Ride Guide/Trail Picks

Pick a list. Go ride.

Short, ranked lists of the trails I’d send you on, sorted by the kind of day you’re after. Start easy, chase the views, or go looking for a hill.

New to riding? Start with the Beginner’s Guide.

A cyclist stopped on the path at Ontario Place, looking out at the CN Tower and the Toronto skyline

Two cyclists riding a paved path at Tommy Thompson Park under a cloudy evening sky

The 5 easiest bike trails in Toronto for beginners

Flat, short, and mostly car-free. Tommy Thompson to the Beltline.

The Classics

5

Beginner Trails in Toronto

Flat, short, and away from cars.

5

Toronto’s Best Rides

The five I’d ride first if I were new to the city.

5

Best Date Rides

Easy pace, good views, somewhere to stop.

Scenery & Seasons

5

Scenic Waterfront Trails

Lake Ontario, end to end.

7

Ravine Rides to Escape the City

Tree cover and creeks, minutes from downtown.

5

Best Trails for Fall Colours

Where to be in October.

Push Harder

5

Best Gravel Rides

When the pavement runs out.

13

Hill Climbs Worth the Burn

Toronto isn’t flat. Here’s the proof.

7

Training Loops

Repeatable routes for building fitness.

The Ride Report

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Seasonal trail updates, new routes, Toronto cycling events, and important info about biking in the city. Sent when there's something worth reading.