A successful ride is all in the details.
Cyclists need roadside assistance too. In Northumberland where cycling is key, CAA offers its members Bike Assist. This 24-hour, bike roadside assistance program includes transporting you and your bicycle if you need help.
If you're looking for shops to pick up new equipment or maybe get something repaired, try Cycle Transitions in Cobourg, a non-profit community cycling resource centre and DIY repair shop. Or try Century Cycle in Colborne - they know the area well and can help you get outfitted for family adventures or solo trips.
Don't want to drive? Getting here is easy. Bike Train (VIA Rail) means you can put your bike on board VIA's baggage car. The run from Toronto to Montreal will take you along Lake Ontario's shoreline. Once you arrive in Cobourg, about an hour from Toronto, your bike will be removed from the baggage car, right onto the platform in front of you. Take a short cycle down George Street to join up with the Greenbelt Route, Waterfront Trail, Rice Lake Ramble or Shelter Valley cycling loops - all signed for your convenience.
Howard Pulver at Bike On Tours will also take care of details for you. Luggage transfer and pick up service is all part of what he can pull together for your cycling trip. Northumberland County is also a founding member of Ontario By Bike. They can help connect you with to certified bicycle-friendly accommodations, places to eat, attractions and businesses in Ontario.
Rolling into Fall? The annual Highland Hustle is a 169-194km self-guided tour where you’ll experience some of the best highs and lows of the Greenbelt Route and the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail.
Up for some winter riding adventures? Why not try fat biking in the Northumberland Forest. Ontario by Bike has a great blog post all about the thrilling adrenaline boost a little winter riding offers.
Want a firsthand report on one of Northumberland's favourite cycling races, The Reggie Ramble? Check out the experience of blog-writer and Project Coordinator for Ontario by Bike as he and his partner tried out the Reggie Ramble Gravel Race for the first time.
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