Ghost Rider MTB

Ravenshoe Holiday Monday Ride - Sumtin' different!
2024-05-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Ravenshoe, 4389 York Regional Rd 32, East Gwillimbury, On, L0E 1R0, Canada
10:00 am start. Expect 20-25Km
https://www.trailforks.com/region/york-regional-forest-brown-hill-tract/
This is a intermediate to advanced ride.
Parking at : North East Corner of the forest on Ravenshoe Road
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KfGi2e694tdZYznw9
Bring a chair & beverage for after the ride

The Hydrocut - Tribe Ride
2024-05-19 10:00 - 13:00 | 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
Rain date: 26th May

Gundy - Flowster - Panda Easy Welcome Carlton back Ride
2024-05-16 18:30 - 20:00 | Serena Gundy Parking Lot, 58 Rykert Crescent, Toronto, Ontario, M4G 2S9, Canada
We are meeting at Serena Gundy for 6:30ish, heading up to the Gundy bench & escorting Carlton through Secret, Flowster, Apples, & Panda for an easy spin. No MO broken collar bones ride.

Start: Serena Gundy parking
Time: 6:30pm sharp
Expect: warmish weather, mosquitoes, dusty conditions
This is not a beginner but is an easy pace ride.

Black Scorpion Adventure Saturday Check It Ride
2024-05-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Chaguaramas, Tucker Valley, Trinidad and Tobago
We are heading to Chaguaramas to ride Black Scorpion..
This is a Check it b4 you Wreck It ride. This is a once down & done ride.
This is a Double Black Diamond Advanced ride
Parking TSTT old training center, around here : https://www.trailforks.com/tracker/map/?ping=10.687426,-61.615008
Bring a beverage for after the ride.
Expect steep, bush, loose conditions.

Tobago May MTB Madness 2024
2024-05-03 08:00 - 2024-05-06 17:00 | Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago
Yes, you guessed it. We are off on another trip!
https://www.tobagomountainbike.com/2024.html
​Saturday, 4th May: Cross Country Races (Kids, Newcomers, Adults)
Sunday, 5th May: Enduro Races, 3 Stages (for the experienced riders)
Food, Drinks and Music.
We will be flying down from the weekend before to get acclimated, then over to Tobago a few days before to ride the trails & then enjoying the XC & Enduro races on the weekend. Then we head back to the Great White North

Dagmar North Spring Ride
2024-04-21 10:00 - 12:30 | Dagmar North, 1681 Concession Rd 7, Uxbridge, On, L9P 1R4, Canada
10:00 am start. Expect 15 to 20Km
-Durham weather calls for 4 Celsius, getting to 7 Celsius by noon. Dress warm.
-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.

Don Valley Bluebells Ride - Post Bentonville Recovery ride
2024-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Loblaws Parking lot – Crothers Woods -Redway Rd, Crothers Woods Trail, Toronto, On, M4H 1P6, Canada
Plan is to ride from the Loblaws Parking lot on Redway road. Start from the Thomas Hauser Trailhead
https://maps.app.goo.gl/DMazaBMoJ7QiW5u8A
5:30pm start.
Ride down towards the Crothers Woods to look for the Blue Bells in bloom, then ride the Southern Flats, then back along the ridge to Loblaws (as construction permits).
Expect cool weather, some wet trail sections.

Bentonville MTB Road Trip - On the road again
2024-04-06 - 2024-04-12 | Bentonville, Arkansas, Bentonville, AR, United States
We’re off to Bentonville, Arkansas to ride all (well, maybe not all) of the MTB trails at the famous mountain biking Capital of the world!
Another road trip a week to get to the center of it all. There is so much to see & do & ride that it’s going to be a busy week.
We are staying pretty much right in the middle of town, if anyone wants to join us you can find an AirBNB and let us know you are there.
We will try to hit all of the around town & maybe some of the outer trail systems to make the best use of the riding days…

Random Ride Notification - Midland Trail Network
2024-03-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Midland, Midland, Ontario, Canada
We will meet at the Midland Parking Staging area & start at 10 am.
Parking – https://maps.app.goo.gl/uwBHTcuKUFd9REDa7
Expect cool and sunny cloudy conditions.
Bring a beverage & snack/food for after the ride.

