| The Wilderness
Committee invites you to enjoy a weekend of beautiful
fall cycling in Nopiming Provincial Park! Come join us
on the 4th and 5th of October as we embark on a two-day,
100 kilometre cycle tour from Lac Du Bonnet area to Tooth
Lake. This unique tour will feature secluded lakes and
old-growth boreal forests contrasted against recent industrial
logging and mining sites.
The Missing Details:
The ride each day is about 50 kilometers on gravel roads.
Wider, treaded tires are encouraged.
The ride leaves from Trapper's Esso Station on Highway
315, 5 km north of the turn-off from Highway 313, at 9:30
a.m. Saturday morning
Stay overnight at Bird Lake on Saturday night. Camping
is free, or indoor lodging is $25 for a shared room, or
$50 for your own room.
The ride will end near Tooth Lake on Sunday at about
5 p.m. People and bikes will be transported back to Trapper's,
arriving around 6:30 p.m.
Meals and snack breaks are included in the trip.
There are lead and trailing support vehicles for awareness
and to transport all your gear. A bike mechanic will be
present.
Cost is just $40 for food and transportation.
Items to bring:
- own sleeping bag is recommended
- appropriate cycling attire for cool, rainy, or windy
conditions
- energy bars or drinks if you use them (home-cooked treats
will be provided at snack time)
- alcoholic beverages for Saturday night if you so choose
- fishing rod if you wish to fish
Transportation to and from Winnipeg can be arranged.
Please contact
us by phone or email to register for the ride, so we can
book vehicle spots, accomodations, and food.
In your email please indicate if you have any food allergies
or restrictions.
|