To avoid long lines on Day One of the event, all Riders should begin the Online Check-in process before arriving to The Ride. Here you can watch the safety video, enter emergency contact information and more from the comfort of your own home or office.
- In order to complete Online Check-in and receive your Ride Packet in the mail, you must raise the $2,500 minimum and complete Online Check-in by May 27, 2012. - If you reach the minimum after May 27, you may still check in online up until June 6 but your Ride packet will be available for pick-up onsite at Friday Night Drop-off or on Saturday morning, Day One. - If you have not raised the minimum by June 6, you will have to complete the check-in process onsite on Day One, June 9.
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!
Secured overnight Bike Parking will be available on Friday, June 8. Riders are encouraged to drop-off their bicycles between 2:00pm 7:00pm, to avoid the difficulty of arriving on Day One with both bike and luggage in tow.
Toronto Start Line: Exhibition Place
Niagara Start Line: Niagara River Parkway
ARRIVING ON SITE
SHUTTLES
A free shuttle service will run from the Host Hotel to Opening Ceremonies on Saturday morning in both Toronto and Niagara. Shuttle times for Opening Ceremonies will be assigned upon reservation of shuttle ticket. Please be advised that bike transport will NOT be available for those taking the Shuttle from the Host Hotels on Day One. Please take advantage of our Friday Bike Drop-Off. There will be no shuttle service back to the host hotel on Sunday. 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 Gear drop-off and continental breakfast served. - 6:30am 7:30am Onsite check-in begins for those who have not checked in online. If you have not received your packet in the mail, please make sure to pick it up on Saturday morning. If planning to check in onsite, please arrive early to avoid missing Opening Ceremonies. Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 8:00am. - 7:30am All participants should be onsite. - 8:00am Opening Ceremonies begin.
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 to celebrate your Saturday ride, 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. Don’t forget to bring your ID. At 7:00 pm, our nightly news program will start and we’ll report on weather, the route, media coverage, and make special announcements regarding the event. 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!
Riders who have selected any of the following routes:
-The Niagara
-The Toronto Turnaround
- The Toronto Turnaround Challenge
Finish Line in Toronto:Exhibition Place, Princes' Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
GPS coordinates: N43.63271, W-79.4183
Riders who have selected any of the following routes:
-The Classic
-The Niagara Turnaround
- The Classic Challenge
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 Riders friends and family visiting them at the Finish Line. Parking is available. Applicable parking fees will apply.
RETURN SHUTTLE
Shuttle schedule from the Finish Line in Niagara on Sunday, June 10 back to the CNE Grounds in Toronto.
1:30pm - Bus departure
2:30pm - Bus departure
3:30pm - Bus departure
4:00pm - Bus departure
4:30pm - Bus departure
5:30pm - Bus departure
6:00pm - Bus departure
THE ROUTE
Check out this animated preliminary course preview of your upcoming Ride! It will give you a whole new perspective on the adventure you're in for. Please note that this is a preview of the route and is subject to change as we work out final details.
So in the meantime, enjoy this virtual trip, continue with your training and fundraising and stay tuned for more details as we near your big weekend.
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.
- After Opening Ceremonies, thousands of Riders will embark on this epic 2-day ride - please get out on the route safely. Always ride predictably and in control. Ride in a straight line, and consciously try to avoid excessive weaving back and forth.
- Cooperate with Ride Officials at all times. Follow the instructions you are given as we will separate waves of Riders by a few minutes to help with flow.
- Be patient
- Sweep Assistance: If you are injured or unable to ride, use a “thumbs down” signal to stop a passing sweep vehicle. These vehicles are reserved for injured Riders and those unable to complete the day’s ride; they are not to be utilized as a taxi service. They will not go directly to Camp during the day. Sweep vehicles will take you to the next Pit Stop, where buses will take you to Camp. Only injured Riders will receive prompt medical attention and transport. If you are picked up early in the day, it may be hours before you are delivered to Camp. As it nears route closure time, sweep vehicles will pick up Riders who are still on the road.
