Tour for Kids Alberta: The 3 Day Ride
Friday, July 13, 2012 - Sunday, July 15, 2012
- $329: Registration Fee
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- $1,000: Minimum Fundraising
Check out the Entertainment for Tour for Kids 2012! »
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as this fully-supported ride will leave you breathless in more ways than one! On this scenic and challenging route you will choose your daily distance: 100km, 160km or 200km. Catered rest stops and meals, a team of emergency and medical professionals (ARES), friendly volunteers, entertainment and heart-warming stories from children affected by cancer are sure to leave a lasting impression. Ride somewhere meaningful with us this summer.
Registration Includes
- Rider Appreciation Kit
- All Meals
- Luggage Shuttle
- Mechanical and safety support
- Rest stops and snacks
- Route Marshals
- The thrill of the journey!
- And surprises.
Day 1 – July 13, 2012
Riders arrive with bikes and luggage: RockPointe Church, 255024 Lochend Road NW., Calgary
Cyclists are bussed to the ride start location which is:
Start Location: Mule Shoe Day Rest Area, Bow Valley Parkway, Banff National Park
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/banff/index.aspx
Ride Destination: David Thompson Park Resort
http://www.davidthompsonresort.com/
Overnight Accommodations:
- Camping option is provided and covered by the Tour For Kids Registration Fee.
- Tour participants to provide their own tent and sleeping bag.
- Riders and volunteers have the option paying for a motel room at David Thompson Park Resort.
- Rooms are limited and can be booked by calling: 1-403-721-2103. UPDATE: SOLD OUT!
Day 2 Ride - July 14, 2012
Ride Start: David Thompson Resort Ride Destination – Sundre and onto Camp Kindle
http://www.davidthompsonresort.com/
Ride Destination: Camp Kindle
Overnight Accommodations:
- Enjoy Camp Kindle’s cabins at night – you will be able to sign up for a shared cabin at the event
- Tour participants to provide their own sleeping bag
- Evening entertainment will feature an outdoor dance, campfires, ghost stories and more!
Day 3 - July 15, 2012
Depart: Depart Camp Kindle
Celebratory Finish Location: Rock Pointe Church, 255024 Lochend Road NW., Calgary
For Thursday, July 12 for out of towners:
Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West – Register under Tour for Kids
Address: 8220 Bowridge Crescent NW Calgary, Alberta T3B 2VI
Telephone: 403-288-4441
Website: www.fourpointscalgarywest.com
Type of accommodation: Double or single
UPDATE: SOLD OUT!
Rider Manual
The Tour For Kids Rider Manual contains information that all riders need to know to prepare themselves; from what to pack, to training and nutrition, it's a wealth of information.
Please download, by clicking here.
Entertainment for Tour for Kids 2012!
Entertainment for the weekend provided by The Collective. If you rode with us in 2010, you'll remember this fantastic indie band that has now grown to 6 members.
Welcome to The Collective and the new project The Station. We are super proud to be back on the road with The Tour for Kids!
The Collective is Calgary's own lil indie rock monster. Combining diverse influences that span Metric, The Decemberists, TV on the Radio, Nine Inch Nails, and lessons learned from putting in hours and digging in roots on the scene as RTC, The Collective's a whole new act. The Station, has already attracted attention from greats in the Canadian music scene. Now a six-piece – yup, there are 2 Bass players in this band – The Collective still loves and believes in the album! Who in the blazes writes a 3-act rock opera in an age of iTunes singles? The Collective!
The bold and ambitious Station project attracted the interest of iconic Canadian Producer, Garth Richardson (Rage Against the Machine, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Biffy Clyro) who has signed on for three albums with the band. The first of three albums, The Station – Act I, is set for release this June.
Guided by Richardson's signature unapologetic commitment to great writing and honest musicianship, Act I promises to set the 'new standard' for creative musical projects in Canada, with an inspiring new sound and look for the band. Richardson notes, "The genius of the project is the characters and the story arc. The singles stand out as commercially strong and artistically interesting, the albums drawn from each act are distinct, and the entire three album project is like nothing we've seen since Tommy. And, these six young men are outstanding players! Far more sophisticated than their age suggests. Calgary should be proud."
We'll see you at the BBQ + Fireside soon.
Follow The Collective on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thecollective38
