Creemore Classic 400 2026

## Route Logistics - Total Distance: ~400 km - Format: Loop (Central Hub: Owen Sound) - Terrain: Highly demanding and rugged; features significant climbs up and over the Blue Mountains and Niagara Escarpment. - Surface: 100% Paved asphalt with long, stretching concessions and winding county roads. This 400km brevet is sanctioned by Les Randonneurs Mondiaux, and can therefore be used as a pre-qualification event for Paris-Brest-Paris 2027. See below for other shorter rides available in this series. ## About the ride Welcome to the Creemore Classic 400, an absolute monument in the Ontario randonneuring scene designed for riders who look at a topographical map and smile. While this legendary route has historically laid its roots further west starting in Port Elgin, this year features a brilliant logistical migration: **the central hub has officially moved to Owen Sound!** Starting and finishing at the local Tim Hortons, riders gain the security of ample day parking and immediate access to the scenic, testing roads that define the region. The course is mapped as a magnificent and sweeping circuit that acts as a true tour de force of the Georgian Bay interior. You will ride right past the dramatic coastlines of the bay, drop into deep hidden river valleys, cross historic stone-flanked settlements, and face the towering walls of escarpment country before circling back home. ### A Very Special Note This event is proudly part of the Huron Entertainment Series! When you roll into the Collingwood Control, your checkpoint is none other than the **Georgian Bowl**. To inject a little extra fun into this ultra-endurance challenge, we offer a trophy to the rider who bowls the highest score while at the control. To enter, simply lace up some bowling shoes, roll a game, and email photo proof of your final bowling score to the ride organizer! (Note: You must complete the brevet within the time limit to qualify for the trophy). ### The Journey Breakdown **Owen Sound to Fles