Update!!! Labour Day weekend - Simcoe Forest - Creeks Black ride
2024-09-01 10:15 - 13:30 (America/Toronto) | Simcoe Forest – Oro – 100 Bass Lake Sideroad, 100 Bass Lake Sideroad, Oro-Medonte, On, Canada
We are heading to the Simcoe Forest – Oro tract to ride the Creeks Black route (plus more)
Starting 10:15 to 10:30 from the parking location below.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/creeks-black/
This is an intermediate to Advanced ride, Expect 30+ KM
Trailforks Route: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/536553/
Parking on Line 5 N, Coldwater, ON L0K 1E0. This is the roadside as we enter the Tustin Tract
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KEZ3cjZ6PgnzuAxj8
Expect mozzies & Labour day level heat.

Rain dodging - Dufferin County Forest Main Tract - Tribe ride
2024-09-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Dufferin Forest Main Tract, Mulmur, ON, Mulmur, ON, Ontario, Canada
With all the rains this summer planning outings has been sucky!
So this Sunday 8th September we are heading to Dufferin forest Main tract – weather permitting.
10Am start
https://www.trailforks.com/region/dufferin-county-forest-main-tract/
Parking: Main Parking lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/aw7UpfX4Bz2GJx7j8
Expect 25 to 30km. Mostly blue & some black fast & flowy trails.
Bring a chair, beverage & snack/food for after the ride.
Mozzies may still be active, so BUG spray might be a good idea.

Glebe Park pre-fall ride
2024-09-15 10:00 - 13:30 | Glebe Park, 289 College Dr, Haliburton, On, K0M 1S0, Canada
Glebe Park for a pre-fall ride. This is another interesting but challenging location.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/glebe-park/
Ride plan: https://www.trailforks.com/ridelog/planner/view/541038/
This is an intermediate to Advanced ride
Parking at Fleming College Parking.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wMomnU5ZcqBd7YBa7
Bring a beverage, snack & chair for after the ride.
Expect end of season mozzies

Turkey Point Mountain Bike club Fall Ripper Event
2024-09-29 10:00 - 14:00 | Turkey Point – Eco Center Parking, 1730 Front Rd, St Williams, Ontario, N0E 1P0, Canada
Join us at the TPMBC eventt for their 2024 Fall Ripper this Sunday, September 29th from 8 – 4 at Long Point Eco Adventures.
Details below:
This event has always acted as a fundraiser, all monies raised are put back into our network to help maintain & improve our trails. Help us celebrate (rain or shine) the sport we all love & the start of our favourite season to ride in Turkey Point.
https://www.tpmbc.com/event-details-registration/fall-ripper-2024-fundraiser
• Registration starts @ 8:00 AM.
• Guided Group Rides start @ 9:30 AM sharp & last approx. 2 hours! (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced & L.O.S.T).
• Raffle prizes & 50/50 @ 2:00 PM.
Included in the $20 admission:
• popcorn from Uncle Bob’s Popping Corn
• Guided Group Rides
• a sample beer from Hometown Brew Co.
• entry to win draw prizes from the giveaway table! We’ve got swag & gear from our sponsors, a TPMBC Trail Map, a Rocky Mountain bike from Elevation Mountain Bike Camps & Coaching (your choice of a Blizzard 20 Fat Tire Bike or a Growler 20 Hardtail) & lots more to be won!!
We’ve got our pal Jay Rock playing live music, a plethora of vendors, food from Taco’s N Tequila & The Marshview Patio, gourmet coffee from Altitude Coffee Roasters, & cold beverages to help you hydrate after your ride. We’ll be selling TPMBC merch (limited quantity of our new club jerseys) & as always, this is a family friendly event so bring the little rippers along too! Come hang out at what’s shaping up to be our biggest event yet.

Mansfield Outdoor Center Open House - Hops In The Hills
2024-10-12 09:00 - 17:00 | Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Rd, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 3T6, Canada
Join us on October 12th from 9AM to 5PM at the Mansfield Outdoor Centre for “Hops In The Hills @ Mansfield Outdoor Centre Open House”! This event features live music, beer garden, a delicious BBQ and more! With a perfect blend of activities for all ages, it’s the ultimate day out in the GREAT outdoors.
This annual Open House allows FREE facility access for all your hiking, biking, trail running needs.
Available for purchase on day of event:
BBQ provided by our Pine River Café
Bar featuring local beers, ciders and non-alcoholic beverages.
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pKnRcn7AdjGDnZgU7
**Please note, this is a Mansfield Outdoor Center event, Ghost Rider MTB is not affiliated in any way & is there as a paying participant. Enjoy at your own risk & peril.

