† Explanation of BAC Ride Fee – This fee is not included in the Estimated Cost and is non-refundable once submitted. The Ride Fee for US and Canada is $50 and $100 for all other countries, both are per participant.
OVERVIEW
Nova Scotia is one of eastern Canada's Maritime Provinces on the Atlantic. With lakes and long coastlines, it is home to puffins, seal, whales and more. A long and rich history, the First Nations called it Mi'kma'ki, the French called it Acadia, the British called it New Scotland. It has been (and perhaps still is) home to a few rogues, rum runners and pirates. It is well known for its legacy of folk and traditional music. From Halifax, follow the Atlantic along the rocky South Shore, visiting Peggy's Cove, Aspotogan Peninsula, Chester, Lunenburg and Liverpool. Cross the wilderness of Kejimkujik National Park to reach historic Annapolis Royal on the Bay of Fundy. Continue through orchards of Annapolis Valley to Wolfville, site of the world's highest tides. Layover days in Lunenburg (18th century core preserved as UNESCO World Heritage Site), Annapolis Royal (Fort Anne, tidal power generating station, re-creation of the 1604 French Settlement) and Wolfville (amazing tides, extensive Acadian dykes, memorial museum at Grand Pre recounting the Acadian displacement). Day rides from all three layover towns.
Ride begins on September 10, 2017 at happy hour, and ends on September 22, 2017 after breakfast.
RIDE RATING
2B. Longest day 56 mi, average day 40 mi, rolling country with cumulative daily elevation gains of 1000 to 2000 feet. Back roads where available, but assume moderate traffic; ride is sometimes on the ONLY road.
WEATHER
September weather in Halifax is mild and variable. The average temperature is 61 degrees F (16 degrees C with afternoons warming to 68 degrees F (20 degrees C) and lows at 54 degrees F (12 degrees C).
LODGING
Halifax (downtown hotel), Hubbards (cottages overlooking St. Margaret's Bay), Western Shore (resort overlooking Mahone Bay), Lunenburg (2 nights in a huge Victorian), Liverpool (fisherman's inn on the Mersey), Kejimkujik (inn next to national park), Annapolis Royal (2 nights in an elegant B & B), Kingston (conventional motel), and Wolfville (2 nights in a sea captain's mansion). Lord Nelson Hotel in Halifax will extend our special room rate for pre and post accommodation requirements, subject to availability ($205 Cdn + 17% tax).
LOGISTICS
Fly or drive to Halifax; cab or bus from the airport (YHZ) to downtown hotel. Bus transfer after breakfast on Sept. 22 for the 60 mi drive from Wolfville back to Halifax. Bike boxes will be stored at the Halifax hotel. Personal vehicles can be parked in the hotel lot ($24/Cdn/day), or at cheaper outlying locations. A number of hybrid bike rental shops are available in Halifax for about $165 Cdn//week. We will have a van driver whose primary role will be to transport luggage and supplies. While the van will be available to assist with any emergencies, it will not serve as a sag vehicle and participants are expected to completed each required ride day.
COST & ADMINISTRATION
Cost estimate is based on a exchange rate of $1 US = 1.15 Cdn. Trip includes 12 nights accommodation, 8 breakfasts, two dinners (one a salmon dinner on the beach!), cue sheets and maps, daily socials, luggage van and transfer to Halifax. Map leader is exploring the interest in providing GPS files.
SINGLES AND SOLOS. It is recommended that singles who want a roommate try to find their own. However, after receipt of the initial deposit, a single without a roommate will be placed on the ride and given until (insert date) to find a roommate. If they are unable to find a roommate, they will have the option to receive a full refund (minus the BAC fee) or pay the (insert single supplement cost) single supplement and stay on the ride. If a single pays the supplement, they may continue to seek a roommate, but must plan to participate without a roommate if necessary. The Ride Leader will assist by attempting to match singles who apply for the ride. (Ride co-leader is a single and needs a roommate!) There are a limited number of two-bed rooms. Solo supplement is $860 and deadline for the reservation is 6 months' prior or March 10, 2017.
CANCELLATION
The BAC ride registration fee is not refundable unless the entire tour is cancelled. Refunds of tour payments will depend upon whether a replacement rider signs up, and on costs that can be recouped. The amount refunded will be based on the principle that the tour’s remaining participants will not incur any additional cost as a result of cancellations. If the canceling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the canceling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed. If a single participant cancels and another roommate cannot be found, in addition to other costs that cannot be recouped the cancelling roommate may also be liable for the single supplement fee of the roommate remaining on the tour. BAC encourages members to purchase trip cancellation insurance.
RIDE PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
Please remember that BAC Ride Leaders are volunteers, and that successful tours depend on participants providing much of their own support. Participants are expected to come to the ride well trained, in good health and ready to accomplish the required daily riding using well-maintained bicycles. All participants should accept responsibility for a safe and enjoyable tour. We encourage you to read the ride description carefully and respond to requests from Ride Leader. While on the ride, support your Ride Leader with offers to help with various tasks, such as happy hour preparation and clean-up. Please do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. Please keep the Ride Leader informed of any special requests you may have and respect the Ride Leader's decisions.
SIGN-UP
To submit a request to join this ride use the "links" displayed above this Ride Description. When you are accepted, the Ride Leader will move you from the Waitlist to the Pending List. At this time, you will receive an email notification to login to the BAC Website to sign the release of liability form and pay the non-refundable BAC ride registration fee online. Once those steps have been completed, you will be notified by email and the $900 deposit and ride application and waiver/release will be requested. To contact the Ride Director, "click" the name at the top of this Ride Description.
Bicycle Adventure Club
PO BOX 23998 San Diego, CA 92193
Telephone (858) 715-9510 office@bicycleadventureclub.org