In The News
There have been a number of news media articles in a variety of publications on the Ontario By Bike Network (previously the Welcome Cyclists Network) or cycle touring in Ontario, that we are pleased to have been apart of.
Below is a list and links where possible.
- Globe & Mail – May 19, 2023 – Stretch your legs on a two-wheeled adventure along one of many Ontario cycling routes
- Canadian Cycling Magazine – March 31, 2023 – 2023 Bicycle Friendly Businesses in Ontario awards
- Ebikes International – March 28, 2023 – 5th Cycle Tourism Conference Canada in Toronto a Success and Builds on Positive Outlook
- CBC Radio – March 28 – March 28 – A company making e-bikes more accessible in Collingwood
- Collingwood Today – March 23, 2023 – Collingwood e-bike business pedals toward Ontario award
- Globe & Mail – December 9, 2022 – Exploring the Route Champlain
- Guelph Today – October 14, 2022 – Ontario By Bike Wheels into Wellington County
- Grand 101.1 – October 11, 2022 – Local Businesses in Guelph and Wellington County Invited to Join Ontario By Bike Network
- Global News – September 8, 2022 – Workshops taking place to help Guelph and area businesses boost bike tourism
- CKNY NewsToday – July 22, 2022 – County Tourism Looking for Public Input on Enhancing Cycle Tourism
- Observer – June 22, 2022 – St. Jacobs is Grinding its Way Towards Recognition as a Cyclist Destination
- Manitoulin Expositor – June 22, 2022 – Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates Celebrate Economic Impact and Innovation
- Lake 88.1 – June 10, 2022 – Cycling & Bike Month in Lanark County
- Pembroke Observer – May 26, 2022 – Yantha Cycle of Pembroke Named on of Ontario’s Best Bicycle Friendly Businesses
- CityNews 680 – April 2022 – Cyclists Ready to Roll
- Manitoulin Expositor – April 6, 2022 – Manitoulin’s ebike charging stations featured in Cycling in Ontario
- All Day Breakfast (Facebook Live) – March 8, 2022 – Cycling in Brantford
- CBC Radio – Fresh Air – December 19, 2021 – Winter Cycling & Fat Biking in Ontario
- Justin+Lauren – September 7, 2021 – Cycling in Niagara: Exploring Niagara Bike Trails with Ontario By Bike
- The Voice – September 6, 2021 – The Lost Villages of Ontario and Other Revelations
- Wandering Wagars – August 29, 2021 – Cycling the St. Lawrence in Ontario: Finding my Pedals with Ontario By Bike
- CBC Radio – Fresh Air – August 22, 2021 – A Comprehensive Guide to the Best Cycling Spots in Ontario
- Journey Woman – August 4, 2021 – Travel on Two Wheels: The Best Ontario Trails for All Cyclist Levels & August 23, 2021 – Travel on Two Wheels: Biking at Any Age
- Traveling Mitch – July 22 – Riding the Sarnia Lambton Loop with Ontario By Bike
- Lake 88.1 – June 18, 2021 – In Focus – Christa Lowry & Jeff Mills: Bicycle-friendly Communities within Lanark County
- Chatham Kent This Week – June 18, 2021 – Dresden-Sarnia bicycle trek planned for early July
- Toronto Star – June 11, 2021 – Perth County hopes to bolster hyperlocal tourism through Ontario by Bike membership network
- Inside Ottawa Valley – June, 1, 2021 – Lanark County purchasing bike repair kits to encourage bicycle-friendly businesses
- Blackburn News – May, 13, 2021 – Huron County Checking off Cycling Attributes
- The Beacon Herald – April 30, 2021 – Tourism officials in Perth County setting their sights on cyclists
