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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 […]

MAY 16 2023

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 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 […]

SEP 21 2021

Off Road Cycling with the Huntsville Mountain Bike Association

Thanks to incredible work by the Huntsville Mountain Bike Association (HMBA), you can now ride some more fantastic trails near Huntsville, Muskoka. Saddle up this summer at Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and check out these new classic loops located just minutes from downtown. Off-road enthusiast Bill Farnsworth gives us a sneak peak. Hidden Valley […]

AUG 10 2021

Almaguin Harvest Self-Guided Spin Series

The Almaguin Harvest Spin event, like many other events, had to change in order to keep participants and volunteers safe. While the main event is again postponed for 2021, organizers are excited to announce the relaunch of the 2020 Harvest Spin self-guided cycling tours throughout Almaguin. When you register for any of the three rides […]