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Take the Bike Train to the Lost in the Rocks and Trees Mountain Bike Race

The Lost in the Rocks and Trees mountain bike race takes place in Mattawa Ontario, a short trip from North Bay.  There will be a shuttle available for passengers participating in the race and their friends and family, and special accommodations are available in both Mattawa and North Bay.

Lost in the Rocks and Trees Race Info

The Lost in the Rocks (and Trees) mountain bike race has been an ongoing community event for the last 14 years. In it's current configuration, it takes place on the Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System, outside of the town of Mattawa Ontario. There are two courses, one measuring 60 km, the other 110 km (approximately). This is not a course for the weak at heart. The Lost in the Rocks and Trees will take you back to the beginning of Mountain Biking - when groomed trails did not exist. From technical single track, retired logging roads, to rock strewn climbs (and decents), soft sand and puddles that are 'surprisingly' deep, the sheer distance and incredible terrain of the Canadian Shield will put your skills and endurance to the test. Some riders don't finish...MANY bike parts don't finish...and that's part of what makes it Ontario's Toughest Mountain Bike Race.

This race is part of the Mattawa Regions Voyageur Adventure week, with live music and outdoor adventure activities taking place in the town of Mattawa on Saturday July 17. Transportation between the race venue and Adventure Week events will be available for race participants and spectators, so make sure to bring your friends and family along to cheer you on and take in the festivities.

The Ontario North Bike Train weekend coincides with the Race and special arrangements are available for passengers wishing to participate in the event. There will be a shuttle available for passengers participating in the race and their friends and family, and special accommodations are available in both Mattawa and North Bay.

Race Registration fee:
$70 until July 1st
$80 after July 1st.

Click here to register for the Lost in the Rocks Mountain Bike Race

Shuttle Cost:
The price of the shuttle is $35 return trip. The shuttle is generously supported by Mattawa Voyageur Country Tourism Development.

Shuttle can be booked by contacting the Bike Train:

Call the Bike Train office at
416-338-5083 in Toronto
1-866-333-4491 Toll Free Canada/USA

Mattawa Accommodations, shuttle and Race Option

Itinerary

Friday July 16
8:40 am Bike Train departs Toronto for North Bay
1:50 pm Bike arrives in North Bay, short break for ride around North Bay
4:00 pm Shuttle departs for Mattawa accommodations and the race venue; Nature's Harmony Ecolodge
Overnight in Mattawa or Nature's Harmony

Saturday July 17
Race Day
7:30 - 8:00 am Shuttles depart Mattawa accommodation for Race at Nature's Harmony
9:30 am Race begins
5:00 pm Post Race Barbeque and Social at Nature's Harmony Ecolodge
7:30 & 9:30pm Shuttle departs Natures Harmony for Mattawa Accommodations
Overnight in Mattawa or Natures Harmony

Sunday July 18
9:00 - 10:00 am Shuttles depart Natures Harmony and Mattawa Accommodations for North Bay
1:35 pm Bike Train departs North Bay for Toronto
7:15 pm Bike Train arrives in Toronto's Union Station

Mattawa Accommodations

The following Mattawa area accommodations will be on the shuttle route, and are considered bicycle friendly, offering secure bicycle storage and bike washing facilities. Passengers are encouraged to book directly with the hotels.

Natures Harmony Ecolodge- Camping Option
At race site
$5 per person per night

Valois Motel - Mattawa
Downtown Mattawa Ontario
$99 per night, double occupancy

Sid Turcotte Park - Camping
Downtown Mattawa Ontario
$25-$33 per campsite per night

Mattawa Adventure Camp
Outskirts of Mattawa Ontario
$25-$75 per person per night

North Bay Accommodations, shuttle and Race Option

Itinerary

Friday July 16
8:40 am Bike Train departs Toronto for North Bay
1:50 pm Bike arrives in North Bay, short break for ride around North Bay
Check out the town and sightsee in North Bay
Overnight in North Bay

Saturday July 17
Race Day
7:00 am Shuttles depart North Bay for Race location at Nature's Harmony Ecolodge
9:30 am Race begins
5:00 pm Post Race Barbeque at Nature's Harmony Ecolodge
7:30 pm Shuttle departs Natures Harmony for North Bay
Overnight in North Bay

Sunday July 18
1:35 pm Bike Train departs North Bay for Toronto
7:15 pm Bike Train arrives in Toronto's Union Station

North Bay Accommodation Options

Inn on the Bay: 
Downtown North Bay
$114 double room/night plus taxes (incl hot breakfast for 2)

Best Western North Bay: 
Short ride from downtown North Bay
$139 double room/night (incl taxes and hot breakfast or lunch for 2)

Clarion Resort Pinewood Park: 
Short ride from downtown North Bay
$137 double room/night plus taxes (incl hot break or lunch for 2)

Holiday Inn Express North Bay: 
Short ride from downtown North Bay
$139 double room/night plus taxes (includes hot breakfast for 2)

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