Community Rides

Community rides are a series of FREE casual cycling tours held in Brampton from May to September. Led by citizen volunteer members of the Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee (BCAC), these group rides provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore Brampton on their bicycles, meet other cyclists and enjoy a free refreshment. Join us and register for BCAC’s FREE community ride, your choice of 5km or 15km route, depending on your comfort level. All cyclists are welcome, whether you live in Brampton or are visiting. Come and learn about cycling in Brampton!

Register for Brampton Cycling Advisory Committee’s FREE community ride, your choice of 5 km or 15 km route, depending on your comfort level. All cyclists are welcome, including Brampton residents and visitors. Ride a bike! Discover your city!

You are encouraged to pre-register online and agree to terms of the liability waiver to make our start go smoothly and quickly. Riders participating in the ride do so at their own risk and are requested to agree to terms of the liability waiver before participating. Proper helmet use is strongly encouraged and is mandatory for those under 18. Parents have a duty to ensure helmet use for children under 16. Riders might be photographed for promotional purposes. Covid restrictions will prevail. We can accommodate you if you make a last-minute decision to join us.

You are encouraged to cycle to the start, if possible. Use the event location google link to plan your route from home. Select the bike symbol to allow google to help you choose your route.

There will be a short briefing before our ride starts. Please review ahead for important safety information. Pay attention to the ride leader, marshall and sweep.

Count on the 5km route taking 45 minutes and the 15km ride taking 1½ hours. Route lengths and times are approximate. Select the shorter route if this is your first time or you are unsure about your abilities.

No one is left behind. If you must leave the route, please notify the Ride Sweep, who tries to keep count of our riders!

City of Brampton’s complimentary refreshment is provided to registered participants at the end or mid-point of the ride (depending on ride). Volunteers will be available by request to escort participants from snack location back to meetup location, if desired.

Routes are carefully planned to showcase different features around Brampton. Pre-registered riders will be contacted via text or email with 2 hours notice, should the ride be cancelled (eg. due to thunder or lightning).

Have fun! Additional questions, contact cycling@brampton.ca

Ride #1
"Different Spokes" Bike Month Ride

TBD

5/28/2023 9:45 AM

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Let ‘s celebrate Bike Month! Come with us on our opening ride through Downtown Brampton with a visit to Different Spokes - Brampton’s new DIY Bike Hub!

Featuring:

The Different Spokes Bike Hub
Etobicoke Creek Recreational Trail
Main St. (Wellington to Nanwood - bike lane)
Fletchers Creek Recreational Trail
Centre St. (Queen to Williams Pkwy. - bike lane)
Rutherford Rd. N. (bike lane)
Vodden St. (Ken Whillans to Howden - bike lane)

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #2
Library Appreciation Ride

TBD

6/6/2023 6:15 PM

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We’ve partnered with Brampton Library to bring you this ride - better bookmark it in your calendars! Come meet your librarians and learn a bit about these neighbourhood gems.

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #3
Heart Lake Nature Ride

TBD

6/11/2023 9:45 AM

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Heart Lake is one of Brampton’s landmarks and here’s some great news - entering on a bike is free! Come with us as we tour Heart Lake on two wheels.

Featuring:

Heart Lake Conservation Area
White Spruce Park

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #4
Mississauga Connector Ride

TBD

6/20/2023 6:15 PM

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Did you know that the Etobicoke Creek Trail connects Brampton to Mississauga on a completely separated trail? Come see for yourself how beautiful it can be as we cycle underneath the 407!

Featuring:

Etobicoke Creek Trail
410-407 Cycling Underpass

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #5
Downtown Heritage Ride

TBD

6/25/2023 9:45 AM

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Celebrate Brampton’s heritage on 2 wheels as we tour through the downtown. Discover your favourite heritage building on this leisure 5K.

Featuring:

Carnegie Library
The Old Fire Hall
The Armoury
The Alderlea Estate
Brampton Memorial Arena
Dominion Skate Building
And more!

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #6
Algoma Ride

TBD

7/4/2023 6:15 PM

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Calling all Algoma Students! Learn about the cycling facilities in your neighbourhood with a community ride featuring Different Spokes - your Brampton Bike Hub.

