Hope this note finds you all well, and looking forward to the event. I'm sure we will all have a wonderful time all the while making a difference in the lives of children battling cancer.

 1 ) TRANSPORTATION TO TORONTO:

We will be flying Air Canada departing from Dorval to Toronto Island Airport.

We will be leaving on Tuesday Aug 18th, during the day

We will all meet at the Air Canada gate, 20 minutes prior to departure. Upon arrival, the airport shuttle will be taking us to Union Station. From there it is about a 20 minute walk to the Chelsea Hotel located at 33 Gerrard St. West . After check-in, we will be holding a brief information meeting at 6:00pm in the hotel conference room.  Dinner is on your own that night,  and typically riders are free to go to any of the restaurants across from the hotel. I have made a reservation for 25 at Scaddabush Italian Kitchen and Bar right beside the hotel for those who would like to join.

2) BIKE DROP OFF AND LOOT BAG:

Bike drop off will take place anytime Monday the 17th to Tuesday morning before 10:00am at xxxxxx

Loot bags will be distributed at the information meeting being held at 6:00pm at the Chelsea Hotel.

3) WHAT TO BRING:

This is a fully supported ride ( various snacks, bars and Gatorade provided) however, if there are any special products that you are used to having, please feel free to bring them.

PLEASE don't forget your HELMET, you will not be permitted to ride without one!

We have new team kits this year. For photo-ops, we ask that all riders wear the 2020 kit at the departure ( Wed morning ) and at the arrival ( Friday afternoon ).  Riders have traditionally been free to wear kits of their own choice on Thursday.

MOTO ESCORT:

Each peloton will have a motorcycle escort at the FRONT of it, and a support vehicle at the BACK of it.

The purpose of the motorcycle at the front is as follows;

A ) they normally ride just inside the solid center-line, so as to protect the peloton from oncoming traffic and make it more visible.

B) they have the GPS route all mapped out, so riders don’t have to worry about directions or detours.

C) These are the same motorcyclists who do the World Tour in Montreal, as well as most of the FQSC races in Quebec;  they are very experienced and their primary function is to keep riders safe and riding in a disciplined manner. In the country, with little traffic, we could find ourselves double file. However, often, the motorcyclists will direct us to go single file when traffic conditions necessitate it. They are the ULTIMATE authority when we are on the road.

As well, each peloton with have a van following it very close. The van will have water, Gatorade, snacks, bars, etc., so riders will always be hydrated and fed the entire route. As well, the vehicles can transport any rider who encounters difficulty at any point along the ride.

There are clearly defined rest stops along the route for each day. These rest stops are planned for approximately every 50 kilometers, usually coinciding with a strip mall for restroom access.

It is HIGHLY recommended that you set your trip computer to 0 kilometers at each of the three start days. Experience has clearly shown that knowing exactly where you are before each scheduled stop removes a lot of the stress during the ride. Keep it positive, enthusiasm is infectious!

That’s it for now!

Thanks again for joining us on the event and for helping to make the lives of children battling cancer a little brighter!

Angie

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