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Hardwood Hills Off-Road Mountain Biking (8/28/2005)

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:

Hardwood Hills (Barrie, ON)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 28 2005 12:00 PM (Carpool Departure: 10:30 PM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Aug 26 2005 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

5 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Stephanie A
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$12.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

If you own a mountain bike, you need to go to Hardwood Hills, or you might as well trade in your bike for a road bike!

Hardwood has well marked groomed trails, with man-made and natural obstacles. Beginners will find the Fun and Serious trails challenging, while intermediate and advanced riders have plenty of challenging choices. I am fit enough to ride 30-50Km on the road, but a 10.5 intermediate trail was about my limit. I loved it - it was beautiful, quiet, and not at all expensive.

The fun trail which is the easiest (next to the kid's trail) is a mixture of single track and wide track biking - the hills are not too steep and easy to navigate. Beginners should feel comfortable, and there is no shame in walking your bike up hills and around scary obstacles. At least I do!

if we have a group of 6 or more, the pass will cost $10 instead of the usual $12. The area is well marked out and there is no need to stick together - you can work at your way at your own pace.

there is a bike shop and snacks and drinks on the premises, including power bars and a faucet for extra refills on water.

If you are bringing your car, please let me know if you can carry an extra bike or two so that people without vehicles can still get there.
You must have a MOUNTAIN bike for this event. You will NOT be allowed to bike without a proper bike helmet. You can RENT bikes and helmets at Hardwood Hills for a fee. Availability is not guaranteed.

Required Items to Bring:
Mountain bike
bike helmet,
water
$$ for admission

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

- 400 North to Barrie
- take the 400 extension north of Barrie
- take the first exit off the 400 extension onto Forbes Rd (exit #111)
- turn left at stop sign - follow Forbes Rd. NE for 10 km
- Hardwood Hills will be on the left hand side of the road

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

200Km

Carpool Departure Time:

10:30 PM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $51.60 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 4, 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:

$12.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$12.00/Person

Cost Includes:

admission to Hardwood Hills ONLY, it does not include rental

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!