Donations

Yes! These donations can be tracked by downloading the printable form here. These donations can be added to your public fundraising page by logging into your participant centre and selecting ‘Donations>Offline Donation>Add Donation’ from the menu on the left of the screen. Submit this form and all money collected on the day of the event.

Yes, donations can be made to a team or to a specific rider on a team. In both cases, the donation will add to the team’s performance.

Fundraising

Your fundraising page is created automatically when you register. You can log in to your fundraising page here. A password reset can be done at any time by selecting ‘Forgot Password.’

Select the ‘Create a Team’ option on the Georgian Bay Cycle for Hope registration page. If you wish to create a team but have already registered as an individual, email cycle@gbcancersupportcentre.ca.

The easiest way to share your fundraising page is to click on the word “Share” located beneath the “Give Now” button on your page.

Yes, we can! Download the offline donation form and have your donors add their information. Once complete, upload it to your online page following these directions.

Ice Cream Route

Yes! Registration is $25.00/participant; children under 10 years of age are free*. Your registration fee includes lunch from Mega Mindful Living, a buff, a water bottle, a bag of giveaways, and participation for the event.
*Children aged 10 and under (free registration) will receive a Burger/hot dog lunch option and no water bottle or buff.

This is an all-abilities route. You can participate by walking, rollerblading, or on a scooter…however, you choose…the important part is that you join in and help by raising funds for this worthwhile cause! Wind your way along the path to the Dock Lunch restaurant where you will be given a delicious ice cream cone for your efforts. After you return, your lunch will be waiting for you.

The start time for the Ice Cream Route is 10:00am

Yes! Highlights include a Bike Safety Rodeo, Finish Line Fire Truck, face painting and additional fun and games for the children, as well as live music.

Jersey Information

Jersey sales have ended, and those who ordered jerseys will receive them at the ride.

Riders who fundraise $1,000 or more by Saturday, August 19 will receive a cheque from the GBCSC to reimburse them for their jersey.

Other

For the North Simcoe routes, there is parking on-site at the Penetanguishene Curling Club, however, there is extra parking nearby: Designated street parking on Water Street and Robert Street, and at Ecole St. Joseph (30 Poyntz Street).

For the Collingwood routes, parking is available at the New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood in their designated parking lot.

Please feel free to reach out to Samantha Miller at cycle@gbcancersupportcentre.ca if you have any questions about the ride.

Registration

Your registration fee includes lunch from Mega Mindful Living, a buff, a water bottle, a bag of giveaways, and participation for the ride.

Register by visiting this link: www.gbcycleforhope.ca

Ride Information

Riders have the option of riding 2 different Collingwood options: 150km or 80km;

Riders have the option of riding 5 different North Simcoe Routes: 110km, 50km, 25km, 10km and our Ice Cream route.

An overview of the routes can be found here.

For North Simcoe routes, the start and finish line is located at the Penetanguishene Rotary Champlain Wendat Park.

For the Collingwood routes, the start and finish lines are at New Life Church, 28 Tracey Lane, Collingwood.

This is a self-supported ride; please have everything you need with you for the ride such as a water bottle, helmet, lights, cell phone and/or an emergency tool kit. There will be water and snack stations along all routes. All riders should be prepared with enough water to last them through their ride. Personal snacks are recommended at each rider’s discretion. Helmets must be worn.

No, the roads will not be blocked off and riders should be aware there will be cars on the road.

North Simcoe Registration and Start times:
10km Ride: 7am Registration | 8am Start
50km Ride: 8am Registration | 9am Start
25km Ride: 8:30am Registration | 9:30am Start
10km Ride: 9am Registration | 10am Start
Ice Cream Route: 9am Registration | 10am Start

Collingwood Registration and Start times:
Collingwood 80 (72km one way ride to Penetanguishene):
7am Registration | 7:30am Start
Collingwood 150 (150km Loop): 7:45am Registration | 8:30am Start

Riders who believe they may need more time may start earlier than their scheduled start time however, volunteers will not be at their assigned place along their route until 15 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Your Mega Mindful Living lunch will be available between 11:30am and 12:30pm. Additional food, from Mega Mindful Living and Pulse Nutrition will be available for riders and/or spectators to purchase. The live music also starts at 11:00am.

Road Sign Information

Again this year, you will have the opportunity to honour a loved one by sponsoring a road sign. It is a meaningful way to pay tribute to someone who is or was battling cancer. Visit www.gbcycleforhope.ca and click on “Store” to learn more and purchase.

Tax Receipts

No, your fee for registration is not eligible for a charitable tax receipt.

Yes! Donations of $10.00 or more are eligible for charitable tax receipts.