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The sense of ‘community’ is apparent with cyclists helping each other to inflate tires and adjust seat heights.

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Ready to set out!

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Past the autumn vista of Loafers Lake…

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Even young riders joined the group for the 14.7km route.

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No one is left behind as we paused to wait for slower cyclists.

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Past the stormwater pond at Mayfield Road, the site of the Official Announcement of Etobicoke Creek Trail Link on Oct 11th.

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The construction has made such an improvement to the rutted farmers’ track! Now in Caledon, we head around the corner to go under #410 bridge.

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This beautiful sturdy bridge was part of the 2015 project.

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We rest at the top of the hill at Kennedy Ride and Abbotside Way, Southfields Village.

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The whole group is ready for our final half-way leg to our refreshment!

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Arriving at Butter & Cup Bakery and Coffee Co. for our snack!

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A huge thanks to Butter & Cup for agreeing to open on Sunday morning, just for our Brampton Community Ride!

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Here is a retailer that recognizes the value of the cycling customer with their custom signage!

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One of our cyclists makes use of the first aid kit to clean up a scrape.

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Cyclists choose from pre-arranged menu, sponsored by City of Brampton.

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Great day to chat and eat outside.

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The scone comes highly recommended… 🙂 Oh yes, we’ll be back to visit this shop!

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Bicycles line the boulevard outside Butter & Cup. Cyclists share the tables and chairs for chatting about their fun. This epitomizes cycling tourism!

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We are nicely fueled, so it’s time to head back south on Etobicoke Creek Trail.

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We are so enjoying the newly constructed path! Thanks to all who have funded: City of Brampton, Town of Caledon, Region of Peel, Toronto and Region Conservation and Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program.

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Back to Jim Archdekin to cap off a wonderful season of Community Rides!

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Community Rides may be concluded, but our enjoyment of cycling continues…

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