Eastern Canada's LEADER in Sporting Events

24 Hours of Summer Solstice

Albion Hills Conservation Area, Bolton, Ontario

Jun23-24Sat-Sun

North America's Largest 24 Hour Mountain Bike Festival and Relay Event! With teams ranging from solo to ten person it's perfect for the ultimate challenge or a weekend riding or racing with friends.  Make the Summer Solstice the highlight of your summer!

24 Hours of Summer Solstice Sponsors

Event Details

Lighting Technical Support
Light and Motion, Topeak and Sigma are the official lighting systems and they will be providing o­n site charging and technical support. We will have a manned charge station for those of you wanting to charge "other" system batteries (bring your charger).

Light & Motion
Light & Motion will be back at Albion Hills to support the 24hrs. of Summer Solstice with lights to rent or buy, an all-night charging station, and tips to help you get the most out of each and every night lap! New to 24hr racing? Try using a blinding bar mounted system accompanied by a feather-weight helmet system.  This set up will give you a  lot of punch down the single track and good line of sight for cornering.   

Light & Motion will have brand new Seca 1400s ($50), Seca 800s ($45), Stella 600 Duals ($40), and Stella 300s ($40) available for rent. A killer deal will be offered for anyone who wants to ride with a helmet and bar-mounted light – $75 for a Seca and Stella!!! All systems come with a battery and can be used as helmet or bar mounted lights. We also have additional batteries available to rent. Their friendly staff will help outfit you with lights, label your batteries, and give you tips to ride confidently and fast at night! Race participants can reserve lights in advance by contacting Tori Broughton at tbroughton@lightandmotion.com. All prices are in Canadian Dollars. Visit www.lightandmotion.com to view their lights.

Shimano Technical Support
Usually reserved for World Cups, Shimano’s awesome wrenches will be o­n hand to make emergency adjustments to your bikes. Please have your bike adjusted prior the event as this is a service for riders needing mid-event adjustments!

Sporting Life Retail Store
Sporting Life will have limited-edition Solstice jerseys, accessories, lights, parts and sale items on hand for the event. They also have on-site mechanics for hire if your bike is a bit tired.

On Site Massage Therapy
On-Site Massage Therapy will be located in the main sponsor area from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon massaging straight through the night. Riders using their services rave about the benifits of a 15 or 30 minute massage treatment, with many athletes coming back multiple times. Please contact Brian Bennett RMT at 416-894-6015 or visit their website .

24 Hour On Site Food Services
Scarlett House catering offers pasta, salads, BBQ, ice cream, coffee, drinks and the famous Mick/Chico. Wellington beer is also available for purchase.

Shimano Youth Series Details
Free to those 11 & under! Shimano will be on hand to cheer on the youngsters as they do 1 to 3 laps of a 1.5 km course. Greeting them at the finish line will be a giveaway and a freezie. Look for the mini-person start area adjacent to the big person start. Start time is 4 pm Saturday for 6 and under, 4:20 pm for 7 & 8, 4:40 pm for 9-11, and parents are asked to register at 3 pm at the main chalet. It is the parent/caregiver's responsibility to make sure your child's helmet is properly adjusted, and the bicycle is in good working order.

Team Captain Information:

24 Hour Rules and Info

Click Here for a Team Campsite Request

24 Hour Waiver (waivers available on site, ignore year)