IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING COVID 19
The Kingston Velo Club has made the difficult decision to cancel the event as a result of COVID 19. This is very disappointing, however we believe that for everyone’s safety, it is the best decision under the current circumstances.
We will be working over the next few days to re-register you for the 2021 event, scheduled for May 8, 2021. We hope you will participate in next year’s event and to make that seamless for you, we will transfer your registration information and payment to the 2021 event. We will provide you with a link to that new page on RaceRoster once that work is complete. If this does not work for you, please let us know and we will work something out with you. As many other cancelled events are doing, we encourage you to use the GPS routes provided and do the ride at your leisure.
This change will also bring an end to our fundraising for Kingston Interval House. Although we are disappointed with the necessity to do so, we are pleased that our riders have raised over $2900 for the organization. If you have been collecting donations, please reach out to your donors to let them know of our decision to cancel the event. The Kingston Velo Club is very grateful for their generosity. The Kingston Interval House will be issuing tax receipts as part of their normal processes, though there may be some delay because of the current situation.
Welcome to the third annual Mother Ride, a self-paced ride hosted by the Kingston Velo Club. Choose one of 4 different rides: 100km, 50km, 25km along the country roads of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington counties, or a Family Ride on the K&P Rail Trail. This event is a fundraiser and this year's charity is Kingston Interval House - a shelter for women and children in crisis.
GREAT NEWS ! Frontenac Cycle has donated an OPUS CLASSICO bike and Cataraqui Golf and Country Club have donated a ROUND of GOLF for 2 persons with a golf cart as draw prizes after the Mother Ride. All registered riders will be entered in the draw.
Need more reasons to sign-up? Here are 5 GREAT ones:
- It’s Spring! Blossoms, lambs, foals, birds - see them all!
- Reconnect with other riders after a long winter
- Stretch those legs: 4 distances to choose from - 25Km, 50 km 100km and 1-1/2 hour Family Rail Trail Ride
- Help Kingston Interval House make a difference in the lives of women and children who have experienced violence. Prizes for top fundraisers!
- Enjoy interesting routes, good food and camaraderie. Celebrate cycling in this great area!
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Metric Century Closed
Online registration closed-
For experienced riders, this ride will leave the Cataraqui Community Cerntre at 8:00am and head out east along Sunnyside Road. You will weave your way through the back roads of Frontenac County to Sydenham where you will find your first Snack and Water stop. From there you head west to Lennox and Addington County to the picturesque village of Yarker and then over to Camden East where you will find your second Snack and Water stop. Riders should carry a cell phone and have the ride route loaded on Ride with GPS. Riders must be through the 2nd Snack and Water stop stop by 1pm. Check your map for Points of Interest along the way.
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CA$50.00Jan 30 – Mar 31
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CA$60.00Apr 1 – May 8
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Metric Half Century Closed
Online registration closed-
For experienced riders, this ride will leave the Cataraqui Community Centre at 9:30am and head out east along Sunnyside Road. You will weave your way through the back roads of Frontenac County to Sydenham where you will find your Snack and water stop. Riders should carry a cell phone and have the ride route loaded on Ride with GPS. Riders must be through the Snack and Water stop by 11am. Check your map for Points of Interest along the way.
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CA$50.00Jan 30 – Mar 31
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CA$60.00Apr 1 – May 8
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Leisure Ride - 25K Closed
Online registration closed-
This ride is designed for the occasional or new rider and will leave the Cataraqui Community Centre at 11:00am. It will head west along McIvor Road to the K&P trail, follow the trail to Burbrook Road and then head north on Cordukes and continue in a clockwise loop. This route is designed to minimize left hand turns and follows very pretty country roads in Frontenac County. This route also provides 2 opportunities to shorten the ride – by turning right on Sydenham Road (beware the big hill leading up to Burbrook Road!) or by continuing west along Unity Road past Sydenham Road, turning right at Highland Heights and then picking up the route on Cole Hill Road. Printed routes and cue sheets will be included in the ride kits. This ride will have a Ride Leader and a sweep and will ride as a group. Anyone wishing to do the shorter routes must advise the leader. The Ride Leader will provide any specific instructions prior to starting the ride.
