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The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour (730 km and 40 communities in 8 days) (7/4/2009)

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:

Southern Ontario--along the waterfront trail.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jul 4 2009, Sun, Jul 5 2009, Mon, Jul 6 2009, Tue, Jul 7 2009, Wed, Jul 8 2009, Thu, Jul 9 2009, Fri, Jul 10 2009, Sat, Jul 11 2009 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 15 2009 9:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

8 days: July 4, 2009 to July 11, 2009

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
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Member Cost:

$410.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Are you up for a biking challenge? If so, this event might be for you!

In July 2009, the second annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure Tour will be held in Southern Ontario. This bike touring event is organized by the Waterfront Regeneration Trust. The tour consists of eight consecutive days of riding, and thus those who participate have to commit themselves to advance fitness training and preparation. You should sign up for this event only if you are willing to commit to such training and preparation with others who are signed up for the event. I will be screening those who sign up to make sure that all participants are suited for an event of this nature.

The 730 km journey is divided into eight separate days of riding, as follows:

Day 1: Niagara-on-the-Lake to Hamilton (81 km) Day 2: Hamilton to Toronto (67 km) Day 3: Toronto to Port Hope (129 km) Day 4: Port Hope to Trenton (81 km) Day 5: Trenton to Kingston (125 km) Day 6: Kingston to Johnstown (113 km) Day 7: Johnstown to Cornwall (83 km) Day 8: Cornwall to Riviere Beaudette (48 km)

For a map of the route that will be followed, please click here

I would like to keep the group quite small for this event, as I'm looking to share this ride with committed cyclists who are willing to train and prepare for this eight-day journey. Obviously, those who sign up should be able to take the time off from work in order to participate. If you register, you should confirm as soon as possible that you are able to take the necessary time off from work.

The maximum group size is eight. All riders will ride from Niagara to Cornwall. Our supplies and camping equipment will be transported from stopping point to stopping point by the sag wagon provided by the Waterfront Trail Organization (only 2 duffel bags per person). Because there will be a support vehicle, this tour will not be what is thought of as an "unsupported tour"; that is, the cyclists will not have to carry all their gear with them on their bikes.

The support vehicle, supplied by the Waterfront Trail Organization, will carry the equipment and supplies from location to location,and will also provide assistance in the case of mechanical break-downs or physical injuries. Essentially, we will do the full eight-day trip as a team, camping each night at a pre-arranged location. It should be a wonderful group experience!

We will be sharing supper together at our campsite each evening, and there will also be a communal breakfast for those who wish to share breakfast each morning. Each person sharing in the communal meals will share in the cost of the same. This cost will be additional to the $410 registration cost per person.

Please click here to see the official web-page for details regarding the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure.

When you register for this event, please describe in some detail whether you have any bike-touring experience under your belt. Also, please indicate that you are able to take the necessary time off from work in order to participate in the event. Obviously, if you have done bike-touring previously, that will be a significant factor in my determination of whether are qualified to be one of the participants in the event.

Event participants should be able to ride at an average speed of about 20 km per hour on eight consecutive days, with the average ride-length on each day being between 70 and 110 km. Those who register for the event should be willing to attend at least one or two pre-event preparation meetings, and some weekend training sessions consisting of one or two-day bike tours.

Required Items to Bring:
Well-maintained bike suitable for bike-touring (your bike should have, at a minimum, a rear rack capable of carrying two pannier bags; and both front and rear lights); a bike helmet; a bike repair kit and at least two spare tire tubes; water bottles; tent, sleeping bag and thermarest; cooking utensils, bug spray; sun-block; change of clothing.

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

How to Get There:

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

1400Km

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $361.20 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Thursday, May 9, 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:

Our ability to proceed with this event depends upon our ability to obtain the necessary number of registered spots on the even with the Waterfront Trail organization. Therefore, if you are serious about this event, you should submit your payment as soon as possible. If you get on the waiting list and you are keenly interested in the event, you should make your payment anyway, so that, if a spot opens up, you are in a position to replace the original participant.
- 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.
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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$410.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The cost of basic event registration per rider is $410. Extra or additional costs will include: the cost of purchasing food and lunches for the full eight days; the cost of traveling to the starting point in Niagara; and the cost of traveling back from the finish line in Cornwall. Each rider will be responsible for getting himself/herself to Niagara and back from Cornwall. The aim is to be as economical as possible and to camp rather than to stay in hotels or bed and breakfasts.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Apr 15 2009.

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!
*Note: If after registering and paying for this event, you need to withdraw, your position on the event will be offered to another qualified member who is on the waiting list--one who is willing to pay for your spot on the event. Only if a suitably qualified replacement be found will be refunded for the cost of your deposit and/or payment. If a replacement participant cannot be found, then you will forfeit your payment for the event.