Cycling Dudes: Oct 21 2015 - Bewdley to Camborne

On a cold wet miserable fall day Robin Maughan led 7 Dudes on a 28 km ride thru the gorgeous Northumberland section of the Oakridge Moraine . The route is rolling all the way but avoids any steep climbs. It was drizzling as we left the parking lot in Bewdley just after 10:00, cycling east on Cavan Rd across Cty Rd 9 to Cty Rd 18 in Plainsville. The only steady rain occurred on this section which has several “easy” uphill climbs. Cycled south on Cty Rd 18 up a long but gradual gradient to Upper Coldsprings before a welcome long downhill ride thru Lower Coldsprings to Kennedy Rd in Camborne. Cty Rd 18 has paved shoulders dedicated to cyclists. Cycled north-west on Kennedy Rd for several moderate climbs, to Vimy Ridge Rd then west to Little Rd & north for a spectacular view of Rice Lk before a downhill descent to Cavan Rd into Bewdley. Enjoyed lunch at Darby’s Place (289-829-0618) beside Rhino’s which is being restored, delicious soup. Robin had given us an option of cycling a 10 km longer route, continuing past Camborne downhill to Dale Rd, west to Williamson Rd then north to Vimy Ridge Rd & Little Rd but the weather dictated the shorter route.