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Many thanks to Robert Carter of Philips Harbour, Nova Scotia for sharing the neat photos above with us. Robert decided to recreate a special cycling adventure from his youth 50 years ago, and took this photo from the exact same location as in 1975. Robert writes “The old Sears 10 speed got me to a Rustico youth hostel from Middleton, NS and home again, 800-ish km. I was 16 and still hadn't got my growth spurt yet so the seat is pretty low. This year's picture is my current gravel bike.” |
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CPEI Gravity Series Final Race: Bonshaw Enduro!
Sep 21, 2025The Bonshaw Enduro will cap off the 2025 Gravity Series organized by the PEI Gravity Syndicate, in the beautiful early autumn forests of Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park! Register here: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=38887 This is a CPEI-sanction event.
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Gateway Village Food Bike
Sep 28, 2025Organized by the Fall Flavours Food & Drink Festival Cycle & Savour the south shore of Prince Edward Island as you travel 38km (roundtrip) from Borden-Carleton to the Boxcar Lounge in Emerald Junction. Your journey begins at Lone Oak Brewing Co. where you will fuel up with local breakfast stations, coffee/tea, and Island entertainment. Then jump on your bike for a 19km group ride on the Confederation Trail to the Boxcar Lounge in Emerald Junction. Stop and enjoy an energy snack, re-hydration, and more great Island entertainment. Peddle back on the same trail to Lone Oak anticipating the locally curated food and beverages, and Island entertainment awaiting you and your bike mates. This intermediate to advanced cycling experience is a unique way to see the Confederation Trail with your new friends. Cyclists will need to average 15kph over a three-hour period to complete the route and be able to enjoy the food and entertainment. Bike, e-bike and helmet rentals are available as an add on. More information and register: https://fallflavours.ca/signature-event/gateway-village-food-bike-2/
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Free Seniors Trail Ride (Charlottetown) - Oct 4, 2025Join us at a free event for seniors organized by Cycling PEI in partnership with Rising Tides E-bikes on Saturday, October 4th, starting from Red Island Cider at 101 Longworth Ave, Charlottetown. A limited number (20) of e-bikes will be available for participants to borrow. Seniors are also welcome to bring their own e-bike or conventional bike to join in the ride. We’ll start with a short intro to e-bikes in the parking lot before riding the Confederation Trail up to Royalty Junction and back for some (optional but encouraged) post-ride social time at Red Island Cider. Advance registration required: Please register online HERE, or contact Cycling PEI at info@cyclingpei.org or 902-368-4985 for assistance in reserving your spot! Note that this event is open to those aged 60 or older. You must already know how to ride a conventional two-wheeled bike. Rain date: Sunday, October 5th REGISTER TODAY: https://ccnbikes.com/#!/events/free-seniors-e-bike-trail-ride This event is supported by the Seniors Secretariat of the Government of PEI.
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Cycling PEI was proud to host PEI’s first Canada Cup mountain bike competition at Brookvale August 8-10! This was just one event of several during the PEI cycling community’s busiest month of the year, which also included sending our best young athletes to the Canada Games, the annual PEI Gran Fondo, Strathaganza and more! Read more below! |
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August Cycling Events Roundup
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August was a HUGE month for Cycling PEI, our athletes and volunteers! In addition to the great representation by our athletes at competitions outside the province (see more on this below), we got to play host to a number of marquis events that are elevating PEI’s status as a national and regional cycling destination. Brookvale Canada CupThe Brookvale Canada Cup (Aug 8-10) at Brookvale Nordic marked the first time our province has hosted the national mountain bike competition series, and we didn’t fail to impress the 185 athletes who came from all over the country to compete! Reviews have been glowing, with many participants saying it was their favourite race of the season and one of the finest courses they’ve ridden!
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Cycling PEI would like to thank the Brookvale Canada Cup Committee (Mark Weeks, Kara Hebb, Joe Downham, Steve Lockhart, Rachelle Wight and Jordan Bober) and many partners who helped make this event a success, starting with the Mark Arendz Ski Park and its staff including John Mullin and Joe Downham for the outstanding course, presenting sponsor Dairy Farmers of PEI, funding partner Tourism PEI, and the many other sponsors who contributed financially and in kind to the event. Last but not least, we want to thank the 50+ volunteers, officials and first aid responders from the Brookvale Ski Patrol who helped set up, run and take down the three-day event in a way that left a great impression on our out-of-province guests and has them vowing to return with their friends in 2026! Check out more photos of the events below! PEI Gran FondoLess than two weeks after the Brookvale Canada Cup, PEI was again welcoming hundreds of cyclists from across Canada and beyond for the 13th annual PEI Gran Fondo. 2025 turned out to be the largest PEI fondo in many years, even after many participants’ plans were stymied due to the Air Canada strike action.
