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Bike Ride on the Georgian Rail Trail: Cycle 75 km in a Day! (10/4/2009)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Collingwood to Meaford (The Georgian Triangle)

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 4 2009 10:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 8:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Oct 2 2009 7:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

9-10 hours (including drive back to Toronto) Estimated time of arrival in TO is 8:00 p.m.

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Jim O
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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

With the fall colors beginning to appear, this ride is sure to be a splendid experience. The carpool departure is at 8:00 a.m. from the St. George and Bloor Street Subway Station Kiss and Ride (on the St. George St. side, NOT the Bedford Road side). Be sure to give yourself sufficient time to get to the carpool departure location by no later than 8:00 a.m., as the departure time is firm.

Note: Public transit may not be running that early; if it is not (check to be sure), you will have to get yourself to the car-pool departure point without public transit.

At 10:30 a.m., after driving to the Georgian Bay area, we will all meet in Collingwood, at Collingwood Harbour, Birch Street, which is roughly 1 km from where Highway 26 intersects High Street, to begin our bike ride. There is lots of parking available at Collingwood Harbour, Birch Street.

The Georgian Rail Trail runs from this starting point to Meaford Harbour, and is about 37 km one way. This trail has a well-maintained crushed limestone surface for cycling, and, for the most part, the trail is quite level.

The idea is to cycle all the way from Collingwood to Meaford and then back to Collingwood, for a total of about 75 km; therefore, some strength, fitness and endurance will be required, and we will be moving along at a fair clip (averaging about 20 km per hour). You should be able to keep up with this speed if you register for the event. This is NOT a ride for slowpokes or for people who have never ridden more than 50 km in one day.

On the way to Meaford, we will pass by the town of Thornbury, which has a beautiful harbour, historic buildings, and some fine shops and restaurants. We may stop briefly there for a look around town.

At Meaford Harbour, our turnaround point, we will stop for lunch and some well-deserved ice cream, and for a short stroll around the beautiful harbour area of Meaford.

Required Items to Bring:
A well-maintained bike (hybrid or touring bike is better than mountain bike); bike helmet (mandatory); at least one spare tire tube; basic bicycle repair kit, including tire levers; at least 2 litres of water; sun-block; lunch/snacks; rain gear (depending upon weather forecast); money for lunch in Meaford and carpool costs.

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Take Highway 401 to Highway 400 North, which leads to Barrie. At Barrie, take Exit 98, the Bayfield St. (Stayner/Wasaga Beach--hwy. #26/27) cut-off. Turn left at the lights on to Bayfield St., following Hwy. #26/27 signs. Travel north on Bayfield St. (Highway #26/27) through fast-food alley. Turn left at the Hwy. #26 West Stayner/Collingwood sign. Follow Hwy #26 to Stayner. Staying on Hwy. #26, you should then turn right at the lights in Stayner, where there is an Esso Gas Centre. Continue along Highway #26 to Collingwood.

When you get to Collingwood, be sure to stop at the Tim Horton's for a washroom break prior to reaching the starting point for the ride.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

336Km

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $86.69 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Friday, May 10, 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:

Whether 9 people can actually participate in the event is contingent on whether there are enough cars going that can take both participants and their bicycles.

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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