Halloween "Doom" Valley Spooktacular Night ride - Weather permitting
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:30 | Loblaws Parking lot – Crothers Woods -Redway Rd, Crothers Woods Trail, Toronto, On, M4H 1P6, Canada
Halloween “Doom” Valley/ Don Valley night ride!!
This year the spooktacular roll through the valley of horror might be weather permitting, the rainy weather has persisted all summer.
We still ride, Halloween Saturday night, October 19th, Don Valley trails… Starting at 7:30pm sharp. If you are late you will be left to the ghosts of the valley!
Starting from the Loblaws parking lot,
-night time,
-bring good lights,
-wear a costume,
-bring post ride treats,
-bring an umbrella (maybe)……
Should be a good time. If you know how to contact me privately, we can fix up.
Temp might be down between 6° & -1°, maybe with a little rain..
Perfect for a quick Sun Valley ride. We will adapt the route difficulty & distance depending on the weather.
Stay safe! Be good do better!
Stress less, ride more!
Yes, I’m talking to you…..

Mono Cliffs Fall Colours Ride
2024-10-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, 754507-754519 Dufferin County Rd 8, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 2Y8, Canada
Heading to Mono Cliffs for a Sunday ride. A good place to ride through the leaves and check out the Fall colours.
Date & Time: Sunday, October 20th, 10am start
Trailforks parking location: We are parking at the most southern parking lot.
https://www.trailforks.com/poi/5067/
Google Maps parking location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mwEhZBt8y9bwkosb6
The weather calls for 19 C, should be a shorts & sleeves ride.
Bring a beverage, snacks & a Chair for after the ride.

Puslinch Tract / Twin Ponds - Saturday Morning ride
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Puslinch Tract / Twin Ponds, Wellington Road 32 (Just South of the 401 Bridge), Cambridge, On, Canada
Puslinch Tract / Twin Ponds ride is overdue. We’re heading there for 9 am.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/puslinch-tract–twin-ponds/
What to expect: Cool weather, fast trails. Should be interesting if we don’t get too turned around.
Dress warm, Temps will be 7C at best.
Bring a chair/drink/snack for after the ride. We will probably not be standing around for too long after in the cold.
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9HkE4F2YuYUdDnFs6

Millbrook - Random Ride Notification - Saturday
2024-11-16 10:00 - 13:30 | Millbrook, Zion line, Cavan-Monaghan, ON, L0A 1G0, Canada
Saturday morning, 10am, sunny day 10 Celsius. We are headed to Millbrook Valley trails.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/millbrook-valley-trails/
There are 2 parking locations we will head to;
the The Ministry Fishing pond first
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qBEdqKCpGjv6jtPx8
& if that is closed
then to the one on Elgar Drive
https://maps.app.goo.gl/1j6f2jFAcGrLesWf9
Will be a cool start but lots of climbing & fun = heat up fast so don’t over dress.
-Bring a chair, snack & beverage for after the ride.

Riding Turbine - Trinidad & Tobago
2024-12-26 08:30 - 11:30 | Chaguaramas, Tucker Valley, Trinidad and Tobago
Ride Turbine with the Ghost Rider crew.
Meet for 8:15am ish at Samaan Park, Macqueripe, Chaguaramas
Ride up to the Tracking station, hike over to Turbine.
Then ride down!!
Expect steep climbs & descents
– Bush & mosquitos
-Some walking, a little complaining
– day full of smiles & a small lime after.

Fatbiking at Mansfield Outdoor Center - Sat Jan 18
2025-01-18 09:45 - 14:00 | Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Rd, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 3T6, Canada
We are planning a casual fat bike ride at starting from the Mansfield Outdoor Center (MOC).
-Riding the locally groomed MOC trails will require a $17 pass for all riders older than 6.
The weather gods are playing dice, temps care going to be below freezing overnight & up to 2 C on Saturday.
These are groomed trails & skinny tires are not allowed.
-We are going to stick around for food after the ride at the Pine River Café & Public House.
Here is a link to the MOC website: https://mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca/

Fat Bike Adventure @ The Hydrocut
2025-01-26 10:00 - 13:00 | The Hydrocut – Pines Parking Lot, 1910 Snyder's Rd E, Petersburg, On, N0B 2H0, Canada
We’re heading to The Hydrocut on Sunday for a Fat Bike Adventure.

The conditions are – cold, snow, hopefully the trails will be well groomed.

Anyone with a fat bike is welcome, skinnies not allowed on the groomed rails, sorry.

What to Expect: -5C to -8C, snow & cold conditions. Dress appropriately

-Bring snacks & a beverage for after the ride.

