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About Your Ride
We’ve designed this event with you in mind. This will be challenging, but not too tough. We’ll give you a ton of support and encouragement, but it will still be up to you. This exhilarating event will challenge experienced riders while allowing recreational cyclists to achieve new bests.
This bold road cycling journey follows the scenic Rideau River from Ottawa to Merrickville. The ride starts in Ottawa with a full breakfast, because you’ll need it. Along the route there will be fuel and water stations, repair assistance, and lots of people cheering you on! At the finish line, there will be a BBQ and quality entertainment to celebrate! At the end of it all you’ll be able to freshen up from the journey and enjoy the accomplishment. Each rider will take away a unique experience, having met new friends, laughed, shared, and, most of all, worked towards finding a cure for cancer.
This is a challenging ride along the river, but we’ll be with you every step of the way.
Route Map
Start – Lansdowne Park, Ottawa
- "Fit for a Hero" Breakfast
- Bicycle safety checks and on-site mechanics
- Gear depot and transfer to the finish line
- Limited-edition jersey
The Ride
- Almost irresistible pit stops with water, fuel, and entertainment
- Ride Guides, mechanical support, and rider assistance
Finish – Downtown Merrickville-Wolford
- Official Hero’s Welcome: cheering crowds, barbecue, and entertainment
- Rider reward medallion
- Souvenir photos for teams and riders
- Rider Care Centre: showers, and pampering
- Complimentary motor coach back to Ottawa
There will be plenty of good surprises along the way, but we don’t want to ruin it.
Are you in?
