Crank the Shield

Location Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. Date Aug. 17–19 Distances Approx. 240 km throughout three days Cost $739, $150 vip upgrade available Website cranktheshield.com

Crank the Shield has returned in a new setting for 2018. After a multiyear hiatus, the event has been recreated in the Algoma Highlands of Northern Ontario. Riders will take a train into the bush and spend three days riding back.

The late summer timing and new setting should help keep bugs low and trails dry – a key consideration in choosing the new location and route. Family-friendly add-ons make this an accessible adventure for all. Ride the incomparable Canadian Shield this summer.