Routes

From Toronto to Niagara Falls, there are two options  (165km and 200km) on Saturday, and 172km on Sunday. From Stoney Creek, the route is 90km to Niagara Falls on Saturday, and 99km to Stoney Creek on Sunday. Please note that this ride involves cycling on both country roads and some areas with more traffic. Therefore, it’s essential that participants are comfortable riding in various road conditions.

Starting Times

For those starting from Toronto:  All cyclist should leave the parking lot by 7:45 a.m (luggage van will arrive at 7:00 a.m. at the parking lot). For those starting at Stoney Creek:  All cyclists should leave the parking lot by 9:30 a.m (luggage van will arrive at approximately 9:00 am at the parking lot).

Overnight Parking

For those starting from Toronto, there is no overnight parking in the plaza and you will have to find alternative parking.  Be sure to allow sufficient time.

Sag Wagon

TBN provides a van to transport your luggage. The Sag Wagon may also provide limited support in case of mechanical issues that make your bicycle not rideable. However, other than luggage transport and this limited support, this is a bare-bones, unsupported ride. Riders are expected to be self-supporting and should be prepared to:

• Ride the full distance
• Are "Self navigating" (has GPS or cue sheet, and can follow it)
• Manage/fix their own minor mechanical issues such as flat tires, dropped chains, etc.
• Has cell phone for emergencies
• Handle any kind of weather (e.g. rain; this is a rain or shine or hot or cold event. Come prepared.)

Training Tips

Recommended training guidelines to prepare for TNTO

If your departure point is Toronto: The total mileage you should have ridden prior to TNTO is at least 1,000 km and you should be able to ride a distance of at least 135 km/day.

If your departure point is Stoney Creek: The total mileage you should have ridden prior to TNTO is at least 600 km and you should be able to ride a distance of at least 75 km/day.

Other tips for riding TNTO

• This is a rain or shine or hot or cold event.  Come prepared.
• Participants are expected to be self-sufficient and rely on their own resources in the event of the unforeseen such as bad weather, mechanical breakdown, fatigue.  Have a plan!  Bring credit card/money, identification, health card, mobile phone/calling card.  Ride with a buddy or group. If you start and then later abandon the ride or will be significantly delayed arriving at the destination for any reason call the TNTO Coordinator’s mobile phone number (which will be provided to registered participants closer to the event) or the Hotel to notify us.
  
• Your bike should be mechanically sound and suitable for riding long distance. Bring a pump, patch kit, spare tube(s), tire levers, tools appropriate for your bike.
  
• Bring a supply of high-carb energy food and water to consume regularly. Bring at least 2 water bottles. 
  
• Wear clothing and gear appropriate for cycling long distance and the forecasted weather.  Don’t use this ride to break-in new clothing or gear.
  
• Use skin lube to prevent saddle sores.

Food/water stops on the route

The maps will indicate where the food/water options are. On some parts of the route these are not plentiful but are adequate. We recommend you bring food, and a minimum of 2 bottles of water, and replenish supplies whenever possible.

Dinner on Saturday in Niagara Falls

There is no organized group dinner on Saturday night in Niagara Falls.  Usually, small groups self-organize and head out for dinner at different times and to different restaurants. There are several restaurants within walking distance of our hotel.  Zappi’s Pizza is a favourite for many participants, and it’s conveniently located a few meters away from the main entrance of the hotel.

Breakfast on Sunday morning

Breakfast is not available at the hotel, but there are local options nearby including Tim Hortons. In previous years, some participants stopped at Niagara on the Lake for breakfast (this is approximately 24km from the start). 

Luggage

There is limited space in the luggage van, limit your luggage to one (1) carry-on, small soft-sided overnight bag, or knapsack. A floor pump and large bulky items cannot be accepted.  A pump will be available at the luggage van that you can use if needed.

Registration

All participants must have previously registered for TNTO. Only people who have pre-registered and pre-paid for TNTO are qualified to participate in this event.

Link to route at RideWithGPS: Online RWGPS maps (routes for 2025 are being reviewed)

PDF files for printing your own map and Cue sheets are available online. GPS files are available to suit many devices. Try the RWGPS app on your phone. See screenshot below