Ever wish you just showed up somewhere new and instantly had information on the
best cycling route to get to know the town, city or countryside around you?
Ontario By Bike's Ride Guides and Itineraries will help you do just that. Recognizing that many cyclists wish to independently explore by bike, the Guides are optimal self-guided route itineraries with links to GPS file, further cycling resources, addtional routes, certified bicycle-friendly business locations and suggestions for a fun bike getaway.
Overnight ItinerariesTrent Severn Trail Tour - 119km or 97km - 2 Days, 1 overnightA new spin on an Ontario By Bike classic, this two-day tour is nearly all on rail trails with only limited residential street riding in Campbellford, Peterborough and Lindsay. Explore the rolling hills of Northumberland County (along a flat rail trail) and the rural expanse of the southern Kawarthas along with an overnight in the city of Peterborough. Enjoy superb cycling on The Great Trail (including the Lang Hastings & Kawartha rail trails) along a route that intersects 5 of the historic Trent Severn Waterway lock systems, includes 6 major river crossings and the scenic views atop Ranney Gorge Suspension Bridge in Campbellford and Doube Trestle Bridge just outside of Omemee. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE. www.ontariobybike.ca/juneride2019
Essex Windsor Loop - 186km - 3 Days, 2 overnightsEnjoy an overnight cycling trip in Canada's southernmost region, Essex County, which offers spectacular cycling and scenery including wineries and waterways, as well as picturesque riding along the shores of Lake St. Clair, Detroit River and Lake Erie. Starting and ending in Comber, this route follows portions of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail along the southern shore of Lake St. Clair and riverfront in Windsor. Enjoy a night in Windsor before pedalling through EPIC Wine Country and on to Leamington for the second night. The last day of riding explores the natural beauty and beaches of Point Pelee National Park. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE. www.ontariobybike.ca/ridesept2018
Toronto Trails & Ravines Ride - 90km - 2 Days, 1 overnightsDiscover another side to the big city on this looped tour around Toronto. Ride on a mix of park, ravine, hydro corridor and waterfront trails on this 90km route. Learn more about and experience the city's heritage waterways and unique ravines system, pedalling the Humber and Don Valley Trails. Stop downtown at Harbourfront, explore the Leslie Street Spit, and enjoy the fine white sands of Woodbine Beach. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE. www.ontariobybike.ca/ridejune2018
1000 Islands St. Lawrence River Ride - 158km - 3 Days, 2 overnightsCycle one of the most spectacular routes in Ontario discovering the 1000 Islands and St Lawrence River on a three day tour. Starting from Gananoque and ending in Cornwall, following the Waterfront Trail east, this ride is on a mix of trails and roads with beautiful riverfront riding, interesting historic and quaint communities along the way. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE.
www.ontariobybike.ca/rideaug2017
Georgian Bay Explorer - 95km - 2 Days, 1 overnightRide along the picturesque southern shores of Georgian Bay in Grey County, featuring an even mix of well-kept rail trails and quiet rural roads, both paved and unpaved. Explore the northern reaches of the Niagara Escarpment with frequent stunning views of the region with vistas across the glistening waters of Georgian Bay. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE.
www.ontariobybike.ca/ridejune2017
Simcoe County Rail Trails - 108km (or 145km) - 2 Days, 1 overnightRide the rail trails and connected paths that loops around Simcoe County from the outskirts of Barrie, to Elmvale, Balm Beach, Penetanguishene, Midland, Waubaushene, Coldwater and Orillia. Stop in towns and at historic sites, enjoying the picturesque shores of Severn Sound, Georgian Bay and pleasant countryside. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE.
www.ontariobybike.ca/ridesept2016
Niagara Circle Route South - 127km - 2 Days, 1 overnight
Explore the quieter side of Niagara, on this 2 day ride, primarily on well paved off-road trails that make an easy flat loop passing through Thorold, Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Port Colborne, and Welland. Discover rivers, canals and welcoming communities along the way. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE.
www.ontariobybike.ca/rideniagara2018
Uxbridge Kawarthas Rail Trail - 85km to 100km - 2 Days, 1 overnight
Enjoy this weekend-long, quiet and safe off-road rail trail ride from Uxbridge through the Kawarthas ending at your choice destination of Peterborough or Lakefield. The well maintained hard packed linear trail , with some paved sections, traverses idyllic farmlands, along waterways and canals, and through lush green forests. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE.
www.ontariobybike.ca/ridejune2015 & www.ontariobybike.ca/ridesept2017 & www.ontariobybike.ca/ridejuly2018
Hamilton Brantford Paris Port Dover Rail Trail- 95 km to 135 km - 2 Days, 1 overnight
Enjoy and explore this spectacular off-road rail trail, interconnected well maintained, primarily unpaved, with some paved section. Passing through many communities along the way, take time out to enjoy the sights and pretty countryside before ending on the shores of Lake Erie. View full details & download self guided itinerary HERE.
- Daytrip ItinerariesToronto Ride Guide - 17km - 1 Day
A great way to tour the big city, the Toronto Ride Guide is the self-guided bike route and insiders guide to seeing the city like a local. Let the guide help navigate you and your bike on a fun adventure exploring downtown Toronto. Short enough to take an hour and long enough to stretch out into a whole afternoon or full day, plan to stop to explore more and enjoy all the interesting sites enroute.HERE.
www.ontariobybike.ca/torontorideguide
Thank you to our event partners at Toronto Bicycle Toursfor providing a guided tour to launch new route June15, 2014 and Toronto Bike Month for assistance with promotion.
www.ontariobybike.ca/torontorideguide
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Ride map and info on the new Grey County Ride Guide, Thornbury Heathcote Route and more are now available. Enjoy this new route and self-guided tour from Thornbury. Turn it into a weekend getaway and Grey County cycling experience.
Dowloadable PDF with turn by turn directions and more information at www.ontariobybike.ca/greyrideguide and directly HEREThank you to our event partners at Blue Mountain Village, Pedal Fest and Grey County Tourism for assisting with launch event and guided tour on new route June 29, 2014.
www.ontariobybike.ca/greyrideguide
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Ride map and info on the new Ottawa Ride Guide & Downtown Explorer Route is now available.
Enjoy this new route and self-guided tour of downtown Ottawa. Turn it into a weekend getaway and Ottawa cycling experience.
Dowloadable PDF with turn by turn directions and more information at www.ontariobybike.ca/ottawarideguide and directly HERE
Thank you to our event partners at Capital Vélo Fest and Ottawa Cycling Tours for providing a guided tour to launch new route May 31, 2014.
www.ontariobybike.ca/ottawarideguide
Ontario By Bike, in partnership with the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation and the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, are pleased to present Ontario 150: Celebrate by Bike. This initiatve combines 15 cycling celebrations and events across the province with the development of 15 legacy cycling itineraries certain to inspire more Canadians to get out and celebrate by bike in 2017 and beyond!
