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New Castle to Port Hope ( Appr 60kms) (10/9/2010)

PRE-REGISTRATION 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.You will then make your payment for this event at the venue, NOT in advance to the TOC.

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: New Castle
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 9 2010  11:15 AM  (Carpool Departure: 10:00 AM   *log in for location*)
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Oct 7 2010 7:00:00 PM
Event Duration:5 hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Event Coordinator(s): David B
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.
Member Cost:$15.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 14 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 2 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
This is a great ride featuring beautiful views of Lake Ontario. Most of the route will be on low traffic roads, but there will be somewhat more traffic when we ride through Port Hope. There are four or five medium sized hills on the route, but apart from them it is quite flat. Please do not sign up if you are not safe on the road.

We will eat our lunch in Port Hope at Lantern Inn, near the Ganaraska River. We will then return on the same route back to New Castle and our cars. If participants would like, we can drive to the nearby restaurant in the New Castle Marina at its patio for after ride refreshments.

If you are driving please tell me how many people and bikes you can take INCLUDING you and your bike?

Also if you have not ridden with me before, you MUST answer the following questions in the notes sections of the sign up page (for you own easy simply copy and paste the questions into the Notes section and type in your answers when you sign up): 1. Do you agree to wear a bicycle helmet?
2. Are you experienced, comfortable, and safe riding in traffic i.e. with automobiles?
3. Are you able to bring a spare tube for your bicycle?
4. Does your bicycle fit properly?
5. Is your bicycle in decent shape ie no rusty chain etc, working brakes?


Required Items to Bring:
Bicycle helmet, Water, Spare tube, Sun block, snacks, bicycle lock, clothing appropriate to the weather and $40 for your part of the carpool and lunch and refreshments. 		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:
Event Directions:

  • TTC:
    1. Take University line north to Downsview Station
    2. Meet at the Passenger Drop-Off Point outside the station entrance
  • Car from 401:
    1. Head north on Allen Road to Sheppard Ave
    2. Turn right on Sheppard
    3. Turn right into the station entranceway
  • Car from 407:
    1. Head south on Dufferin Road to Sheppard Ave
    2. Turn left on Sheppard
    3. Turn right into the station entranceway
  • Carpool drivers, take the first right and proceed to the Passenger Drop-Off point to meet the event coordinator
  • Non-Carpool drivers, please leave your car in the parking lot, which is free at the weekend - drive past the Passenger Drop-Off entrance to get to the parking lot entrance

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):160Km
Carpool Departure Time: 10:00 AM
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $41.28 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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:

- 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:Lunch
Make a Payment:Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the TOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.
 
Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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