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The BT 700 grand depart will occur once yearly from St. Jacobs, Ontario. The date for the 2023 event is Sunday June 18th at 8:00am. The event is open to those who want to 'race' or 'tour' the route. Riders can also take on the BT 700 XL or BT 700 Light route during this time. More details can be found on the bikepacking.com event site. 

From aid stations to cementing new cycling friends, there are many benefits to taking part in this bikepacking grand depart. Fill out the form below and I will add you to the start list. Note: If you sign up for the grand depart but decide you cannot attend please let me know so I can remove your name from the start list.


It is not an official race or paid official event. Each rider assumes complete responsibility for their own safety. Riders may ride alone, in pairs, or small groups, it is entirely up to them.

There will also be a social gathering in St. Jacob's the night before (Saturday June 17th) the big send-off. 

For the Grand Depart, the BT 700 will be up on Follow My Challenge for anyone interested in having their dot-watched. It is supported by SPOT and Garmin InReach devices and rental units will be available. (The use of Follow My Challenge is encouraged by not mandatory to ride this route). Fill out this form to use Follow My Challenge. (Note: for riders renting tracking units registration needs to be completed 2 weeks in advance to allow adequate time for shipping of units.)

For the 2023 Grand Depart, the BT 700 is partnering with Rally Beer which riders will have the opportunity to sample along the route. There is no better way to wash down those butter tarts. 

A week or two before the grand depart a detailed information package will be provided to riders including the finalized route. 
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​BT 700 2023 Grand Depart Start List 

Sebastien Gagnon (St. George, Ontario) Touring 
Andrew Solomon (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Nico Cookson (Burlington, Ontario) Touring

John Mcallister Hipolito (Scarborough, Ontario) Touring
​Peter Campbell (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Jose Ongpin (Scarborough, Ontario) Touring
Kayla Seadon (Guelph, Ontario) Touring
Maureen Wolfson (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Jay Pangilinan (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Dom Chung (Unionville, Ontario) Touring
Bryan Dunn (Sarnia, Ontario) Touring
Matt Sajn (Welland, Ontario) Touring
David Tuttle (Brantford, Ontario) Touring
Sam Rahbar (Scarborough, Ontario) Touring
Andrew Bell (Lambton Shores, Ontario) Touring
Carl Presseault (Gatineau, Quebec) Touring
Emily Lafleche (Kanata, Ontario) Touring
Andrew Woodside (Montreal, Quebec) Racing
Greg Andre-Barrett (Toronto, Ontario) Racing
Alden Ozburn (Kitchener, Ontario) Touring
Kate Brennan (Montreal, Quebec) Touring
​Patrick Van (Burlington, Ontario) Touring
​Shawn Kretz (Gatineau, Quebec) Touring
Roberto Gomez (Ajax, Ontario) Touring
​Brettney Brunton (Fonthill, Ontario) Touring
Chritine Stone (Veron, CT, USA) Touring
Adam Hortop (Ottawa, Ontario) Touring
​Joana Chelo (Ottawa, Ontario) Touring
​Jeff Day (Newton, NH, USA) Racing/FKT
Roger Moore (Beeton, Ontario) Touring
​Julie Marceau (Sutton, Quebec) Racing/FKT
Eric Betteridge (Ottawa, Ontario) Racing/FKT
​Jen Adams (Ottawa, Ontario) Racing/FKT
Peter Bowman (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Toby Whitfield (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Jacob Leslie (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
James Bunga (Toronto, Ontario) Touring
Bastien Jean (Montreal, Quebec) Touring
Joel Anderson (Toronto, Ontario) Racing/FKT
Tanner Jackson (Toronto, Ontario) Racing/FKT
Liz Overduin (Auburn, Ontario) Touring
Alex Murdock (Rochester, NY) Touring
Mike Kelly (Waterloo, Ontario) Touring
​Simon Martin (Thornbury, Ontario) Touring
Numan Gultekin (Waterloo, Ontario) Touring
David Burnford (Ottawa, Ontario) Touring
Craig Simmonds (Rosseau, Ontario) Touring
Sarah Giacomantonio (Toronto, Ontario) Touring


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  • Route Info
  • Route Files
  • Grand Depart Sign-up
  • BT 700 XL
  • GNR
  • Hasty HIghlander
  • Farmers Folly
  • NWM Route
  • Route Difficulty Ratings
  • Supported Tours
  • ONXL
  • BT Friends
  • Contact
  • Founder
  • Bikepacking Training
  • BT Finishing Times
  • BT Hall of Fame
  • GNR Hall of Fame
  • HH Hall of Fame
  • FF Hall of Fame
  • Triple Crown
  • Great Northern Bikepacking Route
  • Costa Rica Bikepacking
  • Colombia Bikepacking
  • Energy Balls E-Book
  • Blog