Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club

Ride with Us!

Join us on one of our rides and you’ll be glad you did! Keep in mind that there may be weather-related ride cancellations. Remember to carry your identification, health card, current emergency contact information, and pertinent medical information when you are cycling. Enjoy and stay safe!

Freewheelers 35th Anniversary World Tour 2026

In this anniversary year, we’re setting a challenge to see how many trips around the world the Freewheelers can collectively cycle. It’s a challenge that all Freewheelers can participate in and the process is easy. So jump on your bike, start riding, and record your km!

Members, please submit your year-to-date km (Jan 1-May 31) for non-Club rides to Ian Kerry, Tour Director. Data from Club rides will be obtained from the Ride Liability Release Form/Sign-in Sheets. You will receive E-bulletins reminding you to send in your monthly km. The first E-bulletin will be sent on Tuesday, June 25 requesting your km for June. Submission date: Tuesday, June 30.

A link to our World Tour graphic will be posted on the website at the beginning of each month as the cycling season progresses. Click on the title to follow the tour. To date we have cycled 7,120 km and we reached Rome!

Welland Canal Trail Closures

There are a number of trail closures in effect. Click on the title to see suggested detours.

President's Message

Welcome to our website, which contains a lot of great information about cycling safety, the rides we offer throughout the Niagara area, social events and excursions, and a whole lot more! If you enjoy cycling and want to meet others who share your passion, I invite you to take a closer look at what our Club offers and consider becoming a member.

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The friendliest people on two wheels!

Established in 1991, the club schedules over 500 recreational road rides annually, with routes showcasing the beauty of the Niagara area and beyond. With over 300 members, the club is a volunteer-run organization whose success is due to its dedicated members who plan and lead rides, and organize social events and special cycling excursions.

Come join us for the riding, the fun, and the friendship!

Ride With Us!

Full Ride ScheduleRide Info & Cue Sheets Rides without Leaders-Help Needed!

Ride Cancellations/Change Policy

Note: Weather-related ride cancellations do not usually appear as ‘cancelled’ in the Ride Schedule. Prior to attending a ride, check the Ride Schedule for possible last minute changes!

Road Closures in Niagara

Air Quality Health Index – It’s that time of year again!
It is the responsibility of each member to monitor the St. Catharines AQHI, with the understanding that when the Air Quality Health Index is high risk (7 or above) and an Air Quality Alert has been issued by Environment Canada, all rides are automatically cancelled. Rides will resume once the air quality alert has been lifted. During periods of moderate risk, Tour Leaders and members will make their own decision about riding based on how they may be affected by the air quality.