- 2010 Complete Rider Route Maps (Days 1 thru 6) (TBD)
- Route and Descriptions and Day Themes
- Departure Ceremonies
- Kingston
Route and Descriptions
Day 1
Toronto to Port Hope - 112km
1st Break: 28km - Adams Park in Scarborough on Lawson Rd
Lunch: 61km - TBD in Oshawa
2nd Break: 88km - Bond Head Park in Bond Head
Campsite: Haskills lot on the lake, just before Port Hope. Swimming is available, but the shore is rocky, so use footwear.
Highlights: Our emotional departure, the Oshawa Valleylands bike path, the first campsite, the bus to the Port Hope Sports Complex.
Theme: To Be Announced
Day 2
Port Hope to Adolphustown - 125km
1st Break: 36km - Wicklow Beach Park in Wicklow
2nd Break: 65km - At Murray Canal in Lovett
Lunch: 80km - Henderson B&B in Consecon
3rd Break: 100k - Schroedter's Market at Huff's Corners
Campsite: U.F.L. Heritage Centre/Park in Adolphustown. Swimming is available.
Highlights: The ride along the lake after lunch, the Glenora Ferry, having the longest day of the ride behind you.
Theme: To Be Announced
Evening Activities: Bingo night with a Star Wars Twist
Day 3
Adolphustown to Kingston - 51km
Break: 22km - Finkle Shore Park in Bath
Lunch: In Victoria Hall at Queens University
Highlights: Cycling along the Bay of Quinte, having the rest of the day off, clean laundry, hot baths... and a bed.
Theme: To Be Announced
Activities: All participants have the afternoon and evening off.
On the day we head into Kingston, we'll all have a renewed sense of energy - just a short day on the road you'll have the rest of the day off with access to hot showers, laundry facilities, and private rooms - with beds!
Day 4
Route Map: Day 4 MorningKingston to Johnstown - 110km
1st Break: 31km - Gananoque Town Park
Lunch: 67km - Brown's Bay Park in Thousand Islands region - beautiful for swimming
2nd Break: 84km - Hardy Park in Brockville
Campsite: Grenville Campgroun. Note: You need quarters to operate showers at this campsite.
Highlights: Hot breakfast at Queens University cafeteria, the view of the Thousand Islands, the best swimming spot of the week at lunch.
Theme: To Be Announced
Evening Activities: Team Talent Night
Day 5
Johnstown to Lancaster - 108km
1st Break: 29km - Morrisburg Beach Park in Morrisburg
Lunch: 59km - Milles Roches Island
2nd Break: 77km - Lamoureux Park in Cornwall
Campsite: Glengarry Campground
Highlights: The stunning Long Sault Parkway, the Dairy Queen in Lancaster, tenting amongst the tall trees, the Beach Candle Ceremony.
Theme: To Be Announced
Evening Activities: Candlelight ceremony after dinner provides an opportunity to reflect on your week. Remembering loved ones and keeping the flame of hope alive to one day see a world that is free of HIV and AIDS.
After the ceremony, line dancing.
Day 6
Lancaster to Montreal - 102km
1st Break: 30km - at park by canal in Coteau-du-Lac
Lunch: Shamrock Park on L'Ile Perrot
2nd Break: 87km - at our final gathering point in Parc Canal De Lachine
Highlights: The final morning announcements, crossing the border into Quebec, the long line of Friends For Life Bike Rally jerseys as we ride into Montreal, and, of course, our arriva.
Theme: To Be Announced
Today we all wear our 2009 Bike Rally jerseys and crew shirts as we arrive in Montreal. Each participant will also be given a red ribbon to attach to his or her helmet, hat or vehicle. You will be invited to write on it what the Bike Rally means to you – a name of a friend or organization, a date or someone who has inspired you.
Evening Activities: Montreal Reception at Le Drug Store! More details to follow...
Departure Ceremonies
Sunday July 25, 2010
Queen’s Park (University and Wellesley)
7:30am: Rider and Crew Sign in
8:00am: Group photos
8:30am: Speeches from Co-chairs
8:45am: Rider and Crew stretching session
9:00am: Depart
Riders must wear their 2010 Friends For Life Bike Rally jerseys and crew must wear their crew t-shirts. Riders should bring all the things they need for the first day on the road, including the route maps that they received on packing day.
When you arrive at the park, please check in at the registration desk. During the ceremonies, bikes can be parked on the pavement. Please keep your bike off of the grass. If you are being dropped off in a car, please do not drive onto the Legislature property. Street parking is available on Queen’s
Coffee, beverages and snacks will be available. Washrooms are located in the community centre.
Certain Crew may have duties that necessitate meeting before the ceremonies at a different location and time - please check with your crew leader.
We'll pose for photos, then after the ceremonies, have a quick stretch, and then get on our bikes and in our vehicles and begin our journey east.
Welcome to Kingston
On the day we head into Kingston, we'll all have a renewed sense of energy – just a short bike ride or drive and there will be patios, pubs and shopping, and at Queen's University, showers, laundry facilities, and private rooms – with beds!
Checking in
Upon arrival, check in to Victoria Hall at the designated area and pick up your room key and any other items. You will be provided with nformation regarding the laundry facilities on-site and off-site.
The Food Crew will set up lunch at Lazy Scholar, the bottom level of Victoria Hall, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm, or as long as the food lasts! Wellness treatments will also be offered 12:00 – 3:30 pm at Victoria Hall.
Pick up your bins
Since it's a short day and due to space limitations at this location, the Rubbermaid Rustlers have to unload them one truck at a time. They may be still unloading bins when riders arrive. Riders must wait until ALL bins have been unloaded and accounted for before they can access their bins. Feel free to help the Rustlers unload to speed the process!
You may take both your bins up to your room or leave one bin downstairs if you do not need it for the Kingston stay. Bicycles can also be left in the Common Room, but although there is no traffic here, please be aware that the room is not locked. Therefore, some Riders take their bikes up to their rooms too. Neither PWA nor the Bike Rally Crew are responsible for any loss of property.
Tent Bins are not taken off the trucks in Kingston. Trucks are parked off-site (a shuttle ride away), and are not accessible. If you want to air out your tent, please pack it in one of your personal bins that day or make prior arrangements with your truck's driver.
Wellness therapy
Massage therapy and chiropractic treatment will be available on a first come, first served basis. You must bring your name tag to the therapist for validation and note that we have a limited number of therapists and we cannot guarantee you will get a massage or treatment.
Fun in Kingston
Leggett Hall at Queen's University is about a 20 minute walk to Kingston's downtown core along Princess St where you'll have access to restaurants, pubs and shopping! Everyone spends their time a little differently, whether it be socializing, shopping, enjoying the sites or just taking a hot bath.
Breakfast time
A complete buffet breakfast will be available in the campus cafeteria - check the message board for directions, and bring the breakfast voucher you received when you checked in. We ask that everyone bring their bins down to the Common Room before breakfast and stack them in the truck-designated rows.
Morning announcements will take place at 8am behind the residence in Leonard Field. After eating, and during the Riders' morning stretches and announcements, the Rustlers will be shuttled over to the parking lot where they will retrieve the trucks.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 July 2010 02:36
