The Ontario Police Memorial Foundation (OPMF) GRAN FONDO is a charity bike ride. It is not a timed event.

Entry

The entry to OPMF GRAN FONDO is open to riders aged 18 or older. OPMF GRAN FONDO has the sole discretion over entry numbers and cut off dates.

Each rider must ensure that his/her health condition is sufficient for the event.

Entries are not refundable, transferrable, or deferrable.

OPMF GRAN FONDO reserves the right, in its sole and complete discretion, to deny entry, to revoke the entry application of any applicant at any time, and/or to disqualify any individual from the Event.

Equipment

Bike: any roadworthy bicycle is permitted. The following are not permitted: triathlon bikes, time trial bikes, triathlon/aero bars, tandems, e-bikes, prone bicycles, recumbent bikes and bicycles with chair seating (except for para-athletes) or mono cycles. Unsafe bikes can be banned at any time during the event.

Helmets must be always worn by all riders and must be securely fastened with a chinstrap at all times while riding.

Riders must carry at least one spare tube and a functioning pump or CO2 cartridge.

The use of headphones is prohibited.

Environment

OPMF GRAN FONDO is committed to protecting the environment. Any discarding of trash or food outside the designated trash receptacles at the aid stations or is prohibited.

Changes

Course, date, rule or any other changes pertaining to the Event can be altered if deemed necessary at the sole discretion of OPMF GRAN FONDO.

All those who ride and compete under these rules do so at their own risk. No liability shall attach to OPMF GRAN FONDO or any of its officials with respect to any loss or injury sustained or caused by anyone competing or riding in OPMF GRAN FONDO.