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Brampton Community Rides

2019 Community Ride

Free Brampton Community Rides are a series of casual cycling tours held from May to September. Led by Brampton Active Transportation Advisory Committee (ATAC) and BikeBrampton volunteers, these group rides provide opportunities for residents and visitors to explore Brampton on their bicycles, followed by a free refreshment, sponsored by City of Brampton.

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Ride a bike. Discover your City. #discoverbramptonbybike

2026 Calendar

  • Ride #0 – Sat May 23rd 10:45am – BikeFest Ride (Ward 7), starts at Chinguacousy Park Sandra Hames Centre, 9050 Bramalea Rd. – bonus ride to kick off Bike Month
  • Ride #1 – Sun May 24th 9:45am – Downtown/Different Spokes Ride (Ward 1) – starts at Garden Square, 12 Main St. N. at Queen St.
  • Ride #2 – Tues Jun 2nd 6:15pm – Peel Village Ride (Ward 3) -starts at Charles F. Watson and Family Gardens, in Kiwanis Memorial Park, 398 Main St. S. at Peel Village Pkwy.
  • Ride #3 – Sat Jun 6th 9:45am – Grow Green Festival Ride (Ward 2) – starts at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr.
  • Ride #4 – Tues Jun 16th 6:15pm – Flower City Campus Ride (Ward 4) – starts at Bob Callahan Flower City Seniors Centre, 8870 McLaughlin Rd. S.
  • Ride #5 – Sun Jun 21st 9:45am – Tour the Bees – Loafer’s Lake Ride (Ward 2) – starts at Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre, 30 Loafer’s Lake Lane (special Pollinator Gardens talk & BBQ lunch, complements of Brampton Parks)
  • Ride #6 – Wed Jul 1st 6:15pm – Mount Pleasant Ride (Ward 6) – starts at Mount Pleasant Village Square, Commuter Dr. & Sidford Rd.
  • Ride #7 – Sun Jul 6th 9:45am – Chinguacousy Park Ride (Ward 7) – starts at Brampton Library – Chinguacousy Branch, 9050 Bramalea Rd. at Central Park Dr.
  • Ride #8 – Tues Jul 14th 6:15pm – Claireville Conservation Ride (Ward 8) – starts at Claireville Conservation Area, Queen St. E. parking lot at McVean Dr.
  • Ride #9 – Sun Jul 19th 9:45am – Great Lakes Ride (Ward 9) – starts at Great Lakes Park Gazebo (not the school). Park at Great Lakes Public School, 285 Great Lakes Dr.
  • Ride #10 – Tues Jul 28th 6:15pm – Professor’s Lake Ride (Ward 10) – starts at Professor’s Lake Recreation Centre, 1660 North Park Dr.
  • Ride #11 – Sun Aug 9th 9:45am – SNAP Ride (Ward 7) – starts at TBD.
  • Ride #12 – Sun Aug 23rd 9:45am – Sheridan Ride (Ward 4) – starts at Susan Fennell Sportsplex, 500 Ray Lawson Blvd.
  • Ride #13 – Sun Sep 6th 9:45am –Tour the Trees – The Creek North Ride (Ward 2) – starts at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr. (special stops at Camden Park East & Stafford Woods for Brampton Forestry talks & BBQ lunch)
  • Ride #14 – Sun Sep 20th 9:45am – The Creek South Ride (Ward 2) – starts at Jim Archdekin Recreation Centre, 292 Conestoga Dr.
  • Ride #15 – Sun Oct 25th 6:15pm – Diwali Glow Ride (Ward 4) – starts at Ken Whillans Square – Approx 15km only. Dress up your bike with twinkle lights for an evening to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Make an appointment at Different Spokes between 10am – 6pm to dress your bike. Bike valet and snacks after at Different Spokes.
  • Ride #16 – Sun Nov 1st 10:45am – Bromptons do Brampton – starts at Brampton Innovation District GO Station (north side), 27 Church St. W. – optional self-paid brunch following at Sunset Grill. Approx 17.6km (only one distance). Ride for those who want to welcome Brompton folding bike riders, travelling from Toronto into Brampton downtown for cycle tourism.

For Rides #0 – #14, select your choice of 5 km or 15 km routes, depending on your comfort level. Select the shorter route if this is your first time or you are unsure about your abilities. Riders participating in the ride do so at their own risk and are required to agree to terms of the liability waiver before participating. Proper helmet use is strongly encouraged and is mandatory for those under 18. Parents have a duty to ensure helmet use for children under 16. Riders might be photographed for promotional purposes. Complimentary refreshment is provided to participants at the end or mid-point of the ride (depending on ride). Routes are carefully planned and may be subject to change should situations arise. Pay attention to the Ride Leader, Marshal and Sweep. All riders must be present for the Brampton Community Rides Safety Briefing and must register and agree to the waiver before the ride.

Ride a Bike Discover your City

City of Brampton’s complimentary refreshment is provided to registered participants.

Pre-registered riders will be contacted via text or email with 2 hours notice, should the ride be cancelled (eg. due to extreme weather eg. lightning).

Brampton Tourism Ride with GPS Account

Have fun! Additional questions, contact cycling@brampton.ca

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