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How do I volunteer for the Tour de Greenbelt?
Please fill out the Volunteer registration form to volunteer before and during the 2011 Tour de Greenbelt.
Volunteers receive:
- A Free organic cotton t-shirt
- Breakfast and lunch at the event
- Transportation to the event
- Discounts of Tour registration fees
- A chance to meet new people and have a great time!
Please contact us for detail at tour@rougepark.com or call 905-713-6022
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What is the Tour de Greenbelt?
The Tour is a fresh air festival on wheels: an active, healthy, and educational family-oriented bike adventure through Ontario's Greenbelt, featuring Rouge Park this year. It is a leisurely "stop and smell the Greenbelt" ride with activities before, during and after the ride. It is open to all ages and cycling abilities with three route options to choose from.
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When is the Tour de Greenbelt?
When and where is it happening?
- Saturday, September 17 – Rouge Park
Starting at the Rouge Valley Conservation Centre 1749 Meadowvale Road
Toronto, ON M1B 5W8
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What will I experience?
A fully paved and marshalled bike ride through the countryside. Experiential rest stops at farms, watersheds, park land, towns and other natural attractions. A chance to enjoy fresh, local food, hear live music and the kids will enjoy special activities too. It's an "all-inclusive" Greenbelt bike ride through Rouge Park !
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How do I register for the Tour de Greenbelt ?
Two (2) options for registration are available:
1) Register on-line at
http://www.eventsonline.ca/events/tourdegreenbelt/
2) Print off a Registration Form on this site or pick one up at the your local bike shop or at the many events we’ll be promoting the Tour and mail it with Credit card information or with a cheque payable to: Rouge Park
Rouge Park – Tour de Greenbelt
50 Bloomington Road West
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 0L8
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What methods of payment do you accept?
Visa, MasterCard, Cash and cheque
On-line: Credit card payments are accepted through our on-line registration.
Mail-in: Cheques or credit card information with registration cards or forms should be mailed and made payable to: Rouge Park (see address above)
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How much does the event cost?
Pre-registration for the Tour is $60/person
Day-of registration for the Tour is $70/person
Children 12 and under are FREE, but must be accompanied by an adult. The Tour allows up to two (2) children per adult.
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What is included in my fee?
Included in the registration fee is:
- Tour de Greenbelt rider kit packed with sponsor goodies
- Tour de Greenbelt rider guide, includes map and directions for each day (route)
- Snacks and beverages prior to the ride and at rest stations
- Visits and tours offered at rest stations
- On route technical and medical support as needed
- BBQ lunch featuring local food at the end of each ride
- Live entertainment at the end of the ride
- Childrens activities
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What is the distance for each day of the Tour de Greenbelt?
To accommodate all skill levels of riders we will have five (5) different lengths to choose from a Family ride: 12), a Mid- Meander: 25k, a Major-Meander: 50k, a Park Push: 75K, or a Canadian Century: 100k. Please choose your distance on the registration forms.
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What if I can't finish the ride?
We do offer a "sag-wagon" or bus service to pick up anyone and their bike that cannot finish the ride. This is included in the registration fee.
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Is the Tour on a road or trail?
All routes will take place on fully paved roads. The routes are developed with ease, enjoyment and accessibility in mind.
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Is it safe to ride on the roads?
Yes. All normal rules of the road apply, as the Tour de Greenbelt is not a closed route. The routes will be marshaled by volunteers and regional Police. Medical and mechanical staff will also be placed along each Tour route.
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Do I have to wear a bike helmet?
Yes, the Tour de Greenbelt asks all participants to comply with the normal rules of the road and our mandatory helmet policy.
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What happens if it rains the day of the event?
The route should not be affected and the event will take place rain or shine. If it does happen to rain, we encourage everyone to use caution on the routes and come prepared for the weather. Should the weather be extreme and make the routes too dangerous to ride, the event may be delayed until such time that it is safer or cancelled if it does not improve.
What happens if I registered but change my mind or cannot attend the Tour?
Registration fees are non-refundable. They ar transferable however and can be passed onto another rider.
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