08/28/2025
π΄ββοΈ **Kawartha Lakes Classic 2025 β What a Ride!** π΄ββοΈ
On August 23, we welcomed over **170 incredible riders** to the Kawartha Lakes Classic Cycling Tour β and wow, what a day it was! Not only did participants pedal through scenic routes under **perfect cycling weather**, but many also went above and beyond by donating to receive our awesome fundraising incentives. πͺ
π A **massive THANK YOU** to all our sponsors who made this event possible, and an extra loud shoutout to our **Title Sponsor, Boston Pizza**, for treating everyone to a **delicious pizza and Caesar salad lunch** that hit the spot after a great ride. ππ₯
πΆ The vibes were high thanks to **Westerby Entertainment**, whose music got our cyclists pumped and ready to roll!
π **Gold Sponsors**
- Russell West Optometry, Lindsay
- Economy Wheels Nissan
- Infinity Fine Homes
- W**d Man Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes
- Mosquito Hero
- Staples Swain Professional Corporation
π₯ **Silver Sponsors**
- Days Inn & Suites Lindsay
-MVW Construction & Engineering Inc.
- Dyson Alarm Tech Systems
- Driftwood Mechanical Ltd
- **Down To Earth β for your generous support and love for the cycling community! ποΈπ²
π₯ **Bronze Sponsor**
- Westerby Entertainment
π **Rest Stop Sponsors**
- Maxama Protection Inc.
π€ **Supporter Sponsors**
- BILL'S QUALITY PEST CONTROL
- Pro-Wildlife Services LTD.
- LP Movers
- Brooklin Electrical Limited
π **In-Kind Donations**
- **Kawartha Wholesale Bakery** β for the **mouthwatering butter tarts** that made dessert unforgettable! π§
- **Water Depot** β for keeping our riders hydrated and refreshed π°
- ** MadeGood** β for fueling our cyclists with tasty granola bars at the rest stops! π«
- ** Costco Peterborough/the Kawarthas Shoppers π¨π¦ β for your generous support and community spirit π
- ** The Grove Theatre** for their free tickets offer
πΈ **Scroll through the amazing photos below** to relive the smiles, the scenery, and the spirit of community. Every snapshot tells the story of a day filled with joy, generosity, and pedal-powered purpose. A big thank to Bill Dickinson for providing the drone photos and bringing life to our event for years to come! It was so wonderful that the Lindsay's Bounce Radio event vehicle dropped by to wish our riders a great ride!
Special thanks to Ward 7 Councillor and Deputy Mayor Charlie McDonald of the City of Kawartha Lakes for honouring our event with his thoughtful words about A Place Called Home and the important services we provide. We also give special thanks to our gracious host, the Oakwood & District Lions Club who opened their doors to our event with unbelievable warmth and generosity and who operated a cash bar for our riders enjoyment!
π Huge appreciation to our ** KLC Planning Committee**, the **Kawartha Cycling Club** for helping us design and map out the beautiful routes, and our **50 wonderful volunteers** β more than half of whom came from **W**d Man Peterborough & Kawartha Lakes**β for keeping everything running smoothly and with heart. You are all the backbone of this event!
Thanks to your incredible support, we raised **over $30,000** for ** A Place Called Home**, helping provide emergency shelter and support to those experiencing homelessness in the **City of Kawartha Lakes** and **County of Haliburton**. β€οΈ
π¨ **Already dreaming of next year?** Mark your calendars β the Kawartha Lakes Classic will be back in **August 2026**, and weβre planning to make it even bigger, better, and bolder. Stay tuned for updates, early registration perks, and new surprises. You wonβt want to miss it!
Thank you for pedaling with purpose. See you next year!