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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is WTLC located? Where is WTLC located? Our store is located at 2049 Pine Street, in Burlington's downtown core, two blocks east of Brant Street and one block north of Lakeshore Road. Waterfront Trail Leisure Company Inc. Local Phone: 905-633-WTLC (9852) When is WTLC open? We are open seven days a week, all year from 7am -9pm. How much does it cost to rent a bike? Rental rates start at as low as $7.00 per hour and average $21.00 for four hours. Renting a bike for a four hour trip to explore and discover all the things there are to see and do throughout the region will cost approximately the same as one ticket to a movie with popcorn and a drink! >> Please refer to our Rental Information for full pricing guide. What do I need to rent a bicycle? To complete the rental process, we require one piece of government issued photo identification and a credit card*. * If no credit card is available, a cash security deposit is required to rent a bike. What is included in your rental rates? Waterfront Trail Leisure Company will provide you with a helmet with each rental. Riders are also welcome to use their own helmets. We also have many accessories available for rent as well as our bistro packed lunch services to help you make the most of your trip! Is pre-booking or reserving bikes in advance required? Reservations are not required, however we recommend and encourage you to reserve bikes, accessories, gear and packed lunches in advance. We will prepare your order for your scheduled arrival to ensure you a speedy send off (especially larger groups). Is there a bike path near the store? Our store is located at 2049 Pine Street in Burlington, two blocks east of Brant Street and one block north of Lakeshore Road. We are located at the junction of two, yes two series of bikes paths. They include The Waterfront Trail and Burlington's own city bike paths. The entrance to the Waterfront trail is located at Lakeshore Road. It is approximately 100 metres south of our store. Also, the main entrance for Burlington's own bike path network is located one block east of our store at Martha Street (approximately 100 metres). In addition to the off road bike paths and trails, Burlington has a well developed bike lane system throughout much of the city. Marked bike lanes are predominant throughout the main city routes so travel by bike both on road and on paved bike paths is a very viable option. Where can I ride? There are a numerous beautiful routes to travel throughout the area and region. The Waterfront Trail is on our doorstep. It is a 730km trail full of adventure, geography, landscapes, scenery, attractions and destinations. You can plan an hour or a week on The Waterfront Trail and fill every minute with activity and enjoyment. There is also an extensive series of off road, paved bike paths throughout the city of Burlington. In addition to the off road bike paths and trails, Burlington has a well developed bike lane system throughout much of the city. Marked bike lanes are predominant throughout the main city routes so travel by bike in Burlington, either on road or on paved bike paths is an option. Does WTLC offer group rentals? Yes, WTLC can accommodate groups of all sizes and offer suggested local destination and day trip ideas to help make your outing a total success. Whether you are part of a Social, Corporate or Tour group or friends and family, WTLC is here to provide you with many opportunities to enjoy a great experience with the people close to you. >> Please refer to our Rental Information for full pricing guide. Can I register in one of your cycling programs and use my own bike? Yes. You are welcome to bring your own bike and use it in a program, just let us know when you register you will receive a discount off of the regular program price! >> Please refer to our Cycling Programs for full list of offered programs. How far do we ride on the program rides? The program rides run either 60 or 90 minutes. The average distance we'll travel is approximately 20 km on a 60 minute ride and 30 km on 90 minute rides. We ride as a unit on all our program rides. The programs are not built on speed. Our goal is to achieve a great workout and to build endurance and stamina. We ride at a pace that is comfortable for every member of the group. Do you also rent children's bikes? Yes we have bikes in all shapes and sizes from tricycles to two-wheelers with training wheels all the way up to 24'' wheels for teens. We also offer Trail-a-Bikes (attachment that converts parent's bike into tandem bike with smaller child as passenger). We also carry covered bike trailers suitable to carry two children up to six years of age (100 lb max weight in trailer). >> Please refer to our Rental Information for full pricing guide. What if I don't ride a bike very often or haven't ridden in a long time? That's great! We have lots of people come to ride that have not ridden for a long time. One of the beautiful aspects of Burlington and region is that there is an excellent system of bike paths including the Waterfront Trail. If you wish, we can assist you in planning a route that lets you ride for miles without ever having to deal with roadways or traffic. We will help you get comfortable with your bike when you arrive. Our goal is for you to have a great time! What if it's raining? You can ride in the rain too! We ride rain or shine so if you think you might get wet then bring along a shell jacket. We also sell rain ponchos at the store. What should I wear when on a cycling day trip or Waterfront Trail ride? Check the weather and dress for the season. We recommend you dress as you would if you were going for a walk in the park. Comfortable shorts and T shirts, running shoes or walking sandals (with straps to hold onto your feet) work well through the summer. For spring and fall cycling, be sure to dress seasonally. We recommend to dress in layers and remove or add as required. Also, remember your sunscreen and hat if you wish. Are bicycle helmets mandatory? Helmets are mandatory in Ontario for everybody under 18 years of age. All riders under 18 must wear an approved helmet. We include helmets for free with all bike rentals and strongly recommend that everybody wears them. |
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