Northern Ontario is the perfect place for cyclists to explore. With thousands of kilometres of trail systems, paved and gravel roads, and historic and cultural routes that take riders through pristine boreal forests, friendly small towns, and along beautiful lakes and rivers, biking is one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in this part of the province.
Cycling Routes
- Ultimate Ontario Cycling Bucket List
- 9 Phenomenal 50-km Bike Routes in Ontario
- 7 Outstanding 100-km Bike Routes in Ontario
- 5 Incredible 200-km Bike Routes Showcasing the Best of Ontario
- Challenging Cycling Routes in Ontario
- Top 5 Ontario Bike Routes on Strava
Mountain Biking & Gravel Biking
- 8 Best Bike Parks in Ontario
- 5 Best Family-Friendly Bike Trails in Ontario
- 11 Best Bikepacking Routes in Ontario
- 9 Best Gravel Bike Rides in Ontario
- Why Mountain Bikes and Microbrews Are The Perfect Combination
Facts & Planning
- The Complete Guide to Bike Rentals and Shops in Ontario
- 12 Fantastic Bike-Friendly Campgrounds in Ontario
- A Complete Guide to Riding E-Bikes in Ontario
- Resources Every Cyclist in Ontario Should Know About
- 12 Best Ontario Parks for Bike Rides
- Ontario Bike Laws
- Ontario By Bike
To plan a cycling day trip or longer cycling itinerary and adventure in Northern Ontario with information on road routes, trails, mountain biking, and bicycle-friendly businesses, find more information and complete resources on cycling at Ontario By Bike.
All Articles
Ontario Bike Law
Know your rights and responsibilities.
Gravel Grinders
Ontario’s best gravel riding events in 2023.
Ride Gravel
Ontario's 9 best off-road adventures on two wheels.
Best Bikepacking Routes
11 unforgettable trip options in Ontario.
Mountain Bike Races & Events in Ontario
Find out when these experiences are running in 2023.
Ride The Best Bike Parks In Ontario
Choose from pump tracks, jump parks, and downhill mountain biking.
Sudbury’s Best Bike Rides
Your ultimate guide to cycling the City of Lakes.
Bike in the Shadow of a Sleeping Giant
Best year-round bike trails at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park.
Ultimate Guide to Road Cycling Events
Discover Ontario's best races and events in 2023.
Best Ontario Bike Routes on Strava
Find out where the locals love to ride.
E-Biking Bliss
Everything you need to know about riding your electric bike in Ontario
Kenora Bike Adventures
14 incredible places to pedal.
Camp & Bike
12 bike-friendly campgrounds in Ontario.
Must Do
The best of Ontario’s bike routes.
Cycle with the Giants
Discover the trails and routes that inspire Ontario’s most famous cyclists.
Bike Trails for the Whole Family
5 places to ride in Ontario.
Are You Up for the Challenge?
8 best 100-km bike routes in Ontario.
Easy Bikepacking in Ontario
Find a weekend-long route to match your experience level.
Best Ontario Cycling Events
Road biking, mountain biking, BMX, cyclecross and more.
12 Best Ontario Parks for Bike Rides
Find out what makes these parks so great for cycling.