Niagara-on-the lake bike&wine leisure ride - Sat, Apr 21 2007

Niagara-on-the lake bike&wine leisure ride (4/21/2007)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Niagara-on-the lake

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 21 2007 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 9:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 19 2007 11:59:00 PM

Event Duration:

3-4 hr bike ride with multiple stops...easy ride w/many breaks

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Daniel
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Bike from Niagara-on-the-Lake to/from Niagara Falls on the Niagara River Recreation Trail (20km round trip). On the ride, we'll visit Brock's Monument, Adam Beck generating stations, Botanical Gardens,the Whirlpool, Floral Clock, and do a quick wine tasting tour at Reif Winery. ----------- Rent bike in Niagara-on-the-Lake for $20 or bring your own. www.zoomleisure.com [bike rental and meeting spot]. ------------------ I would recommend bringing the following just in case : -lunch and snacks (but I plan on stopping at a restaurant once before we drive home) -long sleeve fleece, t-shirt -backpack -thin wind proof jacket -thin polyester gym pants -thin gloves -helmet (compulsory) -water bottle -sunglasses -pants clip (so pants don't get greasy from chain) -credit card for bicycle deposit -cash for driver, bicycle rental ---------------------------------------------- Agenda: 9am meet at Downsview ttc station, 11:30am-12pm arrive @ Niagara on the lake, 12:30pm-4:30pm bike and stop at various spots (winery, restaurant, cafe ...), 5pm return bikes to rental shop, 7pm back in Downsview. --------------------------------------------------------- www.niagaraparks.com/nature/rectrailarea.php------------------- www.reifwinery.com/Visit/Visit.html

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Quick dry polyester sport shirt nice to have.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Driving directions below : 135km each way, 1.5-2hr drive each way. --------------------------------------- 3. Merge onto HWY-401 Express W 2.9 km 2 mins 4. Merge onto HWY-427 S via the RTE-427 Sud/HWY-427 S exit 352 to Q.E.W. 7.6 km 5 mins 5. Merge onto QEW via the Q.E.W. exit to Hamilton 94.7 km 1 hour 0 mins ... 6. Take the Niagara St/RR-48/Service Rd exit 44 0.2 km 7. Take the right fork to Dunlop Dr and merge onto Dunlop Dr 0.2 km 8. Turn left at Niagara St 0.9 km 2 mins 9. Turn right at Carlton St 3.7 km 4 mins 10. Turn left at Stewart Rd 3.2 km 3 mins 11. Turn right at Lakeshore Rd 2.8 km 3 mins 12. Slight left at Townline Rd 0.6 km 13. Slight right at Lakeshore Rd 6.4 km 6 mins 14. Continue on Mary St 0.4 km

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 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 8, 2025). 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:

If you need to leave early, you can take the bus to Niagara falls ---> www.niagaraparks.com/planavisit/peoplemover.php then take greyhound.ca or coachcanada.com back to Toronto.
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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
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*Note: If the forecast is rain for that day, I will cancel the event.