Halloween Family Ride
Join us for our 2nd Annual Halloween Bike Ride!
Wear your bike-friendly costume, decorate your bike or your helmet and join us on a fun ride through the streets of Campbellford. We’ll have an escort provided by the Trent Hills Fire Department to make sure that riders of all ages and abilities stay safe and have fun!
Hastings Waterfront Festival
Come check us out at the Hastings Waterfront Festival!
We’ll have our kids’ obstacle course set up, our Road Readiness kits, and we’ll even pedal you up a fresh fruit slushie on our awesome blender bike for a small donation. Kids who want to ride the obstacle course can use their own bikes, or borrow one of ours (helmets required, we have loaner helmets as well).
August 12 Group Ride
What to expect
A nice 18 km ride, crossing two bridges over the Crowe River and returning to our starting point along an unpaved, level, low traffic, gravel road.
This ride was planned to coincide with another local event. Church Key Brewery and the Littlecar Repair Co. present “Augtoberfest”, with a Vintage Volkswagen Show, ice cold delicious beverages and more.
Location: Pethericks Corners, 7.5 km north of Campbellford, Ontario
Ride Date: Saturday August 12th 2023
Meeting time: 10 a.m.
Meeting place: Pethericks Corners; Along the side of Crowe River Rd close to Northumberland Rd 28. (see map and description)
Level: beginner to Intermediate (see description)
Distance: 18 km
Duration: 1 hour to 1.5 hours
Surface Types: paved country roads and one unpaved back road to avoid the Hwy.
Route: see description and enlargeable map attached
Description:
We will park and meet along Crowe River Rd at Pethericks Corners. Following this road we’ll cross Crowe Bridge and continue on to 13th Line East. Travelling along 13th Line we will cross back over the river at Allan Mills Bridge and turn on to Rylstone Rd. Continuing along Rylstone all the way until it comes to Spring Brook Rd. A quick couple of hundred yards on this busier road and we turn off onto 10th Line E and follow it back to Crowe River Rd and back to our vehicles.
Notes:
Ride single file on roads when there is traffic. Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing. Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action Events and activities.
Canada Day in Hastings
We’ll be in Hastings to celebrate with our blender bike and our obstacle course for kids! Bring your bike or borrow one of ours. Come by and say hi!
June 3 Group Ride
A 17 km ride with a mixture of paved and unpaved back roads, with some slight hills to challenge your muscles, lungs and heart rate.
Location: Campbellford, Ontario
Ride Date: Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
Meeting time: 10 a.m.
Meeting place: Grand Rd. and Victoria St. (Just South of Tim Horton’s) in Campbellford. Parking on grass on the canal side of Grand Rd.
Level: Easy to Intermediate (see description)
Distance: 17 km
Duration: 1 hour to 1.5 hours
Surface Types: paved country roads and unpaved back roads
Route: see description and map attached
Description:
Meet and park on the grass along the canal at Grand Rd. and Victoria St. We will start off up Victoria St. and get outta town fast. The street continues as the 6th Line W and we’ll follow it until Bannon Rd. Turn left on Bannon and ride along to the 5th Line W. Turn right and up to Mahony Rd. Turn left on Mahoney and follow it to Skinkle Rd. Follow Skinkle until Beaver Rd. Turning left on Beaver Rd., this is where we switch from paved road to unpaved gravel/hardpack, back roads. A fun, curvy section with some exciting downhill sections. When we get to the bottom of Beaver Rd., we hang a left on Goacher Rd., and ride back to Mahoney and the 5th Line. Back on pavement, we will ride the 5th Line down across Hwy 30 and to the end of the road, turning left on Ranney Gorge Dr. and making our way back to the starting point along the canal.
Notes:
Ride single file on roads when there is traffic. Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing. Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action Events and activities.
Halloween Bike Ride
Join us for our 2nd Annual Halloween Bike Ride!
Wear your bike-friendly costume, decorate your bike or your helmet and join us on a fun ride through the streets of Campbellford. We’ll have an escort provided by the Trent Hills Fire Department to make sure that riders of all ages and abilities stay safe and have fun!
Bike Maintenance ABCs
Now that kids are back in school, many little and not-so-little ones are riding their bikes back and forth every day. This is a great time to teach those kids how to check their own bikes before they ride to make sure that they are road (or sidewalk) ready!
Many aspects of bike maintenance can be done by kids themselves with just a little adult supervision for the youngest riders out there. Knowing how to spot a problem before they ride can prevent accidents, as well as damage to their bikes.
Bike Action team members will be on-site with our Road Readiness Kits to show you and your kids how to check your bikes before you ride and deal with minor issues that need addressing.
