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Bike the Muskoka Lake Loop in a Day (93 km) (8/16/2008)

PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Cottage Country: Bracebridge and Gravenhurst area.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 16 2008 8:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Jul 30 2008 11:00:00 AM

Event Duration:

12-13 hours (expected time of return to TO is Sunday Morning)

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$100.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The carpool departure is at 8:00 a.m. from the Downsview Subway Station Kiss and Ride. Be sure to give yourself sufficient time to get to the carpool departure location by no later than 8:00 a.m., as the departure time is firm. Because this event is scheduled for a Saturday, you should check your transit schedules and plan accordingly.

I have not done this ride before, so by signing up for this event, you are agreeing to join me in a process of discovery. This ride will contain a lot of on-road riding, with rolling hills for terrain, and we will have to cope with a fair amount of tourist traffic. Therefore, if you are inexperienced or uncomfortable with on-road riding, you should not sign up for this event.

See: Muskoka Lake Loop

To participate in this event, you must obey all rules of the road, wear a bike helmet, and wear fluorescent or bright clothing (to increase your visibility while riding on public roads). You must also have front and rear bike lights and a bell. You also need to be in good physical condition and good cycling condition.

CYCLING EXPERIENCE AND CONDITIONING INFORMATION: All registrants should provide information in the "Notes" section when they sign up as to their cycling ability and experience. The event coordinator retains the discretion to remove individuals from the registration list if he feels that they are unprepared for a ride of this kind.

TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: When you sign up for this event, please indicate, in the Notes Section, whether you are able to drive and, if so, how many people and bikes (in total, including you and your bike), your vehicle can carry. If I know this information from the moment you register, it is much easier for me to organize the carpool via e-mail. So PLEASE provide this information WHEN YOU SIGN UP.

Note that all car-pool drivers and their passengers are expected to spend Saturday night in Gravenhurst or Bracebridge (location TBA). This 93 km ride is a very long and challenging ride to do in one day, and everyone will be very tired on Saturday evening. Driving for 2-2.5 hours after such an exhausting day is not advisable. Besides, it will be fun for us to stay overnight in the area, share some supper at a local establishment, and share a hearty breakfast in the morning.

Therefore, you should sign up for this event ONLY if you, whether a driver or a passenger, are able to spend the night in Gravenhurst or Bracebridge (location TBA). The event organizer will not be making arrangements for alternative transportation options for participants.

Required Items to Bring:
A well-maintained bike (hybrid or touring bike is better than mountain bike); bike helmet, bike lights, and bell (mandatory); fluorescent clothing or vest (recommended); at least one spare tire tube; basic bicycle repair kit; at least 2 litres of water; sun-block; lunch/snacks; rain gear (depending upon weather forecast); money for lunch and carpool costs.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

To be provided at the carpool departure point.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

365Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $94.17 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 2024). This is based on $0.08/Km for maintenance, plus current gas price divide by 9. Your event coordinator will confirm exactly how much money is required from each person.

Notes:

PLEASE SEE THE NOTES REGARDING TRANSPORTATION IN THE ITINERARY SECTION ABOVE.

Whether 9 people can actually participate in the event is contingent on whether there are enough cars going that can take both participants and their bicycles.

- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the TOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with full refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where TOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refund of money if you cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in TOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@torontooutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$100.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The estimated cost includes the cost of one night of the lodging at a bed and breakfast in Bracebridge, as well as a 3% surcharge that is intended to assist the TOC in offsetting the cost of Paypal fees incurred through the handling of payments. If the cost, after the surcharge, is lower than $100.00, then each participant will be refunded the difference.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Jul 30 2008.

Make a Payment:

Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!