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 →

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. →

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

Join me May 3rd Bikepacking in eastern Europe about 4,000 km?

Please let me know if you are interested in joining me May 3rd to about 31st on an almost 4,000 km bikepacking trip in Europe. My route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41749524 follows the EuroVelo 6 Danube River route east from Budapest, through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania to the Black Sea, south along the Black Sea, and … Continue reading Join me May 3rd Bikepacking in eastern Europe about 4,000 km? →

My 2021 longest ride

https://ridewithgps.com/trips/72120354 My 2021 longest ride was 237 km. I did this single day ride 2021-07-28 from our cottage on Little Lake, around the Simcoe County Loop Trail and back to our cottage. I was on my Trek Procaliber with bikepacking bags as I was testing and training for my September epic bikepacking trip. Because I … Continue reading My 2021 longest ride →