- Medical Emergencies: With any emergency, dial 911, if possible. Then, immediately report any medical emergencies to Ride Staff or Crew at Pit Stops, on sweep vehicles, at Camp, or in the Concierge Tent, whichever is most accessible. If you’re on the route, after you call 911, contact the official Ride (800) number imprinted on your Rider wristband to alert the Ride dispatch. Sweep vehicles rove the route on the lookout for accidents. Again, use a “thumbs down” signal if you need help. Staff are equipped with a 2-way radio and a mobile phone. They will have comprehensive information on local hospitals, emergency facilities, police, fire, and other important emergency information. Doctors, emergency medical personnel and an ambulance will be available.
- Bike mechanics: During The Ride, while bike mechanics generously donate their time and labour, you are still responsible to pay for all parts used to repair your bike so be sure to have some cash with you on the event.
WHAT TO PACK
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.
Niagara Falls Start Line Travel Package
For those choosing to ride the: The Niagara or the Niagara Turnaround Route here’s what we are doing for you:
Complimentary roundtrip transportation is available for Riders and their bikes between Toronto and Niagara Falls for the event. That means luxury coach transportation for you and professional truck transportation for your bike.
Friday, June 8, 2012
3:00 pm -- Our RTCC shuttle bus for you and separate truck for your bike departs from The Direct Energy Centre LOT 1. Overnight parking will available for the entire weekend. Cost to be determined at a later date.
6:00 pm -- For those who want to arrive in Niagara Falls a little later, the 6:00 pm bus departure will also be available for you to make your way to the Start Line. Our Ride shuttle bus for you and separate truck for your bike departs from The Direct Energy Centre LOT 1. Overnight parking will available for the entire weekend. Cost to be determined at a later date.
Please note that these Ride shuttle buses will take you directly to our Event host hotel. This hotel will be determined and announced at a later date.
Your bike will be taken directly to the Start Line in Niagara Falls and placed in our secure overnight bike parking area -- in Rows “A & B”.
Discounted rates will be available to Riders at the host hotel. Hotel and prices will be announced at a later date.
Saturday, June 9, 2012:
6:00 am -- The shuttle will take you from the host hotel directly to the start line in Niagara Falls where you can retrieve your bike from our secure overnight bike parking area -- in Row “A & B”. Enjoy breakfast and get ready to ride.
Sunday, June 10, 20124:00 pm -- A luxury coach for you and separate truck for your bike will depart from the Finish Line in Niagara Falls and takes you back to Toronto (The Direct Energy Centre LOT 1).
Please note that times and locations are subject to change, but we’ll let you know well in advance if there are any changes.
Note: If you are having your bike transported back to Toronto please place it directly on a transport truck after finishing The Ride. Feel free to remove your seat and take it with you. Make sure you bring a towel, bubble wrap or foam to wrap around your tubes. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is not liable if anything should happen.
Toronto Start Line Travel Package
Transportation for Riders will be available on Saturday morning from the host hotel to the Start Line as well as on Sunday for Riders and their bikes will be available from Niagara Falls to Toronto following the conclusion of The Ride. Space is limited so don't wait!
Saturday, June 9, 2012:
The shuttle will take you from the host hotel in Toronto directly to the Start Line where you can retrieve your bike from our secure overnight bike parking area. Enjoy breakfast and get ready to ride.
Sunday, June 10, 2012
A luxury coach for you and a separate truck for your bike will depart from the Finish Line in Niagara Falls and take you back to Toronto.
Please note that times and locations are subject to change, but we’ll let you know well in advance if there are any changes.
Note: If you are having your bike transported back to the Start Line please place it directly on a transport truck after finishing The Ride. Feel free to remove your seat and take it with you. Make sure you bring a towel, bubble wrap or foam to wrap around your tubes. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer is not liable if anything should happen.
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 **
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.
