PTBO Cycling Routes
An Epic Ride North of Bobcaygeon 171km
This ride has it all. It is big and long with lots of gravel and some punchy climbs near the end. There is a very remote feeling to the northern most part of the route as riders pass by old Canadian Shield farm houses. The reward is a good lunch stop in historic Bobcaygeon. Route [...]
Trans-Canada Trail to the Tulley Lark
This route is almost entirely free of cars. It take riders over the spectacular trestle bridge near Omemee, where one can stop in at the Tulley Lark for Coffee, treats or lunch. As it is mapped the route takes one back to Peterborough on a hilly but quiet road. This is well worth the ride [...]
Elmhirst’s to Campbellford Loop 85km.
This is another great route that starts from Elmhirst’s Resort. The loop between Hastings and Campbellford is one that is rarely ridden by local riders but it is well worth the trip. Long climbs and great views await you. This ride makes a great casual day out if you like the idea of eating at [...]
Easy Spin to the South 24km
This is a nice easy route for a quick ride. Ideal for riders that are just getting started or a cyclist that wants an easy spin, this route takes one out of town quickly on mostly quiet roads. Once out of town the roads are pretty quiet and the views pretty nice …except for the [...]
Really Dirty in the Ganaraska Forest 110-130km
This is a hell of a ride. Although it can only be done on a cyclocross bike or mountain bike it is a very worthy undertaking. Miles of quiet gravel and paved roads lead riders down to the Ganaraska Forest Center. From there(THIS IS A BLANK ON THE MAP. READ CAREFULLY!) the route follows the [...]
Lotus and Yelverton 127km
That’s right, Lotus and Yelverton. Don’t be disappointed in yourself if you have never heard of these two places …nobody else has either. What they have in common is that they are no-stop communities along an out-of-the-way but very rewarding route. Parts of this route are really pretty. It is worth doing if only because [...]
Circle Rice Lake 147km
This is simply a great, long day on the bike! The only challenge is that it is committing. This route differs from most in the county in that once you start around the lake there is no cutting it short …unless you throw your bike into the lake and start on a long swim instead. [...]
Afternoon Training Ride 63km
This is a regular afternoon training ride for me. Let’s face it; I am not a morning person. If you want to ride it in the morning I am unlikely to get out of bed in order to stop you! Seriously, I like this ride at the end of the day for a couple of [...]
Fall Gravel-Fest 50km
Okay, you can ride this route anytime you like but I love riding these little roads in the fall. Most of the route is well sheltered from the wind on cool days and the trees add more than just shelter. The fall seems to offer a continual evolution as every ride changes; the colours get [...]
