Originally started in Detroit, a Slow Roll is a free and inclusive community ride that is open to all ages and skill levels.
Originally started in Detroit, a Slow Roll is a free and inclusive community ride that is open to all ages and skill levels.
The BIG Slow Roll will be held during Sarnia’s BIG Bike Week at 2pm on Sunday June 4th, 2023. It is free and inclusive for all.
Slow Roll will be supporting BIG Brothers BIG Sisters Sarnia and Palliative Care in our community.
A participant must be 14 years or older to ride by themselves. If under 14 participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Slow Roll will start at Sarnia City Hall on Front Street and finish at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park, Front Street, Sarnia.
Slow Roll is around 10 kilometers at 10-15 km/hr, a speed that you can easily ride on your “cruiser bike”. Starting in 2023, we will also be offering a short 1-2km loop around Centennial for anyone wanting to participate without committing to the full 10 kilometers.
Did we mention free t-shirts for the first 500 registered riders? Watch for the live music on route as well! Post ride, participants can enjoy music at the Suncor Agora stage in Centennial park while grabbing something to eat/drink at Poutine Fest. A beer table will also be provided by Imperial City Brewery.
YES INDEED! It’s a community event for all ages to encourage active transportation in our city, connect people and have FUN FUN FUN – the bike is just the vehicle to make it happen.
Yes. BIG Slow Roll is part of Bluewater International Granfondo which is controlled by a Not for Profit Corporation. We are a nimble operation run by an all-volunteer Board of Directors and committee, supported by a very strong group of volunteers.
A GOOD ATTITUDE plus a working bike, extra bike tire tube, bike lights, water and helmet.
All riders under 18 are required to wear a safety certified bicycle helmet as stated in the provincial law. However, we strongly urge everyone to wear a helmet.
Please go to www.bigf.ca and check under the RIDES -> SLOW ROLL tab.
Please send an email with your contact info to slowrollsarnia@gmail.com
The public washrooms under the Bluewater Bridge, at Canatara Park and at the Suncor Agora in Centennial Park will be open for your convenience.
We would love to see all your shots from the BIG Slow Roll! Please tag us on social media @slowrollsarnia and/or utilize #slowrollsarnia on your social media posts.
We will follow all Provincial guidelines.
Our aim has been to communicate consistently with you. Due to Canada’s high vaccination rate, we are optimistic that all our planned event will happen in 2023.