York Century
Created Jun 01, 2017
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Newmarket, 08, Canada
The 'century' is a legendary ride among cyclists originating in the late 1800's. The more modern "metric century" in York Region offers a memorable route easily accessed from anywhere in the GTA. Starting in the town of Newmarket, this smooth, paved route takes you to Lake Simcoe and provides plenty of stops to re-charge. Consider lunch or an overnight stay at the luxurious Briar's Resort and Spa. You will surely enjoy the historic villages along the way. Plan to linger along the Simcoe shoreline and enjoy the spectacular views from Lake Drive.<br><br>Ride Rating:<br>Experienced road cyclist – paved shoulders and mixed traffic on quieter roads<br><br>Recreational cyclists option – ride along Lake Drive and Hedge Road from Keswick to Sibbald Point Provincial Park<br><br>Surface: Road
62.22 mi
Distance
1,575 ft
Elevation Gain
Bike Ride
Activity Type
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Elevation
Start
786 ft
Max
911 ft
Gain
1,575 ft
Climb Details
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Section | Category | Avg. Grade | Elevation | Distance | Expand Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 |  | 1.9% | gain 152 ft start 740 ft end 891 ft | length 1.49 mi start 3.98 mi end 5.47 mi | |
02 | | 2.0% | gain 147 ft start 729 ft end 877 ft | length 1.43 mi start 58.17 mi end 59.60 mi |