Club Overview
Welcome all cycling enthusiasts to the Brampton Cycling Club (BCC). We are a non-profit organization that was founded in 1972. The club started out as a racing club and kept that tradition for a very long time before slowly transforming into a touring club. BCC is a friendly and accommodating cycling club that welcomes all newcomers with open arms.
Activities
The club has an active cycling calendar with rides almost every day of the week between April and October. Rides are organized into groups with group sizes no larger than 12 riders. In addition to club rides, the club also hosts club tours in Canada and the USA.
There are several social activities that are sprinkled throughout the cycling season. Activities include: Eden Mills Picnic, Family Day Picnic, Niagara Ride, Blue Mountain tour, Finger Lakes tour, Skills Clinics, and a Year-end social.
Touring Group structure
Our club is comprised of several different touring groups, each offering a gradual set of challenges.
Beginners
Beginner rides are slower paced rides where speeds normally average 16-22 km/h. Distance is typically 20-60 km based on the fitness and experience level of the participants.
Easy Rollers
Easy Rollers rides are low paced rides where speeds normally average 18-23 km/h. The rides are typically 20-70 km in the early season, increasing to 30-100 km in the summer.
Touring
Touring rides are relaxed paced rides where speeds normally average 23-26 km/h. The rides are typically 30-80 km in the early season, increasing to 50-110 km in the summer.
Classic
Classic rides are fast paced rides where speeds normally average 26-28 km/h. The rides are typically 50-80 km in the early season, increasing to 80-120 km in the summer.
Classic+
Classic rides are fast paced rides where speeds normally average 28-31 km/h. The rides are typically 60-90 km in the early season, increasing to 90-130 km in the summer.
Sportif
Sportif rides are are our fastest non-racing rides. Speeds normally average 31+ km/h. The rides are typically 60-90 km in the early season, increasing to 90-130 km in the summer.
