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One Last Bike Parking Question
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Does everyone leave their under sadle bags with tools, pumps, water bottles, etc and all other removable attachemtns on their bike when they leave it for the night. Or do you remove them and re install in the morning when you head out? Just Curious.
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One More Newbie Question
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Sorry, vets...one more question:A) Shuttles from Niagara Falls to Toronto...I am assuming that there are multiple trucks carrying bikes that leave at the same time as shuttles from Niagara Falls. I am booked on the 2:15 shuttle back to Toronto: I am hoping that the truck carrying my bike leaves at t...
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The Classic Route and hills
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Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any huge hills in the Classic Route? I've been working out a lot and training here and there outside but wanted to know how hard this route actually is when it comes to steep hills and elevations. Michelle
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Available Hotel room at the Courtyard Marriott
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Hello, Is anybody needing a hotel room for the Saturday night in Hamilton? They are hard to get and I have an extra. Let me know if you would like it and I'll swap the confirmation over to you. Ray. thebluehouse@bell.net
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Tent
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So excited for camping out!!! I have to buy an air mattress for myself and my husband. Do any past riders / campers know how big the tents are? Just wondering if we should buy a double air mattress or a queen. I have never, ever slept in a tent before so this is all new to me.
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Kareen
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Route
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Never mind.....Got the answer -- Edited by Grndcntrl on Wednesday 6th of June 2012 03:34:36 PM
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Parking
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Wondering how the complimentary parking works? Can we have access to our vehicle at any time during the weekend? I am hoping to drop my vehicle off on Friday and have my son pick it up on Saturday (I will not be returning to Toronto). Is this possible and what ID or permission will my son need to access o...
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Thunderstorms
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Awe crap they are calling for thunderstorms on Saturday. 60%!! Any past riders have experience at camp / on the road with thunderstorms / rain. Should we pack extra gear for camp? Please be kind to us Mother Nature!!!
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Kareen
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Riding all 4 RTCC
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Just wanted to make everyone aware of an amazing person who just happens to be on team breezy rider." Christina" is riding in Toronto vancouver calgary and Montreal in the same year the first and only person ever to do this. Let me also say she is a cancer survivor. Days before the 2011 event s...
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Tracking Chip - is progress posted?
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Got my tracking chip - how is this data used? Will information about our location be posted anywhere, especially for friends and family who are looking out for us along the ride?
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SecondViolin
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Traffic lights / leaving Toronto
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Like I've said before the RTCC event is the most organized event.
But... And I don't know if it had anything to do with the RTCC and more to do with the city of Toronto.
Leaving the city was brutal. I would have gone fast speed walking!! Stopping at every single light ,being stuck in between a 1000 riders...
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Rest / lunch locations?
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Does anyone know where the rest stops / lunch locations will be on the 200km Toronto to Niagara route? I heard the lunch stop is actually pretty late on day 1 (around the 70km mark) but was hoping to get some more details before the ride. Thanks for any input you may have! Jeff
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what are you riding this year?
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I got a 2010 Argon 18 Gallium Pro early last fall... rode the hell out of it, then in January a driver making a left hand turn smoked me and scattered ity bity carbon pieces all over the intersection. The bike below is the insurance replacement. 2012 Argon 18 Gallium, full DA Di2, Zipp 404's with Powert...
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2012 jersey
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Awaiting my package in the mail. Has anyone received their 2012 jersey?
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Name plates
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Did my online check in and watched the video. I'm just wondering, is it mandatory for us to fasten the name plates to our bikeframes (near the headtube) or are there other spots (like under our saddles) where we are permitted to hold the plates? I've done other rides (not the RTCC) and have always foun...
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Looking for a room
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Male looking for a room for Sat night possibly at McMaster's Hedden Hall. I volunteered for Marshalling late and can not find accommodations. I will share anything at this point. Gord 416.463.6009
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Share a hotel room in Hamilton
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Hi: I'm looking for another female to share the cost of a hotel room in Hamilton on June 9th. Please contact me if you have a room you would like to share. Thanks. Jane
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Twitter
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I was wondering how many other riders are on Twitter? Do you use it to fundraise or tweet your rides? I use the #r2cc and #ridetoconquercancer hash tags I also follow @theontarioride Looks me up ..... @sitn2low
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Couples?
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Just curious how many other couples are riding together? How did your fundraising go? Did you find it challenging as you most likely share alot of the same friends and family? My wife and I are both riding. Looking forward to sharing this experience together! Please feel free to chime in with your...
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Rest Stops
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Last year I did the 200 km ride, and found rest stops with food and drinks every 25-30 km's This year I'm doing the challenge, 160 km the first day, and I am not sure how far apart the rest stops will be? Are there still stops every 25km, or will there be 40-50 km between them? It would greatly help me plan how...
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Anyone staying at a Motel or Hotel in Hamilton that won't need their tent assignment?
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Hi, I'm looking for a tent partner in absentia for the stay at Mohawk. Would I be able to use your name as a tent partner as you won't be needing a tent to sleep in. Thanks Angelo
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FS: Specialized Cycling Shoes with pedals included!
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FS Item: Specialized Cycling Shoes with pedals Description:Size 41 Womens cycling shoes with clipless pedals, good conditon Location:Brantford Reason for Selling:new set up Price:$80 for everything Contact:lee_gallagher@rocketmail.com...
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160 KM riders
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Hi: I'm looking to join up with some 160 km riders, I have ridden the last 2 years but only the 100 km. This years training has been good, I've joined a bike group and have been practicing some group riding. How does the 160 km ride develop once we leave TO, do groups form up ad hoc? Any advice is helpful
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Team Captain .... tough love needed
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I have a delicate situation that I need some advise on. I am our team's captain and have just found out that one of the team members who has been quite lackluster in fundraising and training actualy does not want to do the ride at all. The only reason they signed up for it is becuase their dad volunteered th...
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Hamilton Area Rides
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Hi All, 25 Days to go until the Toronto Ride I a rider from Hamilton Area, Any people interested in getting out and riding?
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Looking for a spot
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Anyone know of someone who can't ride or won't make their sponsorship and would like to have someone take their place? If so let me know
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Looking to exchange my 2012 jersey with someone
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Hi all Got my Ride package in the mail and my jersey is huge, I won't be able to wear it. I have an SMALL and I'm looking to exchange for an XS. If anyone has received their Ride package and have an XS and wanting a SMALL, please contact me at 647 208-7516 and we'll arrange to meet up and exchange jerseys. T...
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new bike for ride
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I have been training since August on a mtn bike, just prchased a Giant road bike today, is it wise to attempt the June ride on it or stick with mtn bike?
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anyone looking to replace their bike for the ride? - Cannondale up for sale
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hello all, i thought this might be a good place to post this. I'm looking to sell my father's Cannondale adventure 1000 hybrid. It was the last bike he owned before his passing from colon cancer Aug 21st 2009. I purchased it new from NewWorld cycle in Burlington for his 75th birthday. He was an avid cycli...
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mosquitos
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5YR GOLDEN HELMET
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Do all 5th year riders get one?
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