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APR 26 2018

Early Spring Cycling in Ontario’s Cottage Country

Writer and rider Bill Farnsworth heads out on the newly bare pavement of early spring (in the year it seemed like it would never come) and heads out to explore some unique early season routes in the wilderness north of Toronto. I grew up riding the roads of Ontario’s cottage country, so my recommendation for […]

FEB 14 2018

Muskoka Winter Bike Fest: A Classic in the Making

Outdoor adventurer and photographer Martin Lortz participated in the inaugural season of the Muskoka Winter Bike Festival – and he was not disappointed. It’s funny how sometimes you arrive at an event and instantly you get the feeling this is going to be a good one. Well, this is one of those times. Maybe it’s the […]

JAN 12 2018

From Rail to Trail: Winter Fat Biking on Algonquin Park’s Old Railway Bike Trail

Writer and rider Bill Farnsworth braves the winter temps and heads out to tackle some epic cycling in the stunning wilderness north of Toronto. 2018 marks the 125th anniversary of Algonquin Provincial Park. Although fortunate to have lived within an hour’s drive from Canada’s first provincial park for most of my life, I still have […]

JUN 28 2017

The Summer Group Ride Challenge in Cottage Country

Writer and rider Bill Farnsworth heads out to join multiple group rides for some epic cycling in the wilderness north of Toronto – and to challenge himself like never before. Solo cycling the incredible roads and trails across cottage country can be an extremely rewarding experience. Riding with a group, however, adds a new level […]

JUN 08 2017

Pedaling for Parkinsons in Parry Sound: July 2017

Parry Sound will host the 7th annual Pedaling for Parkinson’s ride from July 14 to 16, 2017, where over 250 cyclists will tour hundreds of kilometres through some of the most gorgeous scenery in Ontario’s cottage country to raise money for Parkinson’s research. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, Parry Sound has some of […]

MAY 01 2017

Hit the Road: Spring Cycling in Ontario’s Cottage Country

Spring has officially arrived in cottage country, and across the region roads are free of snow and ready for riding. With temperatures rising it is time to hop on the saddle and pedal out on a spring adventure. Here are some of our favourite spring cycling routes. Algonquin Park Highway #60 is the only road […]