PLEASE NOTE: The Advanced Road Ride route has been modified. Due to unforeseen construction, the route will now take Disputed Road south to Alma St., east to Concession Road 6S, then south all the way to County Road 50. Maps of all routes are available at the links below.
Event day registration fees are $5 more than the online price.
THIS EVENT SPONSORED BY: 
A great way to enjoy the last of summer’s warm weather!
Just as we are finishing up the last few great days of summer, Saturday, September 24, 2016, is the perfect time to go out for a ride and raise funds for our local trail system.
The Essex Region Conservation Foundation's Annual Canada South Coast Bike Tour incorporates all the last sights of summer, whether you are touring through picturesque country roads and along historic County Road 50, or meandering the off-road nature ride on the Chrysler Canada Greenway, this event is not to be missed.
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Route information can be found here.
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An interactive map of the routes and starting points can be found here.
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Map My Ride route for Advanced Road Route can be found here.
Registration fees include lunch provided at Mettawas Station Restaurant in Kingsville.
Event Includes:
- Adequate free parking
- Route signposted
- First aid
- Emergency contact number
- Marshalls
- Mechanical support at lunch stop
- Fundraising with prizes
- Refreshments at rest stops
- Mid-event lunch meal provided as part of entry fee
Looking to participate as a Team?
Registration discounts are available to Team Challenge participants!
Click here for details.
Refund policy: Please note that our event offers no refunds or deferrals. Transfers would be the responsibility of the transferee. No exceptions.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Family Greenway Ride- 15 km Closed
Start at Schwab Farms Community Entrance. Family rates available for up to 5 members.
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$25.00Nov. 23 - Sep. 22
Intermediate Greenway Ride- 32 km Closed
Start at Greenway's Harrow Community. Family rates available for up to 5 members.
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$25.00Nov. 23 - Sep. 22
Advanced Greenway Ride- 64 km Closed
Start at Greenway's Caesars Windsor Community Entrance.
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$35.00Nov. 23 - Sep. 22
Intermediate Road Ride- 58 km Closed
Start at the ERCA Demonstration Farm just east of Holiday Beach Conservation Area.
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$35.00Nov. 23 - Sep. 22
Advanced Road Ride- 112 km Closed
Start at Vollmer Centre, Lasalle.
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$35.00Nov. 23 - Sep. 22
Lunch Only Closed
For those who would like to join the riders for lunch in Kingsville.
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$7.00Nov. 23 - Sep. 22
Bring more, save more!
Spending the day on two wheels is much more fun with your family and friends!
New this year, all teams will receive a $5 discount off of each registration fee for your group!
So grab your friends, cousins, and co-workers and get out and ride!
Gather Pledges to Contribute to Conservation
Pledges of $100 or more: Free 2017 Registration
Pledges of $300 or more: ERCA Conservation Area Annual Pass and Free 2017 Registration
Pledges of $500 or more: New Balance Media Sackpack, ERCA Conservation Area Annual Pass and Free 2017 Registration
Prizes based on individual fundraising, not team fundraising.
Sample Recruitment/Fundraising Letter
Dear {name},
Join me and have fun while raising funds for the Trail On! campaign to build another premier trail in our community! I have formed a {team name} team in an effort to make the Canada South Coast Bike Tour event even more fun and raise more money for trails in our region! Here are the details:
When: Saturday September 24th, 2016
Where: {insert start location for your team}
How: Just tell me you are interested in joining my team and I will help sent you the link and team code to register. My goal is for our team is to raise ${insert amount}!
Everyone is welcome, so please invite a friend or two. I hope you will join me. Our regional trails are an opportunity to showcase what our region has to offer and support active living and healthy lifestyles. Our trails give us a strong sense of community and place found nowhere else in Canada. Together we can help build the Essex-Amherstburg Greenway and add to the great trail network of Windsor-Essex!
You don’t have to be a rider to join my team and make a difference! You can pledge me or my team or volunteer at the event and help cheer everyone on!
This is the 5th year of the ride and it is going to be the best ever! I hope you decide to join my team and get in on all the fun! Learn more about the ride at www.erca.org/active or send me an email and I can answer any questions you may have.
Your Team Captain,
CSC Bike Tour Photos
Visit our website to see photos from last year's bike tour!
http://www.ourgreenlegacy.org/events/canada-south-coast-bike-tour/
Watch this video to see the impact of your donation to the Essex Region Conservation Foundation!
Thank You Sponsors!
Gold Level Sponsor:
Silver Level Sponsor:
Rest Stop Sponsor:
Lunch Sponsor:
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | John Chisholm | $1,200.00 |
| 2 | James Arzo | $600.00 |
| 3 | Sutts, Strosberg LLP | $500.00 |
Top fundraisers
| 1 |
View fundraiser page for Claire
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Claire Wales$5,010.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for John
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John Chisholm$3,550.00 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for David
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David RobinsRaised: $760.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat., September 24, 2016 9:00 a.m. - Advanced Road Ride star. Starts at Vollmer Centre, Lasalle.
- Sat., September 24, 2016 10:00 a.m. - Advanced Greenway Ride start. Starts at Caesars Windsor Community Greenway Entrance.
- Sat., September 24, 2016 11:00 a.m. - Family Ride start. Starts at Schwab Farms Greenway Community Entrance.
- Sat., September 24, 2016 11:00 a.m. - Intermediate Road Ride start. Starts at ERCA Demonstration Farm, just east of Holiday Beach CA
- Sat., September 24, 2016 11:00 a.m. - Intermediate Greenway Ride. Starts at Harrow Community Greenway Entrance.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Alex Denonville
- adenonville@erca.org
- Phone
- +1 519-819-3718
