A great way to enjoy the last of summer's warm weather!
The Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour returns to raise funds for conservation initiatives across the Essex Region! Show your love for for these special placed by joining us on Saturday, September 23, 2023, to ride in support of conservation!
The Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour incorporates all the sights of summer, whether you are 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 2023 Fundraising Package.
- Sponsorship opportunities are available - contact Danielle Stuebing at dstuebing@erca.org
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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 2023 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
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
Family Greenway Ride - 15 km Closed
Turn around at the Schwab Farms Community Entrance. Starts at 11:00am
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$30.00
Family Greenway Ride - 15km (FAMILY RATE) Closed
Up to 5 people (2 adults and 3 children under the age of 16). One low price for the whole family! - Starts at11:00 am
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$75.00
Intermediate Greenway Ride- 32 km Closed
Turn around at the Harrow Rotary Community entrance. Times start at 10:00am
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$40.00
Intermediate Greenway Ride (FAMILY RATE) Closed
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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$75.00
Advanced Greenway Ride- 64 km Closed
Turn around at McGregor Community Entrance - Times start at 9:00am
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$40.00
Intermediate Road Ride- 58 km Closed
Turn around at Holiday Beach Conservation Area - Times start at 9:30am
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$40.00
Advanced Road Ride- 110 km Closed
Turn around at the Vollmer Complex - Times start at 8:00 am
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$40.00
Lunch Only Closed
For those who would like to join the riders for lunch in Kingsville.
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$10.00
Bike Tour Swag Closed
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 2024 Registration
Pledges of $350 or more: Cool Bike Tour gift and Free 2024 Registration
Prizes based on individual fundraising, not team fundraising.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | Claire Wales | $1,000.00 |
| 2 | Mary-Lynn and Brian Parent | $1,000.00 |
| 3 | Doug Meloche | $500.00 |
| 4 | Reko International Group | $500.00 |
| 5 | Marilyn Farnworth | $250.00 |
Top teams
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Alpine Construction$5,380.00 Raised$7,500.00 Goal |
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SSS Outlaws$1,645.24 Raised$7,500.00 Goal |
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MFitRaised:$250.00 |
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A.J. Matte ElectricRaised:$190.00 |
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East Side RidersRaised:$125.00 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Claire
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Claire Wales$3,855.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for David
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David Robins$1,545.24 Raised$3,000.00 Goal |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for Wesley
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Wesley Hicks$925.00 Raised$1,000.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Valerie
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Valerie VriesenRaised: $600.00 |
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View fundraiser page for Marjorie
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Marjorie Raymond$500.00 Raised$550.00 Goal |
Event schedule
- Sat., September 23, 2023 8:00 a.m. - Advanced Road Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 23, 2023 9:00 a.m. - Advanced Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 23, 2023 9:30 a.m. - Intermediate Road Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 23, 2023 10:00 a.m. - Intermediate Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 23, 2023 11:00 a.m. - Family Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
Contact information
- Event contact
- Danielle Breault Stuebing
- dstuebing@erca.org
- 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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Family Greenway Route
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Rest Stop Sponsors
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Event Partner
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