A great way to enjoy the last of summer's warm weather!
The Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour returns to raise funds to create a new entrance to the Cypher Systems Group Greenway! Show your love by joining us on Saturday, September 28, 2024, to ride in support of conservation!
With new road routes designed by 'Share the Road' for maximum comfort, the Essex Region Conservation Bike Tour incorporates all the sights of summer! Road cyclists will tour through picturesque county roads on your way to Point Pelee National Park - Canada's most southern National Park! Greenway riders will meander the safe, beautiful, off-road nature trails along the Chrysler Canada and Cypher Systems Group Greenways. Back by popular demand, all routes will begin and end at the lakeside Mettawas Park in Kingsville, and will include a delicious locally sourced lunch.
Resources:
- Explore & Download the 100km Road Route
- Explore & Download the 60km Road Route
- Road Routes in PDF format
- Greenway Routes in PDF format
- View & download our 2024 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 2024 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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$34.09
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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$82.23
Intermediate Greenway Ride- 32 km Closed
Turn around at the Harrow Rotary Community entrance. Times start at 10:00am
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$44.79
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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$82.23
Advanced Greenway Ride- 64 km Closed
Turn around at McGregor Community Entrance - Times start at 9:00am
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$44.79
Intermediate Road Ride- 60 km Closed
Turn around at Point Pelee National Park - Times start at 9:30am This year's newly revamped road routes have been designed by Share the Road and boast a 98% comfort rate! The Intermediate Road Ride will take you as far as the road goes into Point Pelee National Park! Turn around at the tip and the loop back to Mettawas Park also has some points of interest! An amazing adventure, not to be missed!
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$44.79
Advanced Road Ride- 100 km Closed
Kingsville/Leamington/Point Pelee/Essex loop - Start Time at 8:00 am This year's newly revamped road routes have been designed by Share the Road and boast a 98% comfort rate! The Advanced Road Ride will take you as far as the road goes into Point Pelee National Park - mainland Canada's Southern-most point! On the return route, meander along the safe roads in Cottam and Essex before returning to Kingsville. An amazing adventure, not to be missed!
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$50.14
Lunch Only Closed
For those who would like to join the riders for lunch in Kingsville.
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$12.69
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 2025 Registration
Pledges of $350 or more: Cool Bike Tour gift and Free 2025 Registration
Prizes based on individual fundraising, not team fundraising.
Top donors
| No. | Name | Amount |
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| 1 | HydroOne | $1,050.00 |
| 2 | Claire Wales | $1,000.00 |
| 3 | Kevin and Barb Pollard | $500.00 |
| 4 | Susan Stockwell Andrews | $500.00 |
| 5 | anon anon | $500.00 |
Top teams
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South Walkerville RidersRaised:$4,390.00 |
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SWS OutlawsRaised:$3,136.22 |
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Latte LadiesRaised:$650.00 |
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ESRRaised:$325.00 |
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Gelato ExpressRaised:$200.00 |
Top fundraisers
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View fundraiser page for Claire
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Claire Wales$3,575.00 Raised$5,000.00 Goal |
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| 2 |
View fundraiser page for Valerie
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Valerie VriesenRaised: $1,760.00 |
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| 3 |
View fundraiser page for David
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David Robins$991.00 Raised$7,500.00 Goal |
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| 4 |
View fundraiser page for Susan
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Susan Stockwell...Raised: $950.00 |
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View fundraiser page for Sharon
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Sharon StrosbergRaised: $519.22 |
Event schedule
- Sat., September 28, 2024 8:00 a.m. - Advanced Road Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 28, 2024 9:00 a.m. - Advanced Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 28, 2024 9:30 a.m. - Intermediate Road Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 28, 2024 10:00 a.m. - Intermediate Greenway Ride starts at Mettawas Park, Kingsville
- Sat., September 28, 2024 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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Silver Sponsor
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Lunch Sponsor
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Family Greenway Route
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Advanced Road Ride
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Rest Stop Sponsors
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Event Partner
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Intermediate Greenway Route
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