Routes & Rider Sign Up
This summer, three teams of people living with Parkinson’s and their supporters will cycle across ten provinces and two territories in a relay format. See below for the dates and locations by team. Please check back frequently as routes may change due to extenuating circumstances.
We welcome you to join us in our journey! There are many ways to participate:
- Attend one of the numerous events being planned across the country. Details will be posted below.
- Host an event! Please contact Jim Redmond at jim@spinningwheelstour.ca to learn more.
- Ride with us! Tag along the route or for one of our Signature Spinning Wheels Rides. Please note – pre-registration and waiver are required in order to cycle with the teams at any point in the relay. Upon receipt of your rider registration form and acknowledgement of the waiver, an email will be sent to you confirming your participation. Each rider is asked to reach the minimum goal of raising or donating $200 to support the Spinning Wheels Relay. Upon confirmation of your ride registration, a fundraising toolkit will be sent to you and we encourage you to share this with family, friends and contacts so that we can continue to support people living with Parkinson’s.
Ways to ride with the team:
1) Signature Spinning Wheels Rides are specific, organized events and require a separate Rider Registration Form and Waiver to be filled out and retuned. For registration and information of these specific rides, currently planned for Hamilton, ON on September 21st and Ottawa, ON on September 28th click here.
2) Tag Along For the Ride! At any point in the journey, we welcome you to join us as we ride across our beautiful country. Review the specific route below and fill out the Tag Along Rider Registration Form and Waiver. You may also join us day-of and hand us your printed waiver.
We look forward to meeting you this summer!
Tag Along Rider Registration Form
Route Dates and Events
All supporters are invited to join us on any leg of the relay (after filling out registration and waiver) as well as any events you would like to attend. Please check back frequently as events are being finalized and will be added below. As well, due to extenuating circumstances such as weather conditions, route may slightly change.
Western Route
July 29, 2024: 72 km ride from Chilliwack, BC to Sunshine Valley, BC
July 30, 2024: 112 km ride from Sunshine Valley, BC to Princeton, BC
July 31, 2024: 113 km ride from Princeton, BC to Penticton, BC
August 1, 2024: 104 km ride from Penticton, BC to Rock Creek, BC
August 2, 2024: 95 km ride from Rock Creek, BC to Christina Lake, BC
August 3: 2024: 117 km ride from Christina Lake, BC to Nelson, BC
August 4, 2024: 105 km ride from Nelson, BC to Sirdar, BC
August 5, 2024: 105 km ride from Sirdar, BC to Cranbrook, BC
August 6, 2024: 100 km ride from Cranbrook, BC to Fernie, BC
August 7, 2024: We finish off the first province of the Western route with a 95 km ride from Fernie, BC into Lundbreck, Alberta
August 8, 2024: Our first full leg in Alberta begins with a 113 km ride from Lundbreck, AB to Longview, AB
August 9, 2024: 90 km ride from Longview, AB to Calgary, AB
Event Friday August 9 at 6-8pm @Best of Kin Brewery (1059 14 St SW, Calgary) partnering with the Parkinson Association of Alberta.
Free but must RSVP. Purchase your own beer and food (unless we get a sponsor).
Free but must RSVP.
To RSVP for event, go to the Parkinson Association of Alberta: Home – Spinning Wheels Tour Meet Up – Alberta (akaraisin.com)
August 10, 2024: 120 km ride from Calgary, AB to Bowden, AB
August 11, 2024: 120 km ride from Bowden, AB to Menaik, AB
August 12, 2024: 100 km ride from Menaik, AB to Edmonton, AB
Event: Monday August 12 at 6-8pm @ Blind Enthusiasm Brewery (9570 76 Ave NW Edmonton) Partnering with the Parkinson Association of Alberta
Free but must RSVP. Everyone gets 2 drink tickets and there will be charcuterie/appetizer style foods.
To RSVP for event, go to the Parkinson Association of Alberta: Home – Spinning Wheels Tour Meet Up – Alberta (akaraisin.com)
August 13, 2024: 116 km ride from Edmonton, AB to Vegreville, AB
August 14, 2024: 100 km ride from Vegreville, AB to Vermillion, AB
August 15, 2024: With almost every Alberta leg spanning 100 kms each, we finish off strong with a 94 km ride from Vermillion, AB into the first stop of the next province, Lashburn, Saskatchewan
August 16, 2024: We will begin the Saskatchewan leg off strong with a 117 km ride from Lashburn, SK to Denholm, SK
August 17, 2024: 114 km ride from Denholm, SK to Saskatoon, SK
Event: We will be met in Saskatoon by a Parkinson’s Canada Support Group for a meet and greet with refreshments.
