple of rides on the track (nice not to have to deal with Toronto traffic!!!!) and Mount Royal.