I joined the ride today. I arrived around 8:15am at the starting area.
There were a handful of dual sport bikes in and around the area. It looked like over 1500 bikes from my point of view, however I don't know the final tally.
I took the parade route and eneded up out in Kanata at one of the rest points. I'm having to cut my ride short for family obligations today.
it was fun and worth going to and supporting in my opinion.
Scott.