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.
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10 Reasons to Race
Why you should sign up for a bike race in Ontario this year.
Why Ontario is an Iconic Cycling Destination
Now’s the time to plan a bike vacation.
Plan a Bike-Cation In Thunder Bay
Ride year-round in this cycling wonderland.
Cycling Events
Road, mountain, BMX, cyclecross and more.
Mattawa Bike Adventures
4 places you need to pedal.
Must Do
The best of Ontario’s bike routes.
A Complete Guide to Cycling in North Bay
What to check out at this up-and-coming cycling hot spot.
Pedal On
Clubs offer the best way to explore on two wheels.
Escape the City
17 Easy Getaways from Toronto
Bikes and Beds
Ontario’s best lodges, cabins and yurts for cyclists.
Go Now
The only things missing from Manitoulin Island are you and your bicycle.
LOOKING FOR KICKASS MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS?
Come to Lake Superior's North Shore.
Pedal On
Fall in love with these 5 easy cycling holidays.
Walden Bike Guide
Discover the best mountain biking in Sudbury.
Insider’s Guide to Cycling the Algoma Highlands
Find out why this is an incredible place to ride your bike.
Nipigon Bike Adventures
5 places you need to pedal.
Kenora Bike Adventures
14 incredible places to pedal.
Fat Biking in the Snow
It’s a safe way to have fun this winter.
Sublime Riding
The finest routes and trails are just an easy drive from Minneapolis.
Bikes, Lakes and Brews
Take a refreshing self-guided bike tour in Ontario.