Ontario Cycling Events You Should Add to Your Bucket List in 2026
If you’re a cycling enthusiast, there’s nothing better than spending a weekend, or longer, with a whole bunch of other cycling aficionados. And one of the best things about cyclists is that they are a welcoming and friendly bunch. So if you’re new to the sport—or just want to try something different for a couple of days—you could end up making some lifelong friends on this year’s Ontario cycling events.
Follow the links below to our articles listing events and races for specific types of cycling:
- Mountain Bike Events & Races in Ontario
- Fat Bike Events & Races in Ontario
- Gravel Bike Events & Races in Ontario
- Road Bike Events & Races in Ontario
For general cycling events and types of riding not included in the articles above, see the calendar below:
March
6-8 Toronto Bicycle Show and E-Bike Expo — Find your next ride at the International Centre in Mississauga
May
TBD Sault Ste. Marie Pump Track Festival — Come to the paved pump track in downtown Sault Ste. Marie for a day of family-friendly BMX and urban riding
June
13 Euro-style North Channel Bike Park Grand Opening — Come celebrate the grand opening of Manitoulin Island's new bike park, brought to you by the Manitoulin Island Cycling Advocates.
July
17 Healthy Parks Healthy People — Day entry is free at all Ontario Parks across the province, many of which have great cycling options. Check out the trails at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park near Thunder Bay, cruise the hard-surface Old Railway Bike Trail in Algonquin Provincial Park, or tackle Silent Lake Provincial Park’s 28 kilometres of singletrack mountain bike trails.
October
TBD Toronto International Bicycle Show - Fall Blowout Sale — This one-day event at the Exhibition Place is your best chance to score a great deal on a new ride
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