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Velo Halifax Bicycle Club
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ride Informaion

Velo utilizes a ride rating scheme to assist cyclists in selecting tours which are within their capabilities and which they will enjoy. Of course every ride is subject to weather, road conditions, and the mood of its riders. Therefore these rating codes should be considered as a guide only. In general, rides increase in difficulty from D (for delightful...being easy) to A (for animal...being extremely difficult).

D Rides...
...have a relaxed pace, suitable for novice cyclists. These rides are supervised with a leader and a sweep, who carry basic tools and patch kits. Velo encourages all cyclists to be as self-sufficient as possible and to carry their own basic tools, including a pump and a spare tube. These rides have plenty of rest stops and a set route.

C Rides...
...are sociable outings, with a leader and sometimes a sweep. These rides run a moderate, fixed distance of up to 60 KM, with occasional stops, and maintain a relaxed touring pace suitable for beginners.

B Rides...
...are intended for experienced cyclists. Each rider is expected to be self-sufficient and responsible for their own bike and person. Rest stops are as arranged by the participants. Routes are flexible and may be as long as 162 KM per day.

A Rides...
...are for very experienced, strong, self-sufficient cyclists who enjoy a challenge. An example of an 'A' ride would be a 320 KM ride in one sitting.

Velo offers four main types of rides:

Wednesday evening rides are short local rides suitable for everyone. They offer an opportunity to ride at a relaxed pace with time to socialize, while at the same time improving riding skills and ability.

Tuesday and Thursday evening hammer rides are faster paced without scheduled stops and riders are free to ride at their own pace. Riders are expected to be self-sufficient. Some rides could end as late as 11:00pm and lights are mandatory.

Day rides take place every Sunday from the end of March through mid-November. They vary in distance, difficulty and content. Consult the schedule to determine the distance, ride rating (see Ride Ratings) and further particulars for each event. Most day rides offer a shorter option than the listed distance.

Multi-day tours are offered throughout Atlantic Canada, and frequently other provinces and countries. This season, there are several car-camping and touring weekends offered. Additionally there are four touring holidays; Denmark, Newfoundland/St. Pierre and Miquelon, the Cabot Trail and northern New Brunswick/Maine.

 

  Halifax Starting Point
...all rides listed as starting in Halifax meet at the Armdale Rotary, at the meeting point of Quinpool and Chebucto roads.

Halifax Starting Point
 
  Dartmouth Starting Point
...all rides listed as starting in Dartmouth meet at Graham's Grove Park at the "Parclo" traffic intersection (across from the Atlantic Superstore).

Dartmouth Starting Point
 
The largest bicycle club in Atlantic Canada
Velo Halifax Bicycle Club; PO Box 125, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 3Y2
cycling@chebucto.ns.ca