cycling

Oka, QC Saturday 28 June 2025 Great cycling for all levels with splendid scenery. One of our most popular trips, not to be missed. Some rides pass through apple orchards and most finish by passing through the Oka Park. Trips of varying lengths from 45 km (311 m climb), 53 km (388 m), 61 km (338 m), 80 (303 m), 83 km (310 m), 86 km (361 m), 88 (455 m), and 120 km (524 m). The three longest routes include 2 ferries across the Ottawa River. Possible pub stop at the end of the ride. For more information, please...

Berthierville, QC Saturday 12 July 2025 The historic village of Berthierville offers a nice waterfront and 4 pleasant cycling routes through rich farming country. There is a lovely new route that goes to the Iles de Berthierville and then takes a ferry downriver before looping back through the countryside (67 km, 245 m climb). Several other routes pass through the covered bridge Pont Grandchamp. Two shorter routes are fairly flat (49 and 58 km with climbs of 172 m and 233 m respectively), both with a lunch stop in Sainte-Élisabeth. The slightly longer 73 km route is moderately hilly (346...

Sainte-Martine, QC Saturday 19 July 2025 Easy flat rides in the countryside with good views, only 35 km from Montreal. The 47 km ride is largely on bike paths with a lunch stop at a marina. The 76 km ride provides a nice view of the St Laurence River and the Champlain bridge as well as many giant wind turbines. The lunch stop is in a park (do not miss Georges St-Pierre's statue and Trudeau gravesite). The 93 km ride crosses 6 bridges including the famous one in Dewittville, now renovated. The lunch stop is in front of a dam....

Sorel, QC Saturday 26 July 2025 Lovely farmland and good roads. All routes include a riverside stretch either along the Richelieu or the Yamaska Rivers. Choice of relatively easy routes: 45 km (with 84 m of climb); 66 km (151 m); 71 km (165 m); 94 km (243 m). There is also a new 60 km route (152 m climb) with 50 and 67 km options, all using the Saint-Roch-de-Richelieu ferry. Nice waterfront pub at the end of the ride. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this week’s ride, download...

To be determined : stay tuned! Saturday 2 August 2025

Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, QC Saturday 9 August 2025 Recently added to our routes and much appreciated by members. Rides through charming villages along the Richelieu and lovely countryside. Many traditional Quebec houses, especially around Calixa-Lavallée. Roads are quiet and generally smooth. The routes start together, with an early cut-off for the shortest ride and an additional loop back to the river for the longest one. Ride lengths (and meters of climb) of 55 km (59 m); 77 km (92 m); 84 km (110 m). All routes have two short ferry rides ($3.00/$3.50, bring cash). Bring your own snacks and drinks for a...

To be determined : stay tuned! Saturday 16 August 2025

Sutton, QC Saturday 23 August 2025 The premier cycling area in all of Quebec where many athletes train. The lovely rolling countryside offers a wide variety of rides for every level, some crossing the border into Vermont. Take a leisurely ride past vineyards and bucolic scenery or, if you are up for a challenge, some routes offer long climbs and steep descents. Trip lengths (and meters of climb) for the routes completely in Canada: 55 km (575 m); 61 km (631 m), and 77 km (670 m). For trips crossing to the US: 52 km (394 m); 72 km (595...

Vankleek Hill, ON Saturday 30 August 2025 Routes newly redesigned to avoid traffic and rough roads. Rides start in Vankleek Hill, which is proud of its well-preserved Victorian architecture: it is the “Gingerbread Capital of Ontario.” All cyclists start on the same route but there is a choice of different lengths. Rides are on quiet roads through farmland and a few small towns and all have a stretch along the Ottawa River with lovely views. All rides also pass by Voyageur Park and a beach stop would be possible on the shortest ride. At the end of the ride there...

Bedford, QC Saturday 6 September 2025 Great scenery, quiet roads and manageable hills. Choice of a short, medium, and a long route, all with some degree of climb: 45 km (221 m climb); 63 km (260 m); 74 km (421 m); 93 km (348 m). A nice pub in Bedford at the end of the day. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this week’s ride, download maps, and get weather-related updates. The signup sheet will be open from the Tuesday before a Saturday ride: sign up by Friday at 7...

Ste-Mélanie, QC Saturday 13 September 2025 A hillier route for adventurous cyclists! On the mostly quiet roads of Lanaudière, you can choose your pleasure – bucolic farmland, rolling foothills, or twisty backroads with good climbs. Trip lengths of 45 (350 m), 51 (546 m), 59 (615 m), 69 (746 m, including a steep climb at 60 km), 74 (591 m) and 78 km (493 m) (. Pub stop in the pretty town of Joliette. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this week’s ride, download maps, and get weather-related updates. The...

Pointe-des-Cascades, QC Saturday 20 September 2025 A hillier route for adventurous cyclists! On the mostly quiet roads of Lanaudière, you can choose your pleasure – bucolic farmland, rolling foothills, or twisty backroads with good climbs. Trip lengths of 45 (350 m), 51 (546 m), 59 (615 m), 69 (746 m, including a steep climb at 60 km), 74 (591 m) and 78 km (493 m) (. Pub stop in the pretty town of Joliette. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling) to register for this week’s ride, download maps, and get weather-related updates. The...

To be determined : stay tuned! Saturday 27 September 2025