Mountain Biking is taking off and you surely don’t want to be the last one of your friends to give it try! Cross Country Mountain Biking is a great way to see a beautiful wilderness area and trail system. It is a fabulous experience that can be enjoyed by the entire family. Nothing beats the calm serenity of riding through a silent forest and only hearing the sound of the wind and animal inhabitants. Let’s also not forget to mention that Cross Country Mountain Biking is EXCELLENT physical activity that will have your whole body and mind working.
Here is a great opportunity to try mountain biking with an expert guide & instructor, and all of the equipment you will need including your bicycle, helmet, and trail pass are included in the price! Spend a half day on the trails at Hardwood Ski and Bike working through the fundamental stepping stones of Mountain Biking with a focus on your safety and enjoyment. Let our guides find the perfect trails for you, and let us help you master it. This experience is great for families or couples who are looking to work and play together.
Ride Pricing & Scheduling
Scheduling
The season for riding our Cross Country Mountain Bikes can change drastically from year to year. Our Primary Riding Season occurs between the months of May and October. The shoulder season for the Copeland Forest can extend from April through to November depending on the weather.
This guided ride can be booked anytime, weekday or weekend throughout the Primary riding season.
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Ride Duration: 3 Hours
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Typical Riding Season is from May until October
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Weather dependent riding in shoulder months – April & November
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Price is Per Person (CDN) + Taxes
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Minimum of 2 Riders
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Price includes Trek Bike & Helmet rental
On top of the mountain bike, there are a couple of other items that you should bring for your safety. If you don’t possess these items, we can help you out by renting them to you for the duration of your ride:
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Water Bottle(s) or Hydration System
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Protective Eyewear / Glasses
On top of the critical safety items, there are a number of other items we recommend you bring with you if you have them – they will make your experience more enjoyable:
It is important to make sure that you are dressed appropriately for the weather. Mountain Biking is a strenuous physical activity so you also want to be sure the clothing you are wearing allows for good breathe-ability. when in doubt, dress in layers which can be easily removed and stowed. Some areas of the trail can be prone to poison ivy at different times throughout the season, so you will likely want covering on your lower legs to help prevent exposure. Another key clothing item is padded riding shorts. These shorts can help save your butt from a couple hours of saddle punishment, and we highly recommend them.
Departure Point
Unless alternate arrangements have been made, this ride takes off from the Hardwood Ski & Bike main building, on the North Side of Old Barrie Rd (if you are using a GPS, look for 402 Old Barrie Rd W, Oro-Medonte, ON L0L 2E0). Proceed in the drive way, park your car and your guide will meet you on the deck of the main building –
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Departure Time
Please meet promptly at your scheduled departure time. The first 15 minutes will be spent getting our rental bikes set up, going over safety, trail etiquette and then we will be on our way. Tardy departures may not be able to be accommodated and we will need to be back at the chalet for our scheduled return time.
Through our network of partners we have access to one serious selection of high-end rental mountain bikes. Whether you are looking for a solid starter bike because it’s your first time out, or you are having carbon 29′er envy, we have got a bike for you. With this kind of selection you don’t need to stress about bringing your rig with you. This also covers all of the other equipment you may need to rent, be it a Helmet, Protective Glasses, Gloves, Lights, Hydration… Just let us know what you need and we’ll be happy to set you up with it!
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Whether it’s by choice or not, we get that people have dietary restrictions. We know that Veggie isn’t Vegan, the jury is out on if Fish is actually meat, and we actually know what Gluten and Tofurky are. What does this mean to you? Well, you can rest assured that our Kitchen Staff will work relentlessly to make sure your dietary requirements are met, your lunch tastes amazing, all while adhering to our sustainability commitments. Just another thing you won’t need to worry about when you are with Ride Guides.
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