All kids who attend will receive a free bike decorating kit for our upcoming Halloween ride!
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
Nappan Island Group Ride
Join us for another great group ride! This route will take us from Hastings to Nappan Island along the Trans Canada Trail and country roads
Location: Hastings to Nappan Island
Ride date: Sat., Sept 24, 2022
Meeting time: 2 pm
Meeting place: Green P lot on Dit Clapper, Hastings
Level: All
Distance: 17.5 km each way
Duration: 2+ hours
Type: Trail and side roads
Route: See map
Description: A longer ride than our usual All-Levels rides, but a nice quiet route with only one hill of note. We will start out on the Trans Canada Trail from Hastings, and then switch onto country roads for the rest of the way out. We'll take a short rest on Nappan Island at Burnt Point Bay before returning the way we came. Beers at a pub in Hastings after the ride are an option!
Notes:
Please ensure your bike is in working order. Helmets are recommended. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
Hastings Waterfront Festival
Come check us out at Hastings Waterfront Festival’s Saturday Family Fun! There will be live entertainment, local artisans, food vendors and more.
We’ll have our obstacle course set up for kids to ride, as well as fruit slushies made with pedal power, courtesy of our super rad blender bike!
Sandy Flats Full Moon Ride
Join us for a sunset ride in hopes of catching the tail end of the Sturgeon moon!
Location: The Wide Prairie of Trent Hills, aka Sandy Flats Road
Ride date: August 14th
Meeting time: 6:30 pm
Meeting place: Concession Rd 3W, off Hwy 25, NW of downtown Warkworth. Parking along side of Concession Rd 3W
Level: All levels but road riding
Distance: 16 km loop to return to starting point along same route
Duration: 1.5 hours
Type: Quiet, low-traffic, paved roads with gravel shoulder (bright clothing and bike
lights strongly recommended)
Route: Mostly level plus a few mild hills
Weather: Light misty rain won’t stop us!
Description: A few hills near start and return, but maybe the flattest 8 km stretch of country road cycling you’ll find in the Trent Hills area. We park along the side of Concession Rd 3W and follow that road around a bend and over a bump to Campbell Rd. A few small humps at first but levels out quickly as we turn on to Sandy Flats Rd for a mostly flat ride. When we've all had enough or by calculation of daylight left, we'll turn around and ride back along the same route.
On a nice Summer evening this route offers great sunset views, so sunglasses and phone cameras are recommended. On our return journey we hope to see August’s full Sturgeon Moon. The last supermoon of the year!
Notes:
Please ensure your bike is in working order. Helmets are recommended. Wear bright clothing. Bikes should have a rear red flashing light, as we will be riding at dusk. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
July All-Levels Ride
This is a lovely scenic ride that is easy enough to allow for conversation, but with a couple of hills to get your blood pumping along the way. The roads are very quiet, with not much traffic but we will follow usual protocols for alerting fellow riders of any oncoming vehicles and riding single file when sharing the road with cars. The attached map shows the route -- the green pin marks the point where we will turn off of the trail onto the road.
Location: Lang-Hastings section of the Trans Canada Trail + River Rd. detour
Meeting place: Green P parking lot on Asphodel 7th Line, just west of Hastings
Distance: Approx. 20 km
Duration: Approx. 1 hr
Type: Fine gravel trail, quiet roads with some gravel
Route: We will head West from the parking lot along the trail until we come to River Rd., at which point we will ride north and then west along River, until it reconnects with the trail. There is the option to turn back and ride the trail to our starting point from here, or for those who want to do the full 20 km, we will continue west along the trail until we reach the tunnel at Peterborough County Rd 2. Then we'll ride back to Hastings along the trail.
Weather: We will ride in light rain but cancel if there is heavy rain or a thunderstorm
Notes:
Please ensure your bike is in working order. Helmets are recommended. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
Incredible Edibles
We are excited to bring our blender bike to the amazing Incredible Edibles Festival for 2022. Come to the festival for an exciting day of live music, food and artisan vendors, children’s activities and food demonstrations. Free admission and fun for the whole family! You’ll find the Bike Action team in the Family & Community Area of the festival.
June 14 Adventure Ride
Announcing a group mountain bike ride coming up next week! This ride is for individuals who have some mountain biking experience. Advanced beginners are welcome, but this is not a ride for first-time mountain bikers. It will be led by our newest Ride Guide, Dean Harkema.
