Major Events, Etobicoke Cycling Club

Giving back is important to our members. In addition to the charity rides mentioned
above, our members have organized teams to participate in the Bike with Baycrest to
Defeat Dementia, Ride to Conquer Cancer, Pedaling for Parkinson’s Spinning Wheels
Tour, Ride for St. Joe’s and Healing Cycle.

For many years, members of our club organized one of the top fundraising teams for
Tour for Kids. The Tour supported summer camps for children with cancer.

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Late March: Milan Sanremo (since 2011)

It is a fun social event that is open to all members of ECC regardless of skill or fitness. It
starts and finishes at Sanremo Bakery. It usually involves snacks at the turnaround
point, aka Milan.

Early May: Danish Ride (since 2012)

This coffee ride was started in 2012 to go to Hansen’s Danish Pastry Shop in East York.
That bakery has closed, so now we go for our Wienerbrød at the Danish Pastry House
in Oakville.

Late May: Jack Ride

The Jack Ride supports an amazing mental health charity that works with young people
to promote mental wellness. As well as organizing a club team, members volunteer to
be ride marshalls and with event planning.

June: Tanya’s Ride for Brain Injury (since 2018)

All proceeds from this ride go to benefit the Brain Injury Society of Toronto (BIST). BIST
is a community non-profit supporting those living with the effects of acquired brain injury.

July 1: Canada d’Eh? (since 2018)

We take advantage of Canada Day to do a longer ride out to the country, with
destinations that have included Dundas, Erin, Schomberg and Belfountain.

July – August: Tour d’ECC (since 2020)

The Tour d’ECC is all about having fun on our bikes while supporting a great cause.
There will be social activities on our regular club rides such as post-ride BBQs, stops at
Tom’s Dairy Freeze and a pub night. A few members have graciously hosted coffee
after the 6:00 rides. There are also special rides such as the Longest Ride of the Year
(since 2014) and perhaps a weekend afternoon Beer? ride.
While not required, we encourage our members to make a donation to the Dorothy Ley
Hospice. The Hospice helped Colin Jarvis, a standout ECC ride captain, through his
cancer journey – and ECC’s support of the Hospice is in tribute to him.

September: Explorer of the Century (since 2020)

Twenty-five or forty laps of Explorer anyone (around a 4-kilometer loop)?
It sounds ridiculous. It is ridiculous. But awesome. And fun. And a wild way to push
yourself. A way to ride with folks you don’t often ride with. A chance for many folks to
set incredible Personal Records for speed and distance. And to have some laughs with
friends.

Thanksgiving Monday: Earning Turkey (since 2014)

Started in 2014 as a laugh about riding enough to offset the calories to be consumed
later that day during Thanksgiving dinner, this ride has turned into a season highlight!
This route is a terrific challenge for riders of all abilities. Usually we split into a couple of
groups based on pace. The route looks simple but takes a toll on the legs and lungs for
even the most seasoned riders.

Late October: Cemetery Side roads (since 2022)

Join Jay for the spookiest ride of the year on a Sunday near Halloween. This is a fun
ride that will make brief stops at some old cemeteries and other spooky places in the
area.
Costumes optional, clothing required. It’s a super social relaxed ride for fun and laughs.