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CA$30.00Jan 30 – Mar 31
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CA$35.00Apr 1 – May 8
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Family Ride - Approximately 1 1/2 hours Closed
This ride is designed for families with young children either riding their own bikes or being towed by a parent/adult. This ride will leave Cataraqui Community Centre at 11:00am and will head west along McIvor Road to the K&P Rail Trail. The ride will head north on the K&P and travel up toward Orser Road and then turn around and return to the start point. Printed routes and cue sheets will be included in the ride kits. This ride will have a Ride Leader and a sweep and will ride as a group. Anyone wishing a shorter ride may turn around at any point, but must advise the Ride Leader of their plan. The Ride Leader will provide any specific instructions prior to starting the ride. All children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult and must be experienced enough to ride along McIvor Road for approximately 1.5km at the start and end of the ride.
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CA$50.00Jan 30 - May 8
Ride with GPS
Schedule of Events
Registration Closes
5:00pm. Friday May 8
Ride Day:
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Ride kit pick up opens at 7:00am at the Cataraqui Community Centre, 1030 Sunnyside Road, Kingston
Century Start: 8:00am Cutoff time: 2:00pm
Half Century Start: 9:30am Cutoff time: 1:00pm
Leisure Ride: 11:00am
Family: 11:00am
Please arrive 1/2 hour before your ride start time. Riders will gather at the start line 10 minutes before their start time.
Post Ride lunch and refreshments at the finish line from 12:00-2:00
Registration Costs and Deadlines:
Early Bird Pricing January 31 – March 31:
Century: $50.00
Half Century: $50.00
Leisure Ride: $30.00
Family: $50.00
April 1 – May 8:
Century: $60.00
Half Century: $60.00
Leisure Ride: $35.00
Family: $50.00
NOTE: TO REGISTER, YOU MUST BE 18 OR OVER AT THE DATE OF THE EVENT. Riders under 18 years of age at the time of the event must be accompanied by an adult. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Registration Limit: 250
Safety
Enjoy The Mother Ride – it is not a race; it is a self-paced cycling event.
Helmets must be worn at all times while you are riding
As a courtesy to vehicular traffic, always remain in single file.
You must ride in the bike lanes wherever there is one.
Stop at all traffic lights and stop signs (there are very few)!
Follow the Highway Traffic Act. Respect other riders and vehicles on the road.
We must do our part sharing the road!
Wear appropriate foot wear
Stay hydrated and be prepared for all weather conditions.
Pay attention at all times!
Make sure your bike and any other equipment is in a good state of repair and working order
Pack a repair kit – you never know when you will get a flat
Use hand signals for all turns and to indicate slowing/stopping.
If you stop on the road, pull your bike right off the road.
Need Somewhere to Stay?
We are pleased to offer a discount and bike storage for any out of town guests that require accommodate. To access this discount please book through this link - Book your corporate rate for Cycling Package.
Rate: 149$ + tax (17%) with free parking in our underground garage.
Cut-Off Date: April 22nd, 2020
Rooms to start off with: 20 for May 8th and 9th
A block will open on Tuesday for individuals to call and book! Call : 613-545-4279 or through the front desk: 613-544-4434. The room block will be called “The Mother Ride” .
Event schedule
- Sat, May 9, 2020 7:00 AM - Registration opens
- Sat, May 9, 2020 8:00 AM - Metric Century Start
- Sat, May 9, 2020 9:30 AM - Metric 1/2 Century Start
- Sat, May 9, 2020 11:00 AM - Leisure Ride
- Sat, May 9, 2020 11:00 AM - Family Ride
- Sat, May 9, 2020 12:00 PM - Lunch and Refreshments
- Sat, May 9, 2020 1:00 PM - Cutoff 50k
- Sat, May 9, 2020 2:00 PM - Cutoff 100k
Contact information
- Event contact
- Carole Russell
- Website
- Visit website
Sponsors
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