The Driveside - Scarborough South Loop Community Ride 2025

This ride is all about appreciating community in every sense. We were overwhelmed by the turnout & enthusiasm at our first two community rides and would love to keep the party going! Riding bikes with friends & appreciating all that Scarborough is what's its all about.

Please ensure that you complete the waiver below before attending the ride!

Ride Waiver: https://forms.gle/RbNhDrd5Q4g2M9ek9

Route is subject to change

Route File: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48729742

Our goal:

To ride bikes with friends and donate all proceeds to the Gaza Sunbirds!

What kind of bike do I need?

Most bikes will do just fine! We do reccommend at least a 30mm width tire to feel confident on the off road bits, but we encourage you to bring whatever bike you have and hike-a-bike as needed!

What if part of the route feels too challenging?

The goal is to enjoy the ride! We encourage hike-a-bike and descending on foot as you feel comfortable.

What does 'no drop' mean?

In a few words, we will not be leaving anyone behind. In the spirit of party-pace, we will be stopping regularly so we can keep the party together along the route.

Should I bring food?

We'll be providing some pre-ride coffee and post-ride snacks, but if you would like to bring food to share you are more than welcome to!

Will we be hanging after the ride?

We will end the ride at Greenvale Park (across the street from Guildwood GO) for a post-ride social. We'll be raffling out some incredible cycling related prizes from our sponsors (soon to be announced!!).

How long will the ride take?

The route is about 27.5 km in length and we will taking it nice and easy. You can expect to be riding for a couple of hours. We will meet and end in the same location (Guildwood GO Station). There will be a

Info: We will be gathering in the Guildwood GO Station south parking lot where we'll all enjoy some coffee and chats. Please remember to bring your own mug/thermos to reduce waste!

Info: We will be riding the Scarborough South Loop in a counter-clockwise direction. There will be regularly scheduled stops along the route to allow the entire group to stick together. We will aim to return to the Guildwood GO Station parking lot by ~2pm.

Info: We would love to keep the party going once we reach the end of the ride. We will be arranging for snacks at the end of the ride. There will be a raffle with proceeds going to Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction (TIHR), so please bring cash or buy your tickets from the event page!

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