June is Bike Month in the Haliburton Highlands and we are partnering with Algonquin Outfitters, Sir Sam's and Haliburton Indoor Cycling to offer some great ways to get to know other cyclists and cycling opportunities. Click here for full details...starting with the June 1 Spin Dig!

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.

“Spin-Dig” - Friday, June 1, 6 – 9 pm
Algonquin Outfitters, Haliburton
Kick off the cycling season with some fun and festivities at Algonquin Outfitter Boatwerks on Highland St in Haliburton. Check out some great clothing and gear to get you ready for the season, watch some cycling videos, meet other cyclists and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Women’s Intro to Road Riding
Tuesday June 5, June 12, 7 pm
Meet York St parking lot behind library, Haliburton
This friendly group ride is a great way to get familiar with a local cycling route and build your confidence riding on roads. Cyclists of any experience are welcome. Road safety basics will be reviewed, followed by a moderately paced ride of about 30 km. No rider left behind!

Greasy Spin – Sunday, June 17
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 Kosy Korner. There will be two route options, longer (~2 hrs) and shorter (~1 hr). The routes will be on main and secondary county roads at a moderate pace. Cost for breakfast is about $6 – $7.

Basic Bike Maintenance – Thursday June 14, 6:30 – 9 pm
Location: Fleming College – Room 12, Haliburton
Call AO Boatwerks to register 705-457-3737 (max. 10)
Join Corey from AO and learn the basics of getting your bike ready to ride, including things like cleaning, lubing, fixing a flat tire, bike fit and making brake and derailleur adjustments. Please pre-register.

Discover Mountain Biking at Sir Sam’s
Sunday June 10 or June 24, 1 – 3:30
To register email dave@sirsams.com or call 705-754-2298
Thinking about trying mountain biking? Here’s the perfect opportunity! Sir Sam’s has a great network of trails for novice to advanced riders. This introductory session includes some basic riding skills, gear shifting & braking skill development as well as a guided ride. Bring your own mountain bike in good condition, or bike rentals are available. Cost: $25 with rental, $10 without. Pre-registration required.

Shifting Gears Cycling Festival
Sat. June 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
Head Lake Park, Haliburton,
Cyclists and friends are invited to our seventh annual cycling festival. Join one of our guided group rides, and finish in Head Lake Park to listen to some great live music from Jazz Kitchen, and enjoy a great lunch catered by Rhubarb chef Chris Carl ($). Algonquin Outfitters will be on hand with test bikes to try, and will be offering free bike maintenance checks.

There’s a guided ride for everyone, so come and discover local cycling routes and meet other cyclists. Meet at the Head Lake Park parking lot, where all rides will start and finish. Helmets required by all riders; waivers must be signed.

9 am – 70 - 75 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