Road Cycling 101

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Congratulations, you’ve discovered one of the best places in the world to be a cyclist.  With well-maintained, quiet roads and amazing scenery from Beaver Valley vistas to pristine farmland and rolling hills, Grey County is truly a cycling destination.

On-Road Cycling

Home to the prestigious Centurion cycling event, Grey County is a popular training ground for cyclists. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced rider, local communities are ready to welcome you. As part of Ontario By Bike, Grey County many establishments strive to be cycling- friendly. While area motorists are accustomed to frequent bicycle traffic, it’s crucial that cyclists do their part to share the road. Under the Ontario Highway Traffic act, cyclists share the same rights and responsibilities as motorists and must follow the same rules of the road. Cyclists should be predictable, use hand signals, wear visible clothing and be courteous when riding in groups. In return, motorists are asked to respect bicyclists as legal road users, driving courteously and with tolerance.

Before hitting the road

Grey County offers a comprehensive cycling map of the area, outlining routes of varying distances and difficulties in the region. Click here to order your map. Suggested routes combine great scenery, quiet roads, access to services and feature starting points with good parking, washrooms and available drinking water.  Remember to carry identification, a cell phone, emergency cash and repair and emergency supplies. Wear highly visible clothing and a properly- fitting helmet. Remember, your bike works best when it’s well-maintained. Don't forget to check the Grey County Summer Road Construction/Closure schedule when planning your tour.

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Cyclist on trail

This is an extensive natural area where the forest includes stands of sugar maple, pine, spruce, and cedar. Wetland communities add to the diversity, and Black Lake offers fishing for bass. Gravel-based loop trails with some moderately steep hills. Trail runs along the north edge of the property, with cycling and hiking trails in the interior.

Cyclist at dusk

Upland hardwood forest and conifer plantations cover rugged terrain and provides many scenic views of the surrounding landscape. Wide trails on rolling terrain with some sandy areas. Due to recent ATV activity these trails have become somewhat eroded and much underlying coarse rock has been turned up resulting in difficult sections.

This busy trail system caters to a variety of users including hikers and equestrians. Moderately technical singletrack through rolling mixed forest with some sandy areas and some good technical descents.

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