All Crew Members should begin the Online Check-in process before arriving to The All Crew Meeting. Here you can watch the safety video, enter emergency contact information and more from the comfort of your own home or office. Your packet will be available for pick-up at The All Crew Meeting, Friday, June 8, 2012.
Onsite Check-In will begin at 5:00pm, on Friday, June 8, 2012, for all Crew Members who have not completed the online process.
Once you have checked in online, please continue to fundraise as the money will continue to be credited to your account. Please remember: the more money we raise, the more lives we are able to save!
The All-Crew Meeting is the final time to have all your questions answered and start The Ride off strong! We look forward to seeing you on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 6:00pm.
Check-In Time - 5:00-6:00 pm Meeting Time (Crew Captains) -5:00 PM Meeting Time - 6:00 PM
All Crew Members must attend. Any Crew Member who has not completed the Online Check-in process must arrive prior to the All Crew Meeting to complete the process.
ARRIVING ON SITE
SHUTTLES
A free shuttle service will run from the Host Hotel to the Opening Ceremonies site on Saturday morning in both Toronto and Niagara. Shuttle times will be assigned upon reservation of shuttle ticket. Login to your Participant Centre to reserve your spot!
PARKING Toronto Start line: Complimentary daily and overnight parking for The Ride is available at the Exhibition Place. Please follow parking direction onsite. Please note that no Underground Parking will be available.
Niagara Start line: $10 daily parking for The Ride is available in the Rapidsview Parking Lot. Please check with Parking Attendant located onsite upon arrival.
EVENT SCHEDULE AND DETAILS
OPENING CEREMONIES: SATURDAY, JUNE 9, 2012 Toronto Start Line:Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
GPS coordinates: N43.63271, W-79.4183 Niagara Start Line: 7200 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON
GPS coordinates: N43.0791, W-79.0790
BREAKFAST AND GEAR DROP-OFF - 6:30am 7:30am Continental breakfast served.
Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 8:00am.
CAMP
Mohawk College
135 Fennell Ave West
Hamilton Ontario L8N 3T2
(905) 575-1212
Parking available onsite at Mohawk College
While visitors are able to join you at Camp, we will not have food, beverages or other services for them so they must plan accordingly. Visitor parking onsite is limited. All visitors must leave camp by 9:00pm.
CAMP ENTERTAINMENT
Join us for camp entertainment on the main stage. Make sure to stay in touch with your Crew Captain as all Crew will receive a special shout out during Camp Show! We’ll also feature some of the special people from The Princess Margaret who will talk about the research and programs made possible by your donation dollars.
CAMPING GEAR
Your gear will be waiting for you at Camp. After collecting it, signage will lead you to your tent. In the morning, pack up your gear and leave your tent right where it is. A team of amazing volunteers will take the tents down. Bring your gear bag to the truck with a corresponding gear colour.
THE FINISH LINE
Invite family and friends to begin arriving around 10am to celebrate the thousands of Riders completing their epic, 2-day journey and your efforts!
In 2012, there will be two different finish line locations, so make sure to check with your Crew Coach and Captain what your schedule will be, as we get closer to the event.
Finish Line in Toronto:Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
GPS coordinates: N43.63271, W-79.4183
Finish Line in Niagara Falls: 7200 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, ON
GPS coordinates: N43.0791, W-79.0790
Food and beverage will be available for purchase for all friends and family visiting at the Finish Line. Parking is available. Applicable parking fees will apply.
RECRUITING
WE NEED CREW MEMBERS
If you have friends or family members who still want to get involved with The Ride, ask them if they’d be interested in being a Crew Member. The Ride would not be possible without the all-volunteer Crew. They are our bike mechanics, bike parkers and road crew. They install directional signage, distribute food and drinks along the route and help turn an empty field into a camp site. For more information on the available Crew Positions, please contact Crew Coach Katie Mitchell at 877.699.2453.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS
Can’t commit to the whole weekend? Consider joining us as a Volunteer! We need lots of Volunteers leading up to the event and on the event. Help out for a few hours or a whole day! Volunteer Positions are still available in Toronto, Hamilton & Niagara. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Ana Ruso at 877.699.2453.
CHEERING STATIONS
Encourage friends and family to bring out big, colourful signs, smiling faces and enthusiastic cheers to support the Riders on the route at the official 2012 Cheering Stations of The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer. Download the complete list of all Cheering Stations locations.
