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Bike Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie and Back (115 km) (11/8/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Niagara Region

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Nov 8 2009 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Nov 6 2009 4:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 Full Day

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

This event has a 7:00 a.m. carpool departure. The carpool location is the St. George and Bloor Street Subway Station Kiss and Ride, on the St. George Street side. The 7:00 a.m. departure time is firm.

We will drive from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake early on Sunday morning, and spend the day riding from there to Fort Erie and back, for a total of about 115 km. We will return to Toronto the same evening after having supper in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

The fall colors should still be visually striking, and the temperatures ideal for long-distance cycling. Be sure that if you sign up for this event, you are able to cycle a distance of 115 km in a day, at an average speed of about 23 km/hr. Most of this ride will be on pavement. If you have not completed at least three or four 60 km plus rides in the last couple of months, this event is not for you. While there will be short breaks for picture-taking, this event is intended to be a continuous ride with one major break for lunch in Fort Erie. The focus shall be efficient cycling, not sight-seeing.

Required Items to Bring:
Bike helmet; tuned-up-bicycle; padded bike shorts; at least one spare tire tube and a spare tire; tire levers for changing a flat tire; bike lights (front and rear); water; snack food for rides; bike lock; fluorescent vest; sun block; suitable clothing (layers) for cycling in the fall temperatures, including gloves; sufficient funds for food and carpool (not included in event payment).

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be provided at the carpool departure point.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.66 (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:

Whether 9 people can participate in this event is contingent upon whether there is sufficient carpooling capacity for this many people and their bikes to be transported to and from the location of the ride.
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- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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