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2-Day Bike Tour with Camping: Hamilton to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area (140-160 km) (8/28/2010)

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:

Hamilton to Pinehurst Lake Conservation Area

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Aug 28 2010, Sun, Aug 29 2010 9:50 AM

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Aug 7 2010 9:50:00 AM

Event Duration:

Two Days (Saturday and Sunday) with Overnight Camping on Saturday night

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Vicky L
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Member Cost:

$15.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will meet at Aldershot GO Station at 9:50 am on Saturday (check the GO schedule for times), then ride on the Hamilton-Brantford-Paris Rail Trails to Pinehurst Lake Convervation Area north of Paris. We will have lunch at either Brantford or Paris, then head to the conservation area.

After breakfast on Sunday, we will return via the same route to connect with a GO train. Check the GO schedule for times. Four bikes are allowed on each coach with the exception of the accessible coach. Watch for signs by the doors.

Total distance traveled by bike is about 70 to 75 km each day.

Before the weekend of the event, there will be a mandatory organizational meeting on Tuesday August 17th to plan out meals and to ensure that everyone has the equipment needed for the event.

Come prepared with a well maintained bike suitable for touring with at least 2 panniers. On your bike you will be carrying a tent, a sleeping bag, a thermarest, clothing, cooking utensils, a small camping stove, etc. Bring a couple of spare tubes, and tools to repair a flat. Also bring lots of water, snacks, and a lunch for the first day.

Be sure that if you sign up for this event, you are able to cycle a minimum of 140-160 km over two days. If you are uncertain as to whether you fit the description, please contact me and we can have a talk about whether this event is for you.

You can check the Grand River Trail maps here

IMPORTANT:You must have a 100% commitment of attending this event regardless of weather conditions.

Required Items to Bring:
Well-maintained bike suited to bike touring (capable of carrying at least 2 pannier bags in the rear); bicycle repair kit with at least one spare tire tube and a tire pump, and the tools needed to change a tire; sun-block; water and bottles for carrying water while riding; snacks for the ride; small tent; sleeping bag; cooking equipment (might be shared); food for Saturday night and Sunday morning as well as snacks for consumption during the ride; bike lights and fluorescent riding vest; rain-gear; change of clothes and toiletries.

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

Notes:

- 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:

$15.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The cost is subject to variation, as campsites still need to be booked and the actual cost stated is an estimate. But the cost is intended to included the cost of booking spaces at the campground; purchasing firewood for the campfire(s), and food for supper and breakfast, as well as the TOC mandatory transaction levy. Each member is responsible for the cost of getting themself to the event start point (Aldershot GO Station). If taking the GO train from Union cost is $18.10 (round trip)

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Sat, Aug 7 2010.

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!