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3-Day Victoria-Day Weekend Cycling Excursion in the Niagara Region (5/16/2009)

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:

Overnight

Event Location:

Niagara Region

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, May 16 2009, Sun, May 17 2009, Mon, May 18 2009 7:00 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Wed, Apr 8 2009 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

Friday, May 16, 2009 to Monday, May 18, 2009 (Three nights)

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
You must be logged in to get the Event Coordinator contact information.

Member Cost:

$115.00/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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will drive to St. Catharines early on Saturday morning, May 16, 2009--note the 7:00 a.m. departure time--and stay at a local hotel or university residence for two nights, returning to Toronto on Monday, May 18, 2009, in the evening.

Our focus during the weekend will be long-distance cycling.The idea is to go cycling on the lovely bike paths in the Niagara Region on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. On Saturday, we will attempt to cycle on the Welland Canal pathway, all the way from St. Catharine's to Port Colborne and back. On Sunday, we will cycle on the Niagara Parkway, with the aim of going to Fort Erie and back. On Monday morning, we will go on a shorter, half-day ride in the morning, before backing our things and leaving for Toronto in the mid- to late-afternoon. We may also take the opportunity, while cycling in the Niagara Region, to visit a local winery or two. During our time in the area, we will, of course, try to enjoy some good food at some of the local restaurants.

Be sure that if you sign up for this event, you are able to cycle a minimum of 50 km per day, at an average speed of about 20 km/hr on each of three consecutive days. We may break into two groups: one faster and one slower.

Required Items to Bring:
Bike helmet; tuned-up bicycle; bike lights; water; snack food for rides; bike lock; fluorescent vest; sun block; suitable clothing for cycling in May; sufficient funds for meals and carpool (not included in event payment); comfortable walking shoes; fresh clothes for going out to eat after cycling.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Directions will be provided at the carpool departure point.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

300Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $77.40 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, May 12, 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:

Bicycles will be kept in the hotel rooms during the night. Parking at the hotel is free for hotel guests.
- 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:

$115.00/Person

Cost Includes:

Two nights accomodation in the student residences at Brock University and two breakfasts, one on Sunday morning and another on Monday morning. Each participant gets a single bedroom with an adjoining washroom. Participants can keep their bikes in their rooms.

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the TOC on Wed, Apr 8 2009.

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!
*Note: After registering for this event and submitting your payment, if you determine that you are unable to attend for any reason, the cost of your payment will be refunded ONLY if there is someone on the waiting list who is willing and able to take your spot for the full weekend.