Looking for volunteers to join a group of 40 riders on the August 23rd Ontario by Bike group from Dresden to Petrolia for lunch, and/or from Petrolia to Sarnia. If interested please contact Peter McMurtry (Ontario By Bike) (info@ontariobybike.ca) and copy Les McDermott@ lesmcd847@gmail.com and John Damoiseaux @ jrelk1@live.com
It would be ideal if riders who are going to join us are able to ride for most of the day, but if you are personally only available in the morning we would still invite you to ride with us. In advertising the opportunity, I would suggest saying that volunteers should be available for the day and majority of the route. However, we understand if some folks would want to turn back once we get to the lake and close to Sarnia. We would welcome volunteers on both Saturday and Sunday, and are flexible if they can join one or both days.
I've attached our full detailed itinerary, which includes links to the routes, but here are the highlights:
Rest stop times are approximate
Day 1: Saturday, August 23 – Dresden to Sarnia - 85km
Ride Start Time: 9:30AM, Ride brief 9:15AM
Ride Start Location: Parking Area behind/just west of Dresden Arena (Ken Houston Memorial
Agricultural Centre) - 1212 North St, Dresden, ON. Exact location HERE.
26km – Oil Museum of Canada & Oil Springs – Optional Rest Stop
Approx. 11AM
40km – Bridgeview Park, Petrolia – Lunch Stop
Approx 12 noon
67km – Brights Grove Beach / Old Lakeshore Rd– Optional Stop
Timing TBD
85km - Holiday Inn Express – Ride Finish Location - 1460 Venetian Blvd, Sarnia/Point Edward
Approx. end time 3-4pm
Saturday Group Social – 5:30PM to 6:30pm - Point Brewing Company – Optional
Day 2: Sunday, August 24 – Sarnia to Dresden – 77km
Ride Start Time: 9:00AM, Ride Briefing at 8:45AM
Ride Start Location: From in front of hotel – Holiday Inn Express Sarnia
20.5km – Mooretown Centennial Park – Optional Stop
Approx 10AM
44km – Brander Park – Lunch Stop
Approx. 11:45AM
77km – End of Ride – Return to Parking, Dresden
Approx 3pm