Ian Grant's Celebration of Life & Memorial Ride
Ian Grant’s Celebration of Life & Memorial Bike Ride
Sunday, August 30, 2026
Join us on Sunday, August 30, to remember and celebrate the life of Ian Grant, with a memorial bike ride leading into his Celebration of Life in Hamilton.
Memorial Bike Ride (35km)
12:00 PM
Oakville GO Station
214 Cross Ave, Oakville, ON
We’ll gather at Oakville GO Station at noon and ride together to Hamilton for Ian’s Celebration of Life. The ride is a chance to share some miles, memories and stories with friends and community before arriving at the service.
Route map courtesy of Imran Aziz: View the 35 km route on Ride with GPS
Ian Grant’s Celebration of Life
2:00–4:00 PM
The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton
170 Dundurn St S, Hamilton, ON
Please join Ian’s family, friends and community as we come together to celebrate his life and the impact he had on so many people.
The service will also be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person.
In lieu of flowers, Ian’s family asks that donations be considered in Ian’s honour to UNICAMP of Ontario or the Toronto PWA Foundation.
F4L ⚙️ Support Circle
Taking place the last Sunday of each month, these 90-minute virtual sessions focus on community-building, emotional support, and grounding skills leading up to the August Bike Rally.
It’s a chance to learn from one another, speak freely, and head into the Bike Rally feeling confident and connected. Let's roll forward together.
Bike Rally Info Session
Join us at this informative info session to ask questions and learn everything you need to know! From training & fundraising tips to packing hacks, find out what the Bike Rally experience is really all about!
Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location: Online (Zoom)
Bike Rally Reunion Party
SAVE THE DATE!
The Bike Rally Union Party is happening Saturday, September 26 from 4–8 PM at Crews & Tangos!
Come relive the memories, celebrate an incredible Rally, catch up with your Rally family, and keep the good times rolling.
📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 Crews & Tangos, 508 Church St, Toronto
More details coming soon — but get it in your calendar now!
F4L ⚙️ Support Circle
Taking place the last Sunday of each month, these 90-minute virtual sessions focus on community-building, emotional support, and grounding skills leading up to the August Bike Rally.
It’s a chance to learn from one another, speak freely, and head into the Bike Rally feeling confident and connected. Let's roll forward together.
Day 6: Lancaster to Montreal
Day 6: Lancaster to Montreal
Departure: Lancaster
Destination: Montreal
Distance: 104 Km
Click “View Full Version” below for the Ride With GPS route.
Click HERE to download the Map & Cue sheet
Day 5: Johnstown to Lancaster
Day 5: Johnstown to Lancaster
Departure: Johnstown
Destination: Lancaster
Distance: 109 Km
Click “View Full Version” below for the Ride With GPS route.
Click HERE to download the Map & Cue sheet
Day 4: Kingston to Johnstown
Day 4: Kingston to Johnstown
Departure: Kingston
Destination: Johnstown
Distance: 110 Km
Click “View Full Version” below for the Ride With GPS route.
Click HERE to download the Map & Cue sheet
Day 3: Adolphustown to Kingston
Day 3: Adolphustown to Kingston
Departure: Adolphustown
Destination: Kingston
Distance: 51 Km
Due to ever-changing construction, the PDF cue sheet and printed maps for today are out of date. Please only follow the live RideWithGPS map today, as well as signage and Road Support Crew!
Correct map for today: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56233143
Day 2: Port Hope to Adolphustown
Day 2: Port Hope to Adolphustown
Departure: Port Hope
Destination: Adolphustown
Distance: 122 Km
Click “View Full Version” below for the Ride With GPS route.
Click HERE to download the Map & Cue sheet
Day 1: Toronto to Port Hope
Day 1: Toronto to Port Hope
Sunday August 2, 2026
Departure Ceremony: Corktown Common Park, Toronto
7:00am: Participants Arrive. Group Photos, etc.
8:00am: Speeches
8:30am: Riders Depart!
Destination: Port Hope, Ontario
Distance: 122 Km
Click “View Full Version” below for the Ride With GPS route.
Click HERE to download the Map & Cue sheet
Packing Day
Packing Day
Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Monsignor Fraser College – Isabella Campus
Address: 146 Isabella St. Toronto
Out-Of-Towner Welcome Event
Before we roll out on August 2, join us for our Official Out-of-Town Participant Welcome Event!
This relaxed evening is your chance to help us give a warm Toronto welcome to the incredible riders and crew who have traveled from afar to be part of this year's Bike Rally.
Everyone is invited to celebrate the community that makes this ride so special. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, and kick off Rally week together before we hit the road.
