Choose Your Own Adventure

Cycle 4 St. Joe’s was started in 2011 by two teenage boys who challenged themselves to ride to Niagara and back in support of St. Joe’s. Like our founding Sisters, they understood how importance health care is to our community and wanted to give back:

"When I was 15, I rode my bike with a friend to Niagara Falls to raise money for St. Joseph's Health Centre. Living just down the street from the hospital, and have been treated for a couple serious sports injuries, I know how important St. Joe's is to our community; making this ride was my way to give back to St. Joe's.

It's incredible to see what this solo ride has become. What began as a way for one neighbourhood kid to support his community, has grown into an event that has raised over $3.5 million for St. Joe's

I'm so proud to have been a part of Cycle 4 St. Joe's.

- Hayden Mayeur, champion speed skater for Canada

Cycle4StJoe's Routes

Challenge yourself by signing up to ride 25km, 50km, 75km or 100km, and then setting a fundraising goal that will inspire your friends, family, colleagues to support your efforts.

Need a different distance? We have you covered. Explore our routes below for all available options.

Every kilometre is a ride through the Niagara escarpment on the cusp of fall, with pit stops along the way—expect refreshments and friendly volunteers cheering you on!

Whether you join a team or fundraise solo, there will be friendly people to ride with on Sunday, September 22! Register today.

Event Day Itinerary

Here’s what you need to know. Please note, there are some slight changes to the schedule from prior years.

  • 7 AM Registration opens.
  • 7:30 AM Opening Ceremonies.
  • 7:45 AM 100 km riders depart.
  • 8 AM 75 km riders depart.
  • 8:15 AM 50 km riders depart.
  • 8:30 AM 25 km riders depart.
  • 9:00 AM 10 km riders depart.
  • Be sure to arrive early to the Expo area to register, pick up your fundraising incentives, enjoy our power breakfast, grab some fresh brewed Propeller Coffee served up by Stage 21, and take in the opening ceremony.
  • For those arriving late, you can commence your ride at any time, as long as you can finish by 1pm when our permits, police and ride marshals wrap up.
  • The Expo will also feature a repair/service tent by Tunes on Wheels, pre-ride taping by Spidertech, a first-aid tent operated by Odyssey Medical, a St. Joe’s information tent and a photo backdrop for those critical social media posts!
  • For those on the 100 km, 75km and 50km routes, our main rest stop will feature a roadside café by Stage 21.
  • The weather is looking good so be sure to dress appropriately and prioritize hydration.
  • Plan to stay after your ride for a great BBQ lunch by Woody’s Burgers starting at 11am, beer tastings from Great Lakes Brewery and closing ceremonies—we will even crown the inaugural Queen and King of the Mountain as part of our Strava challenge (for those looking to claim top spot on the podium, the prizes are Specialized S-Works Prevail 3 helmets courtesy of Chain Reaction Bicycles, retail value: $400).
  • The event should wrap up by about 1:30pm. Just a quick reminder that the Gardiner Expressway will be closed this weekend until 10 am Sunday morning.

New this year! En route challenges with Strava.

We are upping the excitement for our 12th annual ride and introducing some en route challenges! Push yourself for your personal best or add some friendly competition with your team.

To make this possible, we are using Strava , an app that lets you track your riding with GPS, join challenges, share photos and follow friends.

Download the free version of Strava so you can:

  • Track your cycling stats at Cycle 4 St. Joe’s on Sept 22
  • Participate in en route challenges, like King/Queen of the Hill races
  • Connect with other participants in our St. Joe’s Strava group

Get on Strava and join fellow Cycle4StJoe’s participants as we get ready for the big day!

Need help signing up for Strava? This Youtube video may help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSsZWj1xcjg

For a more detailed overview of Strava features, try this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT2gI7Ct_Kc

Sign up for Strava: https://www.strava.com

Your Waiver

Everyone who rides must read and sign the waiver. Please bring this with you to registration when you arrive at the event.

Rules of the Road.

Please read the following rules of the road carefully before you Cycle 4 St. Joe’s. Your health and safety is important to us! Let’s ride together and ensure the best care experiences, close to home.

  • Please make sure that your bike is in good working order prior to the ride
  • Please make sure that you bring a sufficient supply of any medications that you might be taking with you.
  • Please wear a helmet at ALL points in time during the ride. Please do not wear earbuds during the ride.
  • Ride to the right-most side of the road where it is safe to ride at all times.
  • Please ride single-file at all points in time.
  • Pass ONLY on the left-hand side of another rider.
  • If you are preparing to pass-by another rider, please announce “On your Left” so as to advise the rider of your pending pass.
  • Please moderate your speed when approaching an intersection or a turn and keep your hands covering your brake levers.
  • You are required to obey ALL traffic laws, stop signs and traffic signals at intersections unless instructed otherwise by police.
  • If you see another rider with an issue, please notify the next police officer or ride marshal that you see on-course.
  • Please remember this is a fun ride and not a race, all in support of St. Joe’s!.

 

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