CycleCanada Century Ride

Join us in 2013 for Cycle Canada's Annual Century Ride

Our Century ride marks the start of the summer cycling season.

An out and back century ride from Toronto to Barrie. Each riding day there is a choice of rides between 100 km and 100 miles.

Sign up here: Registration Form

Kick start your cycling season at the Cycle Canada Century Ride (SOCR), a classic cycling weekend held annually in May. A get-together of the cycling clans, attracting clubs and riders from Ontario, Quebec and U.S. border states.

Cycle Canada's May event was first held in the spring of 1988 as a training weekend for the first Tour du Canada ride. Tour du Canada members receive a discount! The weekend is a retreat to a quiet country setting and an opportunity for cyclists to socialize. The terrain on both routes is not difficult. Over the years, the age range of those riding with us on the May weekend has been 8 to 80 plus.

Event starts in Toronto

The ride from Toronto, leaves from either York University or Finch Subway station both on the northern edge of the greater Toronto region. You'll travel along quiet rural roads and through small villages to our overnight stay in Barrie situated on Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe.

Century Ride Weekend Schedule

May 25, 2013 Saturday:

Pick a Route – 100 km or 100 miles km (1 km = .62 miles).

May 26, 2013 Sunday:

Pick a Route – 100 km or 100 miles

Meals:

Saturday – barbecue buffet dinner: 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Sunday – full hot breakfast buffet: 7:00-8:45 a.m.

Fitness Level

These trips are designed to suit the fitness levels of typical recreational cyclists. We assume that participants are weekend riders who enjoy regular exercise. The terrain for both the 100km and 100mile route is not difficult.

Over the years, the age range of those riding with us on the May weekend has been 8 to 80 plus.

Included in your CycleCanada Century Ride Package:

Full Package

• Pre-booked accommodation. Two bedroom suites, each participant has a private bedroom
• Route sheet/maps
• Mid-day refreshment stops
• On the road support by our staff, vehicle and bicycle
• Luggage service
• Snacks, barbecue dinner (salmon or vegeburger), buffet breakfast.
• There will be a draw for prizes at dinner.
• Please write for family rates (for children under 13).
• Save by registering before March 5
• Tour du Canada members receive a $5.00 discount.
• Save more by paying by cheque or money order.
• Head office toll free telephone and Skype assistance.

Day Package

• Route sheet/maps for both days
• Mid-day refreshment stops
• On the road support by our staff, vehicle and bicycle
• Luggage service
• Snacks
• Please write for family rates (for children under 13).
• Head office toll free telephone and Skype assistance.

Registration is now open for CycleCanada's Century Ride

Please check availability on our tours before registering.

• Dates: May 25 and May 26, 2013
• Full Package Registration Fee : $127.50
• Day rider plus dinner and breakfast: $85.00
• Day Rate (Route sheets and luggage transfer only): $15.00
• Accommodation Options are single or double. Couples will have a private suite
• Rates are per person
• $5.00 discount for Tour du Canada members.
• Before April 20, Payments accepted by Credit Card, Cheque, On-Line banking or Money Order. Cheque, On-line Banking or Money Order payments will recieve a 2% discount
• After April 20, Payments accepted by Credit Card or On-line Banking. On-line Banking payments will recieve a 2% discount
• Registrations received after April 25th are subject to confirmation of availability.

Fees are per person in Canadian funds

HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) applicable to the above fees, 13% for Canadian residents and 6.5% for non-Canadian residents.

We recommend you obtain travel, medical and personal insurance.

Please read our policy statement for Cycle Canada events: Policies

You'll find information on other great cycling tours in Canada here: Cycle Canada Events.

A Bike and Enthusiasm

• A bike in good working order, a flexible attitude and enthusiasm!
• The CycleCanada Century Ride is planned for paved roads and paths but some unpaved sections are unavoidable, especially through construction projects — we recommend a road (touring) bike.
• Don't forget an on-the-road tool kit – just in case you have a flat or other minor mechanical problem.
• A helmet, water bottles, sunscreen and a rain shell in case of inclement weather.

Personal Items

• Cash for meals and munchie stops (breakfast, dinner and snacks are included in package).
• Personal items such as camera, identification, cycling and aprés cycling clothes

Luggage and Bike Boxes

Travelling light is a good plan

Cycle Canada has no official limit on transporting your daily luggage. Our staff will assist where possible with delivery of luggage to your overnight room. In the mornings we ask that participants bring their bags to the lobby or support vehicle. So, keep in mind that you may need to carry your bag at times and they are loaded into a limited space in our support vehicle.

If you have special logistical issues, such as travelling from overseas, please let us know. We'll do what we can to help.

Renting Bikes

Most participants on our rides bring their own bikes. But travelling with bikes can be complicated. Please let us know if you wish to rent a bike and we will provide suggestions on rental companies.

Proudly Canadian

Cycle Canada, The Veloforce Corporation is a Canadian company that organizes cycling activities. It is owned by Bud & Margot Jorgensen. Bud is a long-time recreational cyclist and founder of Tour du Canada. Our operations are located in Alliston, Ontario, just north of Toronto.

We have been organizing affordable supported cycling expeditions and vacations throughout Canada since 1987.

Cycling in Canada

We believe that Canada is the best place in the world to go for a bike ride.

Our primary focus is to offer an enjoyable cycling experience. We encourage participants in our events to ride at their own pace and to join us with the goal of completing their tour by bicycle. We believe they will enjoy a cycling trip more in groups where they get to know other riders and share the pleasure of travelling as cycle tourists.

Read more about the management of Cycle Canada here: About Us.

Our Pledge to You

Participants in our events have a right to expect that Cycle Canada, as organizers, and its staff will make all reasonable efforts to ensure that riders complete their ride and are enriched by the cycling experience. We hope that each rider will find companionship in, and be tolerant of other members of the group and help to make the trip a memorable and positive experience for all riders.