11th Annual

Saturday, July 27, 2013
Onanda Park, Canandaigua, NY

Tour de Thompson is a scenic bicycle tour through the Bristol Hills.  Your participation will help benefit the aftercare clinic at Thompson Rehabilitation Services, helping individuals maintain their independence in their community.

Registration begins at 7:00a.m.  Pre-registered riders can pick up their cue sheets and map in the "Lakeside Pavilion" of the park.
Mass start at 8:00a.m. but individual riders can start anytime between 8:00-10:00a.m.
Cookout 11:00a.m.-4:30p.m. at Lakeside Pavilion
Support ends 4:30p.m.

Park remains open until 9:00p.m. (Lifeguard on duty 10a.m. to 6p.m. for swimming)

Pre-register and Save!

Register by 6/15/13 - fee is only $30.00
Register by 7/15/13 - fee is only $35.00
Register after 7/15/13 - fee is only $40.00

Free Tech shirts for the first 100 registered riders!

Premier Route (Metric Century-62.5 miles) - For experienced cyclists who want a challenging ride with spectacular views. 101 Kilometer, 6,800 + feet of elevation gain!  Premiere Route (click for map)

Continued for 2013 -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 2,800 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.  Mid Route (click for map)

Shortest Route (15.4 miles)- For less experienced riders. This route has some challenging hill climbing (1,400 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.  Short route (click for map)

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

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.

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.

For More Information:
Email:  Dudley.Hallstead@thompsonhealth.org  or call 585-396-6050