Location: https://www.trailforks.com/region/the-hydrocut/

Parking : https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Z5jxXQqLfCMaynS6

Race the Snow Event - Palgrave Saturday Fatty ride
2025-02-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Palgrave Forest, Parking lot, Caledon, Ontario, L7E 3J9, Canada
This Sat we are heading to Palgrave for a 10 AM start. Should be interesting.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/palgrave-conservation-area/
The trails may or may not be groomed & that’s the adventure. Fat bike recommended!!!!
Expect; snow, ice, cold temps & a whole lot of tiring fun.
We park at Duffy’s lane. https://maps.app.goo.gl/jFn9t2vgLiEz7z7Y6
Bring a beverage & snacks for after the ride.

SCMBC & Hardwood Hills Full Moon Fatbike Fest
2025-02-15 16:00 - 21:00 | Hardwood Ski and Bike, 402 Old Barrie Rd W, Oro Station, Ontario, L0L 2E0, Canada
A night of fat biking, friends and good eats. Saturday February 15th 4pm-9pm.
Brought to you by Simcoe County Mountain Bike Club (SCMBC) and Hardwood Ski and Bike.@scmbc
We will be attending (weather permitting) as guests, details available at the link below:
https://hardwoodskiandbikeinc.regfox.com/2025-scmbc-full…

Durham Forest Family Day Winterror Fat Bike ride
2025-02-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Durham Forest Main Parking, 3821 Concession Rd 7, Goodwood, Ontario, L0C 1A0, Canada
Monday, Feb 17th is the Family Day Fat bike ride at Durham forest. 10Am start
https://www.trailforks.com/region/durham-forest-main-tract-3281/
Weather permitting & trail groom conditions, we should have a blast.
Parking: Concession Rd 7 lot. Make sure you pay.
https://www.google.com/maps?q=44.052220,+-79.093910
Expect 15 to 25 Km of either well groomed trails or slip & slide fresh snow hell!
We may head over to The Trail Hub for refreshments after
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NgcCFeCxGzpgyq7H7

Change Notice!! Durham Forest -16C Freeze the balls off a Brass Monkey ride
2025-03-02 10:00 - 13:30 | GORBA, Royal Recreation Trail, Guelph, ON, N1L 1C6
We’re bailing on GORBA- Conditions suck!!

New Location: Sunday, 10 am Start at Durham Forest
https://www.trailforks.com/region/durham-forest-main-tract-3281/
We’re going for a cold fatty ride around the forest. Dress for bitter cold.
Bring a beverage for after the ride, don’t expect much hanging around.
Might head down to Trail Hub for refreshments after & to warm up.
Expect:
-10 – 16km
-Partially groomed, icy, snow covered trails
-Very cold temps -16C at 9Am. -13C at 10Am
-20% chance of light snow throughout the day from 10Am on.

Parking at the main lot: $6 fee
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xv2WM8vMRXCNKfaFA

BRMC - Resource Management Center - The Last Winterror 2025 fatty adventure
2025-03-09 09:30 - 12:30 | BRMC – South Lot Map
Looks like this weekend, March 8-9th are the last real weekend days to ride BRMC before the spring melt starts.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/resource-management-centre/
So, get there for 9:30 ish.
Fat bikes only, studs recommended
Conditions are good & groomed.
Bring a drink & snack for after the ride. We will probably head to the Tim’s in Bracebridge after the ride for food.
Parking:
South Parking lot:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/JSBytPugcfoRbdqH7

Turkey Point MTB Club Spring Kicker
2025-04-27 09:30 - 14:00 | Turkey Point – Eco Center Parking, 1730 Front Rd, St Williams, Ontario, N0E 1P0, Canada
We are going to venture down to the Turkey Point provincial park for the MTB club’s 2025 Spring MTB kicker.
First event of the season. They will have vendors, food and beverages and music. Demo bikes will be on site as well. More details to follow.
https://www.tpmbc.com/event-details-registration/2025-spring-kicker
https://www.trailforks.com/region/turkey-point-provincial-park-42646/
Turkey Point, 1730 Front Rd, Turkey Point, ON N0E 1P0, Canada
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/49xF9Z4uSBrvWSDJ8
(or in afield near by)
Expect: 25 to 30km, cool weather, maybe wet surfaces. Be prepared for anything, it is spring in Canada after all.
There will be food & beverages served for a fee there. You can bring your own chairs, beverages & food for after the ride

Dagmar North Spring Ride
2025-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Dagmar North, 1681 Concession Rd 7, Uxbridge, On, L9P 1R4, Canada
10:00 am start. Expect 15 to 20Km
-Durham weather calls for 6 Celsius, getting to 15 Celsius by noon. Dress warm.
Rain forecasted at 6pm, so this should be a good ride.
-Trails might be a little damp in places.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/dagmar-north-trails/
This is a casual intermediate to advanced ride from the Hub to Dagmar North & back to the Hub.
Parking at : The Hub
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mswNJT4ZkEbNhXSJ9
Since we are the Hub, there will be washrooms, food & drinks for purchase.

