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Tour de Thompson

10th Annual

9th Annual Tour De Thompson (formerly the Ride for Independence)

 

Saturday, July 28, 2012
Onanda Park, Canandaigua, NY

 

Registration begins at 7am.

Pre-registered riders can pick up their maps and cue sheets in the "Lakeside Pavilion" of the park.

Mass start at 8:00 am but individual riders can start anytime between 8:00am and 10:00am.

Cookout 11:00am-4:30pm at Lakeside Pavilion

Support ends 4:30pm

Park remains open until 9pm (Lifeguard on duty 10am to 6pm for swimming)

Proceeds support Thompson Health's Rehabilitation Services Aftercare Program
which helps people maintain their level of function and independence in the community.

 

Pre-register and Save!

Register by 6/1/12 - fee is only $30.00
Register by 7/15/12 - fee is only $35.00
Register after 7/15/12 - fee is only $40.00

 

Free Tech shirts for the first 150 registered riders!

 

 * HELMET REQUIRED FOR ALL PATICIPANTS *


Plan early and rent one of the 8 lakeside cabins or 2 uplands cabins at Onanda Park to turn this into a weekend event get away.
Visit Town of Canandaigua Parks and Rec for more details.

Course Routes Maps
Short route 15.4 miles 1,400 feet of climbing
Mid Route 31 miles, 2,800 feet of climbing
Premiere Route 101 Kilometer, 6,800 + feet of climbing.
All routes start and finish at Onanda Park on West Lake Rd. (County Rd 16), Canandaigua, NY


Course Routes:
All routes start and finish at Onanda Park on West Lake Rd. (County Rd 16), Canandaigua, NY

Premier Route - Metric Century  (62.5 miles) - For experienced cyclists who want a challenging ride with spectacular views. Over 6,800 feet of elevation gain!

Continued for 2012
-Gannett Hill bypass option: Eliminate the 50+ mph descent as well as 4.2 miles total distance and 1000 ft of climbing

Intermediate Route (31 miles) - With 2800 feet of climbing in just 30 miles, this is a challenging shorter alternative with many of the same great views that are on the longer ride.

Shortest Route (15 miles)- For less experienced riders. This route has some challenging hill climbing (1350 feet) but the elevation change is more gradual than on the other two routes. This ride rewards you with an exhilarating 1.5 mile descent at the finish. There are no sag stops on this ride.

 Recommended gearing is a triple chain ring for all routes.


Ride Features:

  • Easy to follow Cue sheets & maps
  • Rest stops with snacks and drinks
  • Sag vehicle with bike mechanic: Cell phone numbers provided so you can call the vehicle directly for assistance.
  • Scenic roads
  • Free post ride cookout for participants
  • Three ride lengths available to challenge riders of different abilities
  • Free parking on the West side of the Park
  • Event T-shirt guaranteed for the first 50 registered riders
  • Family activities such as swimming, volleyball, basketball, tot playground, tennis and hiking available at the 80-acre park
  • Restrooms and showers available


 

Ride Day:

  • Early start time to beat the heat!
  • Registration begins at 7am.
  • Pre-registered riders can pick up their maps and cue sheets in the "Lakeside Pavilion" of the park.
  • Mass start at 8:00 am but individual riders can start anytime between 8:00am and 10:00am.
  • Cookout 11:00am-4:30pm at Lakeside Pavilion
  • Support ends 4:30pm
  • Park remains open until 9pm (Lifeguard on duty 10am to 6pm for swimming)

For More Information:
Email:  Dudley.Hallstead@thompsonhealth.org
Event online registration
Town of Canandaigua Parks and Rec


Directions to Onanda Park:

    • From the Thruway: Exit 44. You will be on Rte 332 South. Take this into the City of Canandaigua (about 15 minutes). Rte 332 becomes Main St. Stay on Main St. through the business district (over the railroad tracks, and down the hill). Look for hospital signs and Parrish Street. Parrish Street is a right hand turn off Main Street. Take Parrish Street to the light. Make a left onto West Lake Rd. The Park is 7 miles down West Lake Rd. Free parking is on the right hand side, up the hill in the "uplands section" of the park. Lakeside parking is available for an extra fee paid at the entrance.
    • From Rte 5 & 20: At the major intersection with Rte 332 (Main St.), go North on Main St., Parrish Street will be the first left. Follow directions as listed above from Parrish St.

 

 


View Photos from previous year's rides:

2011 Tour De Thompson Photos

2010 Tour De Thompson Photos

2009 Ride for Independence Photos

 


Click here to Register Online for the Tour De Thompson


 

 2011 Tour Sponsors:

 

 

 

 


Dr. Geoffry Hallstead
PPI Consulting Group
Seneca Foods
Alexandra Burkett, Esq.
BeginnerTriathlete.com
Park Ave Bike Shop

 

Visit the New York State Bicycling Coalition website for additional cycling events in the New York area.