- Toronto Star – April 29, 2021 – Cycling community looking forward to summer rides
- Toronto Star – April 29, 2021 – Welcoming bikes wins award for brewery
- Blackburn News – April 29, 2021 – County partners with Ontario By Bike Network for free cycle tourism webinar
- The Millstone – April 25, 2021 – Let’s get Mississippi Mills to Silver Level Bicycle Friendly Community
- Owen Sound Sun Times – Cycle Tourism webinar aims to help businesses in Huron County
- Lake 88.1 – April 23, 2021 – In Focus: Friday, April 23, 2021- Louisa Mursell
- Shoreline Beacon – April 23, 2021 – Cycle Tourism webinar aims to help businesses in Huron County
- Barrie360 – April 23, 2021 – Tucked Inn The Harbour B&B and The Bike Shop win Bicycle Friendly Business Awards from Ontario By Bike
- My KemptvilleNow – April 23, 2021 – Wheels In Motion Earns Honour Of Best Bike Business In South Eastern Ontario
- KawarthaNow – April 22, 2021 – Pastry Peddler in Millbrook and B!KE in Peterborough win provincial cycling awards
- The Peterborough Examiner – April 21, 2021 – Pastry Peddler, B!KE receive business awards
- TVO – April 20, 2021 – Why Cycling More Could be Good for the Economy
- The Voice of Pelham – March 10, 2021 – Cycling in Ontario 2021 – A Resource Not Just for Bikers
- TBNewswatch – November 15, 2020 – Bringing Cycle Tourism to Thunder Bay
- NetNewsLedger – November 13, 2020 – Thunder Bay Looks to Boost Region as a Cycling Destination
- 680 News – September 4, 2020 – Biking Increasing in the GTA During the Covid-19 Pandemic & 680 News Radion Segments
- CBC – June 21, 2020 – Like Riding a Bike – Torontonians Back Getting Around Town & Beyond & CBC Radio Segment
- Manitoulin Expositor – June 17, 2020 – Twin Peaks Bed & Breakfast Nabs Bicycle Friendly Business Award
- Seaway News – June 14, 2020 – Chesley’s Inn Wins Bike Friendly Award
- Kingston Whig Standard – June 12, 2020 – Cycle Tourists Set to Explore Routes Closer to Home
- The Highlander – May 30, 2020 – Wheely Big News for Molly’s
- Choose Cornwall – May 29, 2020 – Chesley’s Inn named Eastern Ontario’s Best Bicycle Friendly Business
- CountyLive – November 12, 2019 – County staff recommend cycling plan be awarded to WSP
- KawarthaNOW – September 19, 2019 – Want to attract tourists? Bikes can do that.
- The Peterborough Examiner – September 17, 2019 – GreenUP: All you need is 2 wheels and the open road to enjoy cycling in Peterborough
- NorthBayNipissing – August 17, 2019 – Callander promotes pedal happy visitors
- CBC Radio Canada – June 29, 2019 – A velo sur les routes de l’Ontario
- Look Local – June 3, 2019 – Burlington Downtown Business Association Certified Bicycle Friendly Business Area
- The St. George Lance – March 29, 2019 – Bicycle Tourism a Good Fit for Brant County
- The Valley Gazette – April 4, 2019 – Local business wins award for helping to build cycle tourism in the Valley
- Pembroke Observer – March 19, 2019 – Bonnechere Caves near Eganville wins a cycling friendly award at Cycle Tourism Conference Canada
- Orillia Matters – February 24, 2019 – Local Bike Tour Entrepreneur Taking Cycling Message on the Road
- La voix de l’est – January 31 – Reseau cyclable en Haute Yamaska: Une conference et des projects
- CountyLive – November 12, 2019 – County staff recommend cycling plan be awarded to WSP
- KawarthaNOW – September 19, 2019 – Want to attract tourists? Bikes can do that.
