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. →

20230618-22 BT700 bikepacking race photos

Here's my race/ride photos. You can read my photo descriptions if you click on and open the first photo and then use the right arrow key to move through each photo: https://photos.app.goo.gl/stJwit1CDXUv51KR7

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 →

20230620 BT700 Day 3

Today rode a brutally tough 165k with 2000m of climbing, to reach 516k of the 800k route. Big thanks to the Chipmunk Ridge trail angels for giving riders water. And to Bowering Lodge for food, water, beer and a place to camp or stay with a shower. I've staying at Bowering Lodge as I really … Continue reading 20230620 BT700 Day 3 →

20230619 BT700 Day 2

Today rode 167k to reach 347k of the 800k route. Today was rougher trail and tougher climbs. Free wild camping in Ainsley Conservation Area on Georgian Bay. Beautiful sunset tonight. Cheers…Greg. #gregbikingwithoutborders, #cyclepathoakville, #bt700bikepacking

20230618 BT700 Day 1

Best buttertart and aid station volunteer. Day 1 done. 190kms. Camping at Macgregor Park. Cheers…Greg #bt700bikepacking, #gregbikingwithoutborders, #cyclepathoakville

20230618 BT700 800km bikepacking race start

Starting the http://www.bt700.ca 800km bikepacking race this morning. Camping tonight Macgregor Point park in 190kms. Wish me luck. St Jacobs Cheers…Greg #gregbikingwithoutborders, #cyclepathoakville, #bt700bikepacking

20230523 Mulțumiri Mario and Giant Romania for boxing bike and transport!!!

Very special thanks (mulțumiri) to Mario and staff at the Giant Romania store in Bucharest for getting my bike boxed and driving it and me to the airport bus transfer station … for free!!! When I arrived the day before at opening time he was very friendly and helpful. I asked if they could box … Continue reading 20230523 Mulțumiri Mario and Giant Romania for boxing bike and transport!!! →