Brockville & District Hospital Foundation’s 4th Annual Ride The River is Set for This Sunday, May 26th

Brockville – The Brockville & District Hospital Foundation’s 4th annual Ride the River in support of the Brockville General Hospital is set for this Sunday, May 26th along the 1000 Islands Parkway.

This year every donation will directly support the purchase of new beds, for the hospital ensuring comfort and care for patients in need. This year’s goal is $500,000.

As well, an anonymous donor has generously agreed to donate $2,000 for every rider registered for this year’s Ride the River.

“This is an incredible opportunity to make an even bigger impact while enjoying a fantastic ride along the river. Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a newbie, your participation means more now than ever.” said the Brockville & Area Hospital Foundation

Ride the River was created in memory of Dr. Smylie, commemorating his long-term contributions to healthcare at Brockville General Hospital.

You can register at http://www.ridingtheriver.ca

SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY

• 8:00 am: Registration Opens
  • Start your day by checking in and picking up your race materials at the registration desk.
• 8:15 am: Safety Announcements for 100k Riders
  • Important safety briefing for all 100k riders. Please gather at the starting line.
• 8:30 am: 100k Start Time
  • The 100k ride begins. Cheer on the riders as they embark on their journey!
• 8:30 am: General Announcements
  • Important event information and updates. Please stay tuned.

Ride the route of your choice. The ride kicks off at Brown’s Bay as an individual, family or with your team, complete any of the Ride the River routes.

Option 1: Riders supporting Ride the River have the flexibility to ride at their convenience and location of choice before May 26th.

Option 2: On May 26th, riders can join others along the scenic 1000 Islands Parkway, with four distinct routes available:

• 5 km: Beginning at Brown’s Bay, this route spans 2.5 km to mile marker 1180, then returns to Brown’s Bay via the same trail.
• 25 km: Starting at Brown’s Bay, riders journey 12.5 km to the Lighthouse Store in Mallorytown before retracing their path to Brown’s Bay.
• 50 km: This route leads riders 25 km to the picturesque Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course, followed by a return journey to Brown’s Bay along the same trail.
• 100 km: Embarking on a longer adventure, riders head west for 15 km to Escott Rockport Rd, then make a right turn for 4.5 km up Escott Rockport Rd. Afterward, they return to the parkway, turning right back onto the trail for another 18 km. Upon reaching the trail’s end, riders reverse course, passing Brown’s Bay and covering 4.3 km to the east end before returning to Brown’s Bay.

The final event will be held at Brown’s Bay on the 1000 Islands Parkway at 1231-1241 Thousand Islands Pkwy, Mallorytown.

For more information and to register please visit: http://www.ridingtheriver.ca