- The Peterborough Examiner – September 17, 2019 – GreenUP: All you need is 2 wheels and the open road to enjoy cycling in Peterborough
- NorthBayNipissing – August 17, 2019 – Callander promotes pedal happy visitors
- CBC Radio Canada – June 29, 2019 – A velo sur les routes de l’Ontario
- Look Local – June 3, 2019 – Burlington Downtown Business Association Certified Bicycle Friendly Business Area
- The St. George Lance – March 29, 2019 – Bicycle Tourism a Good Fit for Brant County
- The Valley Gazette – April 4, 2019 – Local business wins award for helping to build cycle tourism in the Valley
- Pembroke Observer – March 19, 2019 – Bonnechere Caves near Eganville wins a cycling friendly award at Cycle Tourism Conference Canada
- Orillia Matters – February 24, 2019 – Local Bike Tour Entrepreneur Taking Cycling Message on the Road
- La voix de l’est – January 31 – Reseau cyclable en Haute Yamaska: Une conference et des projects
- Global News – July 22, 2020 Road Trip in Ontario: Ditch the Car and Experience Scenic Niagara by Bike
- The Peterborough Examiner – June 15, 2018 Bike-friendly honours for downtown Peterborough
- Bancroft This Week – March 15, 2018 Ontario By Bike Network Rolls into Bancroft
- North Bay Nippissing – October 23, 2017 Almaguin cycle-friendly businesses could reap financial rewards
- The Manitoulin Expositor – June 7, 2017 Ontario By Bike Network encourages Island businesses to market to cyclists
- Inside Halton – May 3, 2017 Halton Looking to be A Leader in Cycle Tourism
- The Daily Observer – April 7, 2017 Making the Ottawa Valley more cycle-friendly
- ParrySound.com (Metroland Media) – September 19, 2016 Parry Sound Joins The Ontario By Bike Network
- Bike Trade Canada – Pedal Magazine – Summer 2016 Show Me The Money: Ontario Cycle Tourism Conference 2016
- Almaguin News – July 2, 2016 Almaguin cycling group not just spinning wheels creating hub
- NorthumberlandView.ca – June 23, 2016 Partnerships Unlock Best of Ontario’s Rural Tourism with the Greenbelt Route
- DurhamRegion.com (Metroland Media) – May 11, 2016 Businesses on road to becoming more bike-friendly in Whitby
- Dandyhorse Magazine – April 21, 2016 A bright future for cycling: Report back from Ontario By Bike’s Cycle Tourism Conference
- Canadian Affairs Blog, UK – March 11, 2016 Top Things To Do In Niagara Falls
- Bay Today – North Bay, May 7th, 2015 Bike Tourism gets a boost
- Toronto Sun, Ottawa Sun, London Free Press, Kingston-Wig Standard, St Catharines Standard, Sarnia Observer, Sudbury Star, Canoe.com, April 25, 2015 Ontario Yours to Discover By Bike
- London CTV News, April 17, 2015 City Hoping To Be Cycling Destination
- TheObserver.ca, April 16, 2015 Ontario By Bike Network Workshop Attracts Interest
- Bay Today – North Bay, May 7th, 2015 Bike Tourism gets a boost
- Toronto Sun, Ottawa Sun, London Free Press, Kingston-Wig Standard, St Catharines Standard, Sarnia Observer, Sudbury Star, Canoe.com, April 25, 2015 Ontario Yours to Discover By Bike
- London CTV News, April 17, 2015 City Hoping To Be Cycling Destination
- TheObserver.ca, April 16, 2015 Ontario By Bike Network Workshop Attracts Interest
- Parrysound.com, October 17, 2014 Group to add Parry Sound to list of cycling destinations
- TSN – The Sports Net. Centurion Cycling Show, 2014 vimeo.com
- Parrysound.com, August 8, 2014 Cycle tourism workshops come to Parry Sound this fall
- Ottawa Community News, July 16, 2014 Wellington West Village declared bike-friendly business area
- Kitchissippi Times, July 11, 2014 Rack ‘em up! Wellington West first in Ottawa to adopt new bike corrals
- Canadian Cyclists, July 10, 2014 Wellington West, Ontario’s First Cycling Friendly Business Area
- Toronto Star, Third Annual Wheels Bicycle Issue, June 27, 2014 GTA Cycling Routes Offer Escape from the City Sightseeing Cycle Tours at Home and Abroad Popularity of Cycling in Ontario, reflected by growing number of cycling events
- Toronto Star, June 19, 2014 2014 Summer Guide – Cycling
- The Manitoulin Expositor, June 4, 2014 Cycling advocates group reflects on last year at annual meeting
- Hamilton Spectator, May 14, 2014 Champions of Cycling
- TheSpec.ca, February 18, 2014 Signpost: Cyclists boost business
- ModalMom.com, April 8, 2014 What does it take to be a bike-friendly business district?
