Events

Featured Events

Cabot Trail in 4 Days: July 18-21, 2025

Registration is now open.

Recognized as one of the top 10 Cycling destinations in the world, the Cabot Trail is a “MUST” on the bucket list of every cyclist. It’s three hundred kilometres of paved roads, from softly rolling terrain to steep climbs and descents.

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

June 12th, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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Ride Right

Training/Workshop

June 13th, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Can you ride a bike but want to become more confident riding with traffic? If yes, then the Ride Right Program is for you! This program will take you through the skills necessary to feel confident riding your bike on the road, and will also include some basic bike maintenance tips. This course is free…

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Strider Cup

Social Event

June 14th, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Open Hearth Park FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact velocapebretonbicycle@gmail.com

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WOW – Maryann Corbett Trail

Women on Wheels

June 17th, 2025 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Women on Wheels rides are for all people who identify as women to experience the joys of cycling together! All women are welcome. Join the Women on Wheels for a ride along the Maryann Corbett Trail! This ride will start and end at the Mayflower Mall entrance to the Maryann Corbett Trail near The Bay….

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Ingonish Ride

Ride

June 17th, 2025 @ 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Brent Tucker at brent3939@gmail.com

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Port Morien – Mira Gut Ride

Ride

June 18th, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Meet at 10:00 am Port Morien Legion. Ride to Mira Gut. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Dianne Wadden at Joandianne@hotmail.com

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

June 19th, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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Mountainview Ride to School

Ride

June 20th, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Meet at Sydney Forks Rec Centre at 8:00 am. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact velocapebretonbicycle@gmail.comcom

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The BIG RIDE

Tour

June 20th, 2025 - June 22nd, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

A message from our friends at GIVETOLIVE The BIG RIDE is a fundraising bike challenge. June 20-22, 2025, riders will cycle along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail ending in beautiful Inverness. Over three days, participants will bike & hike and take in world-class scenery and authentic Cape Breton hospitality! Funds raised from The BIG RIDE…

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Annual Ride of Silence

Social Event

June 23rd, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us for this world wide event to honour bicyclists who have been killed or injured by motorists while cycling on public roadways. This will be a highly-visible, slow-paced, police-escorted ride through some of the busiest locations in Sydney. The goal of the Ride of Silence is to honour those who have been killed or…

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WOW – Maryann Corbett Trail

Women on Wheels

June 24th, 2025 @ 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm

Women on Wheels rides are for all people who identify as women to experience the joys of cycling together! All women are welcome. Join the Women on Wheels for a ride along the Maryann Corbett Trail! This ride will start and end at the Mayflower Mall entrance to the Maryann Corbett Trail near The Bay….

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Ingonish Ride

Ride

June 24th, 2025 @ 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Brent Tucker at brent3939@gmail.com

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Mira Loop Ride

Ride

June 25th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for a beautiful ride along the Mira. We will meet at the Mira boat club at 6pm. Ride distance is 26km. Time in total will be about 2 hours. There will be some hills but the speed is beginner-intermediate at 13km/hour. Route is: Hillside–Louisburg–Brickyard–Gut, then Hornes, Louisburg, Hillside, boat club.We will meet at…

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

June 26th, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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Kids Rodeo

Training/Workshop

June 28th, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free Bicycle Rodeo for kids 5 to 12Saturday, June 28 starting at 10:00 sharpOpen Hearth Park, Sydney, across from the canteen Hosted by Velo Cape Breton and CBRM Recreation this BicycleRodeo will teach children safe cycling skills using skill-buildingexercises and obstacle courses. This event will also include a bike and helmet fitting, bicycle decorating, and…

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

July 3rd, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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Ingonish Ride

Ride

July 8th, 2025 @ 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Brent Tucker at brent3939@gmail.com

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WOW – Old Pond Rd Point Edward

Women on Wheels

July 8th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Women on Wheels rides are for all people who identify as women to experience the joys of cycling together! All women are welcome. Approximately 24km route at 15-20km pace. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Elaine Swartz at swartzelaine88@gmail.com

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

July 10th, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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Women on Wheels – Teddy Bear Ride – Maryann Corbett Trail

Women on Wheels

July 12th, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Join the Women on Wheels Teddy Bear Ride in support of the Grand Lake Road Fire Department. This ride will start and end at the Mayflower Mall, and will follow the Maryann Corbett Trail to Tim Horton’s in Reserve. The ride will begin at 10:30 am following a short presentation to the Grand Lake Road…

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Heartland Tour

Ride

July 14th, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us at the OPEN HEARTH PARK (Ferry Street) for the 19th annual Heartland Tour. There are two road rides to choose from (we will enjoy a police escort within the city) and three walk distances – a choice for every ability. We also excited to be able to offer line dancing this year –…

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WOW – Old Pond Rd Point Edward

Women on Wheels

July 15th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Women on Wheels rides are for all people who identify as women to experience the joys of cycling together! All women are welcome. Approximately 24km route at 15-20km pace. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Elaine Swartz at swartzelaine88@gmail.com

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Ingonish Ride

Ride

July 15th, 2025 @ 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Brent Tucker at brent3939@gmail.com

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Little Narrows

Ride

July 16th, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Little Narrows to Orangedale return. Pack a lunch FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Peter Zarzeki at 902-537-1138

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Mira Bay

Ride

July 17th, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Meet at the Mira Provincial Park for a 9:30 am departure. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Ron Le Belle at 902-270-0092

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Cabot Trail in 4 Days

Tour

July 18th, 2025 - July 21st, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Visit https://www.velocapebreton.ca/events/cabot-trail-in-4-days/ for full details and registration information for this beautiful 4 day tour along the Cabot Trail!

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WOW – TBD

Women on Wheels

July 22nd, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Women on Wheels rides are for all people who identify as women to experience the joys of cycling together! All women are welcome. Approximately 24km route at 15-20km pace. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Elaine Swartz at swartzelaine88@gmail.com

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Ingonish Ride

Ride

July 22nd, 2025 @ 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Brent Tucker at brent3939@gmail.com

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Big Spruce Middle River

Ride

July 23rd, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Meet at Big Spruce parking lot for a 9:30 am departure. Routes takes you through Yomkee Line for a 40km ride. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Catherine at 902-537-2534

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

July 24th, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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Mira Ride and Swim

Ride

July 27th, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Meet at 213 Hillside Rd. at 1:00 pm for a ride around the Mira and a swim to follow. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Art Spenser at 902-565-8894

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Ingonish Ride

Ride

July 29th, 2025 @ 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. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Brent Tucker at brent3939@gmail.com

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WOW – TBD

Women on Wheels

July 29th, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Women on Wheels rides are for all people who identify as women to experience the joys of cycling together! All women are welcome. Approximately 24km route at 15-20km pace. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Elaine Swartz at swartzelaine88@gmail.com

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Coxheath – Point Edward

Ride

July 31st, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 11:00 am

Meet at the County Arena parking lot for a 9:30 departure. This ride will ride with a pace around 20km/hr. FOR MORE INFORMATION Contact Bill Goldston at billgoldston@gmail.com

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