Millbrook Adventure ride - the North Trails - weather permitting
2025-05-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Millbrook, Zion line, Cavan-Monaghan, ON, L0A 1G0, Canada
We are adventuring to Millbrook Trails. The plan is to head up to the North side trails, weather permitting. We may also plan to wander across to the Ganny Transit for the amazing downhill runs.
10:00 am start. Expect 20-25Km
This is a intermediate to advanced ride. Hill climbs (many), fast downhills with some “by-passable” jumps & drops.
Meet at Elgar parking lot (Ministry of Natural Resources parking lot) off Zion Line
:https://maps.app.goo.gl/7q8oBCyyc3Su8vA4A
Bring snacks and drinks for after the ride. We might venture into Millbrook for food.
Rain Date May 11

Copeland Forest Big Spring Ride
2025-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | Copeland Forest P4 Parking, 3460-3454 Line 5 N, Coldwater, On, L0K 1E0, Canada
Sunday ride at Copeland Forest. 10 am start. Expect 20 to 30km.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/copeland-forest/
This is a intermediate to advanced ride.
Parking at : P4 on Line 5
https://www.trailforks.com/poi/13865/
or
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jJG4FZzMtPJ17bPFA
Note:
It’s also early mozzy/tick season… and they’re ravenous! Unless you plan on feeding them, apply your bug spray.

Kitchen Sink - Pet Cemetery - Victoria Day Monday holiday ride
2025-05-19 10:00 - 14:00 | Milne House – Lawrence & DVP, Milne Hollow, E Don Trail, North York, Ontario, M3A, Canada
We are planning a Monday morning ride Down Kitchen Sink to explore the new trail Pet Cemetery . 10 am start
Route: Beyond The Rainbow heading south to the Lookout at the end of Kitchen Sink.
Then we ride North back along Kitchen Sink to Eglinton Ave & get onto Pet Cemetery tie Check it B4 Wrecking it. & make out way back to 1 Old Lawrence Ave Parking.
The Ride will start from the Park at 1 Old Lawrence Ave / Milne House Parking lot in the north.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/w99V82ZiAPPC2ywK9
Expect: Cool starting temps 7C in the morning warming to 11C high. Dress appropriately
We will probably be out for 2 to 3 hours exploring and taking it easy.
Bug spray , water & snacks for the ride would be a good idea .

The Hydrocut - Tribe Ride
2025-05-25 10:00 - 13:30 | The Hydrocut – Pines Parking Lot, 1910 Snyder's Rd E, Petersburg, On, N0B 2H0, Canada
10:00 am start. Expect 20-25Km
https://www.trailforks.com/region/the-hydrocut/
This is a intermediate to advanced ride.
Parking at : WCC Hydrocut Trails Pine’s Entrance. Parking can be limited, getting there early helps.
https://goo.gl/maps/SKv2rBZcw51xc2vt5
Bring a chair & beverage for after the ride

Wilderness Tours Bike Park Weekend outing
2025-05-30 14:00 - 2025-06-01 10:00 | Wilderness Tours, 1260 Grants Settlement Rd, Foresters Falls, Ontario, K0J 1V0, Canada
We are heading to Wilderness Tours Bike Park for a family outing. The park is a pay to play location.
Anyone planning to ride there will have purchase the necessary admission tickets. We will be riding the trails as guests.
1260 Grants Settlement Rd, Foresters Falls, ON K0J 1V0
https://www.trailforks.com/region/wilderness-tours-bike-park/
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Viy3gKXbHoVbCxRH8
What to expect:
“Mountain Biking
Adventures | All Abilities
The NEW Mountain Bike Park at Wilderness Tours has grown over the last few years into a full-fledged downhill bike park directly on site. With gravity trails, XC, and an ever-growing skills park you do not want to leave your bike at home. If you do not, no worries, we have a full rental fleet of both full suspension and hard tails.”
May is an iffy time of year for cool-warm-hot & dry-wet-snowy weather, so expect anything and dress accordingly.

