More than 120 cyclists and three dogs joined Toronto Councillor Lily Cheng’s third community ride from Willowdale to the Port Lands. The 25 km route highlighted Toronto’s trails, cycling infrastructure, and gaps in safe connections, while bringing together riders of all ages for a welcoming day of advocacy, community, and unexpected weather.
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Europe 2026 – Day 1 & 2 – Toronto to Amsterdam
We arrived at the airport together, checked bags quickly, and watched a brief sunset before boarding. On the flight, I monitored ventilation, slept unusually well, and woke to a disappointing breakfast. In Amsterdam, efficient transit, bicycles everywhere, a welcoming hotel, and a peaceful walk set the tone for our trip with plans for a museum tomorrow.
Barrie and Penetanguishene – Street Art
The blog post shares a week of cycling adventures through Barrie and Penetanguishene, highlighting local street art and notable spots. Using a map with pins, each location links to photos—sometimes murals, sometimes simply meaningful places along the ride. It blends biking, art, and exploration, offering a personal view of how public spaces and creativity intersect.
Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 4
Cindy guest blogs the final day of our cycling trip with nearly 1,000 m of climbing, gravel detours, and relentless hills. BLTs, iced coffee, and an award-winning butter tart kept us going. After battling traffic, we finally rolled home, tired but triumphant. Strava confirmed it—954 m of climbing. We are Amazons!
Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 3
Cycling from Midland to Barrie took us past murals, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons, and the Martyrs Shrine. Steep climbs, detours, and trails tested us on the 100 km ride. We finished with a swim and dinner in Barrie—an unforgettable Ontario cycling adventure.
Barrie and Penetanguishene – Day 1
Discover a scenic four-day cycling tour from Brampton to Barrie, Penetanguishene, and Midland. Ride quiet trails, pass through farmland and small towns, and enjoy colourful views along the Simcoe Loop. Day 1 highlights include local stops for food and quilting supplies, and a lakeside sunset over Kempenfelt Bay.
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Days 4 and 5
Rain couldn’t dampen our travel day as we packed up, and in Orillia celebrated with friends. The next day, I rode my first gran fondo of the year from Barrie to Brampton, joined by Barry and Cindy. With over 500 km cycled in two weeks, I’m training hard for Quebec in October.
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 3
A hilly ride from Dorset to Dwight, Group of Seven outdoor gallery, Dwight Beach, Dorset Scenic Lookout tower
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 2
Cold morning ride in the Algonquin Highlands from Dorset to Baysville. Lots of hills, fox sighting and cute village.
Barrie and Algonquin Highlands – Day 1
GO Train to Barrie, ride the Oro-Medonte Rail Trail, cottage visit