Whether you are a casual cyclist who is looking for a peaceful carefree ride exploring scenic countryside at a comfortable pace or you are an experienced cyclist looking for a long distance haul where you can pedal and feel the breeze and sweet country air, we have the tour for you. Gear up with Ride Guides and hit the open road, let us find a ride that is perfect for you. Leave the map at home and just worry about taking in the views. Our experienced guides will take you on a scenic tour of some of the best places to ride a road bike in Ontario, focusing on your safety and enjoyment. No matter what experience you are looking for, we have you taken care of.. from flat tires to not getting lost, you don’t need to worry about a thing.
Through our partnership with Horseshoe Resort, Ride Guides is now offering the Introduction to Road Cycling package for beginner & intermediate cyclist, looking to get started or improve their Road Cycling skills. This two hour guided ride will take you throughout Oro-Medonte, one of best places to ride a road bike, on secluded roads and beautiful farm country. This ride is a great opportunity to learn and build your skills and confidence on a Road Bike. Our guides will lead you through the township and provide you with some of the critical skills of Road Cycling which will help keep you safe throughout the day.
Ride Pricing & Scheduling
Scheduling
The season for riding our Road Bikes can change drastically from year to year. Our Primary Riding Season occurs between the months of May and November. The shoulder season for the Ontario can extend from April through to December 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: 2 Hours
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Typical Riding Season is from May until November
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Weather dependent riding in shoulder months – April & December
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Price is Per Person (CDN) + Taxes
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Minimum of 2 Riders
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Price includes Norco Valence Road Bike & Helmet rental
On top of the road 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. Road Cycling can be 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. 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 Horseshoe Adventure Park Bike Barn, on the South Side of Horseshoe Valley Rd, directly within the Resort entrance (if you are using a GPS, look for 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd). Proceed in the drive way and go straight up to the end of the road –
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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, road 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 bikes. Whether you are looking for a solid starter bike because it’s your first time out, or you are having carbon racer 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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