Weekly Road Group Rides (May, June, July, August 2026)

Join us for our weekly road group ride every Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. at Parry Sound Bikes.

Prologue: "The NO DROP Road Ride" 25km at 22km/h

• This is a no drop road ride open to all cyclists on road, gravel, or e-bikes. There will be lots of re-grouping and some instruction through out the ride. The purpose of this ride is to bring people together, cover kilometers, learn and have fun! The first Wednesday of each month will have an additional focus on skills and group riding etiquette. 

Sportif: "The ENTHUSIAST Ride" 45km at 26km/h minimum

• This is a re-group ride, where we will re-group at major intersections and turns. Recommended for riders on road or gravel bikes (including road/ gravel e-bikes). The focus of the ride will be on covering kilometers and riding as a group. This is the most popular group and most weeks will be divided into smaller groups of 6-12 riders with paces ranging from 26km/h, 28km/h and 30km/h.

Echelon: "The FAST Ride" 60km at 32+km/h

• This is the fast group, and it is a drop group. Recommended for seasoned riders on road bikes. The aim of the ride is to go fast, ride in a cohesive group and get in a hard effort.

All Groups:

• Helmet and waiver required
• Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (that can ride with them)
• Flat kit (tube, tire levers and pump/ CO2) required for all bikes
• Water bottle(s), and rear flashing light required

Cancellation Policy: Our group rides will run rain or shine, but will be considered cancelled if dangerous weather is present or forecasted.

The Tuesday night group ride has been a staple at Parry Sound Bikes for over a decade now and we're thrilled that it's grown from a few dedicated riders, to 50+ riders each week!

***We are currently taking a pause for the group mountain bike rides for the 2026 season. Follow the Parry Sound Bikes Strava Club for impromptu mtb rides, trail days and more.***

Saturday Morning Road Ride (July, August)

7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at Parry Sound Bikes

The Saturday Morning Road Ride is a great way to kick off the weekend in Parry Sound. The aim of this ride is to get out early for a 2-hour ride with an average pace of 28-30km/hour. Recommended for road bikes, and riders who are comfortable riding in a group.

• Helmet and waiver required
• Flat kit (tube, tire levers and a pump/ CO2) required for each bike
• If you’re unsure if you can hold the pace of the group, we recommend you know the route home, this is a drop ride

Cancellation Policy: Our Saturday group ride will run rain or shine, but will be considered cancelled if dangerous weather is present or forecasted.

Parry Sound Bikes 100km Ride, Sunday July 12th

Ride leaves from Parry Sound Bikes at 9:00 a.m.

Each year we host a supported 100km road ride! This is a free event and a great way to meet other riders. You can ride as a group, on your own, or with a friend. We’ll choose a scenic 100km local route that highlight some of the best roads in Parry Sound. The ride starts and ends at Parry Sound Bikes, and we provide a mid-way rest stop with snacks and drinks.

The route is fully paved with moderate hills. We ask that rides be able to complete the course in 5 hours (as a curtesy to our rest stop volunteers). We’ll post the route and include the GPX file closer to the date (we’re waiting on pending road construction before finalizing the route for 2026).

• Road or e-bike
• Helmet required
• Free event, online registration required
• Flat kit required (stop by the shop and kick one up)
• Kids under 16 must be accompanied on the ride by a parent or guardian
• Front and rear lights recommended
• Bring two water bottles and a few snacks

Off The Rails Gravel Party 2025 (August 30th) *Route TBD

Veer off the paved road and join us for 105 kilometers of gravel goodness, followed by a meetup at Trestle Brewery! This fully supported event is run a little differently from most of our rides in that there are no set groups. Instead, riders will have the option to make their own groups with friends, ride with new people, or even by yourself if you prefer the solitary experience. We'll be meeting at Joseph Hannon Memorial Park, in Orrville, and ideally be ready to spin by 9 a.m. This beautiful route features a mix of paved sections, winding gravel roads and an optional section of the Seguin Trail for an added challenge. We will have two primary rest stops with the first being the deliciously popular Cornball Store at 35km into the route. The second stop will be provided by Missing Link Adventure Tours at 57km in. Rob and Julia have generously offered the use of their lovely property, just off Stisted Road, where riders can refill bottles, snack out on an assortment of goodies and have the use of their washroom facilities. After returning to Orrville, riders will be directed to Trestle Brewery back in Parry Sound. Trestle has reserved the Beirgarten just for us and has even included a complimentary beverage for each registered participant - there's no better way to end an epic ride! 

• Gravel or e-Bike
• Helmet required
• Online Registration
• Kids under 16 must be accompanied on the ride by a parent or guardian
• Front and rear lights strongly recommended
• GPX file loaded onto a cycling computer, or a printout of the route
• Flat kit required (stop by the shop before the day of the ride and we can put one together for you)
• Extra pair of socks if you take on the Seguin Trail (expect a few flooded sections)
• Two water bottles (hydration mix recommended) and a few snacks
• Arrive at Trestle Brewery by 3 p.m.