Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Run, Walk, Ride for Mental Health a timed event?

No. This is a non-competitive event designed for everyone to have fun.

What is the start time for the Run, Walk, Ride for Mental Health?

All walkers and runners will be starting in 10:10 am. Volunteers will be onsite to direct you to the start area.

Group ride departures are as follows:

• 80 km - 8:00 am

• 50 km - 9:00 am

• 10 km - 10:00 am

We kindly ask that you are ready to go and at the designated starting area for scheduled times.

Will the courses be marked?

For those registered to run or walk around The Arboretum, there will be a well-marked loop.

For those registered to ride the routes will not be marked. All registered riders will receive both a copy of the route files to electronic devices and a route map prior to heading out for the ride. You have the option to join the no-drop social rides led by volunteer ride leaders or ride at your own pace, using the maps provided.

Help! I want to change my distance.

No worries! To help us manage the day and numbers, we kindly ask that you email kelly@upandrunningguelph.ca and provide an update.

Are there any special "rules of the road" for the Country Rumble group rides?

All riders must obey the Ontario Traffic Act. Under that legislation, bicycles are considered vehicles so the Act applies. This means that riders must stop at stop signs and stoplights. A rolling stop is not permitted. Failure to do so could result in a fine. 

Because bicycles usually travel at lower speeds than a car or trucks, there are two rules of the road to which cyclists must pay special attention:

1. slower traffic always stays right

2. slower traffic must give way to faster traffic when safe and practical

When passing other cyclists, always pass on the left and verbalize your intentions. (ie. "passing on your left" or "on your left")

Bike Bell - all bicycles are required to have a bell or horn in good working order.

Helmets - In Ontario, every cyclist under the age of 18 must wear an approved bicycle helmet.  Country Rumble Gravel Rides require all cyclists, adults, and children, to wear an approved helmet.

Are dogs permitted?

Only service animals are permitted at the Country Rumble event, all other dogs not permitted. If you are bringing a service animal, you must also bring documentation from a regulated health professional confirming the animal is required to work with you to service your disability.