frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the KCCR

What is a Cribbage Ride?

A very good question indeed! Courses are laid out and riders follow them, using maps provided, reaching checkpoints along the way. Folks ride whichever route suits them and then, when you return to the Masonic Hall at the end, you will be dealt a Cribbage hand and the best hands win prizes.

What are the routes and how long are they?

Click here to view a copy of the map from 2009. Keep dropping by for more info about 2010. We can say for sure that there will be a 100km route and a 50km route and they will both be ... great!! Most likely they will be the same routes as last year.

The roads in Prince Edward County are fairly quiet, especially in early fall. There are lots of light, rolling hills and a few climbs; but not much real altitude gain on either route. There are lovely lake vistas, and great rolling scenery throughout both routes. The fall colours are underway at the end of September.

What are the roads like? What kind of bike should I ride?

All the plotted routes travel on paved roads in Prince Edward County. Road bikes are completely suitable as well as hybrids and comfort bikes. Knobby tired mountain bikes and double suspension are not required, but are perfectly acceptable, if you like.

Safety approved helmets are required.

What is the fee?
Event Day
with $10 credit for Pre-registration*
Adult
$50
 $40
Student/Children
$30
 $20
Tandem Team
$90
 $80

How do I win prizes?

Once ridersreturn to the Masonic Hall everyone will be dealt a cribbage hand. After all the hands have been tabulated, prizes will be awarded to the folks who made the most points from their hand.

What do you mean by "pre-registration"?

If you send a paid registration before September 29, 2011 you will pay a reduced entry fee.
If you register on the event day (October 1, 2011) you'll pay full pop for entry. This is our effort to encourage everyone to PRE-REGISTER (please, PRE-REGISTER)!

How do I pre-register?

Pre-registration is open. You may pre-register in one of four ways.

#1: Pick up an event flyer at one of the many locations in Prince Edward County and fill in the pertinent information. Write a cheque and include it with your registration form and mail it to the address on the flyer.

#2: Contact us (email or phone Wynand Van Soelen at 613 393 5270) and we'll mail you an event flyer so that you can pursue option number one.

#3: Download and print a Preregistration form from this website, print it out, fill in the pertinent information and mail it into the address specified with a cheque for the correct amount.

How do I register on event day?

Registration will be open at the the Masonic Hall, (on the western side of Picton, 13251 Loyalist Parkway) on October 12, 2011, starting at 8am.

Where is the start?

The event will start and finish at the Masonic Hall, (on the western side of Picton, 13251 Loyalist Parkway) Ontario. Direction maps can be seen here.

What time does it start?

The first wave of riders (the 100km riders) will leave from the Masonic Hall at 9AM. The folks riding the shorter course will head on at 10:30AM. On-site registration will be open by 8AM.

What kind of children's programs does the Kiwanis support?

Kiwanis International has a mandate to support children's programs. Locally the Picton Kiwanis is involved with buying bed kits for kids in third world countries (a program called Sleeping Children Around the World) and they give financial support to local youth teams and they send a number of kids each year to the Salvation Army summer camp and provide graduation awards to our high school's graduates, and support the Terrific Kids program in our local elementary schools.

What if I don't have a bicycle?

Bicycles are available to rent (at a discounted rate) from the Bloomfield Bicycle Company for the event. Contact them directly (613.393.1060 or bbc@bloomfieldbicycle.ca) to make reservations. Bikes can be picked up in advance or delivered to riders at the Masonic Hall at 8:30AM on event day.

What if I get tired and want to short-cut the course?

This is a fun event, not a race with rules and sanctioned points or anything like that. You will have a good quality road map. If you decide that you want to take a short cut to get back to the finish please feel free to do so – but make sure you pick up at least four tokens to complete your hand!

What if I get hurt or I get too tired to finish?

There will be communication abilities at each checkpoint – as well as food and water. If you need assistance or transportation, folks at the checkpoints will be able to call for a van to fetch you back to the Masonic Hall. There are also sweep riders at the back of each route with first aid supplies for both you and your bike. If you are unable to continue just wait and help will be along. You might consider bringing along a cell phone as well.

What if I don't know how to play cribbage?

When you return to the Masonci Hall you will be dealt a cribbage hand and there will be highly qualified, unbiased cribbage experts there to help you figure out the best hand possible.

What time is lunch served? What time are the prizes awarded?

We start serving lunch after 12PM (or when the first riders return, whichever comes first!) and have plenty for everyone.

Prizes are awarded once most folks have arrived back at the Masonic Hall. Check back here for a more detailed schedule of events later in the season.

What if my question wasn't answered here?

Please feel free to email or phone Wynand Van Soelen at 613 393 5270 of the Kiwanis Colour Cribbage Ride organizing team with any questions, concerns or suggestions that you have. Our first five years have been great fun and we've had great feedback from all participants and we're excited about the possibilities for 2010 AND we're still open to input from all!

Our goal is to make the KCCR the best cycling event possible.