RIDER INFORMATION12th Annual Villa Charities GIRO Cycling FundraiserSunday, May 27, 2018 at Veneto Centre, 7465 Kipling Avenue

In support of Villa Colombo Toronto & Villa Colombo Vaughan

Benvenuti!

On behalf of everyone at Villa Charities, THANK YOU for participating in the 12th Annual Villa Charities Giro 2018!

Giro is an enjoyable 25km, 60km or 100km ride through King City and Vaughan. This year, funds raised through Giro support the purchase of new specialized beds for residents at Villa Colombo Toronto and Villa Colombo Vaughan.

This package contains everything you need to know about event day. Please read this information carefully before you arrive at Veneto Centre on Sunday, May 27, 2018.

Once again, thank you for your time and commitment to Giro 2018. We look forward to riding with you!

EVENT DAY

Sunday, May 27, 2018Veneto Centre, 7465 Kipling Avenue Woodbridge

DIRECTIONS & PARKING AT VENETO CENTRE

The closest main intersection to Veneto Centre is Hwy 7 and Kipling Avenue.

Free parking is available for all cyclists; volunteers will be onsite (look for the pink shirts) to assist with parking directions.

*All riders must arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled start time.

REGISTRATION AND CHECK-IN

6:30am – 8:30amRiders will pick up their timing chip, route maps, and sign a liability waiver (mandatory) and photo release waiver (not mandatory).

The 11 Inc. will be onsite during registration for tune-ups and mechanical support.

Breakfast & Registration 6:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Welcome & Remarks #1 7:15 AM

START #1: 8:00 AM 8:00 AM

Welcome & Remarks #2 8: 15 AM

START #2: 9:00 AM 9: 00 AM

Lunch 11:30 AM

Raffle & Closing Remarks 12:00 PM

Note: there are no shower facilities at Veneto. Washrooms are onsite if you would like to change before lunch.

STAGGERED START TIMES

**IMPORTANT**New this year, we will have two start times:

8:00 AM START For riders who will complete their ride (any route) in three hours or more

9:00 AM START For riders who will complete their ride (any route) in three hours or less

When considering which start time is right for you, remember to factor in time spent at rest stops. We recommend allowing at least 15 minutes per rest stop.

*Riders must arrive at least 30 minutes before their scheduled start times.

SWEEP CARS

The sweep cars will be riding all three routes and they are there for your safety. The cars will lead the way and set the pace for the ride. They are available in case of medical emergencies or mechanical breakdowns.

ROUTE SIGNS/MARKERS

Cyclists riding the 100k route – follow the pink directional signs. Cyclists riding the 60k route – follow the green directional signs. Cyclists riding the 25k route – follow the green directional signs to Villa Colombo Vaughan (first rest stop), then follow the blue directional signs for the remainder of the ride.

If you get lost along the route, call a Villa Charities staff member or a sweep car lead. Phone numbers can be found on the front of your route maps (given out at registration).

WEATHER

The ride will continue rain or shine. In case of serve weather (continuous thunder and lightning), please check the Villa Charities Giro website for hourly updates.villacharities.com/giro2018

If Giro is cancelled due to severe weather, you will receive an email and phone call from the Villa Charities team.

REST STOPS

Villa Vaughan Celebration Station - all routesAddress: 10443 HWY 27Refreshments: hot breakfast & continental breakfast, pizza, espresso, water, fruit, granola bars

Priestly Demolition - 100km route onlyAddress: 3200 Lloydtown-Aurora RoadRefreshments: water, fruit, granola bars

Vellore Village Community Centre - all routes Address: 1 Villa Royale AvenueRefreshments: Italian cookies and espresso, gelato, water, fruit, granola bars

KING / QUEEN OF THE MOUNTAIN CHALLENGE

This challenge takes place on the 60km and 100km routes. Each of the challenge winners will receive the prestigious Maglia Azzurra jersey during lunch.

To participate in this challenge, riders MUST collect their Chip & Bib at Check-In/Registration. Both chip and bib should be placed on your bike. Chips and bibs are personally assigned to each rider, so please don’t trade chips/bibs with another rider.

100 KM route elevation & location of QOM/KOM:

60 KM route elevation & location of QOM/KOM:

*Washrooms are available at each rest stop.

Great prizes are available for you to win!Raffle tickets can be purchased online villacharities.com/giro2018 or at the Veneto Centre on ride day (Sunday, May 27, 2018)

5 Tickets - $20.0020 Tickets - $50.0050 Tickets - $100.00

Raffle prizes include:

• 2018 Bianchi Volpe Bicycle Retail Value: $1,900

• Garmin Edge© 1030 bike computer Retail Value: $779.00

• BikeBox Alan, premium hard shell bicycle box, blue, Retail Value: $700

• Toronto Blue Jays tickets and dinner at Trattoria Mercatto Retail Value: priceless

• Columbus Centre Experience Package; includes a one-year membership to the Columbus Centre Athletic Centre, $150 credit for cultural programs, and $100 gift certificate to Ristorante Boccaccio Retail Value: $850

• 6.5kg Prosciutto leg, Negroni Parma Boneless Retail Value: $120

• Mia Città limited edition crew neck sweater and hat Retail Value: $65

• A trip for two to Las Vegas Voucher Value: $1,200

RAFFLE

ROAD USE

The streets and roads are not closed to traffic while the event is on.Streets and roads will remain open to normal traffic and riders MUSTride accordingly.

York Region Paid Duty Officers and Motor Marshalls will be in attendance along the route and at major intersections; however, there will be other intersections without personnel. When approaching intersections and crossing main roads, riders may be asked (by an Officer or Motor Marshall) to wait until it is safe to proceed.

For the safety of all riders and motorists please obey the instructions issued.

Riders must:

• Obey all road rules at all times

• Leave no extra space

• No “half-wheeling”

• Ride safely and in control, no more than 2 wide

• Look out for hazards and point out hazards to those around you

• Obey the instructions of the Paid Duty Officers and Motor Marshalls

• Keep to the right of the road at all times, particularly when no lines exist

• Wear a bicycle helmet

• Obey traffic signals (including lights and stop signs)

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

For minor injuries, call Robert: Paramedic Duty Officer, 416-896-9090

For water, first aid kits, or mechanical issues, call: • Sweep Car Lead 100km, Massimo Onorati, 416 524-2547• Sweep Car Lead 60km, Nick Fagnani, 416 949-5425

For all other inquiries, call Villa Charities staff:• Amy Armstrong, 647-688-2576• Anna Stubbs, 416-844-2662

*In the event of a serious

accident or life-threatening emergency, immediately

call 911.

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Route mapsare available for

download at villacharities.com/giro2018.

All riders will receive a printed map of all three routes during

registration.

Route mapsare available for

download at villacharities.com/giro2018.

All riders will receive a printed map of all three routes during

registration.

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