 |
|
Ontario By Bike E-News: July
|
|
Wheeling Through Waterloo Region
|
|
| KW Classic | Credit Cyclewaterloo.ca |
It's not uncommon to hear destinations tout they have something for everyone, but we are confident Waterloo Region does. From the highly regarded and signed single track mountain biking at the Hyrdocut to the rail trails that extend across the northern and southern stretches of the region, to the rural road and gravel riding through Mennonite Country.
Recognized as a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly Community by the Share the Road Cycling Coalition in 2018, the city of Waterloo offers wonderful and safe cycling experiences connecting to attractions, conservation areas and commercial districts. Kitchener (Silver-level) and Cambridge (Bronze-level) also offer trails and routes through communities and neighbourhoods making the region a must-visit destination for those looking for an urban riding experience with lots to see and do.
Register for this great cycling weekend!
July 27-28 is being promoted as "Speed Weekend" with the Kitchener Twilight Gran Prix on Friday, July 27th in Victoria Park followed by the Cambridge Fieldstone Criterium in the downtown core of old Galt with two stone bridge crossings on Saturday, July 28th. If you have a need for speed, Cycle Waterloo will sort you out!
|
|
2018 Ontario By Bike Rides
- Toronto Tour Recap | Essex Windsor & Niagara Updates -
To kick off our 2018 Ontario By Bike Ride season of weekend group tours, we spent 2 days with a
small group exploring the trails, ravines and waterfront in Toronto along a wonderful
90km route.
Incorporating the paved paths along Humber River and Don Valley, as well as a
stunning section of the
Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
(aka Martin Goodman Trail) this route is primarily on paths, and is most deserving of a ride!
This route is now available online as a legacy itinerary for those interested in spending a
weekend of self-guided riding in Toronto.
Want to know what an Ontario By Bike Ride is like?
Click here to download a PDF of a couple's recap of their experience on this tour.
----------------------------------------------------------------
Prices include: Overnight accommodation(s), lunches, breakfast(s), parking, van support, luggage transfer, snack and water stops, group ride option, detailed maps and an evening social!
who offer a wide range of cycling tours in Ontario and world-wide!
TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848
*Based on double occupany
|
|
A Good Cause: A Look at Charity Cycling Events
Originally published in the 2018 Cycling in Ontario Guide, this article explores author Bonnie Munday's journey building endurance, setting goals and reaping the rewards, all the while exploring Ontario by bike and giving back to charities.
|
|
Bike City: A Must See
Whether you are a city resident or just passing through on 2 or 4 or more wheels, there is a fascinating new exhibit recently opened in Toronto that any avid cyclist or budding historian is not going to want to miss.
Bike City - On now till November 17 at the Market Gallery located on the second floor of the south St. Lawrence Market.
Not to share too many spoilers, as you must go and learn more yourself, here are some of the fascinating bits of historic Toronto bike culture we learned from this well curated and documented exhibit:
- Bikes have been built in Toronto since 1882.
- Early manufacturers that included Massey-Harris, merged to create Canada Cycle & Motor Company (CCM brand) to combat American competition.
|
|
MTB Special - Crank The Shield
This immensely popular 3 day mountain bike stage race is back and settled into a new locale that is as unique as event itself. Starting from Sault Ste. Marie, on August 17, riders and bikes will board the
Agawa Canyon Train for a special journey into the depths of northern Ontario's wilderness. Daily stages will incorporate a myriad of trails and roadways on crown land, with distances of 90, 80 and 65km, finishing back in the Sault Sunday afternoon.
Registration includes train, foods, camping (upgrades possible) and family friendly post ride celebrations all at an incredibly low cost. Amazingly there are still 30 spots left, with riders travelling from the US and across Canada to participate, sign up soon, to snag one of the last registrations for what is sure to be a season highlight for any avid mountain biker.
|
|
Thousand Island Bicycle Company
- Tours | Rentals | Bicycle/Luggage Transportation -
Thousand Island Bicycle Company, who already offer guided bike tours as well as a fleet of bike rentals in the Thousand Islands area, now offer transportation services for all your bike touring needs, including transportation of bikes, luggage and other accessories between Prince Edward County, Ottawa and Cornwall!
We receive a lot of requests for this type of service in South Eastern Ontario and across the province. We're certain this professional and fully-insured service will fill a demand and prove to be valuable for many touring cyclists in the region
.
|
|
Ontario By Bike Blog
Here are some of our more popular and recent blog posts. Check them out and get inspired to explore more of Ontario by bike:
Whether you are out for the day or the week; ripping single track, cruising trails or grinding gravel, send us an email to find out more about how you can share your ride experience and inspire others to get more people exploring Ontario by bike.
|
|
Stay Connected with Ontario By Bike!
Share using the hashtag #OntarioByBike & #BikeON!
|
|
2018 Cycling Events in Ontario
Join a cycling event in 2018 and discover one of the best ways to explore a new area by bike. Here is a list of some of the cycling events coming up over the next couple of months.
Now updated for 2018, be sure to visit www.ontariobybike.ca/events for more complete listings and search over 100 cycling event listings with something for every type of cyclist!
Do you know of an event that isn't listed on our site? Send an email to [email protected] and we'll add it!
|
|
Ontario By Bike Network
Project of Transportation Options
850 Coxwell Ave ~ Toronto, ON ~ M4C 5R1
Toll-Free
: 1-866-701-2774
Want to read more: Link to our e-Newsletter archive
HERE
|
|
|
|
|
|