- Cycle.Ottawacitizen.com, March 26, 2014 Cycle tourism workshops geared for businesses
- USA Today & Smartertravel.com, February 13, 2014 Top Off-Peak Destinations for Spring 2014
- Pedal Magazine, January 16, 2014 Ontario By Bike, Formerly Welcome Cyclists Network, Re-Launches Under New Name
- MyKawartha.com, October 12, 2013 Learn how to target your business to cycling tourists
- Northumberland View, September 26, 2013 Inaugural Cycling Event Successfully Builds Profile for Northumberland Cycling Network
- Pedal Magazine, September 25, 2013 Kawartha Lakes Classic Report and Photos
- MSN – News Canada, June 7, 2013 June is Bike Month in Durham Region
- Windsor Star, June 5, 2013 Bicycle Tourism is the Wave of the Future, Businesses Told
- The Toronto Star, June 4, 2013 Cyclists Peddle New Greenbelt Bike Route
- Le metropolitain, May 31, 2013 Bikefest celebre la fete de la bicyclette au parc Trinity Bellwoods
- TheSpec.com, May 29, 2013 Cyclists Peddle New Greenbelt Bike Route
- Metronews, May 28, 2013 Cyclists peddle new Greenbelt bike route
- The Toronto Star, May 28, 2013 Cyclists peddle new Greenbelt bike route
- Simcoe.com, May 2, 2013 County hopes to attract cycling tourists
- St. Catharines Standard, April 18, 2013 Bike-Friendly Business puts Pelham on the Map
- CBC Radio, Ontario Today, March 19, 2013 Cycle tourism segment and call-in
- Examiner.com – February 22, 2013 Cycle Touring in Ontario – More Trip Time, Less Travel Time
- Canadian Cycling Magazine, February/March, 2013 Cycling from Toronto to Montreal
- The Grid, July 5-11, 2012 GO Transit Toronto Niagara Seasonal Service
- Toronto Star, June 29, 2012 Family-Friendly Cycling Tours in the Toronto Region
- Simcoe Reformer, June 24, 2012 Cycle Tourism an Opportunity For Local Businesses
- The Lindsay Post – June 8, 2012 Workshop Touts Bike Friendly Economic Benefits
- Millstone News, May 9, 2012 Welcome Cyclists Workshop is Coming to Lanark County
- The Silo, March 31, 2012 Cycling Tourism Workshop was held in Port Dover Summer 2012
- The Grid, July 5-11, 2012 GO Transit Toronto Niagara Seasonal Service
- Toronto Star, June 29, 2012 Family-Friendly Cycling Tours in the Toronto Region
- Simcoe Reformer, June 24, 2012 Cycle Tourism an Opportunity For Local Businesses
- The Lindsay Post – June 8, 2012 Workshop Touts Bike Friendly Economic Benefits
- Millstone News, May 9, 2012 Welcome Cyclists Workshop is Coming to Lanark County
- The Silo, March 31, 2012 Cycling Tourism Workshop was held in Port Dover Summer 2012
- Mid-North Monitor – October 28, 2011 Tourism + Cyclist = An Ideal Partnership
- Napanee Beaver – September 22, 2011 Shops Taught How to Build Bike Savy
- Pedal Magazine – August 9, 2011 $350,000 Grant to Develop Ontario’s Cycle Tourism Potential
- Countylive.ca – August 2011 More cyclists wheeling through The County
- Ontario Business Report (Ministry of Economic Development & Trade) – August 2011 Cycle Tourism Takes Off
- Ottawa Citizen – June 18, 2011 Make Tracks for a Cycling Holiday
- Windsorite.ca – June 11, 2011 Workshop Planned to Grow Cycling Tourism in Windsor-Essex
- Le Devoir – June 4, 2011 Le train-vélo, locomotive du développement cyclotouristique
- Pedal Magazine – April 15, 2011 Fourth Annual Great Waterfront Trail Adventure 720km Tour
- The Independant – June 2, 2011 Cobourg an Excellent Place For Cyclists
- Goodlife Mississauga Magazine – March/April 2011 Cycling Boomers
- Brockville Recorder & Times – January 27, 2011 Caught in the Cycle
- St Lawrence EMC – February 3, 2011 Cycle Tourism Potential for Businesses
- Pedal Magazine – May 22, 2010 Welcome Cyclists Network Workshops
- Northumberland Today – May 19, 2010 County businesses hear tips on attracting cycling enthusiasts by Valerie MacDonald
- The Niagara Falls Review – April 23, 2010 Power of the Wheel by Jenny Jelan
- Frontenac EMC – March 4, 2010 Wolfe Island to invite cyclists to “linger longer” by Margaret Knott
- Town Crier / Niagara This Week – January 28, 2010 Welcome Cyclists Network Workshop in Niagara by Carla Carlson
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