Albion Hills Sunday Ride
2025-06-08 10:00 - 13:30 | Albion Hills, 16500 Regional Rd 50, Caledon, On, L7E 3E7, Canada
Sunday ride 10 am start. Expect 25Km
Albion Hills
Albion Hills Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/ZVTLyM7qtnV19ET7A
Trailforks Route: https://www.trailforks.com/goto/ro/27017/
Albion Hill conservation charges $8 for adults to access the park. You can pay ahead of the ride day.
Albion Hills Conservation Park

This is an Advanced ride.
Bring a chair, beverage & food for after the ride

We are headed to Huntsville on Sunday
2025-06-22 10:30 - 16:00 | Deerhurst – Huntsville, 1235 Deerhurst Dr, Huntsville, On, P1H 2E8, Canada
We are headed to Huntsville on Sunday
https://www.trailforks.com/region/deerhurst-resort-hmba/
This is an Advanced ride.
Visiting for the day? One day passes are available for $5 per day (plus zone4 fees) and allow riding at Deerhurst Resort on the day of purchase.
Please note most of these trails are on Private properties & are managed by Huntsville Mountain Bike Association.
Hidden Halley-Deerhurst: Start 10 am-ish.
Hidden Valley Highlands Ski Area and Deerhurst Resort trails showcase the beautiful terrain and scenery that Muskoka has to offer and we are lucky to have more elevation and natural rocky technical features than many other locations in Ontario. Hidden Valley trails are open to the public and the Deerhurst portion of the trails is open to Deerhurst Resort guests and anyone with a HMBA trail pass / membership.
There are 5km of public use trails at Hidden Valley and a 10km expansion at Deerhurst and the HMBA is consistently adding new trails and features. To complete all the trails takes around 2 hours for a strong rider.
Deerhurst Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/b5xC3RhHe7GoLeJ46
Disclaimer:

Private Property – HMBA Membership required for access

Links

Huntsville Mountain Bike Association Membership

We will probably go back into town to find food & drinks at a local establishment after the ride.
Rain Date June 28th

Quebec Road trip
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-09 10:00 | Empire 47 – Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Quebec Road trip will involve 7 days of riding the trails north of Quebec City.
Places planned but not all & no firm sched set yet
Empire 47
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5x4gHN3fYkHAnhmZ9
Sentiers du Moulin
https://www.trailforks.com/region/sentiers-du-moulin/
VBN Secteur Shannahan
https://www.trailforks.com/region/vbn-secteur-shannahan/
Expect lots of climbing, downhill, XC, Technical, & adventure riding.

We're going to the 🌟 GRAND OPENING🌟 Of the ribbon cutting celebration and group ride at MORCA’s brand-new South Monck Trails
2025-07-12 10:30 - 13:30 | South Monck Trails, Lilac Lane, Brace Bridge, On, P1L 1W9, Canada
We are planning to join the MORCA crew for a ride at the new trail system. Details below.

Message from MORCA “Get ready to ride! Join us for the ribbon cutting celebration and group ride at MORCA’s brand-new South Monck Trail System!

Saturday, July 12th
10:30 AM
South Monck Trails (Sno-Bombers parking lot, off Lilac Lane)

Bring your bike, bring your friends, make new friends, and learn the new trail system with the MORCA crew!

We’re honoured to have Town of Bracebridge Mayor Rick Maloney on hand to help officially cut the ribbon and celebrate this community achievement.”

Back to Batawa
2025-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Batawa, 99 Ski Club Ln, Batawa, On, K0K 1E0, Canada
We are going back to ride Batawa Ski Hill & Batawa North.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/batawa-ski-hill
https://www.trailforks.com/region/batawa-north-28099/
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5aHwgd8aZEfArGbc6
The last visit was in 2021 & it was quite the adventure with no signage & poor trail management due to Covid.
Now the are has been hopping with rides & there are signs.
What to expect: Lots of climbs & downhill runs. 25 t0 35Km
This is an Advanced ride. Challenge yourself on some of the best trails in the network. Experienced riders will appreciate the technical challenges of this route.
Bring a chair, snack or food & beverage for after the ride.

Georgian Nordic Big ride
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:30 | Georgian Nordic, 4 Nine Mile Lake Rd, Parry Sound, On, P2A 2W9, Canada
We’re headed to Georgian Nordic to ride the North & South sides, weather permitting.
The South side tends to get wet & soft/muddy & may not be a good choice.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/georgian-nordic-18677/
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1nV67DrecHpQ5KSf6
Note: There is a trail day pass required to ride here. Purchased at the trailhead with your phone.

Type
Day Pass

Adult
$10

Youth (6-22 years)
$5

Expect: Heat, sun, rock riding, biting insects, scratchy bushes to name a few….
This is an intermediate to advanced ride.
Bring: Bug repellent, a beverage & chair for after the ride.
We will probably go into Parry Sound to find food after.