Random Ride Notification - Turkey Point Pre-Spring Adventure ride
2024-03-03 10:00 - 13:00 | Turkey Point – Eco Center Parking, 1730 Front Rd, St Williams, Ontario, N0E 1P0, Canada
We are riding Turkey point. When everywhere else is still draining Turkey point is mostly dry & ready to go.
We will meet at the Long Point Eco Adventure area, & start at 10 am.
Parking – https://maps.app.goo.gl/JQXxCKfLhBNFSjib9
Expect above freezing but cool & some damp conditions.
Bring a beverage & snack/food for after the ride.
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Turkey Point update.
You asked, here it is! It’s the first weekend of March, everything East of Turkey Point Road is looking good. Anderson Tract & TP Provincial Park trails are dry and riding well, with the exception of Earshot & the Burn. The Dump is slick but ridable. Luke Lake, Motorhead & Wild Turkey – Status Unknown, but we’ll find out tomorrow. With the warm weather this weekend we expect conditions to improve as things dry up, Sunny Sunday is looking like the perfect day for an early season 30 KM loop. Ride safe, and we’ll see you out there!

CHANGE of Location - Creeks Route - Oro
2024-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Creeks, 280 Bass Lake Side Rd W, Oro Station, ON, L0L 2E0, Canada
Creeks Route ride on Sunday while its still freezer like conditions.
https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/24029/
Starting at 10 am From- 280 Bass Lake Side Rd W, Oro Station, ON L0L 2E0
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NpJthcYjGe2VsLjF8
Expect:
-Freezing Conditions
-Icy trails
Studded tires & warm clothing recommended
Bring a warm beverage & snacks for after the ride.

Jefferson Forest Freezer Ride
2024-02-24 10:00 - 12:30 | Jefferson Forest, 1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 1A2, Canada
Jefferson Forest ride.

Starting 10am, Bethesda Rd Parking lot. 1.5 to 2 hours depending on conditions.

Expect freeing conditions, icy trails.
Studded tires recommended & warm clothing is a must.
Bring a warm beverage & snacks for after the ride.

Start Location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/2yGTDcuVUARG6YKQ7

Ok, so Durham Forest ride, Sunday Morning Early
2024-02-11 09:30 - 11:30 | Durham Forest Main Parking, 3821 Concession Rd 7, Goodwood, Ontario, L0C 1A0, Canada
Ok, so Durham Forest ride, Sunday Morning while it is still frozen.
9:30 AM Start from the main parking lot. We will see how far we get before it warms up & we have to bail.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/t2zSC3dxtERmxNzV7

Hardwood Fat Bike Night
2024-02-03 16:00 - 21:00 | Hardwood Ski and Bike, 402 Old Barrie Rd W, Oro Station, Ontario, L0L 2E0, Canada
FREE Fat Bike event coming up on Saturday February 3rd, 2024 hosted at Hardwood Ski and Bike in partnership with SCMBC, Peace and Wheelies and MORCA. We will be riding their nicely groomed fat bike trails, ski trails and lit night loop. There will also be an after party right there at the venue, both outside and inside the chalet, with food, drinks, music and prizes!
There is no cost to attend and ride, just for food and drinks if desired afterwards.
Fat bike rentals are available while quantities last. Registration form below will include rental option.
*REGISTER HERE
Event Name: Full Moon Fatty Fest
Location: Hardwood Ski and Bike
Date: Saturday, February 3rd, 2023
Event Time: 4pm – 9pm’ish
Type: Fat Bike Festival
Entry Cost: FREE
Ride Start: 430pm to 630-7pm
Socializing Start: 530pm-9pm

Complete event details here

Casual Fatbike ride at Hydrocut. Start Snyders Parking lot
2024-01-18 11:00 - 12:30 | The Hydrocut – Pines Parking Lot, 1910 Snyder's Rd E, Petersburg, On, N0B 2H0, Canada
Casual Fatbike ride. Starting from Snyders Parking lot, 11:00 Am
Cold weather gear, -10C expected. Snow & ice, studs recommended.
Bring a beverage & snack for after the ride.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/j7NwZetcXhtvyryB6
1910 Snyder’s Rd E, Petersburg, Otario, Canada, N0B 2H0
WCC Trails Hydrocut (Snyders Road Entrance)

Palgrave Forest take 2 - Small Sunday Ride -Let's try again!
2023-12-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Palgrave Forest, Parking lot, Caledon, Ontario, L7E 3J9, Canada
Palgrave Forest take 2 – Small Sunday Ride 10am start
The weather gods have seen to give us another Sunny Friday & warm Saturday morning with no rain (hopefully). If the weather forecasters are correct (only job where you can be wrong 50% of the time & keep your job) we will have a window of opportunity to ride dryish trails.
Starting from Duffy’s Lane parking lot at 10AM sharp, Sunday 17th Dec.
-Skinny or Fatty tires welcome.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dha8gH4kCQFmzT3U7
Ride through the forest. Expect cold conditions, mostly blue rated trails at a medium pace. Diversions will occur onto the occasional black trail if the ground conditions warrant.
Bring a beverage, a snack for after the ride social.

