Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club

Welcome to the Niagara Freewheelers

The 2025 cycling season is underway! It’s time to get back in the saddle again! Feel the wind in your face! Feel the rush of your first ride! Let the fun begin! Remember to carry your identification, current emergency contact information, and pertinent medical information when you are cycling.

Honouring Frank Barnsley

Frank passed away on February 6, a month before his 103rd birthday. We will honour him on Saturday, May 3 with a morning ride and a potluck social in the evening. Click on the title ‘Honouring Frank Barnsley’ for details.

Breakaway Femmes - The Forgotten Women

See the new cycling film ‘Breakaway Femmes’ on May 12 in the Cineplex Odeon Niagara Square Cinemas in Niagara Falls. This documentary showcases the women’s Tour de France in the ’80s and includes some notable Canadian pioneers of women’s cycling, including St. Catharines cyclist Marilyn Trout (Wells). Reserve your ticket by May 1 to meet ticket threshold. Click on  the title ‘Breakaway Femmes – The Forgotten Women’ for all the details. Read more in Canadian Cycling Magazine.

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.

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!

Upcoming Rides

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 a possible last minute change!

Road Closures in Niagara

Full Ride ScheduleRide Info & Links / Cue SheetsRides without Leaders-Help Needed!

 

Next Event

NOTL Historical Tour

Join us on the first Speedy Turtles ride of the season!

  • Sunday, May 4, 2025
  • 9:00am – 11:00am
  • McFarland House, NOTL
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