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Special Social Ride to Grand Island, NY with Lunch Stop at Mister B's Pizza in Niagara Falls, NY
 
Date:  Saturday, July 25/15
Departure Time:   8am from Regency Athletic Park
Estimated Return Time:  3pm to Regency Athletic Park
Distance:  approximately 86.5km
Lunch Stop: Mister B's Pizza, 2201 Hyde Park Blvd, in Niagara Falls, NY
ID Required:  Valid Passport, Nexus Card or Enhanced Driver's Licence is required to enter the USA. 
Bridge Toll: There is a $0.50 toll to cross the Rainbow Bridge (either currency) in each direction.
Route: http://www.strava.com/routes/2703944
 
For more information, contact:
Rick Hesp or Bev Wright
Bev's email: bevwright17@gmail.com
Rick's email: rhesp@niagara.com
Bev's cel: 905-933-3672
Rick's cel: 905-324-2797
 

A swift descent down Queenston through the scenic roads of Niagara on the Lake before returning back to the Regency

Dates:  Friday, August 14 - Sunday, August 16, 2015
 
Who is Invited:  All members of APLVNCC are invited.  Non-members can join us provided they have not already used up their 2 "trial rides."
Itinerary:  Club members will be driving to beautiful Georgetown, Ontario and staying at the Cedar Springs Motel.  We will cycle Friday afternoon, Saturday and  Sunday morning.  Our cycling Itinerary will be confirmed before departure.  While this weekend cycling adventure is intended as a social ride, if enough "A" riders participate, we may organize an challenging group ride for the "A" riders.
 
Motel:   Cedar Springs Motel: http://www.cedarspringsmotel.ca/index.html
 
Motel Address: 12363 Highway 7, Georgetown, ON, L7G 4S4
 
Motel Rates:
 
double bed: $59 + taxes/night 
king or queen bed: $69 + taxes/night
2 double beds: $89 + taxes/night
 
When you call to make your reservation, please state that you are with the "Amici Per La Vita Niagara Cycling Club."  Cedar Springs Motel will then provide you with an additional 10% discount off their regular room rate.
 
Motel Reservation Procedure:  the Cedar Springs Motel is holding 15 rooms for the APLVNCC until 9:00pm on Monday,July 6/15.  Please call to make your reservation:  1-905-877-8866.  You will need a valid credit card to hold your reservation.
 
Non Cycling Spouses:  There are lots of things to do and attractions to see for the "non-cycling" spouses who are welcome to join us:

Bruce Trail Hiking: http://brucetrail.org/pages/trail
Acton Old Hyde House: http://hidehouse.ca/
Limehouse Conservation Area: http://www.creditvalleyca.ca/enjoy-the-outdoors/conservation-areas/limehouse-conservation-area/
Horse Back Riding at Wildwood Manor Ranch: http://www.wildwoodranch.com/location.htm
Shopping at Toronto Premium Outlet (18 km away from the Motel): http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=109
Old Seed House Gardens: http://oldseedhousegarden.com/
Golf at Hornby Glen (16 km away from Motel): http://www.hornbyglen.com/
Trip Advisor top 15 Things to do in Halton Hills: http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g499263-Activities-Halton_Hills_Ontario.html

Pot-Luck Dinner:  Cedar Springs Motel has a field 'out-back,' 6 picnic tables and a BBQ that we can use.  Rick and Bev will coordinate a pot-luck dinner on Friday evening. Depending on how many club members join us, on Saturday evening, Rick and Bev will either arrange dinner reservations to a local restaurant, a Saturday evening pot-luck dinner & sing-a-long or a a catered dinner at the Motel.  Rick will email you the details after you email him your RSVP.
 
Breakfast: Cedar Springs Motel has a "banquet-style" room with tables that club members can use for breakfast or in the event of inclement weather.  If members are interested, the Motel can also arrange to have breakfast catered for a modest fee. Once Rick and Bev confirm the number of members attending the Georgetown event, they will find out the cost of having breakfast catered for our club.

RSVP:  Please let Rick know by August 7/15 if you (and your spouse or partner) will be joining us.  Please call or email Rick directly if you have any questions. 

Rick Hesp
Office: 905-687-1766
Rick's Mobile: 905-324-2797
E-mail:  rhesp@niagara.com