A great way to enjoy the last of summer's warm weather!
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Online registration has closed! You are welcome to register with us at the start of the event, though we cannot guarantee lunch availability for walk-ins. Please register at Mettawas Park when you arrive. Start times for rides are:
- 8am – Advanced Road Ride
- 9am – Advanced Greenway Ride
- 9:30am – Intermediate Road Ride
- 10am – Intermediate Greenway Ride
- 11am – Family Greenway Ride
Looking forward to seeing you there!
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The Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour returns to raise funds for conservation initiatives across the Essex Region! Throughout multiple lockdowns, people flocked to conservation areas and trails in unprecedented numbers. Show your love for for these special placed by joining us on Saturday, September 24, 2022, to ride in support of conservation!
The Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour highlights the best of the Essex Region - whether touring through picturesque county roads and along historic County Road 50, or meandering the off-road nature trail on the Chrysler Canada and Cypher Systems Group Greenways, this event is not to be missed. Back by popular demand, all routes will begin and end at Mettawas Park in Kingsville, and will include a delicious locally-sourced lunch.
Resources:
- View an overview of the routes in PDF
- An interactive map of the routes is available on our website
- View & download our 2022 Fundraising Package.
- Sponsorship opportunities are available!
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Suggested Minimum Donation: Engage your friends in the fun! As this event raises funds, we respectfully request that you consider a minimum donation of $50 in support of conservation and trails in our region! View & download our 2022 Fundraising Package.
Refund policy: Please note that our event offers no refunds or deferrals. Transfers would be the responsibility of the transferee. No exceptions.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
Family Greenway Ride - 15 km Closed
Starts at 11:00am. Turn around at the Schwab Farms Community Entrance.
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CA$25.00May 12 - Sep 22
Family Greenway Ride - 15km (FAMILY RATE) Closed
Starts at 11:00 am. Up to 5 people (2 adults and 3 children under the age of 16). One low price for the whole family!
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CA$80.00May 12 - Sep 22
Intermediate Greenway Ride- 32 km Closed
Starts at 10:00am. Turn around at the Harrow Rotary Community entrance.
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CA$30.00May 12 - Sep 22
Intermediate Greenway Ride (FAMILY RATE) Closed
Starts at 10:00am For families of up to 5 people (2 adults and 3 children under the age of 16). One low price for the whole family!
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CA$90.00May 12 - Sep 22
Advanced Greenway Ride- 64 km Closed
Starts at 9:00am. Turn around at the Tilray Brands Plant Positivity Community Entrance.
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CA$40.00May 12 - Sep 22
Intermediate Road Ride- 58 km Closed
Starts at 9:30am. Turn around at the John R. Park Homestead Conservation Area.
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CA$40.00May 12 - Sep 22
Advanced Road Ride- 113 km Closed
Starts at 8:00am. Turn around at Western Secondary School.
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CA$45.00May 12 - Sep 22
Lunch Only Closed
For those who would like to join the riders for lunch in Kingsville.
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CA$12.00May 12 - Sep 22
Team Challenge
Spending the day on two wheels is much more fun with your family, friends, and co-workers! All teams of ten or more riders will receive a $5 discount off each participant’s registration fee! If you would like to register a team, contact Danielle at 519-776-5209 ext 352, or dstuebing@erca.org to receive your special discount code!
So grab your friends, cousins, and co-workers, for a day in the saddle in support of local conservation efforts!
Gather Pledges for the Place for Life
Top fundraisers will receive the following perks:
Pledges of $250 or more: Free 2023 Registration
Pledges of $350 or more: Cool Bike Tour gift and Free 2023 Registration
Prizes based on individual fundraising, not team fundraising.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | CANUE | CA$1,200.00 |
| 2 | Claire Wales | CA$1,000.00 |
| 3 | Doug Meloche | CA$1,000.00 |
| 4 | Susan and Keith Andrews | CA$537.69 |
| 5 | Corinne Puglia | CA$300.00 |
Top teams
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Team AlpineCA$8,252.37 RaisedCA$7,500.00 Goal |
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SSS OutlawsCA$2,248.53 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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Kingsville ObserverRaised:CA$647.91 |
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Pearl's TeamRaised:CA$380.51 |
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East Side RidersRaised:CA$269.49 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Claire
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Claire WalesCA$4,987.86 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Wesley
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Wesley HicksCA$2,252.80 RaisedCA$1,200.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for David
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David RobinsCA$1,976.31 RaisedCA$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Valerie
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Valerie VriesenRaised: CA$843.91 |
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View fundraiser page for Marjorie
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Marjorie RaymondRaised: CA$500.00 |
Event schedule
- Sat, September 24, 2022 8:00 AM - Advanced Road Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat, September 24, 2022 9:00 AM - Advanced Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat, September 24, 2022 9:30 AM - Intermediate Road Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat, September 24, 2022 10:00 AM - Intermediate Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat, September 24, 2022 11:00 AM - Family Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
Contact information
- Event contact
- Danielle Breault Stuebing
- Phone
- +1 519-776-5209 ext. 352
Sponsors
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GOLD SPONSOR
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Bronze Sponsor
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Lunch Sponsor
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Route Sponsor - Family Greenway
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Route Sponsor - Intermediate Greenway
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Route Sponsor - Intermediate Road Route
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Route Sponsor - Advanced Greenway Route
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Route Sponsor - Advanced Road Route
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Rest Stop Sponsor
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Partners
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