August 18, 2024: 106 km ride from Saskatoon, SK to Danielson Provincial Park, SK
August 19, 2024: 89 km ride from Danielson Provincial Park, SK to Eyebrow, SK
August 20, 2024: Long 136 km ride from Eyebrow, SK to Regina, SK
Event: In Regina, we are excited to meet with a Parkinson’s Canada Support Group at the Sandra Schlumer Centre for a meet and greet with refreshments.
August 21, 2024: 106 km ride from Regina, SK to Abernathy, SK
August 22, 2024: 118 km ride from Abernathy, SK to Churchbridge, SK
August 23, 2024: Another long provincial ride comes to a close with a 128 km ride from Churchbridge, SK into Shoal Lake, Manitoba
August 24, 2024: 110 km ride from Shoal Lake, MB to Brandon, MB
August 25, 2024: 92 km ride from Brandon, MB to MacGregor, MB
August 26, 2024: 103 km ride from MacGregor, MB to Headingley, MB
August 27, 2024: 82 km ride from Headingley, MB to Richer, MB
August 28, 2024: 86 km ride from Richer, MB to Falcon Lake, MB
August 29, 2024: The west team heads into the final province with a 67 km ride from Falcon Lake, MB into Kenora, Ontario
August 30, 2024: Ontario brings on the largest provincial leg of the relay, beginning with a 138 km ride from Kenora, ON to Dryden, ON
August 31, 2024: 106 km ride from Dryden, ON to Ignace, ON
September 1, 2024: 125 km ride from Ignace, ON to Savanne, ON
September 2, 2024: 125 km ride from Savanne, ON to Thunder Bay, ON
September 3, 2024: rest day
September 4, 2024: 115 km ride from Thunder Bay, ON to Nipigon, ON
September 5, 2024: 91 km ride from Nipigon, ON to Schreiber, ON
September 6, 2024: 96 km ride from Schreiber, ON to Marathon, ON
September 7, 2024: 117 km ride from Marathon, ON to White River, ON
September 8, 2024: 79 km ride from White River ON, to Wawa, ON
September 9, 2024: 115 km ride from Wawa, ON to Lake Superior Provincial Park, ON
September 10, 2024: 115 km ride from Lake Superior Provincial Park, ON to Sault Ste. Marie, ON
September 11, 2024: 96 km ride from Sault Ste. Marie, ON to Livingstone Creek, ON
September 12, 2024: 96 km ride from Livingstone Creek, ON to Spanish, ON
September 13, 2024: 159 km ride from Spanish, ON to Manitoulin Island, ON
September 14, 2024: 64 km ride from Manitoulin Island, ON to Tobermory, ON
September 15, 2024: 125 km ride from Tobermory, ON to Owen Sound, ON
September 16, 2024: 72 km ride from Owen Sound, ON to Collingwood, ON
September 17, 2024: rest day +
Event: Spinning Wheels Relay Welcome & Celebration by Living Better With Parkinson’s. Tuesday, 17 September 2024 from 5:00 PM (EDT) to until 8:00 PM (EDT) Side Launch Brewing Company 200 Mountain Rd Unit 1, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4V5! to purchase tickets click here
September 18, 2024: 114 km ride from Collingwood, ON to Elora, ON
September 19, 2024: 32 km ride from Elora, ON to Guelph University for a meet and greet with Students and Faculty.
Then another 32 km ride to Waterloo
Event: In St. Jacob’s, at the Block 3 Brewing Co., two Spinning Wheels members will be hosting a ‘Pub Night’ from 6pm until 9pm. Block 3 Brewing is graciously donating $1 from each pint sold, to Spinning Wheels!
September 20, 2024: 76 km ride from Waterloo, ON to Hamilton, ON
September 21, 2024 (SIGNATURE RIDE): 55 km ride from Hamilton, ON to Mississauga, ON. View “Ways to Ride with the Team” above to join a Signature Ride
Double Event: In the morning, the Parkinson’s Wellness Innovation Centre will be hosting a pancake breakfast before we begin the ride. Further details coming soon
In the afternoon Passion for Parkinson’s will be hosting a Celebration and Support event for the Spinning Wheels Relay Team at Lakefront Promenade Park , 115 Lakefront Promenade – Shelter Area B from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm as they ride in from Hamilton.
The afternoon includes a BBQ Sponsored by Maple Lodge Farms, music by Rock Express and a chance to here inspiring stories from the riders. Further details coming soon.
