20231111-12: G2G Rail Trail from Guelph to Goderich and back to Guelph

The https://g2grailtrail.com/ website says "G2G Rail Trail Experience is all about connection. Connection between yourself and others, people and nature, cyclists and hikers, rural and urban settings, beaches and buildings." The "connection between yourself and others" and the idea of riding the G2G began at the Toronto Bicycling Network's AGM dinner. For TBN information see … Continue reading 20231111-12: G2G Rail Trail from Guelph to Goderich and back to Guelph →

20231028 Toronto Two Lighthouse TBN club ride.

Toronto Bicycling Network's Saturday Two Lighthouses ride along Toronto's Lakeshore was really enjoyable thanks to ride leader Patsy, all the other friendly riders 🚴‍♀️, the sun 🌞 and a post ride beer and pizza at Rorschach Brewing Co. The group ride was 54k plus 40k ride to from start for 94k total. Glad I finally … Continue reading 20231028 Toronto Two Lighthouse TBN club ride. →

20231024 Toronto 82km loop on mostly paved trails

Today enjoyed a beautiful fall day with an 82km ride around Toronto on mostly paved trails, including Humber River Trail, Finch Hydro Corridor Trail, Don Valley Trail, and Waterfront Trail. Signage has been posted on the Don Valley Trail indicating the following closure: “From May 2, 2023 to summer 2024, the Lower Don Trail will … Continue reading 20231024 Toronto 82km loop on mostly paved trails →

20230909 Simcoe County Loop Trail FUNDO

This past Saturday I thoroughly enjoyed (despite arthritic hip pain) the 160 km Simcoe County Loop Trail FUNDO gravel cycling event to celebrate Cycle Simcoe’s 10th Anniversary. A big shoutout to host Simcoe County and event manager Humdinger Bicycle Tours for a well organized and supported fun event. Thanks also for perfect weather. The ride … Continue reading 20230909 Simcoe County Loop Trail FUNDO →

Ridout-Bigwind Muddy Rugged Ramble plus

Thanks to Bert Schuh (who lives in Muskoka) for recommending this route to me, while we were out mountain biking together. Bert explored this route, which was then documented and published by Paulo Laberge here > https://bikepacking.com/routes/ridout-bigwind-rugged-ramble/. Following is my August 24th trip report of riding this 74 km route “plus” 36 km to/from Spring … Continue reading Ridout-Bigwind Muddy Rugged Ramble plus →

Bracebridge Resource Management Area Trails and MORCA Mtb Club

I recently joined and have been really enjoying riding (Mondays at 6pm) with the Muskoka Off Road Cycling Association (MORCA) mountain bike club members on the fantastic Bracebridge Resource Management Area (BRMA) trails that they have built (and continue to build) and maintain. In this post I provide information about and links to BRMA and … Continue reading Bracebridge Resource Management Area Trails and MORCA Mtb Club →

Sunday August 13th 9am: Road and Gravel Ride Loop from Sawdust City Brewery in Gravenhurst.

Even though rain was forecast I decided to do my planned ride and I'm glad I did! I parked at my route's start/finish at Sawdust City Brewery in Gravenhurst. Thanks SCB for letting cyclists park our vehicle in your parking lot. There was a light rain so I put my rain jacket on and headed … Continue reading Sunday August 13th 9am: Road and Gravel Ride Loop from Sawdust City Brewery in Gravenhurst. →

Sunday August 13th 9am: Gravel Bike Ride from Sawdust City Brewery in Gravenhurst.

No ride if raining. Free street parking.Includes Clear Lake Brewery (9am) and Sawdust City Brewery (11am). Join me for a post ride beer. Gravel bike recommended as ~4 kms is very rough gravel.Casual “no drop” rides with an average pace of 22-24 kph. Distance 46.3 km. Elevation 362 m. Max Grade 4%. Paved 38.4 km … Continue reading Sunday August 13th 9am: Gravel Bike Ride from Sawdust City Brewery in Gravenhurst. →

20230622 BT700 798 km bikepacking race done in 4.35 days

From the June 18th mass start (and finish) in St Jacobs I completed 801 kms, with 7,432 metres of climbing, in about 104 hours or 4.33 days. Special thanks (I think 😅) to Matthew Kadey for creating and supporting the http://www.bt700.ca 798kms monster bikepacking ride! You certainly packed into this route lots of tough climbing … Continue reading 20230622 BT700 798 km bikepacking race done in 4.35 days →