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If you're looking for some great information of both on and off-road cycling experiences in the region, visit our Great Places to Cycle page for Simcoe County.

Looking to stay the night? Stay at one of the 15 certified bicycle-friendly accommodations!

Cycling Challenges in Ontario 

Have you got what it takes?

Cycle in Oxford County this season and help them achieve their 1,000,000 km challenge! 

Looking for local cycling information and wondering what trails or road routes can be conquered in Oxford County to help chip away at the 1 million km's? Visit the new Southwest Ontario page on our website - OntarioByBike.ca/SouthwestOntario

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The Town of Halton Hills has also put a cycling challenge on the table for 2014! The goal is to track 300,000 km on a dedicated website - bikechallenge.ca. If the goal is reached, the participating pledge sponsors will donate a total of $64,000 to the Georgetown Hospital Foundation!

Feel up to it? Log onto the website, register and then regularly add your kilometres to the ever growing total. You can register as an individual or as a family. 

What can often be the worst part of the day can be turned into the best part by riding your bike to work. While not feasible for everyone, those that commute by bike are likely to agree to the benefits which include avoiding and reducing traffic congestion, cost savings and healthier active lifestyles.

Which side of the road would you rather be on?

Celebrate Bike Month in June across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton area (GTHA) and participate in any number of the hundred or so fun events scheduled across the larger regional area.

Kick off Bike Month the right way and embrace Bike To Work Day on Monday, May 26. Many group rides and community start points are available throughout the GTHA. Take a pledge to ride, and sign up to win a new bicycle.

If you are in Toronto join in for the 25th anniversary of Bike to Work Day. Be sure to stop by our Ontario Cycle Tourism Info Centre at Nathan Phillips Square, and enjoy a free pancake breakfast, post ride.

Find all the details at: bikemonth.ca

Join us June 15 - for Toronto Ride Guide Launch, a Bike Month event and guided bike tour of downtown Toronto with Toronto Bicycle Tours. ontariobybike.ca/torontorideguide

While it seems liked Spring would never arrive, we're certain we have turned the corner towards another great cycling season! This is some of the best weather to get out and cycle in. Warm days and cool nights mean that you've likely been meeting others on the roads, trails or paths around the province!  

We're always excited to share with you some of the amazing cycling stories and experiences Ontario has to offer. Of course, if you have a story or experience you'd like to share back, please let us know.

Finally, we want to thank you the readers of the Ontario By Bike e-newsletter that now reaches over 4,500 cyclists! Until next month, we hope you are able to remain connected via our Facebook or Twitter postings. 

From Louisa, Joanne & Michael 

Ontario By Bike Network & Bike Train Team

Projects of Transportation Options

850 Coxwell Ave ~ Toronto, ON ~ M4C 5R1  

Office: 416-827-2774

Toll-Free: 1-866-701-2774

Email: info@ontariobybike.ca

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Enjoy a tasty lunch or dinner post riding in Durham Region. 

Stop at certified bicycle-friendly location,

The Firehall Bistro in Orono.

Plan your route at www.ontariobybike.ca/durham