Friday, July 31
8:00–10:00 PM
O'Grady's Bar – Back Patio
518 Church Street, Toronto
Chosen Chain Cycle Club
Weekly Rides on Tuesdays at 6pm.
Bring your friends and join the Chosen Chain Cycle Club!
Details:
📅 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6pm
📍Meet location: Exhibition Gates, 11 Princes' Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
⌚Ride from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
🍻Dinner spot: Sunnyside Pavilion Cafe, 1755 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto, ON M6S 5A3
What to expect: An approximate 60-90 min long guided ride with a no drop policy! We’ll cycle together primarily on bike paths and rec. trails at an easy pace enjoying each other’s company with some tunes to set the vibe. We’ll end each ride at a restaurant or café for a bit and drink to celebrate!
Questions? Check out our FAQ page or feel free to reach out to Peter Harte at pharte@pwatoronto.org
Follow us on Instagram for updates, cute pics, and the location of upcoming rides.
F4L ⚙️ Support Circle
These virtual sessions focus on community-building, emotional support, and grounding skills leading up to the August Bike Rally.
It’s a chance to learn from one another, speak freely, and head into the Bike Rally feeling confident and connected. Let's roll forward together.
Team Ride
Team Ride
Your team ride will be scheduled and routed by your team captains. They will contact team members with details soon.
Date: Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am to 1:00pm
Location: TBD
Address:
Training Ride: Vaughan - Keswick
Note: 2026 Northwest route departure point has changed to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station on TTC Line 1
Departure: Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station — walk north from the subway station (see image below)
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: Keswick
Note: PWA will be providing a box lunch at the break in Claredon Beach Park. Cost will be $10, Cash or Tap.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
Bike Rally Women & Trans Riders Info Session
Join us for a special online info session created with female riders in mind. We’ll cover topics specific to women’s experiences on the Rally and create space to share questions, concerns, and helpful insight ahead of the ride.
For this session, we’ll be welcoming special guest Leah from Mountain Equipment Company!
Have something specific you’d like us to cover? Fill out the survey linked below to help shape the conversation.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Location: Online (Zoom)
CANCELLED: Chosen Chain Cycle Club
Due to the weather forecast, tonight’s Chosen Chain ride has been cancelled.
Questions? Check out our FAQ page or feel free to reach out to Peter Harte at pharte@pwatoronto.org
Follow us on Instagram for updates, cute pics, and the location of upcoming rides.
Training Ride: Kipling - Glen Williams
AS OF FRIDAY MORNING, THIS RIDE IS A GO. SMOKE IS EXPECTED TO CLEAR BY SUNDAY.
Departure: Kipling subway station — meet at the northeast corner of Aukland Road and St. Albans Road, across the street from the passenger pick-up area (see image below).
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
Note: PWA will be providing a box lunch at the break in Glen Williams Park. Cost will be $10, Cash or Tap.
Montreal Training - West Island Loop
Departure: We will be meeting at Parc Lafontaine at Avenue Calixa-Lavallée and Sherbrooke.
Start time: 8:00 AM. Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: East Island
Distance: 95 km
Click HERE for the Strava route.
If you have any questions regarding this training ride, please contact kevin_egan@yahoo.com.
CANCELLED: Kipling - Burlington
RIDE CANCELLED DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY (AQ 8-10) AND HIGH CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS
Departure: Kipling subway station — meet at the northeast corner of Aukland Road and St. Albans Road, across the street from the passenger pick-up area (see image below).
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: Burlington
Note: PWA will be providing a box lunch at the break in LaSalle park. Cost will be $10, Cash or Tap.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
Montreal Training - Chambly/Varennes Loop
Departure: We will be meeting at Parc Lafontaine at Avenue Calixa-Lavallée and Sherbrooke.
Start time: 8:00am - Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: East Island
Distance: 101 km
Click HERE for the Strava route.
If you have any questions regarding this training ride, please contact kevin_egan@yahoo.com.
Bike Rally Nutrition Info Session
Join us for a special Nutrition Info Session, led by an official sports nutritionist, focused on helping riders fuel their best Rally. Learn practical strategies to maintain energy throughout the day, recover afterwards, and make nutrition choices that keep you feeling strong from Day 1 to Day 6.
Have something specific you’d like us to cover? Fill out the survey linked below to help shape the conversation.
Bike Rally Women & Trans Riders Social Event!
We’re excited to invite Women and Trans Women riders to a special social gathering!
The Friends For Life Bike Rally is about so much more than the kilometers we ride together. It's about the relationships we build along the way, and this gathering is a chance to strengthen those connections before we head out in August.
Come meet other Women and Trans Women riders, share stories, ask questions, and enjoy time together off the bike.
