† 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
This ride is fixed base which means you can relax knowing you don't have to repack each morning. The hotel is a luxury 4 diamond hotel situated at the confluence of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers and just off the western tip of the Island of Montreal. From this point we can cycle into the countryside mostly alongside rivers, and canals. We are also within reach of downtown Montréal, the largest French city in North America, founded in 1642, a historical experience for all to enjoy. Route information will be provided in the form of cue sheets and GPS downloads. We will meet each day during Happy Hour in the hotel bar to share our experiences prior to enjoying a variety of local delighful meals. Riders will purchase their own beverages as that cost is not included in the cost of this trip. On one evening we will see a performance in a local theatre.
The last three trips I organized were in New Zealand (2015) England and Wales (2016), and England and Scotland (2017). The distances and elevations were challenging! This tour is designed to be far more relaxing and will enable me to show you my home.
RIDE RATING
BAC ride rating = 1C
The average daily elevation is 300m (1000ft). The ride with the maximum elevation is 600m (2000ft). There is only one day that exceeds the BAC rating. On this occasion the grades are moderate, there are none above 8%, and the distance is the average for this tour, that being 80km (50miles). Most rides will be close to waterways. The road surfaces are average which means that there will be some very smooth and others that are a little rough: the traffic density is moderate. On only one day will we encounter a fair amount of traffic as we will cycle along waterfront and by an ancient ship canal ending in the busy streets of Vieux (old) Montréal
WEATHER
The average day-time temperature for September is 20 degrees C (69F) with a night time temp of 10 degrees C (50F). There is always the possibility of rain showers..
LODGING & MEALS
This is a fixed-base ride. You will stay at a luxury hotel situated on the Lac des Deux Montagnes. The dining facilities are excellent and there is an indoor pool and an outdoor patio overlooking the waterfront. During the weekends there is a musical combo for dancing, next to the bar.
Each room contains a king-sized bed and a pull-out couch with a double-size bed. Couples will find the rooms quite luxurious. Two singles sharing (each using a separate bed) will find it less roomy and will have to decide who uses which bed!
We will dine twice at our host hotel and eat breakfasts there every morning. At other times riders will be driven to local hotels and auberges, situated mostly in small villages, for evening meals. On one evening we will eat at a “Cabane à Sucre” for a traditional sugaring-off celebration. Fruit and energy bars will be provided for lunches. Anyone who is used to a large lunch should budget accordingly!
LOGISTICS
All rides will start and end at the hotel. The first meeting will take place on the evening of 8th September 2018. The tour will end at breakfast time on the 18th September. Persons arriving by plane will land at Pierre-Elliot Trudeau (Montréal) airport which is only 23km (14miles) from the hotel.Taxis available at the airport are mostly SUVs so transporting bikes should not be a problem. Anyone who anticipates having a problem should let me (John Gradwell) know. I can make arrangements to meet you with my pickup truck. Those arriving by car will take the Trans-Canada Highway, Route 40. If you intend to arrive by car I will be interested in knowing if you would be prepared to drive yourself, and perhaps other riders, to restaurants in the evening. This is not a requirement but it would be helpfui. If anyone prefers to rent a bike, rather than bringing their own, I can provide a list of bike shops for you to contact.
COST & ADMINISTRATION
The amount paid by riders ($1965US) includes all meals and all costs except for drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and personal expenses. Note that fruit and energy bars will be provided for lunch but riders who are used to a larger lunch should budget accordingly and will cover the cost of their lunches individually. A deposit of $500 is required on acceptance to the tour and the balance to be paid by the end of June 2018. Please consider that the rate between the Canadian and the US dollar varies daily, but currently the Canadian dollar is valued at approximately 80 cents US.
SINGLES & SOLOS POLICY
On this tour each room contains a king-sized bed and a pull-out couch with a double-size bed. Couples will find the rooms quite luxurious. Two singles sharing (each using a separate bed) will find it less roomy and will have to decide who uses which bed! Singles are certainly welcome however it will be necessary for the two people to talk together before final acceptance to ensure they are compatible and agree to the sleeping arrangements. There is no provision for a single supplement.
BAC Policies (with the exception of the policy for solo riders) are listed below. The policies listed apply to this ride.
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 June 30th to find a roommate. If they are unable to find a roommate, they will receive a full refund (minus the BAC fee and payment processing fee). The Ride Leader will assist by attempting to match singles who apply for the ride.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The BAC ride registration fee and payment processing fee are 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 cancelling participant is replaced, a refund will be made at that time. If the cancelling participant can't be replaced, any refund will be determined after the ride and final expense report are completed.
Ride Participant Responsibility
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. do not interfere with the ride by inviting non-participants onto any portion of the ride or tour. keep the Ride Leader informed of any special request 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 and the initial tour deposit $500 by credit card. As soon as your deposit has been processed, your name(s) will be added to the Participant List. To contact the Ride Leader, "click" the name at the top of this Ride Description.
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