WELCOME TO THE YK2HR 2023!

WHEN: 2-4 June 2023

It’s 500 kilometers of open road, three awesome days of spinning, camaraderie, great food, fun and incredible wildlife sightings. Everyone who wishes to cycle must register

Registration fees:

Early bird until 31 March 2023: $250

Regular fee from 1-30 April 2023: $275

Late bird fee from 1-15 May 2023: $325

IMPORTANT: Absolutely NO refunds after registration. You may transfer your registration if you are able to find your replacement. To transfer your registration, please send an email to: yk2hrinfo@gmail.com

Riders under 18 are free but still must register, discount code is XXXX100 for those who qualify (are under 18).

All Riders must register. A Rider is anyone who cycles any part of the route. If your partner/spouse/friend/children is/are accompanying you by vehicle, that person does not need to register and is welcomed to participate fully, and for free, in the non-cycling portion of the Ride.

If you and your spouse/partner share driving and cycling, both must register.

Your registration fee pays for all meals (breakfast, lunch and supper) and snacks for the 3 days EXCEPT for lunch on Day 1 & Day 3. You bring your own lunch for Day 1. The Ride ends before supper on Day 3.

Ride Information

Packing List

Bicycle pump /Patch kite /Spare tubes

Water bottles

Sun glasses

Regular and full finger bike gloves, for the cool mornings

Chamois butter (for your bike shorts)

Bandana or Balaclava (keep your ears warm)/Extra gloves or mitts

Lip Balm/Sun block

Tent/Sleeping bag/Sleeping foam

Folding chair – Or stand while you eat

Personal cutleries, if you wish. NOTE: A plate, bowl, cup, fork and spoon are provided during meals.

Toiletries

Bug dope

Swim suit – for the Hay River Aquatic Center at end of Ride

Daily Meals

Most of your meals on the Ride are included in your registration fee. All meals are communal – we eat and clean up together.

Meals for Day 1, Friday

Lunch: Your packed lunch. Only water and juice are available.

Supper: Consist of appetizer, stew, buns, dessert, coffee and tea. Hot water is available until 9 p.m.

Meals for Day 2, Saturday

Breakfast: Consist of oatmeal and a variety of dressings and coffee and tea.

Lunch: You make your own sandwiches during breakfast. Bread, cuts of meat, cheeses and various spreads will be made available. Juice and hot water will be available during lunch.

Supper: Consist of appetizer, chili, buns, dessert and coffee and tea. Hot water is available until 9 p.m.

Meals for Day 3, Sunday

Breakfast Consist of oatmeal and a variety of dressings and coffee and tea

Lunch: Buy your own lunch at the Enterprise gas station. Only water will be available

Supper: None provide. The Ride ends before supper time

Mandatory Pre Ride Meeting & Gear drop off.

Place: Yellowknife Ski Club meeting room

Time: 5.00-5.30 pm. You drop off your camping gear into the trailer at the Ski club parking lot

Time 5.30 -6.30 pm. Present overview of the Ride and safety rules and Q & A

You must attend the Pre-Ride meeting. Safety is paramount on this Ride. This meeting is our opportunity to review highway rules and buffalo safety during the Ride.