Note: These terms and conditions may change as required for clarity, at the event coordinators' discretion, and will be update accordingly. All participants will be sent a copy to review prior to tour start day.

• To secure reservation and booking, payment must be made in full. Full refunds are available up to 2 weeks in advance. 50% refund available 14 to 5 days before event. No refund available beyond 5 days in advance of event start time.
• Event will take place rain or shine. No weather cancellations allowed.
• Refunds are less booking fee of $25 per person, plus HST.
• Cancellations due to COVID-19 will be processed in full, less booking fee, up to 3 days in advance.

• All event participants are responsible for getting to start location and being fully ready at appointed start times.
• It is recommended that event participants carry a personal cell phone should contact with event organizer and support be required.
• Event participants must arrive with bicycles in good working order.
• It is recommended that all participants ride with helmet, appropriate footwear and clothing for safety reasons.
• All event participants will be required to complete and sign a waiver and photo release form.
• All cyclists are expected to follow the Ontario Highway Traffic Act.  Bicycles are considered a vehicle as part of the Act.

• All our rides this year have been updated to looped routes. Participants will return to start by bicycle.
• Luggage transfer will be provided daily by van transportation. Participants are requested to arrive with a reasonable and not excessive amount of luggage.
• Event coordinators are not responsible for any damages whilst transporting luggage or bikes.
• Event coordinators are not responsible for any mechanical and bike repairs. Any rider requiring bike assistance beyond basic maintenance will be assisted with transportation provided by support vehicle to nearest bike store. Event participant will be responsible for transportation expense back to group or return to start. Should bike be deemed unfit to ride, no event refund will be provided.
• All participants will be provided with clear instructions and location information for all start and end stops as well as snack and lunch stops. Event coordinators are not responsible for participants missing times, although an effort to assist will be provided where possible.

• In 2020, the terrain selected on the Ontario By Bike Rides varies. It is expected that Event participants review the stated 'Experience Level and Ride Guide' of each tour to ensure they have the experience, capability, comfort level and an overall understanding of the ride conditions. There are sections of selected routing that will require on road riding, in traffic, and without cycling infrastructure.
• Event participants must have sufficient experience riding a bicycle and able to complete a daily distances where possible.
• Average trail speed approximately 15km / hour.
• Group start and ride option will be available daily. Participants may also enjoy riding in smaller groups or solo.
• Children are permitted to join an Ontario By Bike Ride, but it is the responsibility of parents / care givers to ensure that they have the necessary experience and equipment to complete the ride.
• For the June Ride (Trent Severn), hybrid, cross or mountain bikes are recommended. Road bikes can also be ridden if a sturdier, wider tire sizes are used.
• The 2020 rides are on mixed surfaces. Surfaces vary from hard packed limestone screening, paved trail sections and paved roads, with a mix of bike infrastructure. it is recommended that road, hybrid or gravel/cross bikes are used. Mountain bikes can also be used.
• Participants are expected to abide by all rules of the road and trail etiquette.
• The trails selected on these tours are well marked. Maps and/or clear directions will be provided for short road trail connections. It is each participants' responsibility to stay on trail, follow directions and not get lost.

• It is event participants' responsibility to inform event coordinators of any dietary restrictions at time of booking.
• It is expected that all event participants carry water and food energy, enough for refreshment between meal stops in case rest stop and/or store is missed.
• Accommodations will be provided at stated location while still available. Event coordinators will provide alternate accommodations of similar standard and same pricing should they be required.
• All pricing is based on double occupancy. Discounted rate for triple or quad occupancy is available upon request.

Ontario By Bike Network 

Project of Transportation Options 

850 Coxwell Ave ~ Toronto, ON ~ M4C 5R1