Day 1: Guelph to Waterloo – 62km

Starting from Guelph, this looped ride is easy to access with its start location in south-central Ontario. Gear into ride mode and enjoy the first 25km cycling on the Kissing Bridge Trail, with a detour added at West Montrose to view the unique covered bridge. Lunch and look around Elmira, the largest town in Woolwich Township, an area popular with cyclists and home to the largest Mennonite community in Canada. Switch onto and share country backroads with horse and buggies, before following the trail and Conestoga River into the village of St. Jacobs. Stop for a coffee, visit the Mennonite museum, craft brewery or farmers market before rolling into Waterloo to enjoy the city’s vibrant downtown area with plenty of restaurants and attractions to visit. Spend a night at one of the many hotels available in the city. Find bicycle friendly accommodations here or visit explorewaterlooregion to find overnight accommodation.

Day 2: Waterloo to Guelph – 53km

Having explored the university city of Waterloo on the Laurel Trail, ride the Iron Horse Trail south towards Kitchener, a route that links the two neighboring cities. On a combo of Trans Canada Trail and quiet country roads that run alongside and cross the Grand River, pedal past farmland and on through the outskirts of Cambridge to the village of Hespeler for a riverside lunch picnic. Enjoy the last few kilometres of the ride on trails that wind their way through downtown Guelph, following the Speed River and passing the pedestrian and cyclists only picturesque wooden covered bridge.

Getting To / From Start:
Guelph is located approximately 1 hour from Toronto, 1 1/2 hours from London, 1 1/2 hours from Niagara, 1 1/2 hours from Barrie and 3 hours from Windsor.  Approximately 20 minutes north of the 401

Arriving Early / Staying Late:
Consider an overnight option at one of Ontario By Bike’s certified bicycle-friendly accommodations in the Waterloo Region here

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