Markham Cycling Tours

Markham Cycling Tours has six (6) cycling tour routes to explore. Each route offers a unique experience that guides you through local parks and trails, as well as to discover the urban setting in Markham.

• Milliken Tour (6.7 KM): Download Tour Route Map PDF  |  View Ride with GPS link

• Buttonville Cachet Tour (8.3 KM): Download Tour Route Map PDF  |  View Ride with GPS link

• Berczy-Wismer Park Loop Tour (8.1 KM): Download Tour Route Map PDF  |  View Ride with GPS link

• Thornhill Royal Orchard Tour (7.9 KM): Download Tour Route Map PDF  |  View Ride with GPS link

• Rouge Valley Trail Tour (11 KM): Download Tour Route Map PDF  |  View Ride with GPS link

• Cornell Three Parks Tour (8.5 KM): Download Tour Route Map PDF  |  View Ride with GPS link

Following are tips and information to help make your ride as enjoyable as possible:

• Follow the rules of the road
• Be very careful at intersections, don't just follow the crowd across
• Look for intersection walk buttons to cross busy roads
• Some portions of the tours are gravel; reduce your speed on corners / bends appropriately
  
• Carry the equipment you require to repair flats 
• Yield to pedestrians on park trails 
• Use a bike bell to pass pedestrians at low speeds

The Markham Cycles crew will be offering simple bike repairs and quick fixes on-site. Repairs available include adjusting brakes, oiling chain, adjusting seat height, pumping up tires, and a safety check. You will be referred to one of Markham's local bike shops for all other repairs.

Literature and maps on cycling in Markham will also be available. For exact booth locations, see "Tour Routes" above and download tour route map PDFs. 

Markham Cycles Pop-up Community Booth Schedule:

July 11 (Sunday)

• 12 - 4 PM
• Location: Middlefield Road (for Open Streets Markham, presented by York University)

July 14 (Wednesday)

• 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Thornhill Community Centre 

July 18 (Sunday)

• 12 - 4 PM
• Location: Middlefield Road (for Open Streets Markham, presented by York University)

July 21 (Wednesday)

• 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Milne Dam Conservation Park

July 25 (Sunday)

• 12 - 4 PM
• Location: Middlefield Road Open Streets Markham, presented by York University)

July 28 (Wednesday)

• 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Ashton Meadows Park

August 1 (Sunday)

• 12 - 4 PM
• Location: Middlefield Road (for Open Streets Markham, presented by York University)

August 2 (Monday)

• 12 - 4 PM
• Location: Middlefield Road (for Open Streets Markham, presented by York University)

August 4 (Wednesday)

• 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Berczy Park South

August 8 (Sunday)

• 12 - 4 PM
• Location: Middlefield Road (for Open Streets Markham, presented by York University)

August 11 (Wednesday)

• 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Mintleaf Park 

Note: Kits are sold out

Although the children's bike races won’t happen this year, we are offering Free Children Bike Fun Kits to encourage young cyclists to ride in style this summer!

Each kit comes with a reusable tote bag that includes: a bike safety activity book, colourful wheel beads, crepe streamers for bike decoration, bike lights, bells and more.

Please note the following important information:

• Kits are available to young Markham residents age 4 to 12 only
• Parents/Guardians must provide proof of Markham address (such as driver's license, piece of mail etc.)
• Kits can be picked up on July 18, 2021 between 9:00 AM and 2:20 PM only
• Registration is required with a limit of one (1) Free Bike Kit per registrant
• Pick-up times are meant to minimize the number of registrants picking up their kits at one time
• Keep 2 metres from anyone outside your household at all times upon pick-up
• All registrants must complete the City of Markham's COVID-19 active screening online tool upon arrival. This can be done by visiting markham.ca/SimpleTrack.

We would like to see how you’ve decorated your bicycle. Share a photo on social media using hashtag #MkmCycling21.

The more you ride, the more chances you have to WIN!

To enter, riders must find our Totally Rad Markham Cycling Tours sign at an "AR station" stop (one per tour route) along each route and follow the instructions on each sign. 

Each rider will have up to six (6) entries into the giveaway — one entry per "AR station" stop. 

Sample sign

How to enter

Check out the "Tour Routes" section on this page, see "Download Tour Route MAP PDF" for each tour route and look for the AR icon on each map for the location of each "AR station" stop. 

Sample AR icon 

When you spot one of the signs at an "AR station" along any one of the tour routes, stop and follow the sign instructions to enter the giveaway. 

You will need to download the snapd HUB app on your smartphone to participate (Download on the App Store | Download on Google Play). 

Giveaway prizes - In partnership with Destination Markham

• Ten (10) x $50 Destination Markham DMC Cash Cards
• Ten (10) winners will be selected at random to receive one (1) $50 DMC Cash Card 
• DMC Cash Cards can be used at any Markham business 

Review full giveaway contest rules

Presenting Sponsor: 

Community Partner Sponsors: 

Share your experience with us! Use hashtag #MkmCycling21

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