Applewood Probus Biking for 2026
You will recall my request for feedback on changing our May date to avoid a conflict with a Probus trip taking place on the 28th, and the majority of responses favoured Friday, May 29th. Thus, this Friday date has been chosen for our next ride. We will be doing the portion of the Caledon Rail Trail from Caledon East to Palgrave, return, giving ample opportunity to those who wish to do more than 20km. to satisfy that need before or after the rest of us do our 20km. or so. Lunch will be at the Caledon Hills Brewing Company in Palgrave, which facility opens for lunch at noon. We will plan our start time so as to arrive there just before noon, as they do tend to be busy most days.
More details will follow later on this month.
Plans for June are to do a portion of the Waterfront Trail along its extensions both east and west of the Etobicoke Creek, assuming that the Jim Tovey Conservation Park, along with connections to the trail on both sides thereof, are open for bike use. Now I will report on yesterday's bike ride. The weather was perfect for biking, and the trail was not too busy, notwithstanding its popularity and proximity to a dense population. The diehards in the group (not including yours truly) completed a little over 19 km., while some of us returned sooner at a leisurely pace, assisted by a gentle wind at our backs. After much prior deliberation, considering the parking needs for cars with substantial bike racks protruding from the rear, the decision was made to drive back to Mississauga to have lunch at the Stanfield Grill House.
For more information, please contact Joseph Reid at dierhjski@yahoo.ca
