Interested in a Challange? Check out the Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay
The Oak Ridges Moraine Adventure Relay is being offered for the tenth year in a row. An enthusiastic team of volunteers has already started to plan one of the largest events of its kind in Ontario that annually engages 500 canoeists, runners and trail cyclists covering 160 km of beautiful Oak Ridges Moraine trail. The big event is on Saturday, June 11th. They are looking for Ontario residents to create and register recreational, corporate or elite teams.
Many teams are formed from neighbours and friends in communities all across the Moraine, as well as further afield. Consider starting your own team to compete in this exciting event. The Relay course is point-to-point from Gore’s Landing on Rice Lake in the east, stretching 160km westward to King City. The course is divided into 14 Relay stages of varying distances consisting of water, road and trail portions. Refreshments will be provided at the check points that link stages. With the exception of the 2-person canoe stage, one team member will complete each stage; however, an individual may do multiple stages. Thus, teams may consist of up to 15 members. Participating in the Relay is a great team-building exercise, and also emphasizes the importance of physical activity to overall health. The Relay is the major annual fund raiser for the Oak Ridges Trail Association, with proceeds from team entries and sponsorships going towards improved signage, parking lots, boardwalks and maintenance equipment used to keep the trail clear and safe for all users. The event price is $500 per team (consisting of up to 15 participants), or $550 if registering after April 30th. The exception is for corporate-sponsored teams which are $2000.
If you’re not up to competing, you could become a Relay volunteer at one of the 15 checkpoints along the trail to record in and out times, supply refreshments and advice, take photos, and cheer on the competitors!
To find out more, check out the Adventure Relay website, http://www.oakridgestrail.org/adventure-relay/ and follow us on Facebook: ‘Moraine Adventure Relay June 11, 2016’,https://www.facebook.com/groups/21365674512/ For more information on registering for the Relay or volunteering for the event, call Michele at 905-833-6600 or 1-877-319-0285 or email us at: info@oakridgestrail.org .
Cycle Transitions closed for Family Day weekend
As with all major holiday weekends, Cycle Transitions will not be open this Saturday, February 13. Enjoy the time with family!
Community Power Northumberland Extends Grant To Cycle Transitions
Cycle Transitions received a $5,000 grant from Community Power Northumberland! CT is very excited about this as it gives our organization the means to address a number of areas; more time to assist members, promotion, and education.
In more detail, here’s how we’ll make use of the grant:
- $3,500 will replace the amount in our budget for selling refurbished bikes. While we will continue the practice because it keeps bikes out of landfills as well as providing an inexpensive transportation option, the additional funding and reorganization of labour will relieve the pressure to refurbish and give more time for helping members. It will also make the times when the shop is open into more of a social time and make these sessions more appealing to our volunteer mechanics.
- $1,000 will be used to promote Cycle Transitions to non-members in order to increase membership, to better engage with existing members, and to provide more social activities for volunteer mechanics.
- $500 will be used to reimburse Can Bike instructors for their annual Ontario Cycle Association certification and for keeping CPR/First Aid credentials up-to-date, helping us to continue our safe cycling sessions in local schools.
Cycle Transitions thanks CPN for its generous contribution to our efforts! CPN’s mission is to champion and develop community based renewable energy projects in Northumberland County. To find out more information about CPN, go their website at www.communitypowernorthumberland.ca.
Snow closure tonight!
Due to continuing poor weather and driving conditions, Cycle Transitions will not be open tonight. Enjoy the winter wonderland!!