June Cycling Events!

June is Bike Month in Haliburton County Join us at one of our cycling events! Presented by the Haliburton Highlands Cycling Coalition Workshops are free, ($) indicates a cost for food or refreshments. All activities will go unless it is thundering or raining really hard. Helmets required for all rides. Waivers must be signed for all rides.

Fourth Annual Commuter Challenge and Bike to School Week, Sun. June 5 – Sat June 11
Walk and Roll! Bike or walk part or all the way to work, school or other destinations. Whether you are an employee, student, family or senior, you are welcome to participate by tracking your active travel. Sign up at www.commuterchallenge.ca
Contact Sue at the Health Unit 457-1391 for more information.

Greasy Spin – Sunday, June 19 Meet at Haliburton Arena parking lot, 9 am (long), 10 am (short)
Register with the Health Unit, 457-1391
Start the cycling season with a guided bike ride followed by breakfast at the Haliburton Legion. There will be two route options, longer (~2 hrs) and shorter (~1 hr). The routes will be on main and secondary county roads. Cost for breakfast is $6.

“Spin-Dig” - Monday June 20, 7:00pm Café 212 Upstairs
Kick off the cycling season with some fun, film and festivities at Café 212 ($). Bring your cycling and soon-to-be-cycling family and friends for a great social evening that includes door prizes, and a variety of cycling “shorts” (films, that is!).

Basic Bike Maintenance – Tuesday, June 21, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Location: AO Boatwerks, Haliburton
Register with AO, 457-3737 (max. 10)
Join Corey from AO and learn the basics of getting your bike ready to ride, including things like fixing a flat tire, brake and derailleur adjustments. Bring your bike to work on.

Sir Sam’s Toonie Ride– Wed. June 22, 7 pm ($) To register email dave@sirsams.com or call 754-2298
Youth and adults are invited to come and explore the trails at Sir Sam's. This guided ride will go up the hill and then through 5 km of trails. Meet at Sir Sam's. Youth will require a parent’s signature on their waiver. Cost: toonie per rider.

Get Back on Your Bike – Thursday, June 23, 7 – 8:30 pm
Head Lake Park, Haliburton
Register with the Health Unit 457-1391
This workshop is for you if you know how to ride a bike, but haven’t been on one for a few or several years, or are just getting back into cycling. You will review the basics to get you going (e.g. how to use your gears, how to safely ride on the road, helmet and bicycle fitting), and will do a short ride around town, including a stop for ice cream!

Shifting Gears Cycling Festival – Sat. June 25, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Head Lake Park, Haliburton
Cyclists and friends are invited to our sixth annual cycling festival. Listen to some great live music, enjoy a great lunch catered by Rhubarb chef Chris Carl ($) and watch a great BMX/trials riding demo. Bring your bike down for a free bike maintenance check.

We are offering guided rides in the morning, finishing in Head Lake Park in time for the festival. All rides start and finish in Head Lake Park parking lot. Helmets required by all riders; waivers must be signed.

9 am – 70 – 90 k ride, about 3 hours (harder pace)
10 am – 30 - 35 k ride, about 2 hours (moderate pace)
11 am – 10 k ride, about 45 min (easy pace)
11 am – family ride on Rail Trail, 30 – 45 minutes (easy pace)
For more information, call the Health Unit 457-1391.