About Us...The Beginning And Evolution of Bike ON Tours Bicycle ONTARIO... Bike ON Tours started in London Ontario in 1994 and currently operates from Belleville Ontario, across the Bay of Quinte from scenic Prince Edward County. This is the fourth "Bike ON Tours" "Bicycle Ontario" website dedicated to promoting bicycle touring in Ontario Canada. For twenty six seasons we have operated on the internet. |
Bike ON Tours appeared for the first time July 1994. on the internet selling a series of bicycle touring guides for one or two day bike rides in areas throughout Ontario.
Subsequently long distance routes were developed across Ontario between border crossings to Quebec, Manitoba and the United States. A linear route was developed along Lake Huron from Windsor to Tobermorey.
All of mapped routes were consolidated for the first time in Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas 2008, New editions have updated information and added new routes in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and most recently in 2016.
The "Bicycle Ontario" web site was developed in 2012 to provide Ontario bicycle touring information rather than selling products and services.
In 2011 we completed a Cycle Tourism study of Northumberland and the Kawartha's for Regional Tourism Organization 8. Go to Cycle Tourism for information from that study.
Working as a volunteer we worked to improve the Millennium Trail from Picton to Carrying Place in Prince Edward County. That included fund raising from community sources. To promote the project we developed information on The Positive Benefits of Trail Improvement. The complete improvement of that rail trail became a reality in 2020.
Our current website dates from September 2015. It consolidates the "Bicycle Ontario" and "Bike ON Tours" web sites into one. The new site is designed for cell phone and tablet users. Updating the Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas, bicycle touring information for over 400 Ontario towns in the Atlas Community Index is available under DESTINATION INFO with live links..
Subsequently long distance routes were developed across Ontario between border crossings to Quebec, Manitoba and the United States. A linear route was developed along Lake Huron from Windsor to Tobermorey.
All of mapped routes were consolidated for the first time in Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas 2008, New editions have updated information and added new routes in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and most recently in 2016.
The "Bicycle Ontario" web site was developed in 2012 to provide Ontario bicycle touring information rather than selling products and services.
In 2011 we completed a Cycle Tourism study of Northumberland and the Kawartha's for Regional Tourism Organization 8. Go to Cycle Tourism for information from that study.
Working as a volunteer we worked to improve the Millennium Trail from Picton to Carrying Place in Prince Edward County. That included fund raising from community sources. To promote the project we developed information on The Positive Benefits of Trail Improvement. The complete improvement of that rail trail became a reality in 2020.
Our current website dates from September 2015. It consolidates the "Bicycle Ontario" and "Bike ON Tours" web sites into one. The new site is designed for cell phone and tablet users. Updating the Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas, bicycle touring information for over 400 Ontario towns in the Atlas Community Index is available under DESTINATION INFO with live links..
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"Affordable Tours of Ontario" In USA TODAY Travel Tips
Our Customers Say :
"I then first ordered the Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas, which I regard as the best such publication I have ever seen. I wish every province and state had something similar, for those of us looking to plan trips."
BL Atlas
"Our trip was fantastic! We had such a great time and certainly saw a lot of scenery, Bob ate pie at many, many places (his favorite part of our bike trips), the equipment provided by [the bike rental company] was excellent! ..... The accommodations were good throughout. So, all in all, it exceeded our expectations - I wish we could find other people in other parts of our country who provide the same type and level of service - everyone here wants to provide support (and charge accordingly)."
SJ Custom Route
"I just completed a Windsor to Toronto ride using your bike atlas for my map. It worked out very well. In the US, I have used Adventure Cycling’s maps for tours but found that your bike atlas was a better tool. I was able to easily modify my route to better utilize the time I had available for my tour and the routes that were highlighted on your maps were very bike-appropriate. Thank you.
JH Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas
"The Ontario Bicycle Tour Atlas was invaluable. Really liked the appendix at the back which listed places to stay with phone numbers. Very handy when you got in late to a town and the tourist info was closed to be able to phone one of the listed places and so easily get accommodation. .... Thanks for all your hard work creating this great biking reference. CE Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas
"We were very pleased with the quality of your service and the information package your sent us. It really helped us plan a great trip. Thanks again and looking forward dealing with Bike On Tours again in the future."OT Grand Niagara Package Route
"The entire trip was wonderful. The daily routes were varied, the B&Bs were outstanding (incredibly comfortable and hospitable), the length and pace were just right ....We will definitely look to do another trip with you in the future and will mention Bike On Tours to all our cycling friends who would find your company very appealing and useful. I think that it would be very hard for us to use a guided outfitter again after experiencing your incredible attention to service and detail. Thanks again for all your help and guidance. DP Niagara Custom Route
"Our trip was fantastic. You did a terrific job. The routing was magnificent, the scenery fantastic and overall there was very little traffic.... The accommodations were very good and many of the hosts remarked about how thorough you were when making the reservations... great job!!!!! Thanks so much."D.T./C.T. Custom Route
"I can tell you like to have satisfied customers - it shows" J.G./S.J.
"Affordable Tours of Ontario" In USA TODAY Travel Tips
Our Customers Say :
"I then first ordered the Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas, which I regard as the best such publication I have ever seen. I wish every province and state had something similar, for those of us looking to plan trips."
BL Atlas
"Our trip was fantastic! We had such a great time and certainly saw a lot of scenery, Bob ate pie at many, many places (his favorite part of our bike trips), the equipment provided by [the bike rental company] was excellent! ..... The accommodations were good throughout. So, all in all, it exceeded our expectations - I wish we could find other people in other parts of our country who provide the same type and level of service - everyone here wants to provide support (and charge accordingly)."
SJ Custom Route
"I just completed a Windsor to Toronto ride using your bike atlas for my map. It worked out very well. In the US, I have used Adventure Cycling’s maps for tours but found that your bike atlas was a better tool. I was able to easily modify my route to better utilize the time I had available for my tour and the routes that were highlighted on your maps were very bike-appropriate. Thank you.
JH Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas
"The Ontario Bicycle Tour Atlas was invaluable. Really liked the appendix at the back which listed places to stay with phone numbers. Very handy when you got in late to a town and the tourist info was closed to be able to phone one of the listed places and so easily get accommodation. .... Thanks for all your hard work creating this great biking reference. CE Ontario Bicycle Touring Atlas
"We were very pleased with the quality of your service and the information package your sent us. It really helped us plan a great trip. Thanks again and looking forward dealing with Bike On Tours again in the future."OT Grand Niagara Package Route
"The entire trip was wonderful. The daily routes were varied, the B&Bs were outstanding (incredibly comfortable and hospitable), the length and pace were just right ....We will definitely look to do another trip with you in the future and will mention Bike On Tours to all our cycling friends who would find your company very appealing and useful. I think that it would be very hard for us to use a guided outfitter again after experiencing your incredible attention to service and detail. Thanks again for all your help and guidance. DP Niagara Custom Route
"Our trip was fantastic. You did a terrific job. The routing was magnificent, the scenery fantastic and overall there was very little traffic.... The accommodations were very good and many of the hosts remarked about how thorough you were when making the reservations... great job!!!!! Thanks so much."D.T./C.T. Custom Route
"I can tell you like to have satisfied customers - it shows" J.G./S.J.