Arrival Ceremonies
5:00pm, Friday August 1, 2008
Parc Emilie Gamelin (map)
In the spirit of the Bike Rally, all riders will meet at the last break spot and ride into Montreal together on the bike path. For many, this is the highlight of their journey — a long line of Bike Rally jerseys stretching as far as the eye can see.
Once we arrive at the base of old Montreal, Riders will be met by a police escort to take them through the final leg of the ride through old Montreal and up Rue Berri to Emilie Gamelin Parc.
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Montreal
Unpacking
After the ceremonies, particpants will proceed to the UQÀM Residences where the trucks are parked. All participants must unpack their Rubbermaid containers at the UQÀM Sports Centre, next door to the residence (on Rue Sanguinet).
Riders will receive a claim tag for their bicycle, which will be immediately loaded into the trucks to be returned to Toronto. Please note: While the Rubbermaid Rustlers will treat your bikes with care, they are not responsible for any losses or damages. We recommend using newspapers and masking tape, or pipe insulation, to cover your bicycle before loading it into the trucks in Montreal if you are concerned about your paint job!
Reception Party
Friday August 1, 2008, 8pm - 10pm
SKY Bar
This year our Montreal Reception party returns to SKY Bar (1474 rue Ste-Catherine est). From 8:00 – 10:00 PM the Friends For Life Bike Rally has exclusive use of the 3rd floor and a VIP section on the roof. Come by for snacks, a few speeches and lots of kissing and hugging as we celebrate the amazing journey of the 10th Annual Friends For Life Bike Rally. Family and friends are welcome!
Accommodation in Montreal
UQÀM Residences
303 René-Lévesque Est (at Sanguinet)
P: (514) 987-6669 F: (514) 987-0344
Crew and Riders who requested rooms will be staying at theUQÀM residences, conveniently one block east of Rue Berri and south of Rue St. Catherines. (map)
Due to a shortage of rooms because of the many festivals happening this weekend, some participants will also be staying at the CEGEP Residences at 1 Boul. Rene-Levésque Est just a couple of blocks west of UQÀM. You will be informed of which location you are booked at.
If you have booked extra nights with UQÀM, we recommend you reconfirm your reservation after you are settled in.
There will be reserved parking for Crew vehicles of the on the east side of rue Sanguinet between Rue St Catherine and René-Levésque. (Parking permits must be displayed on the driver's left window.).
Things to do in Montreal
Montreal is a beautiful city and offers much to do and see. Here are some useful websites to help you plan your time there:
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Return to Toronto
For Riders who requested train transport back to Toronto, you will be returning on one of two trains:
Saturday August 2nd - VIA Train #65 (Dept. 3:40 PM - Arrv. 8:08 PM)
Sunday August 3rd - VIA Train #61 (Dept. 11:40 AM - Arrv. 4:09 PM)
The Via Train station is located at 895 De La Gauchetiere Ouest (on University Av just south of René-Lévesque Est). It's about a 15 minute walk from the UQÀM residences. To take the subway, board at the Berri-UQÀM station and take the "orange" line to Bonaventure station. Please show up at the station at least 30 minutes before your departure. If you were issued a ticket for boarding, please bring it with you.
It is important to note that if you booked a seat on our train, you must use it. While we receive a limited number of tickets for free, empty seats must still be paid for by the Toronto PWA Foundation.
*Reminder: If you plan on staying past Sunday, you must make your own return arrangements.
For more information and reservations: 514-989-2626
Crew members will drive back in the rental vehicles on Sunday, August 3 (unless they have made other arrangements with their Crew Leaders).
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Bike and Tent Pickup in Toronto
Upon our arrival in Montreal, you will receive a ticket stub for your bike, which will be immediately loaded into the trucks to be returned to Toronto. Large tents can also be sent back in the trucks, but there will be no ticket stub system so mark your name clearly on them.
Bikes and oversized tents will be available for pickup at Collége Français at 100 Carlton St (at Jarvis St) in Toronto during the following times:
Monday August 4, 1:00 - 6:00 PM and Tuesday August 5, 3:00 - 8:00 PM.
* Don't forget to bring your pick-up ticket stub. You MUST pick up your bike by the end of August 5 or it may be auctioned off.
While the Rubbermaid Rustlers will treat your bikes with care, they are not responsible for any losses or damages. We recommend using newspapers and masking tape, or pipe insulation, to cover your bicycle before loading it into the trucks in Montreal if you are concerned about your paint job!
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