 | Featuring special guest Nicole Stamp, award-winning theatre artist, TVOKids and Reach for the Top host. Nicole is no stranger to the pink ribbon cause—her dad is a cancer researcher and Nicole edits his papers! Nicole is honoured to participate in Bike for Betty, and dedicates her participation to Anja, Nic, and her Auntie B. |
Bike for Betty…and all the women in your life!
Click here to view our 2008 Bike 4 Betty gallery.
We invite you, your family and friends to get out your bikes and join us on Sunday, May 25th for our first annual Bike for Betty. The non-competitive bike ride will start and finish at Memorial Park, Port Credit, sticking closely to the beautiful Waterfront Trail bike path. Choose a distance that is right for you – 2k, 15k, 30k, 40k or 75k.
Date: |
Sunday, May 25, 2008 |
Registration: |
7:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. |
Start Times: |
8:00 a.m. (75k Road Ride) |
Start/End Location: Memorial Park
20 Lakeshore Road East, Port Credit, Mississauga, Ontario
Family Fun Festival: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Festivities include live entertainment, great prizes and give-away items, healthy snacks, and kids’ activities with face painting, clowns and much more!
Route:Click the distance for route description 2k, 15k, 30k, 40k or 75k
Driving Directions to Memorial Park
Coming from the East – along QEW, exit at Hurontario Street South. Turn right onto Lakeshore Road East. Turn right on Stavebank Road North. Memorial Park is on the North side of Lakeshore Road and on the East side of the Credit River.
Coming from the West – along QEW, exit at Mississauga Road and turn right onto Mississauga Road North. Turn left onto Lakeshore Road West. Turn left on Stavebank Road North. Memorial Park is on the North side of Lakeshore Road and on the East side of the Credit River.
Parking: On site parking available at Memorial Park. Free parking is also available nearby at Saddington Park and JJ Plaus Park (across the street). Click here for map.
Refreshments: water stations will be available on the bike route and at Memorial Park. Healthy snacks will be offered at the start/finish area.
Registration Fee
Adult (16 years & older)
• $20 per person. Raise $100 or more in pledges and receive a free t-shirt.
Child (under 16 years)
• Free. Children who raise $25 or more in pledges receive a free t-shirt.
How to register:
Choose one of the following options:
- Click on the “Register Now” button on this page. Please NOTE that online registration will close on Friday, May 23 at Noon. After this time, participants may register on event day at the registration tent.
- Download and print the registration PDF from this site and mail or fax the form to:
Trillium Health Centre Foundation
100 Queensway West
Mississauga, ON L5B 1B8
Fax: 416-521-4179 - Visit the Trillium Health Centre Foundation, 170 Sherway Drive, Etobicoke from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
- On event day, at the registration tent near the start/finish line.
For All Participants
- Each registrant will receive their very own bib, available on event day at the registration tent.
- Bike and bag check will be available on site.
- Medals will be awarded to all riders.
- Great gift bags as you cross the finish line.
Reminders for Participants
- Register early to avoid lineups
- Bike helmets mandatory
- Spare tubes recommended
- Water bottles recommended. Water stations will be available at the turnaround points for the the 15k, 30k, 40k and 75k routes and at Memorial Park.
- Maintenance and repair support will NOT be available at Memorial park. Visit your local bike shop for tune-ups and maintenance repairs as needed before event day.
- Don't forget to bring your own blanket to make yourself comfortable for the event festivities and entertainment.
- Please dress accordingly - rain or shine.
