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Niagara Cycle Route ride - (7/2/2012)

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: Toronto Union Station
Date(s) & Time:Mon, Jul 2 2012  8:45 AM
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Jul 1 2012 12:00:00 PM
Event Duration:13 hrs (ride time : 8hrs)
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Event Coordinator(s): Roman M
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Member Cost:$36.90/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 18 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:6
Minimum Group Size:3
Number Registered So Far: 5 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Niagara Cycle Route ride

Length: 117 km

Come ride paved trails and bike-friendly roads of the Greater Niagara Cycle Route from St.Catharines to Niagara Falls.

This ride is for experienced riders, you must be comfortable riding long distance at average speed 22+ km/hr. The ride may be postponed due to extreme weather conditions, please watch for further announcements before the cut-off date.

We will meet at the GO ticket booths at the Union Station and take seasonal Niagara Falls GO train at 9:00 to St.Catharines stn (arriving at 10:38). There is no carpool for this event but you can join the group at a different station or St.Catharines VIA station, please provide more details in notes.

You will need to buy your ticket from ticket agent before boarding the train. 2 bikes are allowed in every carriage except the accessibility carriage. PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR BIKES IN DESIGNATED BIKE CARRIAGES AS WE ARE DISEMBARKING AT ST.CATHARINES STATION! Those arriving by car please allow enough time to put together and check your bike(s) so it is ready by the group departure time (10:50).

We will start the ride by going to the lake shore and taking Welland Canals trail all the way down to Port Colborne where we may stop to watch huge ships going through locks. Those arriving by car can take alternate canal trail (unpaved) back to St.Catharines station. Then we will proceed to Niagara Blvd at Fort Erie via Friendship trail and go up Niagara trail all the way to the Falls. After taking in the view, we will do some more riding or have dinner before heading to Niagara Falls VIA station to catch the return train home (departing at 19:20). Please bring enough water and lunch/snacks and be prepared to ride in sunny and windy conditions.

You can find the detailed route map here: CLICK HERE

HELMETS ARE MANDATORY ON ALL TOC RIDES

Roman is the organizer here, I'm just someone who don't want to miss this awesome ride, please contact Roman if you have question about the ride

Required Items to Bring:
  • bike helmet
  • Your own bicycle (in good riding condition)
  • spare tube or repair kit
  • water, lunch or snacks
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Sun block and bug spray
  • rain clothing
  • dinner or cash

    • 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:$36.90/Person
    Cost Includes:Train tickets
    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!