{"product_id":"2026-kingston-august-long-weekend-gcbt","title":"2026 Kingston August Long Weekend 31July - 03Aug","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eGCBT invites you to join us in Kingston for the Civic holiday weekend from \u003cstrong\u003eFriday July 31, 2026 to August 3, 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e for a weekend of fun and frivolity.   You and your fellow cyclists will stay at \u003cstrong\u003eQueen’s University\u003c\/strong\u003e in the student accommodation.  Queen’s University is within easy walking distance to Kingston’s historic downtown, waterfront and local attractions.  We have planned a weekend which includes accommodations, meals and routes to cycle each day.  Arrangements may be made to arrive early, subject to availability.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThere will be routes of three distances for each day, Saturday to Monday, and we will offer a shorter route for Friday keeners to stretch their legs after the drive.  We expect the routes to be short (50K), medium (75K) and long (100k).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAccommodations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOur accommodations are 2 bedrooms with shared washroom.  Each bedroom has a double bed, so can accommodate one or two people; so there will be two, three or four people sharing the bathroom. Linens are provided and there is a mini fridge and Wifi access in each room.  Common rooms are located on each floor, equipped with a TV, fridge, microwave and stove; however cookware, tableware and utensils are not provided.  Laundry facilities are available, which require HE detergent and can be paid for using the Coinamatic app.  Parking is free from Friday at 5:00 p.m. until end of day Monday. If arriving early parking is arranged through the HONK mobile app at the cost of $3.60 per hour to a daily rate of $16.20.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe will have a welcome get together with pizza on Friday evening. Meals consist of breakfast and dinner for saturday and sunday, and breakfast only on monday, alcohol should be discrete.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIf you would like to arrive before the 31st please make arrangements directly with the University.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/eventservices\/accommodations\/summer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/eventservices\/accommodations\/summer\"\u003eh\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/eventservices\/accommodations\/summer\" title=\"https:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/eventservices\/accommodations\/summer\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ettps:\/\/www.queensu.ca\/eventservices\/accommodations\/summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWeekend fees:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAll attendees must be a 2026 GCBT member.  Membership must be purchased in advance of trip registration as it includes acceptance of the club waiver and updates our membership records.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Occupancy - $430\/weekend, per person\u003c\/strong\u003e; you will have the bedroom to yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble Occupancy - $340\/weekend, per person\u003c\/strong\u003e; you will share the bedroom; your room-mate will also need to purchase this in a separate transaction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCHECKING OUT - IMPORTANT!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTo Check out, after choosing the Kingston trip, \u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(179, 179, 179);\"\u003eyou must go to the Shopping Cart \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebefore\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e making payment.  Either click on  VIEW CART or click on the shopping cart icon in the top right of the screen. \u003c\/span\u003e This is necessary so that you can provide the necessary details for your booking.  You will see a text box \"Order Special Instructions\" on the Shopping Cart page in which you can provide the following details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e1.  registrant - i.e. your own name and any dietary restrictions for yourself\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e2.  name of roommate, if appropriate (i.e. sharing a bed) to ensure we put you together in same bedroom once your roommate registers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e3.  name(s) of suitemate(s), if appropriate, to ensure we put you together in same suite once they register\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eEarly registration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWe ask that you register \u003cspan\u003eby Friday April 17, 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e  This will secure our group booking with Queen’s University.  After that date, we will extend registration if Queens has capacity to set aside more rooms for us.  First come, first served!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eBook now to avoid disappointment ... so you know you are all set to explore the beautiful countryside around Kingston.  We look forward to seeing you there!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThere will be no refunds after June 17th. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GCBT","offers":[{"title":"Single Occupancy bedroom $430\/person","offer_id":45065519333410,"sku":null,"price":430.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Double Occupancy bedroom $340\/person","offer_id":45065519366178,"sku":null,"price":340.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5589\/9682\/files\/BrantHouse.jpg?v=1771012674","url":"https:\/\/www.gcbt.org\/products\/2026-kingston-august-long-weekend-gcbt","provider":"GCBT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}