Welcome
The first Pedaling for Parkinson's ride took place in Parry Sound in 2011, and the first Growling Beaver ride took place in 2015. In that time, over $6 million has been raised to support the Parkinson's community.
The funds raised are used to support research, provide care, and create resources, news, and events that transform the lives of people touched by Parkinson's.
Event Day Information
Ride registration, start and finish will all take place at Side Launch Brewing Company (200 Mountain Road, Collingwood, Ontario). Please note that times listed below may change slightly and that printed maps of each route will be available at registration. Download the event day itinerary
Friday, Oct. 4, 2024
5:00-7:00 p.m.: Early registration and merchandise sales at Side Launch.
Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024
6:00-10:30 a.m.: Registration and merchandise sales at Side Launch. Coffee and pastries provided by Espresso Post.
6:45 a.m.: Opening remarks from Evan Siddall (Co-Founder and Growling Beaver Organizing Committee Member).
7:00-7:20 a.m.: 200km riders start their ride.
8:00-8:20 a.m.: 100km riders start their ride.
10:00 a.m.: 60km riders start their ride.
12:00 p.m.: 40km riders start their ride.
12:30 p.m. onward: Riders finish at Side Launch.
3:30 p.m.: Closing ceremonies. Join us to hear from Parkinson Canada CEO, Dr. Karen Lee, learn how the funds raised through Growling Beaver are being put to work, hear from a Parkinson’s researcher, and celebrate our top fundraisers and collective impact.
3:30-6:00 p.m.: Lunch and after-ride social at Side Launch. Mamacita Tacoria, Big Mouth Truck and Side Launch are generously providing food and beverages to riders, fundraisers and volunteers.
Note that each route has rest stops with food and refreshments for all riders.
Route maps
Maps of our 40km, 60km, 100km and 200km routes, with turn by turn directions, will be printed and available to all participants when they register at Side Launch. Please note the routes linked below are from 2023 and may change slightly. Any changes will be shared with riders by email and reflected in our printed event day maps.
For each route, please ensure you are following the rules of the road, read our safety tips here.
40km route (Download PDF Map) - This route is appropriate for our road and gravel bike riders.
60km gravel route (Download PDF map)
100km gravel route (Download PDF map)
100km road route (Download PDF map)
200km gravel route (Download PDF map)
Submitting Donations
There is a $500 fundraising minimum for all riders. This allows us to cover the cost of the event while ensuring that funds can be directed toward critical research, providing information and support, increasing awareness and advocating for improved healthcare outcomes for people with Parkinson's across Canada. If you need help with your fundraising, keep an eye out for our emails where we'll share tips & tricks to help you reach the minimum, or email us at growlingbeaver@parkinson.ca.
If you don't meet the fundraising minimum by event day, you can still ride, but you will need to fundraise or self-pledge the balance before you will be able to register for next year's event.
Participant Offline Donation Summary Form (Download PDF)
Fundraising Rewards
Your fundraising efforts help to ensure that a full, vibrant life is still possible for more than 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s, and we want to recognize your accomplishments with these rewards.
Raise $500+ to receive cycling socks
Raise $1,000+ to receive cycling socks & a hat
Raise $2,500+ to receive cycling socks, a hat & jersey
Raise $5,000+ to receive cycling socks, a hat, jersey & shorts. You will also receive the special edition 10th Anniversary Growling Beaver vest if you reach this milestone by August 31.
*Fundraising rewards are based on individual fundraising totals.
New this year, any rider living with Parkinson’s can pick up the ‘I Ride With Parkinson’s’ armband to wear at the ride.
Fundraising Incentive: Win a 2024 Pinarello Dogma F!
We’re thrilled to introduce an incredible fundraising challenge for this year’s event! Raise $2,500 or more by noon on Saturday, October 5, and you'll automatically be entered to win a 2024 Pinarello Dogma F* Frameset—a dream bike for any cyclist. Why stop at the frame? The winner will then work with Michael and Dede Barry and the Mariposa team to determine proper sizing and finish building their world-class bike!
Raise $2,500 to qualify
Every additional $500 raised earns you an extra entry!
The winner will be announced during the closing ceremonies. This Pinarello Dogma F, with its T1100 1K carbon fiber frame, is the ultimate combination of speed, aerodynamics, and comfort. Whether you’re climbing mountains or sprinting to the finish, this bike is engineered to conquer it all.
Special thanks to Pinarello and Mariposa Bicycles for generously donating this incredible bike!
*2024 Dogma F description
For years, the Pinarello Dogma line has dominated the Grand Tours, and it only continues to improve. The Dogma F is the new generation of speed and dominance. The 2024 Pinarello Dogma F manages to improve on what many considered the perfect road bike. This version of the Dogma is an all-around warrior that is capable of winning stages of any degree including mountain rides, breakaway flats, and sprint finishes. It is more aerodynamic than ever and improved on what was already considered unthinkable speed. With the Pinarello Dogma F Disc Frameset, you can build up a world-class bike to help you dominate every possible scenario on the road with no compromises.
The Dogma F is as balanced a machine as you will ever see, possessing all the qualities needed for all-around performance. It is more aerodynamic than ever, saving countless watts through a long ride to help riders stay fresh while moving fast. Specific tube shapes and an aero seatpost make this bike efficient in any wind conditions. It is also incredibly light thanks to a T1100 1K high tensile and high modulus carbon fiber. Coming in at a considerably lower weight than the F12, the F fulfills all your climbing needs. Pinarello’s patented Nanoalloy Technology makes it very stiff and lightweight at the same time. World class engineering has resulted in a frame that is elite in terms of aerodynamics, climbing, comfort, and handling. Regardless of what ride lies ahead, the Pinarello Dogma F is ready to conquer it.
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The Growling Beaver is a different type of cycling event: It’s as social as it is athletic. It was designed for cyclists by cyclists to be accessible to everyone, so there are multiple route options. New this year, we are introducing road routes. We will also continue to offer our traditional routes with a mix of tarmac and scenic country gravel roads.
The funds raised through the Growling Beaver are used to support research, provide care, and create resources, news, and events that transform the lives of people touched by Parkinson's.
More than 100,000 Canadians live with Parkinson's, a number expected to increase substantially in the coming years, with 30 Canadians diagnosed each day. At Parkinson Canada, people with Parkinson's are at the centre of everything we do. Parkinson Canada funds critical research, provides information and support, increases awareness and advocates for improved healthcare outcomes for people with Parkinson's across Canada. With the support of our sponsors, partners and the Parkinson's community, we continue to invest in research dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for all people affected by Parkinson's.
Visit Parkinson CanadaInterested in sponsoring the event?
Make an impact while strengthening your company’s profile in the communities where you live and work. Corporate sponsorship increases brand recognition and introduces your business to new and diverse audiences while supporting those affected by Parkinson’s. Sponsorships provide brand visibility, targeted marketing, improved consumer perception and increased reach with your target audience. We will work with your company to identify and leverage opportunities to meet your business objectives. Contact Candice Naylen today at candice.naylen@parkinson.ca.
