More than 350 cyclists will be riding the smooth roads of southern Lennox & Addington on Saturday, September 6th. Motorists travelling near Bath, South Shore Hay Bay, Dorland, Adolphustown, Conway and Sandhurst are asked to drive with extra caution on Saturday and be aware of cyclists out on the roads as they participate in the 2025 Discover L&A Ride. The exact details of the 56 kilometre route is available at www.DiscoverRide.ca.
Limited tickets are still available for purchase online (until 10am on Friday, September 5th) for $35 each. On event day, tickets can be purchased at the event venue for $40 each, cash only (while quantities last).
The 2025 Discover L&A Ride begins and ends at Bergeron Estate Winery & Cider Co. in Adolphustown. Participants will ride along paved roads that overlook the water’s edge and authentic Eastern Ontario landscapes. Rest stops along the way include Gap Park, Downtown Bath, South Fredericksburgh Hall, The Hive & Hearthstone and Old Hay Bay Church before heading back to the winery.
Local products are available before, during and after the ride. Cyclists can enjoy coffee from Humble Coffee House and cookies from Butter my Buns Bakery at registration. Refreshments are available at each of the 5 rest stops along the route. Apples from Wynn Farms, apple cider donuts from Spring Meadow Orchards, banana bread from Bread & Butter Bakery Bath, and honey-drizzled ice cream from The Hive & Hearthstone are available. Downtown Bath is the official lunch stop, where participants can purchase items from a variety of local restaurants, cafés and bakeries. Post-ride, Bergeron Estate wines, Cole Point Cider, MacKinnon Brothers beer is available, as is gourmet pizza from Nonna’s Pizza.
The Discover L&A Ride gives visitors a first-hand look at some of the great road cycling opportunities available in Lennox & Addington County, including portions of the extensive ‘County Trails’ network. The County Trails include 12 looping routes consisting of 600 kilometres of paved roadway. Many of the routes offer extended paved shoulders, which is a key benefit for road cyclists. Thousands of riders have experienced the Lennox & Addington County Trails since debuting in 2006.
The 2025 Discover L&A Ride is sure to be a fun day of cycling you won’t want to miss. For more information visit www.DiscoverRide.ca.
(PAUL MARTIN)
