WHAT: Bike the Trails
WHERE: The Don Valley, Toronto, ON
WHEN: August 28, 2021
WHO: Adults (18+) with Type 1 diabetes and their Support Crew (a friend/loved one who does not have diabetes)
PRICE: Free!
*Registration is required
*A basic mountain bike (working gears and brakes) and a helmet is required for participation
Join us for a day of biking the trails in the Don Valley in Toronto! We will meet up in the Loblaws parking lot close to the trailhead (located at 11 Redway Road), get to know the group, and test out our skills before we head out to explore some easy-to-moderate bike trails in the Don Valley! Trails will be determined based on interest and skill level of the group but expect to be outside and moving for a couple of hours.
CIM Adventures help to connect people with Type 1 diabetes in the backcountry. The trips give you the chance to get away from the everyday hustle and bustle of your every day life; learn skills for taking diabetes into the wild; and step outside of your comfort zone into the place where magic happens. These programs are for veterans and new adventurers alike.
We will meet as a group in the south end of the Loblaws parking lot located at 11 Redway Road. From there we will head over to the nearby trailhead in the Don Valley to begin our bike.
11 Redway Road
East York, ON
M4H 1P6
We have an action-packed day of adventure. Below is a loose sample of what you can expect on your trip.
10:00AM
Meet as a group in the Loblaws parking lot, test out our bikes and practice our skills
10:30AM-1:45PM
Head out for a guided group bike in the Don Valley
2:00PM
Back at the parking lot
Sarah has always had a love for the outdoors and has worked as an Ontario Junior Ranger, a canoe trip guide, and outdoor educator. Diagnosed with type one diabetes in 2017, she considers herself extremely lucky to have crossed paths with Connected in Motion soon after, and has been involved with CIM ever since. Sarah completed a BSc in marine biology in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and hopes to attend veterinary school in the future. In her free time Sarah enjoys hiking, camping, canoeing, snowboarding, birding, and planning dream trips!
Tyler is a Toronto local with a love for all types of outdoor adventure, but his biggest passion is mountain biking. He completed a degree in kinesiology at York University and is currently enrolled in the Pre-Service Firefighting program at Seneca College. Tyler works at a local bike shop building and fixing bikes, and in his free time he loves to go mountain biking in the Don Valley, Horseshoe Valley, and explore new trails with his trusty steed, the "Green Goblin".
This trip is offered for both adults who are living with Type 1 diabetes and their Support Crew- a friend, family member or loved one who do not have diabetes. We are so grateful for our Support Crew and welcome them to join us for our guided bike!
For this event you will need a working bicycle that can handle gravel trails (road cycling bikes would not be a good option), a helmet, a day bag you can ride with to carry a water bottle and low snacks for yourself. **Note: a helmet is required for participation.
Still have questions? Send them to sarah@connectedinmotion.ca with Adventure FAQ in the subject line and we’ll get your questions answered!
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