Tour for Kids Atlantic: The 3 Day Ride

Friday, August 3 - Sunday, August 5, 2012

$159: Registration Fee
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$1,000: Minimum Fundraising

Get ready for a grassroots, back to basics, do-it-yourself Tour for Kids Atlantic happening on the world-class Cabot Trail. Enjoy the winding roads and sweeping vistas of this unique part of Canada. We’ve partnered with GIVETOLIVE, a volunteer-based organization from Halifax to bring you another memorable edition of the event hundreds of cyclists and volunteers already know and love, with a unique East Coast twist.

Registration Includes:

Rider Appreciation Kit
All Meals
Luggage and tent transportation included
Mechanical and safety support
Rest stops and snacks
Route Marshals
The thrill of the journey!
And surprises.

Pre-Ride: Aug 2
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Getting There
Accomodations

Pre-Ride – Thursday, August 2

Accommodations: Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground

Address: 9584 Trans-Canada Hwy 105 / 8 km West of Baddeck

All cyclists and volunteers are invited to camp at the Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground in preparation for our early start on Friday morning. Camping is complementary with your registration fee but you will need to arrange your own meals at night.

Click here for directions from Halifax to the Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground. It is off the Trans Canada Highway/Hwy 105 at mile marker 77.

Check out all the fine eateries in Baddeck

Tour for Kids Atlantic

Day 1 – Friday, August 3

Riders arrive with bikes and luggage in Baddeck, Cape Breton Island.

Start Location: Baddeck – Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground , 9584 Trans-Canada Hwy 105 (8km from Baddeck town centre)

End Location: Ingonish

Accommodations: Ingonish Campground

Cycling Distance: 103 and 155km, with a challenging climb over Smokey Mountain and 3 optional hikes!

Accommodations:
Enjoy our evening program, relax at Ingonish Beach and enjoy a Campfire Sing-a-long and prepare for Day 2!

Tour for Kids Atlantic

Day 2 – Saturday, August 4

Start Location: Ingonish

End Location: Cheticamp

Accommodations: Cheticamp Campground - 16719 Cabot Trail

Cycling Distances: 106km or 144km, over French Mountain and Mackensie Mountain

Enjoy another great evening program, perhaps enjoy a whale watching tour, or just enjoy the Acadian delights of Cheticamp and enjoy a Campfire Sing-a-long.

Tour for Kids Atlantic

Day 3 – Sunday, August 5

Start Location: Cheticamp

End Location: Victoria Highlands Civic Center/Arena

Cycling Distances: 96km with lots of downhills to bring you home!

You made it! We’ll celebrate with a BBQ at the scenic Victoria Highlands Civic Center/Arena in Baddeck. You can reminisce about the weekend, pack up your car and start calling all your friends to join you next year.

GETTING TO AND FROM CAPE BRETON ISLAND – HOW DO I DO IT?

Our start location is Baddeck, on Cape Breton Island, which is approximately 4.5 hours from Halifax.

Here are some options for arriving in Baddeck. Visit the town of Baddeck’s website for even more information, including Ferry options: http://www.visitbaddeck.com/gettinghere.html#byland

BY CAR:

4.5 Hours Driving Distance from Halifax
Option 1: Arrive in Baddeck Thursday night and camp 8km outside of Baddeck at the Baddeck Cabot Trail Campground. Camping here is complementary for all TFK cyclists!
Option 2: Rise and Shine! Depart very early Friday morning from the mainland. Event check-in will begin at approximately 8:30AM.

BY BUS:

The Cabot Trail website has some great options for shuttle buses: http://www.cabottrail.travel/gettingaround.cfm?id=81
Acadian is the primary company offering buses to Cape Breton Island: http://www.acadianbus.com