Routes
We outgrew the 2022 start location so this year, our start/finish is at Boler Mountain in Byron (on the West side of London). There will be three road routes (50/100/160km) PLUS a mountain biking route (10km Boler course - ride as much as you want) available for you to ride. All routes will have rest stops with washrooms, food, water and F2C hydration.
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50km, 100km and 160km routes. All rides will start and finish at Boler Mountain in Byron (on the west side of London). These rides will pass through less than 2km of suburban roads before heading out on country roads to the west and northwest of London.
There will be rest stops with washroom facilities, food, water and F2C hydration on the route.
The maps of the routes (which are draft only, and subject to change closer to the event date) are here:-
50km route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/142141927
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100km route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/142142012
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160km route: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/139650420
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Mountain Bike route: For 2023, we are offering a mountain bike route, in partnership with Boler Mountain. 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 10am and 5pm on the day of the event.
There will be washroom facilities, food and drinks available for riders.
Registration includes:
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Custom event water bottle and swag.
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F2C hydration, coffee and light snacks at the start.
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The ride/route of your choice.
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Hot lunch and one beer (or a non-alcoholic drink for those not of legal drinking age) at the finish.
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Entries into draws and giveaways.
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Fundraising awards will be given out at various levels.
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We will also have high quality photographs of the event and participants.
[We are also planning a no-cost family ride, on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 - details and registration will be provided once the final details are sorted out - hopefully by mid-February.]
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 4-56hours and the 50km route will take approximately 2-4 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. There is no cost for making such a change.
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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.