Bikes flow into Amherstburg as part of Good Friday ride

Bikes were lined up at Flow Café and Bikes after riders stopped for a short break as part of a Good Friday ride. The ride had started at the Ciociaro Club in Tecumseh and made its way though county roads into Amherstburg.

In a vibrant display of community spirit and camaraderie, cyclists from the Windsor Essex Cycling Group (WECG) gathered for their annual Good Friday ride, signaling the start of another exciting cycling season. 

This year, the ride saw around 100 cyclists, including an eight-year-old participating in his first group ride.

Journeying from different areas of Essex County to the popular Flow Café in Amherstburg, riders took advantage of the stop to refuel with snacks and enjoy a well-deserved rest before continuing their route. 

“We started off at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor,” explained Bill Davies, an avid member of the group. “We come in through the county roads, it’s a beautiful ride.” 

The cyclists were organized into groups tailored to different skill levels, ensuring that everyone, regardless of experience, could join in the fun. 

Fellow cyclist Doug Crowe noted, “we break into two or three groups, depending on the caliber of the cyclist, from beginner to the seasoned cyclist so there’s groups for every type of rider.” 

The WECG is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for cyclists of all ages and abilities throughout Essex County. 

The organization comprises four unique subsections catering to diverse interests: WEBC MTB (mountain biking), WEBC Road (road cycling), WEBC Youth (youth mountain biking), and The Dirt Divas (women-specific cycling).

Together, these groups form a remarkable collective united by a shared passion for cycling and inclusiveness. 

As the season kicks off, the Windsor-Essex Cycling Group continues to inspire both experienced cyclists and newcomers to embrace the joys of cycling, while contributing to the community spirit and inclusivity that they were formed on.

For more information about the club, or if you’re interested in becoming a member, visit their website at www.webcride.com.

Bikes flow into Amherstburg as part of Good Friday ride

By Donna Tuckwell