Quantity in boxes above indicate NUMBER of ROOMS booked. In most cases you will select 1 on the room type you are booking and blank/zero on the room types you are not booking if you see more than one room type option. If there is no availability showing, email us to get on waitlist. Include your name, number you are booking for and room type preference. booking@transportationoptions.org
Also available on webpage specific to your ride selected at: www.ontariobybike.ca/rides
Definitions
“Ride Leaders” shall include Ontario By Bike / Transportation Options Association of Ontario and their representatives.
“The Releasees” also named the “Ride Leaders” shall include Ontario By Bike / Transportation Options Association of Ontario and their representatives.
The “Ride” and/or “Cycling Activities” shall include but are not limited to, all activities, events, rides of all types or related services in any way provided, organized, conducted, promoted, sponsored or authorized by the Ride Leaders in association with the Ride.
Basic Rider Information
• Full ride details and information will be emailed to ride participants 2 weeks in advance of ride, plus repeated 1 week and 2 days in advance of ride.
• Ride participants must arrive with bicycles in good working order.
• It is recommended that all participants ride with helmet, appropriate footwear and appropriate clothing, for safety reasons.
• It is recommended that ride participants carry a personal cell phone should contact with event organizer and support be required.
• All ride participants will be required to complete a photo release form.
Transportation & Travel & Support Van
• All ride participants are responsible for getting to start location and being fully ready at appointed start times.
• On rides required, event coordinators will provide luggage transfer, in the support van. Event coordinators are not responsible for any damages whilst transporting luggage or bikes, should support van be required.
• 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. Ride participant will be responsible for transportation expense back to group or return to start. Should bike be deemed unfit to ride, no ride/event refund will be provided.
• All participants will be provided with clear instructions and location information for all start and end stops and lunch stops. Event coordinators are not responsible for participants missing times, although an effort to assist will be provided where possible.
• For linear, point-to-point rides, participants will be responsible for being at pick up locations at end of linear ride in at designated times. Return to start location from end point is included. Participants will be provided transportation on board a chartered school bus. Bikes will be transported back to start in support van. If these return transportation departure times are missed, participant is responsible for coordinating their own transportation back to the start and all occurring expenses.
• Regular van support and assistance during ride will be available, however some flexibility and patience may be required should you need assistance.
Ride Conditions & Experience
• Ride participants are expected to abide by all rules of the road and trail etiquette.
• Ride participants are responsible to select ride that suits experience level. It is suggested that riders have are able to complete a daily distance of up to 65km. (Average trail speed approximately 15km / hour.)
• Ontario By Bike Rides incorporate both off-road/trail segments and on-road segments. Some experience riding on roads is needed, and dependent on ride route. All efforts will be made to incorporate bike lanes and safe road cycling, where possible.
• Youth riders, under 18 years, are permitted to participate on rides, but it is the responsibility of parents / care givers to provide supervision and ensure that they have the necessary experience and equipment to complete ride.
• Ride participants are expected to bring a bike that is suitable for surface conditions on routes. For rides on paved surfaces – road, gravel, hybrid or mountain bikes. For the rides on unpaved trails - gravel, hybrid or mountain bikes (road bikes can also be used if more sturdy, and wider tires.)
Food and Accommodations
• It is the ride participant's responsibility to inform Ontario By Bike of any dietary restrictions at time of booking.
• It is expected that all ride participants carry water and food energy, enough for refreshment between meal stops, and in case support vehicle stop and/or store is missed.
• Accommodations will be provided at stated location while still available. Ontario By Bike will provide alternate accommodations of similar standard and same pricing should they be required.
Health & Safety
• All riders need to take full responsibility for their own health, be in good health at time of ride and not taken any unnecessary health risks prior to ride.
• Should any rider have ongoing health risks, they agree not to participate unless medically able and have obtained physician’s approval.
• Rider Responsibility & Declaration: All riders need to take full responsibility for their own health, be in good health at time of ride and not taken any unnecessary health risks prior to ride.
• Ontario By Bike’s Responsibility & Declaration: Our ride support staff and volunteers will be in good health, at time of ride and not taken any unnecessary health risks prior to ride.
Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement
Please Read Carefully!
By agreeing to this document you will waive or give up certain legal rights, including the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident.
Safety & Assumption of Risk
I am aware that participation in the Ride and Cycling Activities involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: changing weather conditions; mechanical failure of bicycles; loss of balance; falls; difficulty or inability to control one’s speed and direction; high speed descents; rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills and inclines; extreme variation or changes in the cycling surface including steep or slippery surfaces, railway tracks, potholes, curbs, trees, roots, tree stumps, logs, cliffs, rocks, loose gravel, holes, depressions, etc.; impact or collision with natural and constructed objects, pedestrians, motor vehicles or other cyclists; encounters with domestic or wild animals, failing to cycle safely or within one’s own ability, strenuous physical exertion, physical contact with other participants while cycling including negligence on the part of other participants; and negligence on the part of the releasees. I understand that negligence includes failure on the part of the releasees to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers and hazards of cycling activities.
I am recommended to wear an approved helmet while participating in the Ride and Cycling Activities, and to comply with all applicable government highway laws and regulations. I recognize that serious head injury or death can result, even when a helmet is worn.
I understand that I am voluntarily participating in the Ride and Cycling Activities at my own risk and I believe that I am in appropriate health and physical condition. I acknowledge that I am of the age of majority (18 years or older) as of the date Cycling Activities shall commence.
I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with cycling activities as set out above and I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.
On my own behalf, I agree that: (1) we will abide by any decision of a Ride Leader concerning our ability to safely participate; and (2) we hereby consent to permit and accept responsibility for emergency treatment in the event of injury or illness.
I agree that Ride Leaders are (1) not responsible if I miss lunch, snack or pick up times, although I recognize that an effort to assist will be provided where possible and (2) not responsible for any mechanical and bike repairs. I agree that if I am requiring bike assistance beyond basic maintenance, I may be responsible for transportation expense back to group or return to start. Should my personal bicycle brought on the Ride be deemed non-functional, no Ride refund will be provided to me.
Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement
As a condition of participating on the Ride, I waive and release Ride Leaders (Georgian Bay Geopark and Ontario By Bike/Transportation Options) and any associated or related entities, their directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, sponsors, volunteers and organizers from present and future claims and all liabilities of any kind, known or unknown, arising out of our participation in the Ride or related activities, even though such claim or liability may arise out of the negligence or fault on the part of the Ride Leaders.
I agree that:
1. The Ride Leaders shall not be liable for any personal injury, death or property loss, and we release the Ride Leaders and waive all claims with respect thereto;
2. We will hold harmless and indemnify the Ride Leaders, from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in the Ride and Cycling Activities.
3. This agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.
4. This agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the province of Ontario and no other jurisdiction
In entering into this agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of the Ride and Cycling Activities, other than what is set forth in this agreement.
I confirm that I have read and understand this Waiver of Liability & Indemnity Agreement and I am aware that by agreeing I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives may have against the releasees.
To secure your booking your E-Transfer must be sent and received immediately and no later than 48 hours from entry otherwise your booking will be cancelled. Please send your E-transfer to: bookings@transportationoptions.org
Use 'bicycle' as answer to security question.