September 22, 2024: 87 km ride from Mississauga, ON to Whitby, ON
September 23, 2024: 96 km ride from Whitby, ON to Peterborough, ON
Event: In Peterborough, we will meet again with the Parkinson’s Wellness Project for a BBQ at Trent University. Further details coming soon
September 24, 2024: 105 km ride from Peterborough, ON to Belleville, ON
September 25, 2024: 104 km ride from Belleville, ON to Kingston, ON
September 26, 2024: 106 km ride from Kingston, ON to Perth, ON
September 27, 2024: 34 km ride from Perth, ON Carleton Place, ON
Event: Before we begin our journey to Carleton Place, the Parkinson’s Community Network will host a nutritious breakfast to prepare us for the day. Further details coming soon
September 28, 2024 (SIGNATURE RIDE): The final leg of the Spinning Wheels Relay comes in at 60 kms with an exciting ride from Carleton Place, ON to Parliament Hill, ON where we will host a final celebration. View “Ways to Ride with the Team” above to join a Signature Ride
Event: Our biggest and final event of the relay will take place on Parliament Hill where we will ride to the hill with 100 cyclists and be met by 500 more supporters for a celebration of all our achievements. Political attendees will be in attendance for photos and stories and our riders will talk about their experiences and share speeches.
To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, click here!
Eastern Route
July 27, 2024: The eastern team of the Spinning Wheels Relay begins with a 26 km ride from Deer Lake, NL to Howely, NL
July 28, 2024: 80 km ride from Howley, NL to Sheppardville, NL
July 29, 2024: 99 km ride from Sheppardville, NL to Badger, NL
July 30, 2024: 44 km ride from Badger, NL to Bishop Falls, NL
July 31, 2024: 34 km ride from Bishop Falls, NL to the Notre Dame Junction, NL
August 1, 2024: 50 km ride from Notre Dame Junction, NL to Gander, NL
August 2, 2024: 40 km ride from Gander, NL to Gambo, NL
August 3, 2024: 67 km ride from Gambo, NL to Port Blanchard, NL
August 4, 2024: 81 km ride from Port Blanchard, NL to Arnold’s Cove, NL
August 5, 2024: 48 km ride from Arnold’s Cove, NL to Long Harbour Station, NL
August 6, 2024: 44 km ride from Long Harbour Station, NL to Brigus Station, NL
August 7, 2024: 67 km ride from Brigus, NL to St. John’s, NL
Event: We are excited to meet with Parkinson’s Society Newfoundland & Labrador and local cyclists for a fundraising ‘Pub Night’ with our riders and supporters. Further details coming soon
August 8, 2024: After a drive from St. John’s to Argentia, NL, we hop on the ferry for a 16-hour ride over to North Sydney, NS. Arriving August 9th
August 9, 2024 From there, we kick off our first leg of Nova Scotia with a 60 km ride from North Sydney to Gabarus, NS
Event: As we arrive in Gabarus, Cape Breton, we will meet with the Gabarus community for a Banquet night with fresh seafood. Further details coming soon
August 10, 2024: 87 km ride from Gabarus, NS to St. Peters, NS
August 11, 2024: 100 km ride from St. Peters, NS to Antigonish, NS
August 12, 2024: 94 km ride from Antigonish, NS to Salt Springs, NS
August 13, 2024: 50 km ride from Salt Springs, NS to Halifax, NS
August 14, 2024: 75 km ride from Halifax, NS to Windsor, NS
August 15, 2024: 100 km ride from Windsor, NS to Maitland, NS
August 16, 2024: 96 km ride from Maitland, NS to Tatamagouche, NS
August 17, 2024: Finishing off Nova Scotia with a 105 km ride from Tatamagouche, NS all the way to the first stop of our third province, Port Elgin, New Brunswick!
August 18, 2024: Our New Brunswick ride will be put on pause as we travel into PEI with a 75 km ride from Port Elgin, NB to Charlottetown, PEI
August 19, 2024: Staying in PEI, we will cycle 90 kms from Charlottetown, PEI to Kensington, PEI
August 20, 2024: 94 km ride from Kensington, PEI to Summerside + Borden Carleton, PEI
August 21, 2024: rest day
August 22, 2024: We finish off PEI strong with short 40 kms back into Port Elgin, NB where we will continue to cross New Brunswick
August 23, 2024: 75 km ride from Port Elgin, NB to Moncton, NB
Event: Our first New Brunswick event will be a lunch at the Rotary Club of Moncton for the SW riders. This will be followed by a mindful walk with local sponsors. Locals are invited to cycle with the team or join us in walking the final km of the route to a local brewpub.
