Category: Cycling Routes

20250530 Toronto loop 111k.

A nice loop around Toronto on mostly paved multi-use trails. https://ridewithgps.com/trips/289193691

20240922 Goderich to Guelph on the G2G Rail Trail video

Day two of a two day out and back trip on the G2G Rail Trail, by the Toronto Bicycling Network. Perfect weather, and each other’s company ... Greg Andre-Barrett, Ari Caylakyan , Italo Bravo , Yaniv Leichtmann, Ken Waring, Kourosh Alasvand, and Terry Walsh. https://videopress.com/v/SrpzX9TX?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Cheers…Greg Life is like a bicycle. To keep your balance … Continue reading 20240922 Goderich to Guelph on the G2G Rail Trail video →

20240921 Guelph to Goderich on the G2G Rail Trail video

Day one of a two day out and back trip on the G2G Rail Trail, by the Toronto Bicycling Network. Perfect weather, and each other’s company ... Greg Andre-Barrett, Ari Caylakyan , Italo Bravo , Yaniv Leichtmann, Ken Waring, Kourosh Alasvand, and Terry Walsh. https://videopress.com/v/Fop9e9V2?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Cheers…GregLife is like a bicycle. To keep your balance you … Continue reading 20240921 Guelph to Goderich on the G2G Rail Trail video →

20240921-22: G2G Rail Trail – Guelph to Goderich to Guelph.

Seven cyclists enjoyed a two day out and back trip on the G2G rail trail, perfect weather, and each other’s company (Greg Andre-Barrett, Ari Caylakyan , Italo Bravo , Yaniv Leichtmann, Ken Waring, Kourosh Alasvand, and Terry Walsh). Trip Photo Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/5wzM3DDQQubGe5ar8  20240921 G2G Guelph to Goderich: Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48159513 Friday night Greg Andre-Barrett drove Ari … Continue reading 20240921-22: G2G Rail Trail – Guelph to Goderich to Guelph. →

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 →

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. →