Hardwood Ski and Bike

Hardwood Ski and Bike is located in Oro-Medonte Township in Ontario’s Lake Country region about one hour north of Toronto, Ontario. The facility is a family oriented cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking and outdoor recreation area.

Hardwood Ski and Bike
Location402 Old Barrie Road West, Oro-Medonte, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates44°31′03.5″N 79°35′30.6″W
Capacity5,000
Tenants
2015 Pan American Games

Mountain Biking

Hardwood Ski and Bike was the site of the mountain biking events for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto which took place between July 10 and July 26, 2015.[1] For the games, there was a completely new Pan Am race trail.[2] Hardwood Ski and Bike was also the proposed venue for mountain biking for Toronto's failed 2008 Olympics bid.[3] Due to naming rights the area was known as Hardwood Mountain Bike Park for the duration of the games.

Winter Sports

Winter cross country trails range from 3.3 km to 19 km in length with loops that total 74 kilometres and are for every level of ability, from beginner to elite racer. In addition, there are approximately 18 kilometres of marked snowshoe trails. The terrain ranges from gently rolling to challenging and the facilities provide groomed trails for both classic and skate techniques. The facilities are located in a consistent and abundant snow-belt area in Central Ontario.[4]

Programs and Racing

The venue hosts numerous mountain bike and cross country ski races over the year. Each spring the Canada Cup brings out the best riders in Canada,[5] while the Trek Wednesday Night Race Series attracts the families from the beginning of May to the end of August.

Facilities
  • Beach volleyball court
  • Orienteering and low ropes
  • Disc golf
  • Bike wash
  • Complete ski and bike shop
  • Rental shop
  • Repairs and accessories for both recreational, performance skiers and mountain bike riders
  • Cafe
  • Parking

See also

References
  1. Hardwood to host Pan Am Games
  2. Pan Am Games coming to Hardwood Ski and Bike in 2015
  3. Toronto 2008 Proposed Event Venues
  4. Hardwood Ski and Bike Winter Programs
  5. Canada Cup Mountain Biking
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