August 24, 2024: Our longest leg of the eastern route comes in at 120 km, riding from Moncton, NB to Chipman, NB
August 25, 2024: 80 km ride from Chipman, NB to Fredericton, NB
August 26, 2024: rest day
August 27, 2024: 100 km ride from Fredericton, NB to Stickney NB
August 28, 2024: 100 km ride from Stickney, NB to Grand Falls, NB
August 29, 2024: As we clock in at the halfway point of the east ride, riders will traverse 100 kms from Grand Falls, NB to Degelis, our first stop of Quebec
August 30, 2024: The first full leg in Quebec will be a full 100 km from Dagelis, QC to Rivière Du Loup, QC
August 31, 2024: 80 km ride from Rivière Du Loup, QC to Village Des-Aulnaies, QC
September 1, 2024: 90 km ride from Village Des-Aulnaies to Quebec City, QC
September 2, 2024: rest day
September 3, 2024: 92 km ride Quebec City, QC to Champlain, QC
September 4, 2024: 95 km ride from Champlain, QC to Berthierville, QC
September 5, 2024: 90 km ride from Berthierville, QC to Montreal, QC
September 6, 2024: rest
September 7, 2024: 40 km ride from Montreal, QC to Baie D’Urfe, QC
Event: We will meet with Ken Forse and the for a community cycle and a BBQ with 4 of the area’s mayors. Further details here: Spinning Wheels Baie D’Urfe Poster
September 9, 2024: After a long trek through Canada’s largest province, the team will cycle 96 km from Baie D’Urfe, QC to Cornwall, Ontario where the Eastern team will hop off their bikes and prepare to join the West team in Collingwood, ON to finish out the ride
Event: As local cyclists ride with us into Cornwall, we will join the Rotary Club in hosting a BBQ/Pub Night. Further details coming soon
September 17, 2024: rest day + event
Event: Spinning Wheels Relay Welcome & Celebration by Living Better With Parkinson’s. Tuesday, 17 September 2024 from 5:00 PM (EDT) to we join the west team in Collingwood, we will meet with Living Better with Parkinson’s for a fun-filled ‘Pub Night’ at the Side Launch Brewery. to purchase tickets click here
September 19, 2024: 32 km ride from Elora, ON to Guelph University for a meet and greet with Students and Faculty.
Then another 32 km ride to Waterloo
Event: In St. Jacob’s, at the Block 3 Brewing Co., two Spinning Wheels members will be hosting a ‘Pub Night’ from 6pm until 9pm. Block 3 Brewing is graciously donating $1 from each pint sold, to Spinning Wheels!
September 20, 2024: 76 km ride from Waterloo, ON to Hamilton, ON
September 21, 2024 (SIGNATURE RIDE): 55 km ride from Hamilton, ON to Mississauga, ON. View “Ways to Ride with the Team” above to join a Signature Ride
Double Event: In the morning, the Parkinson’s Wellness Innovation Centre will be hosting a pancake breakfast before we begin the ride. Further details coming soon
In the afternoon Passion for Parkinson’s will be hosting a Celebration and Support event for the Spinning Wheels Relay Team at Lakefront Promenade Park , 115 Lakefront Promenade – Shelter Area B from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm as they ride in from Hamilton.
The afternoon includes a BBQ Sponsored by Maple Lodge Farms, music by Rock Express and a chance to here inspiring stories from the riders. Further details coming soon.
September 22, 2024: 87 km ride from Mississauga, ON to Whitby, ON
September 23, 2024: 96 km ride from Whitby, ON to Peterborough, ON
Event: In Peterborough, we will meet again with the Parkinson’s Wellness Project for a BBQ at Trent University. Further details coming soon
September 24, 2024: 105 km ride from Peterborough, ON to Belleville, ON
September 25, 2024: 104 km ride from Belleville, ON to Kingston, ON
September 26, 2024: 106 km ride from Kingston, ON to Perth, ON
September 27, 2024: 34 km ride from Perth, ON Carleton Place, ON
Event: Before we begin our journey to Carleton Place, the Parkinson’s Community Network will host a nutritious breakfast to prepare us for the day. Further details coming soon
September 28, 2024 (SIGNATURE RIDE): The final leg of the Spinning Wheels Relay comes in at 60 kms with an exciting ride from Carleton Place, ON to Parliament Hill, ON where we will host a final celebration. View “Ways to Ride with the Team” above to join a Signature Ride
Event: Our biggest and final event of the relay will take place on Parliament Hill where we will ride to the hill with 100 cyclists and be met by 500 more supporters for a celebration of all our achievements. Political attendees will be in attendance for photos and stories and our riders will talk about their experiences and share speeches.
To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, click here!
