Country Cruise - Clarington Cruiser

This is a Tourist Level ride.

PLEASE NOTE:  All riders, including guest riders, must register to participate in this CC.  Please read registration details on the CC webpage 

This gorgeous ride from Newcastle to Orono, was scouted out during the 2020 Covid lockdown summer by a keen CCer and has had rave reviews ever since.  The route travels along open, scenic  farmland (and a small air museum) and mounts some hills in and around Clarington to eventually arrive in the town of Orono for lunch.  Bring your lunch to enjoy in Orono's lovely community park with picnic tables and washroom facilities.  Or, if you prefer, pick up something at a local convenience store or the bakery on the main street.  The return trip to Newcastle has some wonderful downhill stretches and passes some great apple orchards.  

NB: Earlier start time!  9:30am for all CCs scheduled in June

Start: 9:30am The parking lot at the very end of Glass Ct., which is on the south side of Newcastle Public School, 50 Glass Ct., Newcastle, ON.  

Driving directions: Take Hwy 401 E until Exit 440 for Regional Rd. 17 / Mill Street toward Newcastle / Bond Head.  Turn right onto Mill Street S. (Durham Regional Rd. 17); go north and turn right on Edward St. E.  Turn right at Glass Ct. and go south to the end of the street where the school south parking lot is located.  (Not the parking lot near the school playground.)

Distances: 56km, 69km & 80km 

CUES and Maps: Update from previous note this morning: Due to construction and rough surfaces on some roads the routes have been modified for this year. They are now available on the links below.   (update posted Tues. May 28, 2024 - 10:22pm)

RWGPS link to all routes: Clarington Cruiser - 55km, 69km & 80km

Ride Leader(s):  Vicky Laurens & Carlos Ramos

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Enjoy your ride!