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AUG 31 2016

Almaguin in Motion: Discover Great Cycling North of Muskoka

Writer Bill Farnsworth heads out to meet some of the biggest cycling fans in Ontario and to discover new routes to ride… There’s an exciting new cycling group in the Almaguin Highlands of Ontario – just north of Muskoka – and they’re on a mission to tell fellow enthusiasts about the amazing cycling to be discovered throughout the […]

JUL 15 2016

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 […]

JUN 09 2016

Porcupine Ridge Mountain Bike Trails in Muskoka: Fun for Fanatics

Porcupine Ridge Mountain Bike Park in Bracebridge, Muskoka consists of approximately 13 km of trails that climb up and over a rocky ridge at the outskirts of this town’s famous amusement park, Santa’s Village. Lovingly nicknamed “Satan’s Village” by those who ride there, the website claims the park contains “some of the most technically challenging mountain biking trails […]

MAR 31 2016

Mountain Bike Adventures North of Toronto

Throughout Ontario’s cottage country, you’ll find a great range of mountain bike trails to suit all levels of off-road cyclists, from technical riders to long distance haulers to recreational weekend warriors. Where to Ride For experienced peddlers looking to challenge themselves, there are several exceptional options to consider. Some of the region’s most technically demanding […]

MAR 31 2016

New Pump Track and Bike Trails in Lake of Bays

For cyclists seeking adventure in Ontario’s cottage country, a visit to the new Echo Valley Nature and Bike Trails in Lake of Bays Township is a thrilling way to spend a day in the scenic woods of north Muskoka. Don’t let the serene name fool you – the 3.5 kilometres of trails are full of fun and […]

MAR 31 2016

Spin The Lakes: Muskoka’s Original Cycling Tour

Registration is open and organizers are gearing up once again for one of Ontario’s favourite spring rides, the Spin The Lakes Tour of the Muskoka region on Saturday, May 28, 2016. With a start line once again located in Huntsville, the 10th annual Spin the Lakes once again promises to showcase some of the most scenic […]