Location: Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area
Ride date: Tues., June 14th, 2022
Meeting time: 5:30 p.m. Ride begins at 5:50 sharp
Meeting place: Goodrich Loomis Conservation Area parking lot
Distance: 10-12 km, 200+m elevation gain
Duration: 1.5-2 hrs
Type: advanced beginner/intermediate/advanced mountain biking
Weather: in the event of light rain, ride will go on as planned
Description:
Very stiff hill climbs and rugged trail
Notes:
Helmets are required to participate. Please make sure your bike is in good working order.
Wear long pants with bug spray.
Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
June All-Levels Ride
A fairly easy ride for riders of all levels.
Location: Campbellford, Ontario
Ride date: Sun., June 5th, 2022
Meeting time: 11 a.m.
Meeting place: Grand Rd at Victoria St — Parking available on grass along canal
Level: All (see description)
Distance: 7.17 km
Duration: 45 min to an hour or so
Type: paved road with gravel surface on shoulder, bit of gravel road
Route: see map, attached
Weather: in the event of light rain, ride will go on as planned
Description:
A few light hills during the first half of the ride.
No shame in walking the hills. We will wait for you.
Head up Victoria St which eventually becomes the 6th Line.
Follow the 6th Line to Bannon Rd.
Turn left on Bannon Rd and continue to the 5th Line.
Turn left on the 5th Line and follow across Hwy 30 towards the river.
Turn left on Ranney Gorge Dr. and follow to Trent Dr.
Continue on Trent Dr to where the Rotary Trail starts.
Follow the trail back to the starting point.
Notes:
Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
Adventure Ride
We have an exciting ride planned for May 31st, to be led by Shannon Belanger from the Bike Action team, and her partner Chris.
Location: Campbellford, Kennedy Park, Ferris Park
Ride date: Tuesday, May 31st, 2022
Meeting time: 5:30 pm
Meeting place: Kennedy Park (parking lot by the soccer fields)
Level: intermediate/advanced
Distance: 10-15 km
Duration: 1.5 hours
Type: single track Mountain Biking, gravel riding
Route: guided tour of Ferris park back trails
Weather: will be rescheduled if there is thunder or torrential rain
Description:
Ferris Provincial Park back trails mountain bike single track group ride with lovely views of the Campbellford area. Most of the trails we will be on are not listed on trail forks.
A well-tuned mountain bike with good knobby tires is recommended.
Advanced beginners are welcome if looking for a challenge. There will be opportunities to drop out of the ride as we will be doing loops though the park.
Expect stumps, roots, rocks, uphill, downhill, mud, narrow sections, ruts, and lots of bumps.
The group leader knows the trails very well and will wait at several points for any riders who need to catch up. Long sleeves, pants, with socks recommended to protect from mosquitoes and ticks
Notes:
Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
Bells on Bikes
A FREE Bike Action event for kids' aged 9+. This event is aimed at kids who are or who soon will be too old to ride on the sidewalk.
Certified CanBike trainers from Cycle Transitions will be on-site to teach the rules of the road and bike safety skills.
Three one-hour sessions are available (10 am, 11:15 am, and 1pm).
Every kid who attends will get a free bell!
Register at https://signup.com/go/wrxhcQn
Pre-registration is required!
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Campbellford, the Trent Hills Fire Department, and the Trent Hills Public Library for sponsoring this event.
May All-Levels Group Ride
A 'choose your own adventure' ride with different options for differing skill/fitness levels:
Location: Ferris Park and surrounding areas
Ride date: Sun., May 15th, 2022
Meeting time: 11 a.m.
Meeting place: Kennedy Park, Campbellford, parking lot near soccer fields
Level: All (see description)
Distance: 9 km - 14.6 km (depending on the option you choose)
Duration: 1 hour to 1.5 hours
Type: Road, gravel trail
Surfaces: paved road, gravel trails,
Route: See map, attached
Description:
Beginning with a clockwise lap around the canal, the first loop is a short and easy picturesque jaunt, perfect for anyone just getting back on their bike after some time away. Following that, we'll head into Ferris Park, where we'll do a 9 km loop (see map), suitable for most riders. In the middle of the Ferris loop, there is the option of the Valley View Hill drumlin challenge. This is a steep, but rewarding mountain bike challenge that will be open to anyone who wants to give it a go! Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate rider, or someone who loves an adventurous challenge, this group ride is for you
Notes:
Ride single file on roads when there is traffic.
Do not pass other cyclists on the right. Shoulder check when passing; be sure to give warning (bell or voice) when passing.
Be kind and courteous.
Disclaimer: Bike Action is not liable for damages or injuries incurred as a result of participating in Group Rides or other Bike Action events and activities.
