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Browse the Cycle Stratford curated paved cycling routes below. There are links to view the full version on Ride with GPS and another link to send the route to your phone’s interactive GPS mapping app. See cycle safety info below. Enjoy your ride! 

 

Cycle Safety Notes

What To Wear
Cyclists should wear clothing that will not catch in the wheels, chain or other moving parts of the bicycle. Wear comfortable, layered clothing that breathes, yet is wind resistant. Don’t forget your water and sunscreen. Wear an approved helmet for safety. Choose a helmet that fits correctly and look for a CSA, Snell, ANSI, ASTM British Standard or Australian Standard sticker that shows that the helmet meets legislated standards. According to the Highway Traffic Act 104, cyclists 17 years of age and younger must wear an approved helmet or risk getting a $75 fine.

Night Riding
To make cyclists visible to motorists at night, wear light-coloured clothing or reflective fabric that glows in the dark. Cyclists must use bicycle lights from a half-hour before sunset to a half-hour after sunrise. Use a white front light and a rear red light or reflector. Under the Highway Traffic Act 62, there is a $30 fine for improper bicycle lighting.

Riding In The Rain
When cycling in the rain, increase stopping distance and wear fluorescent clothing to make up for the decreased visibility. Do not ride through puddles, which may hide pot holes, glass or other road hazards. It is also a good idea to stay away from the center of the road where oil slicks form.

Headwinds
When riding into a headwind, begin by raising your cadence slightly so that you're better able to respond to sudden gusts of wind. If you're below 80 rpm, you may find that you come to a stop if the wind blows suddenly. If you are at 90 rpm or above, you should be able to better respond. Maintain a flat back, elbows and knees tucked, and drop your head to increase speed for the same power output. Seek out roads that give you partial shelter by trees or hedges. If you're riding in a group or as a pair, take turns being in the front of the headwind to reduce each rider’s effort required to overcome air resistance. Alternatively, you may wish avoid headwinds altogether. It's a good idea to check a wind forecast resource such as windy.com before departing on your ride, in order to plan your route so it traverses the headwind and leaves you coming back with a direct tailwind. 


These map routes should be evaluated by each individual based on their level of experience and comfort in mixed traffic, weather, speeds, road grades, and road obstacles such as construction or road conditions. The organizations participating in this map make no warranty of accuracy or completeness, or the condition of any route or facility listed. Users of the cycle map are responsible for any risks associated with its use and their own safety. Cyclists must comply with the Highway Traffic Act and use their own safety equipment. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.

 

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