CANCELLED - Palgrave Forest Small Saturday ride
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Palgrave Forest, Parking lot, Caledon, Ontario, L7E 3J9, Canada
I checked and the ground is very wet & soft around here. That would mean places north of here which got snow are even worse.
Cancelling Saturday at Palgrave. This was the melting snow on Thursday morning.
Anyone have an alternate idea?

Global Fatbike Day - Turkey Point
2023-12-02 10:00 - 13:30 | Turkey Point – Eco Center Parking, 1730 Front Rd, St Williams, Ontario, N0E 1P0, Canada
Global Fat Bike this Saturday December 2nd at Turkey Point. Join in on an Epic Day of Fatbike Riding followed by a hot bowl of Chilli and a cold refreshment. No need to sign up…just come for a fun day!
Provided by the Turkey Point Mountain Bike club.
The event starts at 11am but the Lost Boyz group is heading out at 10 am.
Starting from the Turkey Point – Eco Center Parking
1730 Front Rd, St Williams, Ontario, N0E 1P0, Canada
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UbMgwbUneFhVsjWVA
Join us if you can.
After ride we will be grabbing some food and beverages or bring your chair, beverage & food.
Get there early.
Always a great day.

Jefferson Forest Sunday easy ride
2023-11-26 10:00 - 12:30 | Jefferson Forest, 1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 1A2, Canada
Starting from Bethesda side Rd parking lot at 10AM sharp.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2yGTDcuVUARG6YKQ7

Easy ride through the forest. Expect cold conditions, mostly blue and green rated trails at a medium pace.

Mansfield Outdoor Centre Second Annual Open House
2023-10-14 10:00 - 17:00 | Mansfield Outdoor Centre, 937365 Airport Rd, Mulmur, Ontario, L9V 3T6, Canada
October 14th will be a super fun day at Mansfield Outdoor Centre. It’s their Second Annual Open House and DCF/MOC Volunteer Appreciation Day. MOC trails and Facility access is free to everyone for the day. There is plenty of new trail and features since last year at MOC and many more to come.
And to make it more fun, MOC will be having their Hops in the Hills Festival on that day as well. This will include a fully stocked bar with plenty of local Craft Beer, Cider and non-alcoholic beverages as well as a BBQ and Chilli for purchase. Add in live music from 12-5pm and we have the makings of a great day. Please mark this on your calendar and come out and join in celebrating the Volunteers that keep this 58km trail network running year round.
Trails open at 10am and all non-members must check in at the Main Lodge.
Camping and cabin rentals are available at MOC. For more info, please go to:
https://mansfieldoutdoorcentre.ca/accommodation/
If you plan on coming, maybe post a cheers in comments and please share this around. Last year was over 350 people, so let’s try and top that this year!

Cancelled due to weather! Jefferson Forest Thanksgiving Monday Ride
2023-10-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Jefferson Forest, 1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 1A2, Canada
Cancelled due to Wet weather!
Riding Jefferson Forest Thanksgiving Monday morning.

Birthday Ride at Millbrook
2023-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Millbrook, Zion line, Cavan-Monaghan, ON, L0A 1G0, Canada
It’s Dawn’s birthday weekend ride! Heading to Millbrook for 10am start.
Meet at Elgar parking lot :https://maps.app.goo.gl/7q8oBCyyc3Su8vA4A
Bring your own snacks and drinks for after the ride.

Tuesday Evening Don Valley ride
2023-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Loblaws Parking lot – Crothers Woods -Redway Rd, Crothers Woods Trail, Toronto, On, M4H 1P6, Canada
We are riding this evening from Loblaws, Redway Road.
Start time: 6pm
Route: General; Sanitation, Ridge, Beaver, Boo, Bunny, Training, Flats or Ridge back.
Bring lights, darkness descends around 7pm but darkness arrives under the canopy much earlier.
Should be warm so bring water.
Mozzies still have teeth so wear off or don’t stop.

