Grand Bend to London
Saturday, July 25, 2009 and
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Tour Length: 150 km
Start Time: 8:00am
Start Location: Port Blake Conservation Area
Ontario’s largest two-day Tour! Beginning at Lake Huron in Grand Bend, you will cycle along quiet rural roads to the University of Western Ontario in London for an overnight stay. Enjoy a fun evening of dinner, dancing, and prizes. The next morning, cycle back to Grand Bend for a well-deserved massage and finish line barbecue.
The Tour includes rest stops every
10 – 15KM stocked with snacks and beverages and lunch at the halfway point. Support vehicles, bicycle repair shops and experienced cyclists are on route to provide first aid and basic bike repair services.
The event registration fee is $40 (until June 30) and cyclists must raise a minimum of $250 in pledges to ride.
Beyond Cycling
Start Line – Getting Ready to Roll
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The first group of cyclists will leave at 8:00am with everyone on route by 10:00am |
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We’ll get your day off to a good start with coffee/tea and a variety of nutritious breakfast foods |
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Volunteers will be on hand to collect pledges and answer any questions |
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Meet up with your team members and get to know other cyclists |
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Emergency bicycle repair will be available – but make sure to take your bike to a bike shop before the tour to avoid line-ups! |
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Staff and Tour Leaders will provide route maps and everything you need to know for a smooth and fun-filled day |
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Cyclists will leave the start line in smaller groups, accompanied by a tour leader who will provide support along the route |
Rest Stops Along the Route – Go at Your Own Pace
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Rest stops are provided every 10 to 15 kilometres with food, beverages, and portable toilets |
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Volunteers will be at each rest stop to provide support |
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Many rest stops also feature bicycle repair and first aid personnel |
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The halfway point rest stop will feature a full lunch |
Finish Line – You Did It!
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Cross the finish line to the fanfare of our volunteer cheering squad |
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Refuel with beverages and snacks |
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Soothe your muscles with a well-deserved massage |
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On day 2, celebrate your ride with our on-site DJ |
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Enjoy a finish line barbecue and the satisfaction of having cycled to end MS! |
Please note that features of the tours are subject to change. Contact the MS Society for details.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Title Sponsor
National
Media Partners
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
If you have any question regarding the Grand Bend to London Tour, please contact:
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1100 Dearness Drive, Unit 20
London ON N6E 1N9 |
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