Don't know what to pack for The Ride ? Download our suggested list of equipment, clothing and first-aid items you may want to bring.
HOTELS
TORONTO HOST HOTEL: INTERCONTINENTAL TORONTO CENTRE
225 Front Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 2X3
All guests can either call in to the following dedicated reservations line at 1-800-235-4670 and ask for The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer or group booking code: RID:
Book a room online with the dedicated link below: https://resweb.passkey.com/go/ridetoconquercancer2012
CAMP HOST HOTEL: MCMASTER UNIVERSITY: SOLD OUT 1280 Main Street, West Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4K1
On campus accommodation, in the Mary Keyes Residence, is available to delegates. This residence is suite style featuring 4 single bedrooms, common area and two private washrooms per suite. Each bedroom is equipped with an internet connection. A network adapter and an RJ-45 cable are required to connect to the network. Floor lounges are available for guests to use throughout the conference.
Single Occupancy: $52.38 per person, per night
The above rates include one night accommodation, all linens & 13% HST. Parking is not included and must be purchased separately.
To book your reservations or for more details , please visit the following link:
Participants are asked to complete the on-line accommodation form by Friday, June 1st, 2012.
** RTCC provided shuttle buses will be running regularly from Mohawk College to McMaster University Dorms. Shuttle buses will also be available on the morning of Sunday, June 10th 2012 to get you to the day 2 start line located at the RTCC Campsite
Sheraton Hamilton Hotel 116 King Street West, Hamilton Ontario, L8P 4V3
To make your Reservation: Please contact the hotels toll free 24 hour reservation line, 1-888-627-8161 In order to receive the RTCC Group Rate: you must identify yourself as a member of the (Ride to Conquer Cancer 2012 Participant Block) group.
** To secure your hotel reservation, please book before Thursday, May 10th 2012 **
Holiday Inn Burlington Hotel & Conference Centre 3063 South Service Road, Burlington Ontario, L7N 3E9 Rate: $132 (single/double)
To make your Reservation: Please contact Tijana Bucalo, Reservations Coordinator at: 905-639-4443 ext. 4676 or unh2248res@whg.com OR call our toll free number at 1-888-987-4888
It is essential that you quote the Group Block I.D Code listed below at the time of making your reservation RTCC BLOCK ID : 907185 //
** To secure your hotel reservation, please book before Wednesday, May 9th 2012 **
Crown Plaza Hamilton Hotel 150 King Street East, Hamilton Ontario, L8N 1B2 Rate: $149.00 (Single/Quadruple)
To make your Reservation: Please contact the hotels toll free reservation line, 1-800-2CROWNE to make reservations. In order to receive the RTCC Group Rate: you must identify yourself as a member of the (Ride to Conquer Cancer Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation RTCC) group. ** To secure your hotel reservation, please book before Monday April 30th 2012 **
Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton 1224 Upper James Street, Hamilton Ontario, L9C 3B1 Rate: $149.00 (Single/Quadruple)
To make your Reservation: Please contact the hotels toll free reservation line, 1-800-MARRIOTT to make reservations. In order to receive the RTCC Group Rate: you must identify yourself as a member of the (Ride to Conquer Cancer 2012 Participant Block) group.
** To secure your hotel reservation, please book before Thursday, May 10th 2012 **
Mohawk Residence & Conference Centre 245 Fennell Avenue West, Hamilton Ontario, L9C 7V7 Rate: $109.95 (Single/Quadruple)
To make your Reservation:
Mohawk Residence will open and ONLY begin taking reservations on April 2nd, 2012 (Limited availability)
Please contact the hotels reservation line, 905-385-3200 to make reservations. In order to receive the RTCC Group Rate: you must identify yourself as a member of the (2012 Ride to Conquer Cancer Participant Block)
** To secure your hotel reservation, please book before Wednesday, May 9th 2012 **
Niagara Falls Start Line Travel Package
For those who will need transportation back to Toronto on Sunday:
Sunday, June 10, 20124:00 pm -- A luxury coach will depart from the Finish Line in Niagara Falls and takes you back to Toronto (The Direct Energy Centre LOT 1).
The Ride to Conquer Cancer is a registered trademark of Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation, used under license; Enbridge is a registered trademark of Enbridge, Inc., used under license.
