09/20/2026
PRACTICE RUN for next week’s Tour de Dundas completed in 4hrs 20mins (with 3 short stops for traffic lights), but actual run time was 4hrs even.
The Rotary Tour de Dundas tourdedundasgranfondo is organized by the Dundas Valley Rotary and takes place next Sunday September 27, starting at dundas_driving_park_vb
The Rotary Tour de Dundas Gran Fondo exists for three main reasons: community fundraising, promoting active living, and highlighting local Dundas culture.
1. Fundraising for Local Charities
At its core, the event is organized by the Rotary Club of Dundas Charitable Trust to raise crucial operational funds for local community causes. The primary recurring beneficiaries include:
Margaret’s Place Hospice (St. Joseph’s Villa, Margaret’s Place Hospice & Foundation ): Providing end-of-life palliative care and family support services.
Routes Youth Centre: Offering a safe drop-in environment, mental health resources, and programming for youth ages 8–19 in Dundas.
Broader Rotary Initiatives: Proceeds also help fund local infrastructure projects (like the Rotary Cattel Seniors Centre and local parkettes) and global service causes like Rotary International’s End Polio Now campaign.
2. Community Engagement & Active Living
The event brings together cyclists of all skill levels—from casual families doing the 20 km waterfront trail ride to seasoned endurance riders tackling the 160 km Escarpment loops. It encourages active recreation while showcasing the cycling routes of the Dundas Valley and Flamborough rural roads.
3. Celebrating Local Culture (Taste of Dundas )
Beyond the ride itself, the event serves as a late-summer gathering for residents and visitors. By pairing the ride with the Taste of Dundas food festival at Dundas Driving Park, the event supports local food vendors, craft breweries, and local artists, reinforcing community ties.
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