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Bike Niagara-on-the-Lake to Niagara Falls or to Fort Erie and Back (60 or 115 km) (3/27/2010)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Bike

Event Location:

Niagara Region

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Mar 27 2010 9:30 AM (Carpool Departure: 7:00 AM *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Mar 26 2010 2:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

1 Full Day

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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

NOTE: This event has a 7:00 a.m. carpool departure. The carpool location is the Kipling Subway Station Kiss and Ride. The 7:00 a.m. departure time is firm. To do this ride in one day and so as to avoid getting stuck in trafffic in the morning, we have to get off to an early start.

We will drive from Toronto to Niagara-on-the-Lake early on Saturday morning, and spend the day riding from there to Niagara Falls or Fort Erie and back (depending upon your inclination), for a total of about 60 km (Niagara Falls) or 115 km (Fort Erie). We will return to Toronto the same evening after having supper in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Evidence of spring should hopefully be present in the Niagara Region. However, the temperature may still be quite chilly, especially along the Niagara Parkway, so be sure to bring the right type of clothing. I would highly recommend good riding gloves and a neck-warmer.

Be sure that if you sign up for this event, you are able to cycle a distance of at least 60 km in a day, at an average speed of about 19-23 km/hr. Most of this ride will be on pavement. This event may not be suitable for you unless you have been out for at least a few 35-40 km rides this year. There will be short breaks for picture-taking, especially for those who are doing the short ride (Niagara-on-the-Lake to Niagara Falls and back), rather than the long ride (Niagara-on-the-Lake to Fort Erie and back). Note that, since there are two options, we will be breaking up into two groups for part of the day. Therefore, you have to be able to change your own tire if necessary and be generally self-sufficient while on the ride.

Do bring your cell-phone, to assist with communication during the ride.

Required Items to Bring:

Bike helmet
Tuned-up-bicycle
Cell phone
Padded padded bike shorts and long riding pants
At least one spare tire tube
Tire levers for changing a flat tire
Bike lights (front and rear)
Water
Snack food for rides
Bike lock
Fluorescent vest
Sun block
Suitable clothing (layers) for cycling in the spring temperatures, including gloves and neck-warmer
Sufficient funds for food and carpool (not included in event payment)

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):

270Km

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 AM

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $69.66 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Saturday, May 11, 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 participate in this event is contingent upon whether there is sufficient carpooling capacity for this many people and their bikes to be transported to and from the location of the ride.
- 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.
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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!