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Details & Routes
Road Routes
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The route will be marked on the roads using RouteArrows.
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Road routes are all on paved roads - don't believe the 'surface' descriptions on RideWithGPS maps - some of them are wrong!
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Rest stops are at the distances listed below.
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All routes shown are DRAFT and could change before the 2026 ride.
Links to the maps of the road ride routes are provided below.
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25km route:
See route on RideWithGPS.
Brigham (South): 12km (snacks/water only)
You have to be able to keep up a 10kph overall average speed (including time stopped) to ride this distance. -
50km route:
See route on RideWithGPS.
Christina: 30km (snacks/water/hydration/washroom)
You have to be able to keep up a 15kph overall average speed (including time stopped) to ride this distance. -
100km route:
See route on RideWithGPS.
Christina: 30km (snacks/water/hydration/washroom)
Poplar Hill: 74km (snacks/water/hydration/washroom/Muskoka chairs)
You have to be able to keep up a 18kph overall average speed (including time stopped) to ride this distance. -
160km route:
See route on RideWithGPS.
Crathie: 25km (snacks/water/hydration only)
Thedford: 66km (snacks/water/hydration/washroom)
Greenway: 90km (snacks/water/hydration only)
Ailsa Craig: 116km (snacks/water/hydration/washroom)
Poplar Hill: 137km (snacks/water/hydration/washroom/Muskoka chairs)
You have to be able to keep up a 22kph overall average speed (including time stopped) to ride this distance.
Mountain Bike Route
We are offering a mountain bike route, in partnership with Boler Mountain.
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This will be a 10km loop (takes about half an hour per loop) that you will be able to ride as many times as you want between 9:15am and 3:00pm on the day of the event.
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There will be washroom facilities, food and drinks available for riders.
Timetable:
6:30am: Check-in opens.
7:30am: 160km route official start time
8:30am: 100km route official start time
9:15am: MTB route official start time
9:30am: 50km route official start time
10:30am: 25km route official start time
11:30am: First riders expected back at Boler
Noon: Official lunch start time
3:30pm: Last lunch served
Individual Fundraising
While individual fundraising is not mandatory as part of the event, it is certainly encouraged and there are incentives (specifics to be announced later) available for those who choose to do so (all fundraising totals are as of midnight on May 31, 2026).
Follow us on social media and on our website for more information as it becomes available.
Summary of Rules and Guidelines:
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Be a good cyclist and be considerate of others (whether they are part of the event or not).
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Stay as far to the right of the road as practical at all times.
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Standards-compliant cycling helmets must be worn at all times during the event.
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Mobile phones, earphones, earbuds and other similar distractions must not be used while riding.
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FCCC number plates must be attached to your bicycle while riding.
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Any type of bicycle (including e-bike) is allowed as long as it is safe for riding on the road (e.g. brakes work, etc.).
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You should ensure that your bicycle complies with applicable local laws.
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All equipment should be in good working order prior to the start of the event.
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Always follow the instructions and directions of event volunteers and staff.
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All road routes will be marked with 'RouteArrows' on the road, or signs beside the road.
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We expect that the 160km route will take approximately 6-8 hours, the 100km route will take approximately 4-6 hours, the 50km route will take approximately 2-4 hours and the 25km route will take 1-2 hours. Rest stop opening and closing times will be based on corresponding estimated speeds.
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If you wish to change your registration to a different route, please inform the organizers.
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Road routes are open only to participants 14 years of age and older, as of the event date.
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If you have to abandon the event for any reason, please inform the organizers as soon as possible.
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We regret that we cannot offer refunds or deferrals to another year for any completed registrations.