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Blackberry Ramble Bike Ride Introduction Blackberry Ramble Bike Ride Registration Form Blackberry Ramble Bike Ride Pledge Form Major Sponsors:
          
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Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation Blackberry Ramble Bike Ride - September 13, 2009 Wow! We are so impressed. This year's Blackberry Ramble bike ride team "Ramble Rousers" brought in a total of $8,880.00. Team members included
Kathy McDougall, Judy Smith, Rick Bridge and Gayle Christoffersen. We congratulate you along with all our other participants for this most successful ride.
 Date: One day event – Sunday September 13, 2009
Location: Saanich Peninsula Hospital, 2166 Mt. Newton X Road,
Saanichton, B.C., Canada
Participants: Anyone of any age who can ride a bike!
Registration Fees: Up to event day – Sept. 13
Participant: $30
Family ride: $40
Wine tour: $50
Team of four: fees waived -to register for a team of four please contact Linda at 250-592-2276 or e-mail her at lindadoctoroff@shaw.ca
Pledges: Participant: $75 minimum
Family: $100 minimum
Wine tour: $150 minimum
Team of 4: $300 minimum
Prizes: The team with the highest amount of pledges will receive $1,000 in prizes.
Event description: Participants can choose one of the following scenic routes on the Saanich Peninsula:
· 25, 50, or 100 km route
· 40 km guided Winery Tour (adults only)
· 10 km Family Ride – a family includes parents and children up to 5 members.
All routes start and finish at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital parking lot and are designed to suit every skill level. Routes are well marked, directions are clear and marshals are located at strategic locations. Road support crews and a van will be available.
Rest stops equipped with water and nutritious snacks will be along the routes. At the end of the Ride participants will enjoy a boxed lunch and entertainment. Door prizes and raffle items will be given away. Riders under 14 years old will receive a medal upon completion of their ride.
Route descriptions:
10 km Family Ride: This 10 km route is designed for young families who enjoy cycling short, safe, relatively flat and easy routes together. The route provides many places where children can be entertained and informed about the various interesting stops along the way.
The route begins at the Saanich Peninsula Hospital, travels down Mt. Newton X Road on a wide bike shoulder to the Highway 17 pedestrian overpass which connects to Lochside Trail. From there it heads south on Lochside Trail. Be sure to stop at Heritage Acres (Saanich Historical Artifacts Society) between 10:30 - 12:30 and hop on the train for a scenic 15 minute ride around the site. It's well worth the stop!
At the farmyard turnaround point, children will be introduced to the mammoth pigs that will provide an animated interpretation of the workings of the farm. Returning across the pedestrian overpass at Mt. Newton X Road, all riders will be guided across Mt. Newton by a route marshal. A short ride up an easy hill to the hospital parking lot completes the ride.
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25 km route:
The 25 km route is suggested for the novice cyclist, who prefers to ride at a relaxed pace. The route runs through pastoral farmlands, avoiding steep hills and heavy traffic. There will be many places to stop and relax. It can easily be covered in 2 to 3 hours of cycling time, at a pace of between 10 and 15 km per hour.
50 km route: The 50 km route features several moderate hills, in light to moderate traffic conditions. It takes the cyclist through coastal and agricultural lands including vineyards, and passes through the seaside town of Sidney. It is suggested for experienced cyclists who are comfortable at a pace between 15 and 20 km per hour. There will be plenty of places to visit and rest. This route can easily be covered within 3 to 4 hours of cycling time.
100 km route: The 100 km route is challenging, and best suited for strong, fit cyclists who like to push themselves. The route includes several steep hills. It follows some of the roads on the 25 and 50 km routes. It is suggested for experienced road riders capable of maintaining a pace of 25 km per hour or more on the flats. Fast, fit riders could complete this course easily in less than 4 hours.
Winery tour: The 40 km route will be a guided tour of the Saanich Peninsula’s highly rated wineries and a cidery. Riders will stop for wine/cider tasting and lunch along the route. The ride will be supported by a sag wagon for those who wish to make purchases along the way. It will take approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete at a leisurely pace of 15 km per hour. There will be a maximum of 12 people per group; be sure to register early.
Please contact the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation at 250-652-7531 or email lindadoctoroff@shaw.ca for more information.
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