We can't wait to see you there!
Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Lost Craft Brewery (Canary District), 482 Front St E, Toronto
Training Ride: Kipling - Oakville
Departure: Kipling subway station — meet at the northeast corner of Aukland Road and St. Albans Road, across the street from the passenger pick-up area (see image below).
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: Oakville
Click “View Full Version” for the Ride With GPS route.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
If you have any questions regarding this training ride, please contact training@bikerally.org.
Training Ride: Warden - Goodwood
Note: East-End departures are returning to Warden Station, from the north parking lot due to station construction.
Departure: Meet out front of the Warden Hilltop Community Center on the north side of the TTC North Parking lot.
Go north from the Warden Station exit, north across St. Clair, past the TTC parking lot, and turn right at Roper Rd.
» For parking, enter off Warden Ave. Do not park at the community centre.
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: Goodwood
Click “View Full Version” for the Ride With GPS route.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
If you have any questions regarding this training ride, please contact training@bikerally.org.
Big Meeting: All Participants
The Big Meeting is the time every year when all Rally participants gather together to learn about final details for the event.
Location: PWA Hub, 163 Queen Street East, Toronto
Session will be broadcast on Zoom and also be recorded and uploaded to YouTube for viewing afterward.
Times:
6:00pm - First-Year Participants Session
7:00pm - All Participants Session
8:00pm - All Participants Social
First-Year Participant Session
6:00-7:00pm
PWA 4th Floor
Learn the Rally basics and have all your newbie questions answered!
All Participants Session
7:00-8:00pm
PWA 4th Floor
First-Year and Returning Riders & Crew join together to learn about what's new this year, talk about safety, fundraising and more.
Social
8:00-9:30pm
PWA 1st Floor
Stick around to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and kick off Rally month together! Snacks will be provided, and a cash/tap bar will be available.
Big Meeting: First-Year Participants
The Big Meeting is the time every year when all Rally participants gather together to learn about final details for the event.
Location: PWA Hub, 163 Queen Street East, Toronto
Online Zoom will be available for the First-Year Participants Session, as well as The Big Meeting. You can use the same Zoom link for both meetings.
Session will also be recorded and uploaded to YouTube for viewing afterward.
Times:
6:00pm - First-Year Participants Session
7:00pm - All Participants Session
8:00pm - All Participants Social
First-Year Participant Session
6:00-7:00pm
PWA 4th Floor
Learn the Rally basics and have all your newbie questions answered!
All Participants Session
7:00-8:00pm
PWA 4th Floor
First-Year and Returning Riders & Crew join together to learn about what's new this year, talk about safety, fundraising and more.
Social
8:00-9:30pm
PWA 1st Floor
Stick around to catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and kick off Rally month together! Snacks will be provided, and a cash/tap bar will be available.
Training Ride: Warden - Goodwood
Note: East-End departures are returning to Warden Station, from the north parking lot due to station construction.
Departure: Meet out front of the Warden Hilltop Community Center on the north side of the TTC North Parking lot.
Go north from the Warden Station exit, north across St. Clair, past the TTC parking lot, and turn right at Roper Rd.
» For parking, enter off Warden Ave. Do not park at the community centre.
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: Goodwood
Click “View Full Version” for the Ride With GPS route.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
If you have any questions regarding this training ride, please contact training@bikerally.org.
Training Ride: Kipling - Terra Cotta
Note for repeating riders: Break location has changed further down McLaughlin Rd.
Departure: Kipling subway station — meet at the northeast corner of Aukland Road and St. Albans Road, across the street from the passenger pick-up area (see image below).
Please show up 15 minutes early for sign-in, announcements and warm-up.
Destination: Terra Cotta
Click “View Full Version” for the Ride With GPS route.
Click here to download the Map & Cue sheet
If you have any questions regarding this training ride, please contact training@bikerally.org.
Chosen Chain Cycle Club
Weekly Rides on Tuesdays at 6pm.
Bring your friends and join the Chosen Chain Cycle Club!
Details:
📅 Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6pm
📍Meet location TBD - Check back soon!
⌚Ride from 6:00PM - 7:30PM
🍻Dinner spot TBD
What to expect: An approximate 60-90 min long guided ride with a no drop policy! We’ll cycle together primarily on bike paths and rec. trails at an easy pace enjoying each other’s company with some tunes to set the vibe. We’ll end each ride at a restaurant or café for a bit and drink to celebrate!
Questions? Check out our FAQ page or feel free to reach out to Peter Harte at pharte@pwatoronto.org
Follow us on Instagram for updates, cute pics, and the location of upcoming rides.