Blog | Bike Cottage Country

MAR 07 2025

Get Ready to Ride for Spring 2025

After the most wintery of winters anyone in central Ontario can recall for a very long time, riders will be doubly-motivated to get out on theirs bikes once the sand blows off the roads and the ground in the bush dries up to reveal the epic trails beneath. While we wait for mounds(!) of snow […]

MAR 07 2025

Cycling in Algonquin Provincial Park

Algonquin Provincial Park has always been a favourite destination for wilderness-starved folks to marvel at the majesty and wonder of Ontario’s great outdoors. Known mostly for its canoeing and hiking routes, the park also offers many great opportunities for cyclists to enjoy this iconic spot as well. ON ROAD There is something special about viewing the […]

JAN 28 2025

Tour, Train & Trek: Spring Cycling North of Toronto

Local cyclist Bill Farnsworth has plenty of recommendations to make your spring ride in the great Canadian wilderness just north of Toronto unforgettable. EDITOR’S NOTE: Please respect the rules of all managed trails, including open and closure status. Check trail websites for usage requirements, including passes where necessary. It’s been a looonnnnng winter, and trails […]

SEP 23 2024

Best Biking & Cool Cafes: Autumn North of Toronto

Writer and riding fanatic Bill Farnsworth gives his tips for best spots for cyclists to enjoy a coffee and a bite to eat this autumn in the great Canadian wilderness just north of Toronto. For me, fall is the best season for cycling. Why? Of course the cooler temperatures and quiet roads are like a […]

MAY 29 2024

Best Bicycle Friendly Businesses in Ontario 2024 Winners Announced

Cyclists looking for a warm welcome and destination to ride to should plan a bicycle trip that includes a visit to an award-winning bicycle friendly business this season. Recently announced, 20 businesses across Ontario are recipients of Ontario By Bike’s annual award and coveted recognition, celebrating businesses that have taken extra steps to welcome customers […]

SEP 21 2021

Six Cycling Routes for Six Riders in Ontario’s Cottage Country

With plenty of opportunities to tour, train and trek here, The Great Canadian Wilderness north of Toronto offers riders a wonderful range of routes, all of them featuring expansive vistas, rolling hills with lots of “twisties”, and a lake or river generally over your shoulder at some point. Local cycling enthusiast and photographer Scott Turnbull […]