cycling

Saint-Charles-sur-Richelieu, QC Saturday 1 August 2026 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...

Oka, QC Saturday 8 August 2026 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 km (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,...

Beloeil, QC Saturday 22 August 2026 A nice choice of routes along the Richelieu River and around Mont St Hilaire. The 53 km route (137 m climb) includes particularly lovely stretches through Otterburn Park and around the Bassin de Chambly. The 82 km route (269 m climb) includes about 12 km along the Yamaska River that is also much appreciated. Other choices of trip lengths (and meters of climb) are, 51 km (260 m), 71 km (281 m), and 95 km (342 m). Nice waterfront pub near parking in Old Beloeil at the end of the ride. For more information,...

Sutton, QC Saturday 29 August 2026 One of the most beautiful spots in Quebec for cycling, where many athletes come to 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, tackle routes with long climbs and steep descents. Pub stop in Sutton at the end of the ride. Trip lengths (and meters of climb) for the routes completely in Canada: 56 km (575 m), 61 km (631 m), 77 km (670 m). In addition, this year, we will...

Ormstown, QC Saturday 5 September 2026 Great cycling along quiet roads by the Châteauguay River with scenic views of the Adirondacks. There is a good variety of trip lengths: 48, 52, 61, 69, 79, 105 and 131 km. (Vertical climb for the three shorter routes is less than 100 m; for the other routes it is around 200 m.) Ice cream stop at parking for end of ride. 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...

Sorel, QC Saturday 12 September 2026 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. Bring your own snacks and drinks for a social gathering in the park after the ride. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our Wiki (Cycling)...

Lancaster, ON Saturday 19 September 2026 Nice, fairly flat routes on good roads through rural Ontario farmland. Most routes are in Glengarry County, which was settled by Scottish loyalists from New York and emigrants from Scotland and still celebrates Scottish culture. There are great waterfront views where routes follow the St. Lawrence and Raisin rivers. You may want to bring your lunch. Trip lengths (and meters of climb) are 57 km (141 m), 77 km (147 m), 80 km (177 m), 91 km (169 m), and 120 km (201 m). Bring your own snacks and drinks for a social gathering...

Pointe-des-Cascades, QC Saturday 26 September 2026 A choice of scenic routes that follow the Soulanges Canal, the Delisle River and the St-Lawrence River. Along the Delisle River the routes go through farmland. The terrain is predominantly flat, though the longest route includes one larger hill in the middle. Trip lengths (and meters of vertical climb) are 62 km (69 m), 73 km (83 m), 92 km (89 m) and 116 km (212 m). Bring your own snacks and drinks for a social gathering in the park after the ride. For more information, please consult How Our Rides Work. Visit our...