About the Club - Niagara Freewheelers

Our Mission

To promote and encourage recreation and utilitarian bicycling primarily in and around the Niagara Region.
To educate our members directly, and the public indirectly, on legal, safety and technical matters pertaining to bicycling.
To assist other organizations with the establishment and protection of the rights of cyclists.

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.

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 Niagara Freewheelers Bicycle Touring Club is open to all ages, abilities, and interests. Our rides are rated for different cycling speeds, distances and terrain, and we strive to ensure that no rider is ever left behind. We are fortunate to have an extraordinary team of wonderful, caring Tour Leaders who lead over 500 rides every day of the week between March and October.

While you can have a good time cycling by yourself, you can have an even better time cycling with the Niagara Freewheelers! So, check out our ride schedule, grab your helmet and water bottle and join “the friendliest people on two wheels” to explore Niagara by bicycle.

If you have questions, use the Contact Us link form and one of our dedicated Board Members will respond. I hope to meet you on a ride or at one of our social events in the not-too-distant future.

Dianne Coppola, President

Established in 1991, the club schedules over 500 recreational bike rides annually, with routes showcasing the beauty of the Niagara area and beyond. With over 300 members, the Niagara Freewheelers 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!

Our volunteers work to keep the Niagara Freewheelers moving forward and help champion cycling in Niagara.

Our newsletter provides members with important and interesting information and is sent out by email every two months.

Freewheelers jerseys are available for purchase. Ride in style!

Do you know what makes a really great cycling club? Really great people!

Ride as a guest on any of our rides and consider becoming a member. 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.