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A spirited group of cyclists, riding in & around Southern Ontario escarpment for sport and fitness
A spirited group of cyclists, riding in & around Southern Ontario escarpment for sport and fitness
Ride faster, further & feel fitter in time for spring sounds good but keeping motivated to ride an indoor trainer can be a challenge for many cyclists. We have had more and more requests from customers to learn the basics about trainers and online cycling programs for winter fitness.
The available online cycling trainer platforms like Zwift can drastically improve your fitness and help keep your focus for the coming spring season, whether you are getting ready to ride in support for a charity like "Ride for Heart" or just want to ride at the next level with your friends.
If you are a novice rider take note these training methods are not just for professionals anymore & local racers also have much to gain from the online riding experience. You will need a few items to make your rides happen and some extra items to enhance the enjoyment of your riding sessions, so lets review.
Zwift Basic concept and benefits:
What you will need:
If you have any questions? Shoot us an email
The Provincial Government will move into Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen plan on June 30 [with the exception of the Region of Waterloo]. The OCA has consulted with Ministry and legal advisors to obtain clarification on how the updated regulations apply to cycling and specifically physical distancing requirements. The regulations do not provide a clear direction on whether distancing is required and the interpretation of the regulations is at the discretion of the Public Health Units. As a result, to ensure compliance with the published regulations, we advise clubs/teams to continue maintaining physical distance and other requirements as outlined in the Return to Sport Update below. However, clubs/teams are welcome to contact their local health authority or the health authority where they plan to ride to obtain written approval of reduced restrictions for their activity. Please note the interpretation of one health units may differ from another and clubs/teams must ensure they receive approval from all health units they are operating within.
We recognize that this ambiguity continues to be a frustrating process for our members. Please understand that staff are engaging with all relevant entities to obtain answers. However, in the absence of clarity on what is permissible, we must apply a cautious approach to ensure member compliance with provincial regulations and safety.
Please review the Return to Sport Update for changes to permissible activities under Step 2.
Hello,
The City of Mississauga has completed a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study to assess transportation improvements to Ninth Line from Eglinton Avenue West to Derry Road West. The planned improvements will benefit all transportation modes including pedestrians, cyclists, transit users and motorists. Recommended Ninth Line improvements include:
An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the planning, consultation, preliminary design and decision-making process. The ESR will be placed on the public record for a 45-day review period starting June 24th, 2021 and ending August 9th, 2021, and can be viewed and downloaded at mississauga.ca/NinthLineEA.
The attached Notice of Study Completion provides further details on the study and how to provide comments or questions.
Thanks,
Patrick Yip, P.Eng
Transportation Engineer