Thank you for riding the 2023 Pedaling for Parkinson's GTA Ride
Thank you for riding with us. We hope you enjoyed the event! Your support enables Parkinson Canada to fund research, provide care and create resources, news, and events that transform the lives of people touched by Parkinson's.
More than 100,000 Canadians are struggling with the stigma and daily challenges of living with Parkinson's. That number will grow by about 30 people tomorrow and the day after that until we reach 50 new diagnoses per day within the decade.
By participating in Pedaling for Parkinson's, you are ensuring that a full life with Parkinson's is still possible. This year's ride may be over, but the impact you have continues. Thank you!
Fundraising Rewards
We hope you continue to wear your tech t-shirt and cycling jersey year round to celebrate your fundraising efforts. If you didn't pick up your items on-site, or you reached the fundraising levels post-ride, please email us at pedaling@parkinson.ca. You can continue to fundraise and earn rewards until September 30, and the final day to fundraise for this year's campaign is December 31, 2023.
Photos
Photos from the 2023 ride are now available! Click here to view them and add your own! https://photos.app.goo.gl/o5WfYRkxNWN9qKaP8
2023 Ride Information
Welcome to the Pedaling for Parkinson's GTA Ride
We are so excited to connect with the Parkinson’s community. When you pedal with us or donate - whether it be money or your equally valuable time - you are making a positive impacton the research being done, the services being offered, and the people being helped everyday.
Event Agenda
Saturday, August 19th, 2023 - 4:00pm - 6:00 pm
We will be hosting a pre-ride social at Sonnen Hill Brewing. There will be savoury snacks prepared by Sunny Pies & Rolls for your enjoyment, and we will have author and motivational speaker, Nelson Sleno, sharing about his journey with Parkinson's.
This will be a wonderful opportunity to mingle with the other riders before the ride! We will also be giving riders the option to register at the event so you can bring your cash/cheque donations with you, check in and receive your tech shirt or jersey so that you have it to wear the next morning!
Sunday, August 20th, 2023 - 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Start/Finish - Tony Rose Memorial Sports Centre
Registration Opens - 7:00 am
Opening Ceremonies - 7:30am
Warm-up for All Riders - 7:45am
Ride Begins - 100km riders leave at 8:00am and the 40km/60km riders leave at 9:00am
Celebratory Lunch - 11:00am - 2:00pm hosted by Rasmi's Falafel
Closing Ceremonies - 2:00pm
Routes
40km Route - 2023 GTA 40 KM - A bike ride in Orangeville, Ontario (ridewithgps.com)
60km Route - 2023 GTA 60 KM - A bike ride in Orangeville, Ontario (ridewithgps.com)
100km Route - 2023 GTA 100 KM - A bike ride in Orangeville, Ontario (ridewithgps.com)
*Routes are subject to change based on construction or road closures so stayed tuned for the latest updates*
Accommodations
Orangeville and the surrounding area gets booked up fast in the summertime, so make sure to reserve your accommodations soon. If we're able to secure a group rate, we'll post the information here.
Photos from the 2022 ride can be viewed by clicking here.
We are super excited to have partnered with FM 101 Orangeville as our Media Sponsor!