THE WHEELMEN HOST THE IVCA AT
WATERLOO, ONTARIO, CANADA:
Tuesday 11 July - Sunday 16 July 2006.

Direction to the College


Preliminary Program (subject to revision) as of October 2005:

Tuesday 11 July
4 pmRegistration opens at Ron Eydt Village, University of Waterloo.
8 pmBriefing in the evening on the century ride (registration area).
Wednesday 12 July
5:45 amCentury ride begins (also 30 mile and 50 mile rides).
10 am - 5 pm.Registration at Ron Eydt Village
8 pmReception hosted by Mayor Epp and members of Waterloo council - registration area.
Thursday 13 July
9 amOfficial high wheel tour to St Jacobs (Mennonite/Amish centre and Museum)
NoonPicnic at Laurel Creek Reservoir (swimming for those who wish).
2 pmWorld championship races under IVCA rules. (no shade - bring a parasol/umbrella/hat)
5 pmIVCA AGM.
8 pmLecture: t.b.a.
Friday 14 July
7 amSwap meet
9 am“Show and Tell”:
  1. Costumes
  2. Interesting bicycles and tricycles (please bring your most intersting machines)
11 amWheelmen AGM.
2 pmEITHER:
  1. Victorian Tea at Woodside National Historic Park (home of former Canadian prime minister)
  2. Visit to Brick Brewery.
  3. Ride to West Montrose covered bridge, the last covered bridge in Ontario. This is a 25 mile ride and will move at a quick pace - not for beginners.
8 pm.Restoration panel workshop.
Saturday 15 July
9.30 amOfficial photograph
10 amRide to downtown Waterloo for display of the history of the bicycle, formation riding and trick riding.
NoonBox Lunch in Waterloo Park
2 pmWheelmen Games and State/country challenge (teams of 4 drawn from States/countries ... details to follow)
6 pmBanquet and awards at Transylvania Club, followed by entertainment (+ Vlad /Dracula look alike contest: see members.aol.com/atamas/transylvania.htm for details of the Vlad Dracula story)
Sunday 16 July
amDepart

Sam McLaughlin with his Eagle - circa 1889. The McLaughlin Carriage Co was one of Canada's leading carriage makers - but Sam wanted to dabble with cars so he teamed up with Buick to make McLaughlin Buick for the Canadian market. GM eventually bought him out and he became President of GM Canada. He became very wealthy - gave up bicycles for cars, was a major philanthropist, and lived to become 100 years old - which proves that riding an Eagle must be good for you.
KEY ADVICE:
  1. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE HEALTH COVERAGE VALID IN CANADA
  2. FOR U.S. VISITORS - YOU NEED A VALID PASSPORT TO GET BACK INTO THE U.S.*
*When we planned the Canada Wheelmen meet last Fall the US Government had announced that US citizens returning to the US from Canada would need a passport to re-enter the US by the summer of 2006. That date has since been pushed back a year, to 2007, and is still being debated in Washington. As it stands, you will need valid photo identification to re-enter the US this summer. If uncertain, check the US Customs and Border protection web site where it states (on 15 June 2006):
*US citizens are exempt from passport requirements. However, it is highly recommended that a U.S. Citizen be prepared to present documentation such as valid or expired U.S. passport, U.S. birth certificate, or Naturalization certificate to avoid delays."

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