Bike The Edge: Allez!

By Kate

March 1, 2015

This neck of the Ontario woods is a favourite for cyclists – on and off road, hardcore and recreational. Off-road you’ll find a variety of wooded trails and terrain that are well-maintained.

biker race On-road you’ll join the spinning stream of avid riders enjoying the loops, sparkling blue lakes and stunning scenery that’s just as breathtaking as any European countryside ride. And the annual Spin The Lakes Tour happening on May 24, 2014 from Bike Muskoka is a great way to take in the scenery and meet up with fellow enthusiasts. You can also enjoy three days of multiple route rides from July 11 – 14, 2014 at the 4th annual Pedaling For Parkinson’s event out of Canadore College in Parry Sound this July. And new September 28, 2014 is the Biking for Builds Fall Ride from Parry Sound to Bracebridge.

Check out this partial list of local shops and experts to help you plan the perfect spin during your next visit to Explorers’ Edge.

BIKE SHOPS

Algonquin Outfitters Huntsville
Ecclestone Cycle Bracebridge
Muskoka Bicycle Pro Shop Huntsville
Muskoka Lakes Cycling Club
Muskoka Outfitters Bracebridge
Ontario Trails Council
Ontario Trysport Parry Sound / Bracebridge
Parry Sound Bikes
The Bike Shop in Gravenhurst

BIKE TRAILS

Algonquin Park Bike Trails
Angels Point Trail Restoule
Bracebridge Resource Management Centre
Britannia Road Loop Huntsville
Bonnie Lake Loop Huntsville
Buckwallow Cycling Centre Gravenhurst
Byers Lake Mountain Bike Trail Algonquin
Emsdale Bike Route
Fairy/Pen Lake Loop Huntsville
Huntsville to Bracebridge Route
Killbear Bike Trail Nobel
Lake Muskoka Loop Huntsville
Minnesing Mountain Bike Trail Algonquin
Old Nipissing Road Trail Magnetawan
Old Railway Bike Trail Algonquin
Park 2 Park Trails Parry Sound/Muskoka
Pine Grove Nature Trail Loring
Porcupine Ridge Bracebridge
Powassan Circle Route
Ranger’s Point Trail Restoule
Santa’s Village Cycling Centre Bracebridge
Skeleton Lake Loop Huntsville
South River Area Trails
Trans Canada Trail Magnetawan

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