February 20, 2018 (Saugeen Shores, ON) – Do you love to cycle long distances but wish that your family could be involved too? Saugeen Shores has the answer for you! This August, a new Gran Fondo event will take place in beautiful Saugeen Shores and through the Bruce County countryside. Saugeen Shores is located about 2.5 hours northwest of Toronto.

This family friendly ride offers four routes – a distance for everyone! Its focus is fundraising for the Southampton and Owen Sound hospitals, so this ride is not timed, allowing for a relaxed “tour-like” atmosphere for all riders. Course logistics are being handled by Multi-Sport Canada so you KNOW this ride will be safe and fun for all participants!

30 k – From Farm to Shore & Back (sponsored by SNC Lavalin Nuclear Inc.) This route gives riders a sample of the best riding that the Saugeen Shores area has to offer. Starting with a loop through Southampton, the route then travels south to Port Elgin along the shoreline of Lake Huron before tracking inland. The final section travels past beautiful farmland along the fertile shores of the Saugeen River before returning to Southampton. Watch for a special family friendly country rest stop along the way!

70 k – Winding Past Windmills (sponsored by Re/Max Land Exchange: Port Elgin & Southampton) This fun route has a great balance of scenery and topography. After looping through Southampton, the route follows the shoreline of Lake Huron to Port Elgin. It then jogs inland briefly before returning towards the Lake Huron shoreline before passing-by lush forests of MacGregor Point Provincial Park. The route then traverses some rolling terrain as it heads over the height of land and east towards the Saugeen River valley. The final section features some beautiful winding roads as it rolls alongside the Saugeen River on its return to Southampton. You will enjoy a yummy rest stop with special goodies!

110 k – Pretty in Paisley (sponsored by Society of Professional Engineers) The route offers riders a mixture of terrain over its length as it travels-through some of the nicest roads in the area.  Beginning with a loop through Southampton, the route tracks south and follows close off the shoreline of Lake Huron travelling through Port Elgin, MacGregor Point Provincial Park as well as passing by the Bruce Power Nuclear Generating Station. It then turns east and away from the shore passing-through Tiverton and Underwood on its way to Paisley. Situated at the convergence of the Saugeen and Teeswater Rivers, Paisley will offer participants a warm and friendly rest stop before following the Saugeen River valley back to the Finish in Southampton.

160 k – Bruce Bucket List (sponsored by Bruce Power) If you are looking for a ride that offers both amazing scenery, well-supported rest stops, as well as bragging rights amongst your fellow cyclists, then you’ve found it! The 160km route hits many notable stops throughout southwestern Bruce County as it takes riders through Sauble Beach, Tara, Port Elgin, Tiverton and Paisley. What will make this ride a truly memorable experience is the country hospitality and amazing support you’ll receive throughout the event.  Join us in Southampton in 2018 and be the one of the first riders to add this Century Ride to your Bucket List!

After Ride Picnic & Kids Ride – Plan to stay for our after ride picnic and kids ride to be held at the beach in Southampton. All riders will enjoy a free lunch, medals for their distances and prizes for dollars raised. Live music, picnic tables and even an optional swim in the lake will make this your most memorable ride of the summer!

Visit HERE and register today!!!