Date: Saturday, August 10, 2024 Location: Bracebridge Sportsplex, Muskoka, ON Ambassador Recognition Night: Friday, August 9, 2024
When you register for the Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer, you are committing to a fundraising mission first, and a ride second. Whether you’re taking the Friends and Family Road Ride, or the Road Challenge, your fundraising efforts directly support life-saving cancer research at The Princess Margaret.
Thank You for Your Support
Thanks to our community, Northern Pass has become one of our fastest-growing events. In fact, our 2024 event roster is officially at capacity! We cannot thank you enough for your continued support.
Your 2024 Route Options
Joining Northern Pass means you’re committed to raising funds for life-saving cancer research. You’ve accepted a challenge that will help transform patients’ lives in Canada and around the world, and we’re here to support you.
40 km Friends and Family Road Ride
Road Challenge
Century Road Ride
2024 Event Details
The 2024 Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer is fast approaching! In anticipation of the big day, we want to make sure you have all the details you need for a successful ride through Muskoka. Read below for the most current event day information, including kit pickup, schedules, routes, and more. Please keep checking back as we’ll continue to update this page with all the latest details.
NEW! Ambassador Recognition Night
Kick off the Northern Pass weekend by enjoying a sunset cruise aboard the Muskoka Steamship, Wenonah II, with fellow participants and your loved ones. Recognition night is on Friday, August 9 and boarding starts at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you all there! Click the link below to join the celebration.
Note: If you’ve reached Ambassador status, you’ve already earned two tickets (one for you and your guest). You can purchase more tickets if you’d like to celebrate with additional friends and family.
Cruise Itinerary
6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Check-in & boarding
7 p.m. – Set sail! Food & drinks will be served
9 p.m. – Return to dock
Location
Muskoka Steamship, Wenonah II
185 Cherokee Ln Gravenhurst, ON
P1P 1Z9
Track your ride on event day by downloading the files below as a GPX or sending the map to your phone or mobile device. You can also use Strava or the Ride with GPS app.
Our participants’ safety is our #1 priority. Please save the Event Operations contact number: 416-946-2382. It will also be on your event wristband. Call this number if you need a sweep vehicle, medical attention, or a bike tech at any point, or if you witness an accident (after calling 911).
Road Safety: Our routes will be well-marked. Please note the directional arrows that correspond with your route selection.
160 km: Black arrows
100 km: Blue arrows
80 km: Brown arrows
40 km: Green arrows
There will be course marshals positioned at any route splits along the way.
Road Conditions: Remember, this is Northern Ontario riding. We have done our best to find the smoothest routes possible; however, there will be some short stretches that can be rough or have a little gravel. We highly recommend using 28-38 mm tires if you’re using a road bike.
For our riders’ and volunteers’ safety, there will be two cut-off points. Riders must arrive at a certain point of the course before the cut-off time. If riders reach a cut-off point at or after the specified time, they may not be permitted to continue on the route and the rider and their bicycle may be removed from the course and transported back to the finish venue.
Cut-off times for the Port Sydney Aid Station are 12:30 p.m. for the 80 km, 100 km, and 160 km riders. The cut-off time for the Muskoka Brewery Aid Station for all riders is 3 p.m.
Northern Pass will go on as scheduled, rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the starts may be delayed. If the weather conditions are severe all day, the routes may be shortened or cancelled.
Please visit our FAQ page for more safety details.
Prior to event day, make sure your bike is in good working order and that you’re aware of the basic bike maintenance necessities and equipped with appropriate tools. Please bring the following to ensure a safe, self-sufficient ride:
Helmet (required to be worn by all riders)
Hand pump and/or CO2 cartridges, spare tube, tire levers, multi-tool, etc.
Front and rear bike lights (recommended)
Fully charged cell phone with the PMCF Events app installed. Download on the Apple Store or Google Play.
We highly recommend using 28-38 mm tires if you’re using a road bike
Bike plate and seat tag provided in your event kit
Towel and toiletries (optional). Indoor showers will be available at the Sportsplex
Nutritional Needs: We are always mindful to try and have something for everyone including gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options at breakfast, lunch and at aid stations. If you have specific or preferred nutritional needs, please ensure you pack the appropriate food.
Keep the excitement of Northern Pass at your fingertips with the new PMCF Events app! Track yourself, your teammates, or your favourite riders along their routes and stay up to date with important event info!
Get started in 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Download the PMCF Events mobile app on iPhone or Android.
Step 2: Select the 2024 Northern Pass event.
Step 3: Track cyclists along their routes and see when they cross the finish line!
Note for Northern Pass cyclists: Tracking is triggered when you leave the start line. It is not enabled by GPS. To properly trigger the tracking, you must line up within your wave and ride through the indicated areas.
Your 2024 Official Jersey
Your Official Northern Pass Jersey is here and ready for adventure. When you put it on, you’re officially part of the peloton — a dedicated community of cyclists who go the extra mile and who won't stop Conquering Cancer. Wear it proudly with your fellow cyclists this year in Muskoka.
Awarded to cyclists in recognition of reaching their fundraising minimum.
Keep fundraising to level up to Ambassador status. In addition to an exclusive jersey and a new collectible patch, all Ambassadors earn an invite to our Ambassador Recognition Night aboard the Muskoka Steamship on August 9.
We’re happy to share that we’re returning to Bracebridge this year, the heart of Muskoka. The start and finish line will be at Bracebridge Sportsplex located at 110 Clearbrook Trail, Bracebridge, ON P1L 0A3.
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