Aside from offering Islanders and visitors alike an unparalleled road riding opportunity, the PEI Gran Fondo is an important fundraiser for Cycling PEI’s programs and a significant tourism generator for the province. We would like to thank the many partners who help make this event - Atlantic Canada’s pioneering Gran Fondo - happen: The PEI Dept of Transportation and Charlottetown Police for their indispensable assistance with traffic control; our sponsors Centennial Honda, Rossignol Estate Winery, Ted’s Bicycle Studios, Dairy Farmers of PEI and Kay’s Fresh Market; and the many volunteers who make this event happen, starting with the Gran Fondo organizing committee (Project Manager Amir Zuccolo, Ron Skinner, Karen Rose, Cory MacLeod and Jordan Bober), the Brookvale Ski Patrol, ride ambassadors, Passion Elite Cheerleading, and all who helped sign the course, run the nutrition stations, and much more!
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In addition to the above events, Cycling PEI was proud to support a number of other events in August that really showcase the incredible diversity of our cycling community, including: Ted’s Bicycle Studios’ Fourth Annual Dusty Red Gravel Grinder The annual Strathaganza Mountain Bike Festival organized by the PEI Gravity Syndicate The inaugural PEI Mussel Tear - a 430km, 36-hour gravel cycling event spanning the whole Island, with 44 riders, organized by Joey Landine and Keenan Cook. Listen to this segment of Island Morning’s Mitch Cormier interviewing organizer Joey Landine about this ultra-endurance cycling event. The annual Tour de Cabot excursion to Cape Breton’s famous Cabot Trail.
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PEI athletes have had a banner month representing our province at races in other provinces, bringing home no shortage of medals and well-earned pride! Canada Games - St John’s, NLPrince Edward Island’s young cyclists made their mark at the 2025 Canada Games, showcasing grit, determination, and talent against some of the country’s strongest riders. On the road, returning athlete Calum Lea impressed with a top-third finish in the criterium, while Kyle Garro gained valuable national experience. On the mountain bike trails, Alexis McKinnon and Georges Doucet stood out with top Atlantic Canada finishes, while teammates Violeta Mena-Lozada, Leaha Ellsworth, Rowan Robblee and Garro battled through challenging courses and setbacks with resilience. Their performances highlight PEI’s growing strength in cycling and inspire confidence for future Games. Read more about our 2025 Canada Games Team on our website, including photos, videos and news stories!
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Dieppe Canada Cup (Aug 1-3)Team PEI delivered an outstanding performance at the Dieppe Canada Cup, showcasing depth and talent across all age groups. Friday’s XCC races brought multiple podiums, including Nathan Joyce (2nd U15) and Gillian Perry (1st U11). Saturday’s cross-country events saw even more medals, highlighted by Nathan Joyce’s gold and strong podium finishes for teammates. Sunday wrapped up with a thrilling relay, where PEI fielded five teams and captured gold once again, followed by gritty performances from U17 and U19 athletes preparing for Canada Games. The weekend proved PEI’s youth cycling program is thriving, and prepared our athletes for still more success at the Brookvale Canada Cup the following week.
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There’s more!As if that wasn’t enough, PEI athletes have brought home the hardware in recent weeks at both the Crankworx Mountain Bike Festival at Sugarloaf, NB, and at Ski Wentworth’s Race to the Barn in Nova Scotia! At Crankworx, this includes gold medals for Elin Grimmet, Elizabeth Joyce, William Hebb, Nathan Joyce, Cory Jay and Mark Grimmett, and silvers for Gillian Perry and Levi Jay in the XCO, with Cory Jay and Elin Grimmett also taking home bronze in the downhill races. At Wentworth last weekend, PEI Gravity Syndicate team members Baiden Jack and Cale Thistle dominated the podium with 2nd and 3rd place in U19, Lydia Steele won 2nd in U15, and Jeremy Cameron brought home the bronze in Sport. Congratulations to all of our athletes, you rock!
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National Coaches Week
Sep 15-22:
Learning Opportunities
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National Coaches Week in Canada for 2025 is being celebrated from September 15 to September 21, 2025. This annual event recognizes the positive impact of coaches on athletes and communities across Canada (such as you can see in the stories above!), encouraging people to say "#ThanksCoach". Enjoy FREE or discounted NCCP educationDuring National Coaches Week, coaches can diversify their coaching knowledge with free or discounted NCCP education. Connect with Cycling PEI to learn more about National Coaches Week events, or log into the Locker to access the following eLearning modules for free: Coach education doesn’t stop with National Coaches Week! Check out all the courses being offered through Sport PEI this fall here: https://sportpei.pe.ca/nccp/ Women interested in pursuing coaching should also check out the Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program. If you would like to receive periodic updates of new coach education opportunities, please write to us at info@cyclingpei.org and ask to be added to our Coach Education mailing list!
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From our friends at Island Trails: We are excited to invite you to the 5th Annual Triple Trail Trek happening on Saturday, October 4th, 2025! This is your chance to enjoy a full day of fall hiking adventure—three trails in one day, at your own pace. It’s not a race, but a chance to share the trails with friends, family, and fellow hikers while soaking in the autumn colours. Event Details: Trails: Forest Hill Equestrian Trail (corral entrance), Boughton River Rail, and Brudenell Park Trail Check-in: From 8:30 AM at Forest Hill Start: 9:00 AM sharp Wrap-up & Social: 2:00 PM at Brudenell Resort
Registration: This event is always a highlight of the year, and we’d love to see our trail community out in full stride. Whether you’ve joined us before or are new to the Trek, it’s a wonderful way to explore, connect, and celebrate the beauty of our Island trails.
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