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #7
Mt. Pleasant Transit Ride

TBD

7/9/2023 9:45 AM

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Bikes and transit go hand-in-hand. Learn how to take your bike on transit, while also having a tour around the station and the beautiful neighbourhood.

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #8
Sheridan Ride

TBD

7/18/2023 6:15 PM

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Ride Details

Hey Sheridan, let’s go on a bike ride! Meet your fellow neighbours on a ride through Wards 3 and 4 and check out what Sheridan’s Bike Hub has to offer.

Meet us at Susan Fennel Sportsplex at 500 Ray Lawson Blvd.

Featuring:

South Fletcher’s Sportsplex / Susan Fennell Sportsplex
Fletchers Creek Recreational Trail
Sheridan Bike Hub

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #9
Public Art Ride

TBD

7/23/2023 9:45 AM

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Brampton is full of art that can only be fully appreciated at slower speeds. Come on this bike tour of Brampton’s public art and speak with the people that keep Brampton beautiful!

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #10
Chinguacousy Park Ride

TBD

8/1/2023 6:15 PM

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Ride Details

Chinguacousy Park is the heart of Bramalea. We’ll tour the park and the surrounding neighbourhoods on this community ride. Meet us at the Fire/Life Safety Education Centre (building with the red roof) at the northeast corner of Central Park and Queen St E.

Featuring:

Chinguacousy Park
Ends at Tim Hortons, 10 Peel Centre Dr., south side of Bramalea City Centre at Clark Blvd.

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #11
Lakes & Bridges Ride

TBD

8/13/2023 9:45 AM

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Bramptonians are lucky to be in a city with many beautiful water features, but you can’t see them by car. Let’s use our bikes to tour some of our most prominent lakes with a visit to Franceschini Bridge, Brampton’s pedestrian and cycling connection over the 410.

Meet us at Norton Place Park’s Red Gazebo - with parking at 170 Clark Blvd, Brampton, ON L6T 4A8.

Featuring:
Norton Place Park
Esker Lake Trail
North and South Parr Lake
Franceschini Bridge
Lakelands Park / South Lake
North Park Road
Professor’s Lake

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #12
Claireville Critter Ride

TBD

8/27/2023 9:45 AM

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Ride Details

Claireville Conservation has opened up a new trail for Bramptonians to enjoy! Let’s dive deep into nature as we ride through car-free trails and come face-to-face with the critters who call Brampton home.

Meet at the TRCA Claireville Conservation Area parking lot, south end of McVean Dr. and Queen St. E. (use this link for park entrance, not the 8180 Hwy 50 entrance).

Featuring:

Claireville Conservation Area
The NEW Claireville Northern Trail

Ends at Dairy Queen, 1965 Cottrelle Blvd., southwest corner of McVean Drive and Cottrelle Blvd.

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #13
Tour the Trees Ride

TBD

9/10/2023 9:45 AM

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Toronto Regional Conservation Authority is partnering with the community rides to tour us through the trees! Come see Brampton’s ecological landmarks as we learn about the significant trees in our backyard and finish off your ride with a free barbeque!

Featuring:

Presentations by TRCA’s tree experts!
A free barbecue!

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Ride #14
"Scones & Valleys" Southfields Ride

TBD

9/24/2023 9:45 AM

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Ride Details

As our final ride, come bike with Brampton’s cycling community on a leisure ride up the Etobicoke Creek Trail to the infamous Butter and Cup! Check out some of the most beautiful parts of the ECT while cycling car-free into Caledon.

Featuring:

Etobicoke Creek Trail
The 410 Trail Underpass

Ends at Butter and Cup, 218 Dougall Ave, Caledon, ON L7C 3T6.

Maps

Full route details coming soon!

Riders participating in the ride do so at their own risk and are requested to agree to the terms of a liability waiver before participating. Proper helmet use is strongly encouraged and is mandatory for those under 18. Parents have a duty to ensure helmet use for children under 16. Riders are photographed for promotional purposes. Complimentary refreshment is provided to participants at the end or mid-point of the ride (depending on ride). Routes are carefully planned and may be subject to change should situations arise. Pay attention to the Ride Leader and Sweep, and have fun!

Riders are encouraged to register to ensure we have a refreshment waiting for you at the end of the ride.

Cancellation Policy

Two hours notice will be given for cancellation (eg. due to weather)
An email will be sent to registered riders

For additional questions, contact cycling@brampton.ca.