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BIKE: Elora-Fergus Doors Open By Bike (6/20/2015)

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 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:

TBD

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Jun 20 2015 9:00 AM (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jun 18 2015 11:55:00 PM

Event Duration:

8-9 hrs

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Event Coordinator(s):

Mike K
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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:

We'll be heading to Elora-Fergus for a casual cycling day trip. We'll be attending various sites around Elora-Fergus for their Doors Open festival: http://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/Events/Fergus- Elora.aspx. In addition, we'll visit the famous Elora Gorge http://en.wiki pedia.org/wiki/Elora_Gorge. We will also stop for lunch during the trip at Wreckless Eric's http://www.yelp.ca/biz/wreckless-eric-elora.

We will be parking in Fergus and riding for the duration of the trip, before returning to our vehicles around 4:30pm. We are cycling between 25-30 kilometres in total, with frequent breaks in between for sightseeing.

IMPORTANT: All participants will be added to the waitlist until I have reviewed your answers, and if a spot is available for you.

Start/End - Carpool Location	We are meeting at Downsview Station passenger pick-up at 9AM. Please arrive on time as we will be leaving at 9:10AM sharp.
Start/End (in Elora-Fergus)	We are parking at (and possibly meeting additional participants) at Fergus's Victoria Park - parking lot on Angus St.
Distance	Approx. 25-30km of cycling.
Pace	10 km/hour IMPORTANT NOTE:This is a much slower pace for an avid cyclist, but an average pace for the occasional cyclist.
Trail Conditions	The route for cycling is mostly on side streets and multi- use trails, but we will use main roads when needed. You must be comfortable with riding in traffic when necessary.
Difficulty	Anyone who rides a bike at least occasionally should be fine.
Weather	25 degrees and sunny

To attend this event you MUST answer the following questions in the AFFIRMATIVE. You can do so by copying and pasting the questions into the notes sections of the sign up page:

1. Do you agree to wear a bicycle helmet?

2. Are you experienced and safe riding in traffic i.e. with automobiles?

3. Does your bicycle fit properly?

4. Is your bicycle in decent shape ie no rusty chain, tired inflated, working brakes etc.?

5. Are you capable of riding 25-30 kilometres? (Approximately 3 hours of riding, with frequent breaks).

6. Are you driving or do you require a ride? If you are driving, how many passengers and bicycles can you take?

7. Are you meeting us at the carpool location, or directly in Fergus? (We should arrive around 10:15AM).

Required Items to Bring:
Bicycle Helmet Bike Lock Water Money or Credit Card for Lunch

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Bike Pump Spare Tube Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Fergus Meeting Location: Victoria Park - parking lot on Angus St.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

230Km

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $59.34 (calculated at total Km * $0.258, effective Sunday, April 28, 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.
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- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Stacy, at content@torontooutdoorclub.com.

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

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