Barrie: Ride, dance, swim (and ice cream!) 

Friday july 18 to sunday july 20 

Questions? Contact your tour leader Brian Moran (brian0425@yahoo.com).

Come join us for a fun weekend of cycling, dancing, and swimming in Barrie, Ontario for only $135 per person! Registration will be capped at 30 people. As such, please don’t hesitate if you’d like to join us.

Ride Notes: All rides are no-drop. We’re offering two rides: a 66 km version and an 88 km version. (You’ll need to ride at least 18 km/hr on the 66 km ride and about 20 km/hr or faster on the 88 km version.) You are also expected to ride with a spare inner tube and be able to change your tire. (No worries, we’re a friendly bunch and it’s highly likely someone will help you if you get a flat BUT be sure to bring a spare inner tube.)

Accommodations: We will stay at the Georgian College residence in Barrie, about one hour from Toronto. You’ll have your own bedroom in a 2-bedroom suite with a shared bathroom (with shower) and kitchenette that includes a refrigerator. Since it’s a shared suite, you’ll be asked to list the person you’d like to share the suite with when you register. No worries, if you don’t have a suitemate in mind, simply indicate male or female when you register and we’ll select a suitemate for you.

Please read the Trip Notes and Cancelation Policy at the end of this event notice.

Friday night – meet & greet

At 7 p.m. (no worries, if you arrive later), we’ll meet on the outdoor patio at the back of the residence, where you’ll be welcomed with a glass of wine, pizza, and an opportunity to meet other trip participants.

Saturday: Ride, swim & dance

We’ll offer two rides. A slower 66 km ride and faster 88 km ride around Lake Simcoe. We’ll pick up lunch (place TBD), pack it on our bikes, and then ride to the Memorial Beach for lunch and swimming (optional). Feel free to bring your own lunch. RideWithGPS routes will be added soon.

When you return to the residence, we’ll provide afternoon snacks.

On Saturday evening, we’ll head to State & Main for dinner (dinner is at your own cost). It offers a wide range of entrees including fish, chicken, burgers, healthy bowls, veggie options, and soups and salads in addition to steak.

After dinner, we’ll head to a local pub for dancing.

Sunday: Short ride with beach and ice cream

Sunday will be a shorter ride (about 20 km) around Lake Simcoe with a stop for lunch and swimming (optional) at an often uncrowded beach. And yes, a fabulous ice cream shop that features homemade ice cream is quite close to the beach! RideWithGPS route will be added soon.

Trip Notes:

• This ride is limited to members of TBN.
• When registering you can specify the person who you would like to share your suite with. After registering, please send an email to Brian Moran (brian0425@yahoo.com) with your name and suitemate (or your male/female preference for a roommate.)
• An attempt will be made to match anyone who needs a ride with those able to offer a ride. The suggested compensation for members providing a ride is $25 for the way up to Barrie and $25 for the trip back home.
• Your registration fee includes:
• access to trip planning and maps
• Friday meet and greet with wine and pizza. On Saturday afternoon, you’ll be treated to post-ride snacks.
• Two nights’ accommodation on Friday and Saturday (includes your own bedroom, towels, sheets, blankets).
• All meals are extra.
• Rides are no-drop. All riders are expected to maintain a comfortable pace of 18 kms per hour or higher. You are also expected to ride with a spare inner tube and be able to change your tire.

Questions? Contact your tour leader Brian Moran (brian0425@yahoo.com).