The following blog and photography has been provided by Colin Field. Sometimes all it takes is the right person for the job. The person passionate enough, dedicated enough and hard-working enough to make a plan come to fruition. If Matt Konings isn’t the man for the job at Horseshoe Resort’s downhill mountain bike trails, then […]
The following blog and photography has been provided by Colin Field. Fifteen years ago I spent a summer working at Hardwood Ski and Bike. I lived with friends in nearby Sugarbush, and my commute was a 20-minute motorcycle ride through the forested, dirt roads of Oro-Medonte. It was a lovely summer. Hardwood itself was a […]
Register for the Northern Ontario Cyclocross Series Fall in Ontario tends to be the end of most cyclists riding season – it’s cold, wet, and down right miserable. Good news is, that’s where the sport of cyclocross shines! Cyclocross, now North America’s fastest growing cycling discipline, is the perfect solution for road cyclists and mountain […]
Cycling continues to grow in Simcoe County, which has inspired many event organizers to develop new and unique cycling festivals and races. Turas Mor and the Growling Beaver Brevet are two ‘gravel grinder’ rides in South Georgian Bay. Each ride tours the hilly terrain of Creemore, Collingwood and Blue Mountains, all on gravel roads! And […]
Emily Batty had an incredible year on her mountain bike; she won the Canadian Championships and got third in the World Championships. And though her performance at the 2016 Olympics in Brazil was one spot away from a medal (she got fourth) as Canadians, we didn’t love her any less. “I just ran out of […]
The following article was written by first time fat biker and travel-writer, Mary Reid. Get Fat Gain 4-inches this winter and go where you please. No, this is not an unhealthy New Year’s resolution; I’m talking about a bicycle, specifically the size of its tires. Have you looked at the Fat bike and wanted to […]
Share the Road Coalition will be coming to Simcoe County this fall to discuss the Bicycle Friendly Community application and assist our municipalities with achieving a bronze and silver award. YOU have a chance to provide input. Join us at one of these three community Share the Road ‘World Cafe’ workshops: Apple Annie’s, Orillia – September […]
Road cycling and in particular, road cycling in groups tends to be a highly controversial topic. Misunderstandings surrounding the highway traffic act (HTA) being the primary culprit. With that in mind, Cycle Simcoe recently partnered with Tourism Simcoe County, RTO7 and Grey County, on a series of cycling safety videos. These videos, directed towards both […]
So many exciting events to choose from… It’s summer in Simcoe County! Whether you are a mountain biker, road cyclist or recreational rider, we have a cycling event for you. The following is a brief list of top ten cycling events in our area that you don’t want to miss. If you are looking for […]
Mark your calendars! On March 10th, Tony Giardin and his movie, “Marinoni” are coming to the Barrie Uptown Theatre. Door prizes from local shops. Tickets are $12 in advance. Follow this link to purchase online: Marinoni Film Screening with Filmmaker Q&A!. Tickets can also be purchased for $15 at the door. See you on the 10th! Date: March […]
