Join Us! Membership - Niagara Freewheelers

Join the Niagara Freewheelers!

Whether you are looking to meet and ride with friendly cyclists or discover new routes to explore the beauty of Niagara on a bicycle, the Niagara Freewheelers is the Club for you! The Club is open to all ages, abilities, and interests.

Members can choose from over 500 organized rides scheduled between mid-March and the end of October. Each ride has a designated start time and location, speed, distance and terrain ratings (what to expect on a ride), and is led by an experienced rider. We strive to ensure that no rider is ever left behind.

Member benefits include:

Access all Club ride routes and turn-by-turn navigation prompts through our Ride with GPS Club Account on either a smartphone using the RWGPS App or a compatible GPS enabled bike computer (e.g. Garmin, Wahoo).
Join out-of-Niagara rides and out-of-country excursions.
Attend Club social events, including the Annual General Meeting and Open House.
Receive the Freewheeler E-Newsletter (6 editions/year) and important E-News.
Access safe cycling resources, courses and other information sessions.
Purchase customized Freewheeler Clothing (men/women’s cycling jerseys and T-shirts).
Get discounts of 10-15% on a range of items at many local bike shops when you show your Freewheeler Membership Card and ask staff about their discount policy before finalizing your purchase.

Code of Conduct

The Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club is committed to ensuring a safe and positive environment for its members, guests, and the general public. It is expected that all members shall treat others respectfully and courteously, so that no one experiences harassment, discrimination, or abusive behaviour of any kind. All interactions between members, guests, and others should enhance the enjoyment of cycling and community-based activities.

Specifically, members shall:

treat all individuals with respect, dignity, and consideration.
foster a welcoming and inclusive environment and refrain from discrimination, harassment, or exclusion based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
respect personal space, physical boundaries, and consent at all times.
use appropriate, non-derogatory, and non-inflammatory language.
listen respectfully to others, even when opinions differ, and address concerns calmly and constructively.

Unacceptable conduct is any and all behaviour that contravenes the expectations outlined above.

Everyone is encouraged to report any perceived violations of the Members Code of Conduct in writing to the President who will investigate the reported incident and, in consultation with the Board of Directors, determine whether to issue a written warning to the individual(s) involved or revoke/terminate his/her Club membership(s). Everyone is expected to cooperate fully and honestly in any investigation conducted by the Club. Investigations and reports will be handled respectfully, confidentially where possible, and in accordance with the Club’s By-Laws and Operational Guidelines.

Member access only with password

Annual Membership Fees

Register and as a member you will receive all Club benefits including organized rides, Club social events, E-Newsletters, and E-News Bulletins.

Still Not Sure about Joining?

Ride as a guest on one or two of our rides before joining to experience friendly Club riding firsthand.

Golden Members

Golden members (80+) receive free membership! Simply submit a Membership Application Form annually to the Membership Director, ensuring the ‘Release and Waiver of Liability’ (page 2) has been signed. Submit via email or mail to the address on the Membership Application.

How To Register

You can register online or by printing and mailing the completed Membership Application Form to us. Note: A $5 discount applies to all memberships activated between October 1 and April 30.

Online

Print & Mail

Print and complete the Membership Application Form and mail it along with your payment to the address on the Membership Application Form.

Download Form

We hope to see you on the next ride!

Use this link to embed the Niagara Freewheelers ride schedule into your Google Calendar or Apple Calendar.

Our Rides

Our rides are for every level of interest and ability. There is no better way to experience Niagara’s natural beauty than on a bicycle!
Each ride has a designated start time and location, rating (speed to expect), distance, terrain, and is led by an experienced Tour Leader.
For any given ride, the Tour Leader may make last minute changes in the route due to road problems, weather conditions, riders’ requests, etc. Therefore, the cue sheet/map you download may not always match the actual route taken on the ride.
Rides designated as ‘group’ rides do not have a cue sheet/map. The Tour Leader determines the route. If there is no Tour Leader, anyone present can volunteer to be the Tour Leader, and the ‘group’ can decide on the route.
In order for a ride to proceed as an official Freewheelers ride, there must be a designated Tour Leader (either the Tour Leader named in the Ride Schedule or a member who volunteers to be the Tour Leader) AND a Ride Liability Release Form must be signed by all riders; otherwise, the ride is designated as an unofficial ride.

More Ride Info & Links Cue Sheets & Maps Sort Rides Tour Start Codes List

RWGPS routes, cue sheets/maps used in the Ride Schedule may not be up-to-date or reflect current road conditions. If you choose to use them, it is recommended that you research current road conditions of the route to ensure that they are still viable. Users of these RWGPS routes, cues sheets/maps bear full responsibility for their own safety.

To record rides or download routes for turn-by-turn navigation to a smartphone with the RWGPS app, you currently need to subscribe to RWGPS and join our Niagara Freewheelers RWGPS Club Account at a minimum. You can also download RWGPS routes and load them to a compatible GPS enabled bike computer (e.g. Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) for turn-by-turn navigation by joining our RWGPS account.