Toronto megaloop
The megaloop is an 80+ km inline skating event for skaters willing to the up the challenge.
This is a 82+ km total route. You must be well prepared and given the length and characteristics of the event, you should clear the schedule for the day!
Computer calculations state that at an average speed of 10 km/h the route will take at least 8h:30m to complete.This means that we will have breaks and lunch on the way. The purpose is to complete the route and NOT be on a time clock or stopwatch.
Check the pictures for details and elevation. It starts flat, goes uphill and finishes downhill and you will pickup lots of speed.
There will be some moments of city skating using large sidewalks and or bicycle lanes in order to connect trails to each other and this is inevitable at this moment. Overall, about a total 9 km will be done outside bicycle trails.
Requirements
in order to be able to participate in the toronto megaloop a few requirements need to be fulfilled. This event is not for the faint of heart and requires strength, endurance competence and skill.
- Must understand and comply with the agreement waiver and release of liability
- Skill level: MARATHON SKATERS, ADVANCED, EXPERIENCED, SUPERSTAR, ENDURANCE and lunatics
- Must have participated in some few long distance sessions such as the Etobissauga, Loop of madness, The Goliath marathon and or The last marathon in order to have built endurance to be able to face the challenges of the Toronto megaloop.
Given the challenges of the route, it is advisable to have been skating on a weekly basis for the last 30 days doing long distance sessions (20+ km), before attempting this event.
Trails used
10 cycle trails are used for the Toronto megaloop:
- Martin Goodman trail
- Lower Don Recreational trail
- Don trail
- Leaside Spur trail
- Betty Sutherland trail
- East Parkdon parkland trail
- Finch hydro corridor recreational trail
- Finch corridor recreational trail
- Black creek trail
- Humber river Recreational trail
Wheel recommendations
- Less than 80 mm will not be conducive to complete this event
- Okay: 80 to 84 mm
- Good/recommended: 90 to 100 mm
- Not advised: 110 mm and above due to steep downhills present along the trails in the loop.
Although this is not a requirement, the recommended wheel hardness is: 85a
- Don't forget to rotate your wheels: https://youtube.com/watch?v=WV1RrFfklNg
What should you bring
Remember, everyone is responsible for their own safety
- Protection: Helmet, wrist, knee, elbow pads & padded shorts
- Energy bars
- Drinks with electrolytes
- Sportswear to move freely
- Go-Pro camera or equivalent
(make sure your skate parts are tight and wheels in good condition)