Cycle Canada'S Century Ride
The Century Ride is complete. Thanks and congratulations to the 2023 riders.
Kick Start Your Cycling Season
Kick start your cycling season at our Century Ride, 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. Riders start at Maple with a choice of 100 kilometres or 100 miles to Barrie on the Saturday and return to Maple on the Sunday. This May event was first held in the spring of 1988 as a training weekend for the first Tour du Canada ride. The weekend is a retreat 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.
Two Start Points for 2023 — Two Locations
In 2023 the century ride will start in Maple at the Rutherford GO Station. There will be paid parking at this location. For those arriving and departing by subway, there will also be the option of the Vaughan subway stop. You can choose between 100 km or 100 mile routes from each start location. You'll travel along quiet rural roads and through small villages to our overnight stay in Barrie situated on Kempenfelt Bay on Lake Simcoe.
For Ride Updates Please Visit: Century Updates
To learn more about the level of support on Cycle Canada's tours please visit Frequently Asked Questions
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Tour Itinerary
Toronto – Barrie – Toronto
Century Ride Weekend Package Schedule
For details of overnight accommodation please visit: Georgian College Suites
May 27, 2023 Saturday:
- Toronto to Barrie, Pick a Route – 100 km or 100 miles km (1 km = .62 miles).
- Accommodation at Georgian College
- Saturday – buffet dinner: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
May 28, 2023 Sunday:
- Sunday – full hot breakfast buffet: 7:00-8:45 a.m.
- Barrie to Toronto, Pick a Route – 100 km or 100 miles
Toronto – Barrie – Toronto
Day Rider Package Schedule
This package is designed for people who wish to ride one or two days and do not require meals or accommodation. Return transportation to Toronto (or Barrie) is not provided.
May 27, 2023 Saturday:
- Toronto to Barrie, Pick a Route – 100 km or 100 miles km (1 km = .62 miles).
May 28, 2023 Sunday:
- Barrie to Toronto, Pick a Route – 100 km or 100 miles
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 Package:
Full Package
- Pre-booked accommodation.
- Option to share if you have a partner or we will match you up (two bedroom suites with shared ensuite washroom)
- Route sheet/maps on each day of the ride.
- Electronic files (we will not have route arrows in 2023
- Mid-day refreshment stops
- On the road support by our staff
- Luggage service
- Two start points, Vaughan Subway or Rutherford Go Station
- Snacks, buffet dinner, 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 31
- Head office toll free telephone and Skype assistance.
Day Package
- Route sheet/maps on each day of the ride.
- Electronic files (we will not have route arrows in 2023
- Mid-day refreshment stops
- On the road support by our staff
- Luggage service
- Snacks
- Please write for family rates (for children under 13).
- Head office toll free telephone and Skype assistance.
- Return Transportaion is not provided
Tour Summary Dates and Fees
- Dates: May 27 and 28, 2023
- Full Package Early Registration (prior to March 31, 2023): : $185.00 + $24.05 HST = $209.05
- Full Package Registration Fee: (after March 31, 2023) $195.00 + $25.35 HST = $220.35
- Day Rate (One or two days, route sheets and luggage transfer only): $30.00 + $3.90 HST = $33.90
- Accommodation: 1 person in each bedroom in a 2 bedroom suite.. Couples will have a private suite
- We will pair up singles of the same gender in a suite if you register as a single. Singles who wish to have their own suite should contact us.
- Rates are per person
- After April 20, Payments accepted by Credit Card or On-line Banking.
- Registrations received after April 20th are subject to confirmation of availability.
- Ride at your own pace. No mass start.
In 2023 the parking authority at the Maple (Rutherford GO Station) start will charge for parking (non subway start). In 2022 the charge was $10.00 for the two days (ie $5.00 per day) plus HST. We will confirm this closer to the start date. We will collect at the parking lot which is the ride start for those arriving by motor vehicle.
Fees are per person in Canadian funds
HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) applicable is 13%.
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.
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