Northern Route
August 31, 2024: The Northern team kicks off their leg of the relay with a ride from Whitehorse, YK to Dawson City, YK
September 1, 2024: 72 km ride from Dawson City, YK to Tombstone YK
September 2, 2024: rest day
September 3, 2024: 122 km ride from Tombstone, YK to Engineer Creek, YK
September 4, 2024: 65 km ride from Engineer Creek, YK to Viewpoint, YK
September 5, 2024: 110 km ride from Viewpoint, YK to Eagle Plains, YK
September 6, 2024: 78 km ride from Eagle Plains, YK, crossing the Arctic Circle to Rock River, YK
September 7, 2024: rest day
September 8, 2024: We finish off the Yukon leg with 94 km ride from Rock River, YK to into the beautiful Territorial Park in the Northwest Territories
September 9, 2024: 102 km ride from Nataiinlaii Territorial Park, NT to Rengleng, NT
September 10, 2024: 91 km ride from Rengleng, NT to Inuvik, NT
September 11, 2024: rest day + event
Event: In Inuvik, NT, the Parkinson’s Association of Alberta will be helping us put on a ‘Pub Night’ with members of the Inuvik community. Further details coming soon
September 12, 2024: For the final leg of the Northwest territories, we ride 138 km from Inuvik, NT to Tuktoyaktuk, NT
We are happy to announce that the Inuvik Cycling Club will be joining us on our route to Tuktoyaktuk, NT
Event: Ceremonial tire dip in the Arctic Ocean with the Inuvik Cycling Club. Further details coming soon
September 13, 2024: We head back into Yukon with a ride from Tuktoyaktuk, NT into Tombstone, YK
September 14, 2024: After a final ride in the north from Tombstone, Yk to Whitehorse, YK, our riders will dismount their bikes and head back to Ontario for the Parliament Hill Celebration
September 17, 2024: rest day + event
Event: As we join the west team in Collingwood, we will meet Living Better with Parkinson’s for a fun-filled ‘Pub Night’ at the Side Launch Brewery. Tuesday, 17 September 2024 from 5:00 PM (EDT) to until 8:00 PM (EDT) Side Launch Brewing Company 200 Mountain Rd Unit 1, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4V5! to purchase tickets click here
September 19, 2024: 32 km ride from Elora, ON to Guelph University for a meet and greet with Students and Faculty.
Then another 32 km ride to Waterloo
Event: In St. Jacob’s, at the Block 3 Brewing Co., two Spinning Wheels members will be hosting a ‘Pub Night’ from 6pm until 9pm. Block 3 Brewing is graciously donating $1 from each pint sold, to Spinning Wheels!
September 20, 2024: 76 km ride from Waterloo, ON to Hamilton, ON
September 21, 2024 (SIGNATURE RIDE): 55 km ride from Hamilton, ON to Mississauga, ON. View “Ways to Ride with the Team” above to join a Signature Ride
Double Event: In the morning, the Parkinson’s Wellness Innovation Centre will be hosting a pancake breakfast before we begin the ride. Further details coming soon
In the afternoon Passion for Parkinson’s will be hosting a Celebration and Support event for the Spinning Wheels Relay Team at Lakefront Promenade Park , 115 Lakefront Promenade – Shelter Area B from 1:00 pm – 4:00pm as they ride in from Hamilton.
The afternoon includes a BBQ Sponsored by Maple Lodge Farms, music by Rock Express and a chance to here inspiring stories from the riders. Further details coming soon.
September 22, 2024: 87 km ride from Mississauga, ON to Whitby, ON
September 23, 2024: 96 km ride from Whitby, ON to Peterborough, ON
Event: In Peterborough, we will meet again with the Parkinson’s Wellness Project for a BBQ at Trent University. Further details coming soon
September 24, 2024: 105 km ride from Peterborough, ON to Belleville, ON
September 25, 2024: 104 km ride from Belleville, ON to Kingston, ON
September 26, 2024: 106 km ride from Kingston, ON to Perth, ON
September 27, 2024: 34 km ride from Perth, ON Carleton Place, ON
Event: Before we begin our journey to Carleton Place, the Parkinson’s Community Network will host a nutritious breakfast to prepare us for the day. Further details coming soon
September 28, 2024 (SIGNATURE RIDE): The final leg of the Spinning Wheels Relay comes in at 60 kms with an exciting ride from Carleton Place, ON to Parliament Hill, ON where we will host a final celebration. View “Ways to Ride with the Team” above to join a Signature Ride
Event: Our biggest and final event of the relay will take place on Parliament Hill where we will ride to the hill with 100 cyclists and be met by 500 more supporters for a celebration of all our achievements. Political attendees will be in attendance for photos and stories and our riders will talk about their experiences and share speeches.
To purchase tickets and learn more about the event, click here!