JULY !! - ROUTE UPDATED WITH RIDER FEEDBACK

Through Kanata to Carp; Diamondview and Kinburn Rd to Pakenham; south via Almonte and Richmond/Franktown Rds to Munster then return via Flewellyn/Hunt Club/ Cedarview.

A clockwise loop to Ashton, Almonte, Blakeney and, because we have to try out some brand new pavement where potholes used to reign, Carp. Several long stretches of pavement await, to either get the afterburners, or the in-flight beverage service, working. Familiarize yourself with the route at the start, because you shift onto a bike path about 1km from heels-up, where you transition from Holly Acres Rd to the bike path. Also, randonneurs experienced in transiting Almonte will want to note the early left turn approaching Almonte from the south and, after the turn, how to get to Equator Coffee, if that's where you want to take a break. Lots of other options in Almonte for a break; I just don't know what they are (with the exception of the Barley Mow, right on the river). Return via Panmure Rd and, eventually Carp, where they serve ice cream and other treats. Finally, return from Carp along the newly re-surfaced Old Carp Rd.

A loop up scenic Stonecrest and Marchurst roads, with a turn-around point of Kinburn (gas station and convenience store). Return via Donald B Munro to Carp (Skylark Cafe, perhaps), then the newly paved Old Carp Road back to civilization, such as it is.

Reroute: Due to newly received info regarding damage to March Valley Road, on the way north from Kanata, plus the likely lack of ride leaders for the D groups this Sunday, I've replaced the ride to Pinhey's Point with a basic out and back to Carp. This way, D riders can more easily head off on their own on a simpler route. Likely coffee stop is Skylark Cafe.

Updated Note: As of Thursday, 2:00, it appears that our two, stalwart D ride leaders, Rachel and Alan, are unavailable this weekend. Have we a 3rd leader in the crowd?