[Skinner222]

Steve Bauer is hosting the inaugural Steve Bauer Canfondo. It's on September 7 in the Guelph/Kitchener area. There is a true century (162.5km) and I believe 85km and 45km options. I just signed up to do my first century.

www.canfondo.com

Cheers!
K

 

[love4himies]

Looks like a great route, I wish you luck!

 

[simonaway427]

The Epic Tour in Halton is the next weekend....2 Grand Fondos in a row? Hmmmmm

 

[drussell]

Niagara is also the following weekend...

 

[mikeyc38]

And the Blue Mt Centurion is also the following week. There are so many rides this year it's mind boggling.

 

[love4himies]

So don't laugh at my question. I've lived in an isolated, rural area that doesn't have these events (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it ).

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Does every rider treat these like a serious road race? Or are some more senior people who do these for fun and have a more relaxed pace? Is there a minimum time to finish? Any idea what the 80km would be?

 

[Chainstay]

Does every rider treat these like a serious road race? Or are some more senior people who do these for fun and have a more relaxed pace? Is there a minimum time to finish? Any idea what the 80km would be?

If you are not into hammering then you just need to slot in with a group where you are comfortable then you can enjoy it. Some of the riders in the group will be pushing their limits but you won't and many of the others won't be either. You can talk bikes, take pulls at the front, help close gaps and generally have a good day. I don't know about limits but if you can do 80km in under 5 hours solo you will be good

 

[love4himies]

If you are not into hammering then you just need to slot in with a group where you are comfortable then you can enjoy it. Some of the riders in the group will be pushing their limits but you won't and many of the others won't be either. You can talk bikes, take pulls at the front, help close gaps and generally have a good day. I don't know about limits but if you can do 80km in under 5 hours solo you will be good

Thanks. It doesn't sound so scary now.