Planning Checklist for Riders and Crew

✅ START FUNDRAISING! 30% of all donations are given during the Holiday season in November and December. The earlier you start, the less stressful it will be, and the more you'll end up raising! There is also increased demand for services around the holidays and cash flow to the agency is important. Log into your page here.

If you’re from outside of the Toronto area:

✅ Book your travel to Toronto before the Rally, if you're coming from out of town. You need to arrive by Friday, July 31st so you can attend Packing Day on Saturday, August 1st. We ride out on Sunday, August 2nd.

✅ Book your accommodations in Toronto before the Rally, if you're coming from out of town. Book on your own, or use our partners the Courtyard Marriott Hotel or Toronto Metropolitan University (Daphne Coxwell Residence).

✅ Book your accommodations in Montreal for after the Rally (everyone needs to do this)! Book on your own, or use our partners the Marriott Residence Inn Hotel, The Marriott Sheraton Hotel, or Concordia Grey Nuns Residence.

✅ Book your travel back to Toronto or Kingston from Montreal. Book a plane or train on your own, or use our coach bus service departing the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at noon.

✅ Request camping gear if you need it. If you don’t have your own camping gear, we’ve got you covered! We can provide the necessary equipment to ensure you’re fully prepared for the ride. Simply click the link below to let us know what items you’ll need: https://wkf.ms/3Hx525m

✅ If you're new, attend an online orientation session: The Eastern/Central Time session will be happening Wed. Nov. 12th, and Pacific/Mountain Time session will be on Tue. Nov. 25th. Both will be recorded.

✅ If you're in the Toronto area, attend our winter indoor training sessions! They run on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays starting Nov 13th. Go to bikerally.org/calendar to select your day and reserve a spot.



UPCOMING DATES: 

• Local Ottawa Social
  Beyond the Pale Pub, Wed Nov 5, 7:00-9:00pm

• Indoor Spin Training (Toronto) @ Toronto Central YMCA
  Thurs Starting Nov 13 - 7:00-8:00pm
  Sun Starting Nov 16 - 11:30am-12:30pm

• Indoor Spin Training (Toronto) @ Parliament Street Fitness
  Sat Starting Nov 15 - 1:00-2:00pm

• Toronto Holiday Party
  Fri Nov 28th, 6:30-10:30pm @ PWA 1st Floor, 163 Queen St E
  Meet this year's Team Captains!

• World AIDS Day & Giving Tuesday
  Dec 1 & Dec 2 - Supercharge Your Holiday Fundraising!

• Team Selection Period
  Jan 7-14th

• Teams Formed & Finalized
  Feb 1st