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NORCO JOHN HENRY GROUP RIDES STARTING JUNE 1st

May 28, 2016, 10:38 a.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

We all love biking, but biking with your friends is just that much better. We are all passionate riders here at Norco John Henry and would love it if you joined us on our group rides this year.

Starting in June 2016, Norco John Henry Bikes will be having weekly mountain and road group rides. The mountain bike rides will take place every Wednesday, weather dependent, starting at our store or at a trail head.

With a "No Drop" policy, all riders from beginner to advanced will be able to join in on the fun and freedom of two wheeled social rides.

We are excited to announce that our first group ride of the season will take place on Wednesday June 1st, leaving the store at 6:30pm. We will be starting off simple enough with the trails close to the store.

As with all our group rides, please make sure that your bike is safe and functional, always wear your helmet, please also bring sufficient water, food, clothing, pump tube and tire levers. If you do not have any, they are available in store.

*All times and dates will be determined closer to the group ride date. As the season progresses groups based on abilities and pace may develop into sub groups. The goal is to just get out and meet others who love to ride.

June 4, 2016, 1:01 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our second group ride will take place this Wednesday June 8th meeting at the Old Buck Trail Head at Mount Seymour at 6:30pm. This will be an intermiediate level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

**Date: Wednesday, June 8th

Meeting Point: Old Buck Trail Head, Mount Seymour

Level: Intermediate

Time: 6:30pm**

June 4, 2016, 1:17 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our First Road Group Ride will take place Saturday June 11th, starting from the shop, Norco John Henry at 9am. It will be a beginner level ride.

**Group Ride (Road)

Date: Saturday, June 11th

Meeting Point: Norco John Henry Bikes #100-400 Brooksbank Avenue

Level: Beginner

Time: 9:00am**

June 11, 2016, 4:11 p.m.
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Here are a few snaps from our second group ride last Wednesday June 8th. We went to Mount Seymour and rode Cabin Trail to Dale's to Forever After to Good Sir Martin to Boogieman to Boogie nights to Empress. It was a great ride that finished with some nice refreshments in the Seymour Pub. Be sure to join us on the next ride on Wednesday June 15th or if road riding is your thing next Saturday, June 18th.

June 11, 2016, 8:03 p.m.
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Joined: Nov. 25, 2013

Hardcore group, hardcore ride!

When some work stuff finishes here soon, I hope to join for a rip.

Its great that you guys are doing this!

-Gord

June 12, 2016, 3:38 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

It'll be great to have you along Gord, everybody is welcome on any of the rides. It won't be hardcore all the time, it will be fun all the time though!

June 14, 2016, 3:29 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our next group ride will take place this Wednesday June 15th meeting at the Old Buck Trail Head at Mount Seymour at 6:30pm. This will be an intermiediate level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

Date: Wednesday, June 15th

Meeting Point: Old Buck Trail Head, Mount Seymour

Level: Intermediate

Time: 6:30pm

June 14, 2016, 3:58 p.m.
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Joined: Aug. 6, 2009

Here are a few snaps from our second group ride last Wednesday June 8th. We went to Mount Seymour and rode Cabin Trail to Dale's to Forever After to Good Sir Martin to Boogieman to Boogie nights to Empress.

Would that be a typical intermediate ride? As a newb who has been making progress on blues, some of those trails are burlier than I would be expecting.

June 14, 2016, 4:35 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Paul, as we want to make everyone feel welcome and there is a no drop policy we can cater the ride to whatever skill level you have. If there is one rider who is much faster or slower than the rest of the group, then one of our staff will split from the group and ride with them. We have not had an issue with difficulty or losing riders as of yet so don't worry we will take care of you and make sure you have a good time.

June 21, 2016, 2:23 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our next group ride will take place this Wednesday June 15th meeting at the Old Buck Trail Head at Mount Seymour at 6:30pm. This will be an Advanced level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

Date: Wednesday, June 22nd

Meeting Point: Old Buck Trail Head, Mount Seymour

Level: advanced

Time: 6:30pm

June 26, 2016, 4:11 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our next group ride will take place this Wednesday June 29th meeting at the Old Buck Trail Head at Mount Seymour at 6:30pm. This will be an Advanced level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

Date: Wednesday, June 29th

Meeting Point: Norco John Henry , 100-400 Brooksbank

Level: Intermediate

Time: 6:30pm

July 4, 2016, 10:40 a.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our next group ride will take place this Wednesday July 6th meeting at Norco John Henry stored at 6:30pm. This will be an Advanced level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

Date: Wednesday, July 6th

Meeting Point: Norco John Henry , 100-400 Brooksbank

Level: Advanced

Time: 6:30pm

July 12, 2016, 1:26 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our next group ride will take place this Wednesday July 13th meeting at Norco John Henry stored at 6:30pm. This will be an Advanced level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

Date: Wednesday, July 13th

Meeting Point: Norco John Henry , 100-400 Brooksbank

Level: Intermediate

Time: 6:30pm

July 20, 2016, 1:48 p.m.
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Joined: Nov. 25, 2013

Is there a ride planned for tonight? It looks like I may actually be able to make it.

-Gord

July 23, 2016, 10:28 p.m.
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Joined: Feb. 27, 2016

Our next group ride will take place this Wednesday July 27th meeting at Norco John Henry, 100 - 400 Brooksbank Avenue at 6:30pm. This will be an intermediate level trail ride.

Group Ride (Mountain)

Date: Wednesday, July 27th

Meeting Point: Norco John Henry, 100 - 400 Brooksbank

Level: Intermediate

Time: 6:30pm

As with all our group rides, please make sure that your bike is safe and functional, always wear your helmet, please also bring sufficient water, food, clothing, pump tube and tire levers. If you do not have any, they are available in store.

*All dates are subject to change because of weather and trail conditions. As the season progresses groups based on abilities and pace may develop into sub groups. The goal is to just get out and meet others who love to ride.

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