Welcome to our first newsletter of 2025! We have some exciting changes ahead, including a new club president—me, Joe Switzer. I’m looking forward to building on what makes this club great and introducing ideas to ensure its long-term sustainability. This year we are going to try out a new structure in an attempt to get more people involved.

Volunteers needed

We would like everyone to volunteer some of their time to the club, if possible. Here are 4 areas where you can help. Don’t be afraid to volunteer for more than one area if you can. Volunteering is a great way to get to know your fellow CCC riders and help make our club and community better.

Trail building
In front of us are some large trail-building projects. In Albion, we have a new trail plus updating the existing trail. In Erin, there is preparation to be done to get ready for the town of Erin to take over the trail. This means a redo of trails 1,2,3,9,10, and 11. Inglewood will need the installation of some culverts and bridges. I think our Palgrave trails could use some love! This is the year if you have ever wondered what trail building is all about.

Rides

We will need volunteers to lead and sweep groups. Let's try to get this organized beforehand so we can do less standing around and more riding!

We will need people to step up to organize the road and gravel rides. I would also like to see a Women’s Night started. I was thinking once a month on a Tuesday or Thursday following a long weekend. 

Note: Our Monday rides at Albion will now start at the splash pad parking lot. We are going to try a kid’s ride. The Wednesday rotation will be Palgrave, Erin, then Inglewood. 

Administration
We’re looking for volunteers to help out in administrative capacities such as handling memberships, waivers, insurance, legal stuff, accounting, record keeping, the website and social media, and events.

The riding season starts with the Spring BBQ at the end of April. We are always looking for volunteers to help out with this event and our Fall BBQ. We need volunteers to organize, setup, BBQ, work in the kitchen, etc. 

Outreach / Public Relations volunteers

We're also looking for volunteers to handle outreach and partnerships, including liaising with government agencies, IMBA, other clubs, and local bike shops, as well as managing marketing and the club store.

How to sign up to volunteer:

You can sign up to volunteer anytime through your profile on the website or when renewing your membership. You can also update your volunteer preferences whenever you like.

To update your volunteer preferences:

1. Go to your profile, hit “Edit Profile” 

2. Update your “Volunteer preferences” and hit “Save”

Questions about volunteering?
Please reach out to: caledoncyclingclub@gmail.com

Membership fee changes for 2025

To provide more flexibility for families, we’ve added some new membership options this year:

• Single Pass: $40.00
  Access for one adult 18 years and over.

• Additional Single Pass: $30.00
  For additional family member(s) 18 years and over living in the same household as the Single Pass holder. Available only after a Single Pass has been purchased.

• Family Bundle: $70.00
  Includes two adults and any dependent children or youth under 18 years living in the same household. One adult member, the Bundle Coordinator, will be responsible for accepting a waiver on behalf of each family member.

How to sign up for an Additional Single Pass:
If you had a $40 Single Pass last year and qualify as the 2nd family member please click the ‘CHANGE’ button before you select RENEW” when updating your membership

Upcoming events

MTB Movie Matinee 

There will be no February Blues event this year. In its place, we’ll be screening a couple of cycling films at the Erin Community Center.

• When: Sunday March 16 @ 1pm
• Where: Erin Community Center
• Cost: Free

About the films: 

Wende Cragg Documents the Birth of Mountain Biking
This film profiles photographer's Wende Cragg’s work and its lasting impact on mountain biking and the cycling industry.
Check out the trailer

Dirt relations
Dirt Relations tells the story of three men who formed an unlikely friendship to create the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program.
Check out the trailer

The event is free, but please register as seating is limited 

To register or for more details:
Check out the event details

Our Wednesday evening hike series is in the works!

Please volunteer to lead a hike (or two). You choose the location and which Wednesday between January 8th and March 26th; 12 weeks to choose from!

You will need a headlamp, traction for your feet. Our hikes are usually just under two hours and we go the distance...about 8km give or take... at a good pace, so don't over-dress.

Sometimes we go out for a social afterwards, 'cause that's how we like to roll.

TRCA membership discount: Caledon Cycling Club members get a 20% discount pass for family and individual memberships. 

We are expecting the discount code any day now.

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Caledon Hills Cycling discount: CHC is offering CCC members who have paid for their 2024 membership a 10% discount on retail products (excluding service). Show them proof of your membership and you will get the discount for the remainder of the calendar year.

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Mansfield Outdoor Centre's Club Affiliation Program! The Mansfield Outdoor Centre is pleased to offer all affiliate club members a 15% discount off the Apr 1,2024 - Mar 31, 2025 Memberships. MOC Memberships are available for purchase on-line or in-person. The CCC specific coupon code is available in the Members Only section of our website.

To see Mansfield Outdoor Centre Membership options, visit www.mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca.

After purchase, memberships are available for pickup in person at their Main Lodge. You will be required to provide proof of CCC membership (signed club waiver, payment statement, club confirmation…). You will be provided a photo ID card, bike tag and vehicle ID sticker.

Mansfield Outdoor Centre is committed to developing the trail experience and network. In 2023/24 a bike skills park and additional 2KM of new trail was built and numerous trail enhancements completed. In 2024/25 we are planning further trail builds and exciting additions to existing trails. The Pine River Cafe & Public House opened on-site at our Main Lodge in February with food and beverage offerings to compliment your visit. MOC is fortunate to connect into the Dufferin County trail system. MOC continues to provide support for the maintenance of the DCF trail network through Fat Bike grooming and year-round maintenance.

Cataract rail trail has opened between 10th line and Main St. in Erin.

The Cataract Rail Trail parking area in Erin at Ross St. is now open.

The rail trail is still closed from Main St. in Erin through to Trafalgar Rd in Hillsburgh.

As an FYI, we are posting ride cancellation info on, the CCC Strava group, CCC Twitter and the CCC Facebook page.

Join the "Caledon Cycling Club" Strava Group. Under Settings ensure you have set your Push Notifications / Clubs to send you notifications of a "New Post".

You can find our calendar of club rides and events by scrolling down, down, down on the home page, or access the calendar directly under the three bars at the top right of the site.

1. Please remember to close the “gate” at the trailhead.

2. Please close and latch the farm gate in trail 5 (Turbo).

3. The “Trail Closed” signs at the south west corner of trail 5 were erected by the Rehab Centre and are intended to inform their clients. Do not ride  the portion of trail which runs behind the rehab centre, between those two signs (past the yellow rope).

4. The “No Trespassing” sign on the old wire fence, just past the rehab centre signage, is directed at the rehab centre clients. We still have access to the rest of trail 5 (Turbo).

This forum always reports current ride cancellations and advisories.

We try to cancel rides within two hours of the start time if the weather is unpredictable.