Route Details

100 km Route

This option uses much of the 50 km route and then extends north to the beautiful town of Creemore before starting the return trip back to Sheldon Creek Dairy. There's more rolling terrain with about twice the elevation gain compared to the 50 km route. You can count on three rest stops along the way to fuel your ride.

Sample Route Map note the final route will be confirmed closer to June 22^nd.

130 km Route

This is a challenging route with several steep climbs designed for experienced riders. The section north of Creemore includes 326 m of climbing, almost half of the entire ride's total elevation gain, so this route requires a high level of fitness and experience. You can count on four rest stops along the way to fuel this demanding ride.

Sample Route Map note the final route will be confirmed closer to June 22^nd.

Safety and Rider Etiquette

• You are responsible for your own safety
• Obey all traffic laws, red lights and stop signs as well as railway crossing signals
• Remember, this is not a race, but a bike ride that will include many visually impaired/blind cyclists. Cyclists will have various levels of visual acuity (not just those cycling second saddle on a tandem). It is important to vocalize your actions and keep single file to the right if a cyclist calls out because would like to pass you. Be courteous and share the road, with safety for all in-mind. Thank you!
• Riding the route in single file is important, along with understanding the rules of group riding. Communication through hand signals and shouting is key and the responsibility of every rider.
• Vocalize warnings and directions while performing hand gestures to communicate with other riders. This is especially important for riders with vision loss.
• Pass on the left and announce "on your left" as you approach.
• Do not make sudden unexpected movements such as changing your riding line, your speed or stopping in the bike lane. These unexpected actions can cause accidents.
• Learn how to shoulder check without changing your riding line and know who is around you at all times.
• Look down the road to see what other riders are doing and spot obstacles in time to react to them. Don't stare at the tire or road immediately in front of you as it can be hypnotic.
• When riding in a line with other riders, every hand signal should be announced and repeated from the front to the back of the line.
• Point and shout at obstacles in the ride line like broken pavement or a pothole using either your right or left hand.
• If you were approaching a parked car the rider up front would signal to move to the left by waving his right hand behind his back to the left and yelling "car". If you were avoiding an object on your left you would use your right hand to wave riders to their right.
• Pointing and making a waving action at an object indicates a loose surface like sand or gravel.
• Stopping is indicated with your arm behind your back making a fist then an open hand with fingers spread wide while shouting "Stopping!"
• When riding in areas where there is light traffic, warn riders ahead of you of cars approaching from the back.
• If you have an emergency such as a flat, shout "flat" and get out of the riding line before stopping.
• Take it easy and enjoy the scenic countryside around you!
• Leaving the ride - If you abandon the ride, please notify one of the ride volunteers en route or call the number on your license plate.