Markham Cycling Day

Tour de Markham 

Tour de Markham allows you to choose from a 10 km (optional 15 km), 30km and 60km route.

Children’s Bike Races 

These bike races are for children from ages 3 to 10 years.

Important:

• Each participant must bring their own bicycle in good working order. Bike Rental is not available. Participants under 18 must bring a properly fitted bicycle helmet.
• If a bike race for your child is sold-out, we encourage you to still join us for the event. We are often able to make accommodations for additional bike race riders on the day-of. Please check-in at the Registration tent when you arrive.

Register for Your Race!

Markham Cycling Day Event Schedule: 

Parking
Information to be posted shortly.

Public Transit
The Markham Civic Centre (101 Town Centre Boulevard) is easily accessible by transit:

YRT/VIVA Trip Planner
GO Transit Trip Planner

Cycling 
Why not ride to the event and clock a few more kilometres! Bike racks will be available on-site.

There will be 3 different cycling routes available: a Family Friendly 15km, 30km and 60km.

• Route Map for Short Route (10km, optional 15km)
• Route Map for Medium Route (30km)
• Route Map for Long Route (60km)

Following are tips and information to help make your Tour de Markham as enjoyable as possible:

• Follow the rules of the road
• Be very careful at intersections, don't just follow the crowd across
• Look for intersection walk buttons to cross busy roads
• Follow the directional road signs and designated lead rider to avoid becoming lost
• Some portions of the route are gravel; reduce your speed on corners / bends appropriately
• Carry the equipment you require to repair flats and have a rain jacket and cell phone
• Assist others in need; if serious call 9-1-1

Inspire. Learn. Grow.

We are looking for volunteers who are 14 years of age or older and who can make a minimum commitment of 6 hours on Sunday, September 22, 2019.

It is only through the help of many volunteers that we are able to host Markham Cycling Day. Our volunteers are our friendly ambassadors who set up booths and provide on-site support. They are vital to the success of this annual event.

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Volunteer Descriptions

GENERAL ON-SITE SUPPORT (at main site)

• Registration: Accept registrations and verify completed waiver forms. Hand out sponsor literature. Hand out wristbands and giveaways to children’s races participants for the age group entered. Hand out maps, wristbands and giveaways to Tour participants for the tour entered.
• Race Control: Identify first, second and third place riders as they cross the finish line for Children races. Hand out participation ribbons to all other participants under 10 years of age. Monitor Starting Line. Assist racers at corners, informing them of upcoming turns and directions. Move traffic pylons as required for races of different lengths. You may also assist participants in locating the parking area. Assist spectators in crossing the children’s bicycle race course.
• Food Server: Assist with serving lunch to eligible participants. Assist with handing out and collecting tickets for lunch. Assist with on-spot lunch purchases.
• Information Booth / Greeter: Greet participants as they arrive. Assist participants and spectators in locating desired locations and scheduled events. Additionally assist with set- up and tear-down of booths including placement of tables, banners, traffic pylons, barricades and directional signs as required.
• Bike Decorations: Assist younger children in adding decorations to their bicycles. Keep the area clean and tidy, and monitor the supply of decorations.

GROUP RIDE MARSHAL (bicycle/helmet required)

• Race Pacer: As part of the Race Control team, you will be the lead rider in front of the race group or the sweeper on the race course riding with the racers.
• Tour Route support: Remain at a certain point on the course to keep a watchful eye on traffic, keep people on track and provide encouragement. Assist Tour de Markham riders in correct direction. Experienced volunteers may also lead a tour

REST STOP (off-site, transportation required)

• Attendant: Provide water and snacks to Tour de Markham riders at a designated rest stop.

We welcome not for profit organizations to exhibit their goods and services. Send an e-mail to cyclingday@markham.ca if you are interested.

We welcome vendors at the site to market their goods and services for a small fee. Send an e-mail to cyclingday@markham.ca if you are interested.

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