Carlisle 115 km

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Carlisle, Ontario, CA

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SOUTHERN ONTARIO CYCLING

115 km

831 m

This area is defined by the valley that splits the Niagara Escarpment. There is no shortage of roads to climb. This area was home to the 2003 UCI Road World Championships. Many of the roads used in that race are used on this route. Good stiff climbs and fast descents define what this part of Southern Ontario has to offer.

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## Highlights

* @photo[Descending Sydenham Rd.](885401)
* @photo[Climbing Old Ancaster/Dundas Rd.](885395)
* @photo[Suplpur Springs and Mineral Springs Rd.](885354)
* @photo[Climbing up Weir Rd.](885361)
* @poi[Desceding Waterdown Rd.](1172879)
* @photo[Climbing Snake Rd.](885370)
* [The Hungry Gnome](http://www.thehungrygnome.net/)
* [Detour Coffee Roasters](http://detourcoffee.com/)
* [Ancaster Mill](http://ancastermill.ca/)

This route has it all. Challenging long climbs, wooded valley's, winding roads, small quaint villages and open farmland. The route starts out on busy Centre Rd., but it won't be long until a right hand turn takes you onto the quieter road of Concession 6. From here it's flat country riding until you hit the brow of the escarpment. Once you turn onto @photo[Sydenham Rd.](885401), you'll soon be free wheeling down it's steep slopes. The road is of good quality and the turns are long and sweeping. Speeds of up to 70 kmph should be expected. The bottom takes you into the small town of Dundas, home to @photo[Detour Coffee Roasters](885346). Be sure not to miss the quick right hand turn off King St. onto Ogilvie.

Your quick turn onto Ogilvie will lead you straight towards the category 4 climb of Old Ancaster and Old Dundas Rd. This is the quieter way up the mountain compared to the busier climb up Wilson Rd. The quieter way has varied terrain compared to its cousin Wilson Rd. It can be flatter in some sections, but much steeper in others. Overall the Old Ancaster/Dundas climb is considered a harder way up. At the top of the climb you'll pass the beautiful @photo[Ancaster Mill](885395) where you can stop for a bite or come back post ride and relax on the picteresque property. Once you've gained the summit, you'll turn onto Wilson Rd. then make a very quick right hand turn onto @photo[Sulphur Springs Rd.](885354) You'll drop down into a wide valley with woods hugging the edge of the road only to ascend it on the other side. This is a great road for cycling. It's a quiet winding country road that traverses some stunning terrain.

The other side of the valley only takes you part way up and out the other side. The rest of the climb will be found on @photo[Weir Rd.](885361) This road is also unique with its beautifully wooded surroundings. Part way up the road, you'll come to the climb that will take you up and out onto the flat farmland ahead. Once you go under the railroad trestle, the climb steepens to over 15 % for about 300 meters. The entire climb is rated as a category 5. The left hand turn onto Regional Rd. 8 will give some respite as the next 28 km are pretty flat. A good reward for all the climbing you have just done.

At the 63 km mark, you'll find yourself in the small village of @poi[Kilbride](1172878). Once again you are on the edge of the escarpment. Cedar Springs Rd. partially descends the mountain until a left hand turn onto Britannia, where rollers await your arrival. This is up and down terrain on great country roads. At the 75.5 km mark, you'll turn right onto @poi[Sideroad 1](1172875), where an uphill ramp is visible ahead. Not to worry this one is pretty easy - not that long and not very steep. Once atop the hill and across Guelph Line, you'll be on flatter country roads all the way into Waterdown and the top of Waterdown Rd. If you are hungry in Waterdown then stop by the @photo[The Hungry Gnome](885335) to fuel yourself up and finish strong on this long and hilly route.

On previous routes, we have always climbed @poi[Waterdown Rd.](1172879) (category 4), but this time we'll descend it. It's a great ride down. Watch out for some rough patches as it could cause some problems at high speed. The way back up will be @photo[Snake Rd.](885370) If you look at the route profile, it looks like a long steep climb, but it's really not that difficult. In fact, some mapping software do not even categorise this climb. Either way, it's a great way up the mountain where you'll cycle through steep wooded valley walls on a snake like road. Its very picturesque. At the top you'll be back in Waterdown and only 17 km from your car. The rest of the route is on flat farmland roads where you can contemplate what a truly great route you have just done.

Carlisle 115 km

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