Cabot Trail in 4 Days
We had a fantastic time in 2025 and look forward to doing it all again. Save the dates. July 17-20, 2026 will be the cycling adventure of your life!
Learn More
Events
Featured Events
Maryann Corbett Trail Ride
Ride
May 28th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meet at the Mayflower Mall behind The Bay for 10:00 am start. We will ride the Maryann Corbett Trail going to CBU for 10 kms, or Tim Hortons for 22 kms. Relaxed social ride, history, discovery, and chatting. Route: Maryann Corbett TrailWhere to meet: Mayflower Mall behind the Bay, Sydney, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Thursday – May…
Learn MoreCatalone Louisbourg Ride
Ride
June 4th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet at Irving Convenience Store in Catalone. We will ride to Louisbourg using the Terra Nova well-maintained gravel road, snack in Louisbourg and back by the highway with paved shoulders for 25 kms. Relaxed social ride, history, discovery, and chatting. Ride leader: Ronald Labelle ronald_labelle@cbu.ca Route: LouisbourgWhere to meet: Irving Convenience Store in Catalone, NSWhen – Dates – Times: …
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
June 9th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreBoularderie Ross Ferry Ride
Ride
June 11th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Cedar House Bakery. June 11 – 10:00 am start. We will ride to Ross Ferry on Boularderie Island 25 kms, optional ride to Kempt Head 33 km. Relaxed social ride, history, discovery, and chatting. . Ride leader: Luna Clifford. lunclif@gmail.com Route: BoularderieWhere to meet: Cedar House Bakery, 899 NS-105, Boularderie East, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Thursday –…
Learn MoreSpring Tune-Up and Bike Swap
Training/Workshop
June 13th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Spring Tune-Up: You’re invited to bring your bicycle to Charlotte Street sidewalk in front of the Sydney Public Market, to have Velo Cape Breton volunteers give your bicycle a once-over prior to the riding season. This could include things such as inflating tires, fixing flats, adjusting gears, adjusting brakes and suggesting any major repairs if…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
June 16th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreMira Park, Catalone Gut, Batetson, Main-a-dieu Ride
Ride
June 18th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet at Mira Park on Brickyard road. June 18 – 10:00 am start We will ride to Catalone Gut and back 20 kms, optional ride to Bateston 30 kms or Main-a-dieu 40 kms. Relaxed social ride, history, discovery, and chatting. Ride leader: Ronald Labelle ronald_labelle@cbu.ca Route: Mira – Catelone Gut – Bateson – Main-a-dieuWhere to meet: Meet at Mira…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
June 23rd, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreFort Petrie Ride
Ride
June 25th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Open Hearth Park June 25 – 10:00 am start Ride to Fort Petrie 30 kms, optional ride to Low Point Lighthouse 39 kms. Relaxed social ride, history, discovery, and chatting. Ride leader: Karen Richardson. fkrichardson@eastlink.ca Route: Fort Petrie – Low Point Lighthouse Where to meet: Open Hearth Park, 190 Ferry Street, Sydney, NSWhen – Dates –…
Learn MoreBicycle Rodeo for Kids!
Training/Workshop
June 27th, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bike Month Event – Bicycle Rodeo for children ages 5 – 12 Hosted by Velo Cape Breton in partnership with the CBRM, this Bicycle Month Event is free for children ages 5 – 12 and will take place in Open Hearth Park. The Bicycle Rodeo will teach children safe cycling skills using skill-building exercises and…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
June 30th, 2026 - June 23rd, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MorePoint Aconi Ride
Ride
July 2nd, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meet at Cape Breton Food Hub, 1415 NS 105 Bras D’Or July 2 – 10:00 am start at Ride to Point Aconi Lighthouse and back by Mill creek 22 kms. Relaxed social ride, history, discovery, and chatting. Ride leader: Jimmie Campbell jimmiecampbell@canadianfirefighter.com Route: Point Aconi LighthouseWhere to meet: Cape Breton Food Hub, 1415 NS 105 Bras D’OrWhen…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
July 7th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
July 14th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
July 21st, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
July 28th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
August 4th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
August 11th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
August 18th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
August 25th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
September 1st, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
September 8th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
September 15th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
September 22nd, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn MoreIngonish Ride
Ride
September 29th, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Meet at the Periwinkle Cafe for a 9:00 departure. We will ride the S2 route to Lakies Head and return for a coffee at the cafe. Route: Periwinkle Cafe to MacKinnon’s Cove (return)Where to meet: Salty Rose’s & the Periwinkle Café, 36056 Cabot Trail, Ingonish, NSWhen – Dates – Times: Every Tuesday – Meet at…
Learn More