The Hub & Spoke

Jul 6

Written By Aoife Guilfoyle

June 2026

The Hub & Spoke - June 2026 Cycling News

THE HUB & SPOKE

June 2026

The PEI cycling season has exploded into action in the past couple of weeks! The photos above are from (clockwise from top-left): Summerside Muckraker (May 24 - see results), Rigid Riders Orientation Day at Brookvale (May 31), PEI Provincial Team athletes preparing for a training ride at the Baie-St-Paul Canada Cup on Friday, and HopOn at Mount Stewart Elementary last week.

This morning also saw the first 2026 Gravity Series race take place at Brookvale Nordic, while the Indian River Road Race has been postponed to a later date to be announced.

It’s BIKE WEEK!
(and the Terry Fox Ride of Hope is around the corner)

Bike Week is Here!

The City of Charlottetown is excited to celebrate Bike Week with a week-long series of free events promoting cycling as a healthy, sustainable, affordable, and accessible form of transportation.

Whether you're a seasoned cyclist or just getting started, there's something for everyone to enjoy during Bike Week.

Find full event details and resources at Charlottetown.ca/BikeWeek.

Call for Volunteer Mechanics and Trail Sweep

The City of Charlottetown is looking for volunteer bike mechanics to perform small tune ups for its Tune Up Tent being featured at this year’s Mayor’s Ride during Bike Week!

Simple tune ups you’ll be asked to help with may include filling tires with air, adjusting brakes, and greasing chains. More complex fixes will be deferred to our on-site professional bike mechanic.

Event details:
Date: June 13th, 2026
Time: 12:45 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Victoria Park Cultural Pavilion, 36 Victoria Park Driveway South

If you’re interested in volunteering at the Mayor’s Ride to help with bike tune ups, please email sgillis@charlottetown.ca as soon as possible.

Seeking Trail Ride Sweep for July 4th: Our friends at Island Walk are looking for a cyclist who can act as a "sweep" on July 4th between Cardigan and Montague as part of the Walk Run Bike & Eat event.

See more details at theislandwalk.ca/the-island-run-2026.

If you can help out, please email Hannah at projects@theislandwalk.ca .

UPCOMING EVENTS

Cycling PEI is excited to host our 3rd Annual Terry Fox Ride of Hope (Gravel) on Saturday June 20th starting at 10am. With this being the 46th anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, it’s one more good reason to join us this year!

Participants raised over $10,000 for cancer research in 2025 - can we beat that result this year?

We welcome riders of all levels and abilities to join us, with routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels to please everyone from the casual cyclist to those looking for a challenge. Route options will include portions of the Confederation Trail as well as heritage roads in the area around the historic Sir Andrew MacPhail House where all rides begin and end.

Learn more and register for this FREE fundraising event at www.cyclingpei.org/events/roh2026

Cycling is an activity that promotes both physical and mental health, but bike rides also provide a fun, low-pressure social activity that people can enjoy together throughout their lives. By promoting cycling among seniors, we at Cycling PEI hope to spark new hobbies and new friendships.

Join us at a free event for seniors organized by Cycling PEI on Saturday, June 27th, starting from Knead a Brake Cafe, 25001 All Weather HighwayKensington, PE, C0B 1M0

Relaxed bike ride on the Confederation Trail, followed by post-ride social time at Knead a Brake Cafe with delicious free refreshments provided.

BYO Bike - both pedal-powered and e-bikes welcome. For ages 60+

Advance registration required: Please register HERE

Sunday, June 28: PEI Gravity Syndicate 2026 Race Series - Brookvale Enduro #2 - East Trails

For those new to Enduro the race format is pretty straight-forward. We do a group ride through Brookvale Mountain Bike trails and race down predetermined sections for fame and glory, but mostly for fun.

This second Gravity Series race at Brookvale will utilize the eastern trails at the MTB park.

MORE INFO

July 4th & 5th: Rocky Point Provincial Road Race & Time Trial

Cycling PEI’s Provincial Road Race and Time Trial is coming back to Rocky Point July 4th & 5th! The Time Trial will take place on the Saturday evening, followed by a late morning Road Race on Sunday followed by a free BBQ!

Out of province racers are welcome!

INFORMATION AND REGISTER

July 11th: Don Harris Memorial Rides

The Don Harris Memorial Rides have been the premiere Eastern PEI road rides since 2010, hosted by Rossignol Estate Winery in Little Sands. With road ride options of 100km, 60km and 35km, along with a 30km gravel/trail ride to Murray Harbour in the mix, there is something for everyone here!

A delicious lunch follows the rides back at the Winery, included in the registration price.

Register before June 15th to take advantage of early bird pricing!

iNFORMATION AND REGISTER

See more upcoming events on our website: cyclingpei.org/events

Community & Partner Spotlight

Cycling Canada Launches Feed Zone/Ravito Member Benefits Portal - Available to all Cycling PEI Members (alongside our great local member discounts)!

We’re excited to share that Cycling PEI members now have access to a new Cycling Canada member benefits portal called the Feed Zone!

This hub brings together exclusive discounts from cycling and sport brands, all available to you as part of your existing Cycling PEI membership.

Feed Zone partner brands include many relevant offerings in categories like:

Cycling Equipment, Gear and Accessories
Lifestyle Brands
Nutrition

To explore all offers and partner brands, visit the official Feed Zone page at: https://cyclingcanada.ca/feed-zone/.

VISIT THE FEED ZONE

NOTE: All Cycling PEI members automatically receive access via their current membership ID. You do NOT need to purchase access if you already hold a valid membership.

To log in, you’ll be asked to enter your Membership ID.

Where do I find my membership ID?

Enter the 11-digit UCI ID found on your UCI license, or (for non-UCI license holders);
- Visit ccnbikes.com/my_pages/memberships
- Enter the login created at membership purchase
- Click on “[YOUR NAME] - Memberships & Licenses”
- Copy the UCI ID shown next to your membership.

Don’t have a CPEI membership yet? Buy one today (starting at just $14.99), and take advantage not only of Feed Zone offerings, but other exclusive discounts for Cycling PEI members from local businesses!

With access to a wide variety of discounts, affordable bike and sport accident insurance, and access to Cycling PEI events and club rides, a Cycling PEI membership is truly the “CAA Membership for Cyclists”!

Follow Our Youth High Performance Mountain Bike Teams on Instagram!

Stay connected with Cycling PEI’s High Performance Mountain Bike athletes as they train, travel, and compete in PEI and across Canada during the 2026 season!

The Team has set up new channels on Instagram and Facebook where you can follow their journey and see photos and videos of the exciting moments along the way:

Instagram: @peihighperformanceracing
Facebook: PEI High Performance Racing