Mono Cliffs - Sunday Fall Ride
2023-10-01 10:00 - 13:30 | Mono Cliffs Provincial Park, 754507-754519 Dufferin County Rd 8, Orangeville, Ontario, L9W 2Y8, Canada
We are fall riding Mono Cliffs on Sunday.
https://www.trailforks.com/region/mono-cliffs-provincial-park/
Starting 10:00am from the Mono Cliffs community center parking lot.
That’s at the south end, on Mono Centre Road just South of Dufferin Rd 8
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2yGTDcuVUARG6YKQ7
Expect dust, bushy, damp &/or hero dirt conditions, mosquitos are still alive and chasing.
90 to 120 minutes, 25km of mixed green to blue rated trails. All weather and ground condition dependent. Temps should be around 21 C so no freezer burn yet.
Bring a chair, snack, food and a beverage for after the ride. There is very little food purchase in the vicinity.

Kitchen Sink Saturday Ride
2023-09-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Milne House – Lawrence & DVP, Milne Hollow, E Don Trail, North York, Ontario, M3A, Canada
Saturday morning, 30th Sept ride.
Kitchen sink from the north heading south and back.
https://www.trailforks.com/trails/kitchen-sink-61354/
10am start from Lawrence & Don Valley parking lot (S-E corner)
Milne House Parking Lot: https://maps.app.goo.gl/PvMPkhtWZxyzyTMs8
Expect dust, bushy, damp &/or hero dirt conditions, mosquitos are still alive and chasing.
90 to 120 minutes, 25 to 30 km of mixed green to black diamond rated trails. All weather and ground condition dependent. Temps should be around 21 C so no freezer burn yet.
Bring a chair, snack and a beverage for after the ride. There is very little food purchase in the vicinity.

Jefferson Forest - Sunday morning ride
2023-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 | Jefferson Forest, 1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 1A2, Canada
We are riding Jefferson Forest on Sunday.
Starting 10:00am from Bethesda side Rd parking lot.
Parking: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2yGTDcuVUARG6YKQ7
Expect dust, bushy, damp &/or hero dirt conditions, mosquitos are still alive and chasing.
90 to 120 minutes, 20 to 30km of mixed green to black diamond rated trails. All weather and ground condition dependent.
Bring a chair, snack and a beverage for after the ride.

The Hydrocut - Tuesday ride
2023-09-19 11:30 - 13:30 | The Hydrocut – Pines Parking Lot, 1910 Snyder's Rd E, Petersburg, On, N0B 2H0, Canada
Tuesday 19th Sep Hydrocut ride.

11:30 am start. Expect 20Km
https://www.trailforks.com/region/the-hydrocut/
This is a intermediate to advanced ride.
Parking at : WCC Hydrocut Trails Pine’s Entrance
https://goo.gl/maps/SKv2rBZcw51xc2vt5
Bring a chair & beverage for after the ride

Harold Town Conservation Area Mountain Biking
2023-09-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Omtario
Fun ride at Harold Town. Expect 17Km
https://www.trailforks.com/region/harold-town-conservation-area/
This is a intermediate to advanced ride.
Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/wgrYX4NbH9UhA9gV8
Bring a chair, snacks & beverage for after the ride.
There are food places approx 15 minutes back towards the city if one wishes for something more to eat.

Jefferson Forest Schloppy-Secsea-Danny-Momma End of Summer Sunday ride
2023-09-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Jefferson Forest, 1245 Bethesda Side Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario, L4E 1A2, Canada
We are riding at Jefferson Forest this Sunday @10am start from the Bethesda Side road Parking lot.
Parking: https://goo.gl/maps/i2UNectcscvKaZwy9
Our plan is to ride primarily the 4 sweetest trails in the forest IMHO (by sweet I mean hard & exciting, black & double black rated only)
Please note, Parking on the road can result in a $40+ ticket. If you can’t find parking, Park at Lake Wilcox or The Community Center and ride over to the parking lot.
The trails should be in firm to hero dirt conditions. If not, we will adjust accordingly.
Expect a hard effort as this is an advanced ride.
Bring lots of water, bug spray (the mozzies are still very hungry)
Bring a chair & beverage or snacks for after the ride.

Three Stage rescheduled ride; long weekend Monday!
2023-09-04 10:00 - 13:30 | Three Stage – North Parking lot, https://goo.gl/maps/PG1t4Bt9MQvCqLrA9, Town Of The Blue Mountains, On, N0H 2E0, Canada
Monday ride 10 am start. Expect 20 to 25Km
Three Stage
Three Stage North Parking lot: https://goo.gl/maps/mGgXTnknaMan1UNHA
Trailforks Route: https://www.trailforks.com/route/3-stage-advanced-loop-corc/
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. Not beginner friendly.
Bring a chair, snack or food & beverage for after the ride.
