Canada Day by Bike - Moderate
Distance: 43 km (Moderate)
Pace: Moderate (19 kph to 24 kph)
Terrain: paved, flat to rolling hills
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Bicycle Type, Recommended: road or hybrid
Start Location: Cataraqui Community Centre, near Sydenham Rd. & 401
Start Time: 10:00
End Location: Same as start; riders may choose to leave ride in Sydenham if they want to enjoyr Canada Day festivities longer than the group.
Estimated End Time: 3PM
Celebrate Canada Day with a ride to Sydenham to take in the festivities! This ride will travel to Sydenham via back roads, ending at the Sydenham Canada Day event at the Point. Get out your red and white colour-themed cycle clothing and other patriotic gear!! Both rides will meet up in Sydenham for the parade.
The parade leaves the Sydenham Fire hall at 1PM. Our rides will arrive in time for cyclists to visit festivities by the water and get lunch at the all day community bar-b-que before the parade comes by. There is also a beach for swimming and live music throughout. For more information about the Sydenham Canada Day activities, go to
http://www.canadadaysydenham.com/
Organizer / Leaders:
Moderate: Darrell Wood -
darrellevanwood@yahoo.ca
Note 1: The day can be hot and sunny. Be well prepared with fluids and sun screen.
Note 2: If you choose to adorn your bicycle with Canada Day red and white, please make sure that any bicycle decorations do not interfere with the safe operation of your bicycle.
Route map