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2027 season Departure dates are being planned now.

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Scheduled departures

Show up solo. Leave with a group story.

A date, a well-matched route, and a small crew. Designed for solo riders, pairs, and friends who want the logistics handled.

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Trips taking shape.

These are the formats being planned for the first season. Exact dates, inclusions, and fixed prices will be released before deposits open.

Dates in planning

2–3 days

First Trip Weekend

A close-to-home, learning-forward trip for riders who want a calm introduction to packing, pacing, camp systems, and trailside basics.

See the learning approach →

Beginner · short daily distances · supported option

I’m interested

Dates in planning

3–4 days

Simcoe County Loop Trail

A 160-kilometre loop linking rail trails, waterfronts, communities, and three major bodies of water north of Toronto.

Read the route dossier →

Beginner-friendly · primarily rail trail · loop logistics

I’m interested

Dates in planning

2–5 days

Waterfront Trail East

A flexible trip east from Toronto through lakeside towns, with the final segment and return plan matched to the group.

Read the route dossier →

Mixed surfaces · towns and lake · return shuttle arranged

I’m interested

How groups work

Small enough to ride together.

Scheduled trips are designed for 2–6 riders. A solo rider can reserve interest and may be grouped with other people. The departure is confirmed once at least two riders have committed.

If you are the first solo rider interested in a date, no deposit is collected until a second rider joins and the trip can run. Larger groups can be discussed as a private departure.

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Fixed trip prices come with the dates.

Each departure will show one clear CAD price, what is included, what is optional, and the group minimum before reservations open.

Reservation structure

25% deposit after the trip is confirmed

The remaining balance and deadline will be set out in the trip-specific booking terms. Bike rentals, accommodation choices, and unusually large-group needs may change the final total.

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Departure questions.

Can two friends book together?

Yes. Tell me who you are riding with in the inquiry and I’ll keep the reservation together.

Will everyone ride at the same pace?

The group gets a clear daily plan and regroups at agreed points. Route choice and expected pace are discussed before you commit so there are no surprises.

Can I choose a hotel instead of camping?

Some departures may offer different stay options; others will have one fixed format. Private trips give you the most control over accommodation.

What happens in bad weather?

Every trip gets a weather and bailout plan. A trip may be adjusted, delayed, or cancelled when conditions make the planned route inappropriate. The specific terms come with the departure.

Hear about the first dates before they fill.