Water Cycles Expeditions

10/18/2024

The Marsh in Autumn 🍂.

What’s your favourite water cycle?

09/27/2024

Did you miss out on the rural romp ride registration? It’s not too late. Big news as we reopened registration until 5pm tomorrow (Friday). The ride is stellar, with some fantastic stops along the way, featuring food, live music, and much more. Seize the chance, join us!

09/25/2024

ONE more day to register for the Rural Romp ride this Saturday, followed by a BBQ at Everdale!

09/24/2024

🌽 💦 The Rural Romp ride is ON this Saturday, September 28th! Register for the Rural Romp Ride today before it is too late. 35km and 85km self-guided routes exploring the farms and river culture of the Upper Grand River and Forks of the Credit, registration closes at 11.59pm on Sept 25th.

Join us on Saturday for self-guided cycling routes that take you along the quiet rural roads and headwaters farms of Wellington County. The sublime autumn “water cycles” routes feature stops from the Rural Romp with highlights including the water buffalos and live music at Majestic Water Buffalo , the butter tarts and sandwiches at Belwood Country Market .country.market along Belwood Lake, and an after party (tacos and brews) hosted by Everdale Farm near Erin.

Options to start/finish in Belwood (where a number of us will start) or Everdale Farm, where Water Cycles is hosting the after-party, starting at approximately 5pm. Learn more and register by September 25th at 11.59pm, with our new streamlined registration form. Chase the good weather and good vibes to explore the food and river culture of the Rural Romp, organized by Taste Real

Registered riders will receive a ride packet on September 26th with turn-by-turn instructions, a GPS file for your phone, and some highlights along the way. Those who decide to stay for the after party can enjoy tacos (pulled pork, vegan, gluten free options), some side dishes from featured farms, and beer or cider.

Space for the after party is limited (register for the ride and/or after party by September 25th). Registration link in bio. Any questions, reach out to [email protected]

09/20/2024

Join us Sunday to celebrate the Grand River!

Join us on September 22, 2024, at Brant Conservation Area to celebrate the Grand River's 30th anniversary as a Canadian Heritage River! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a day filled with engaging exhibits and activities that highlight the beauty and significance of this cherished waterway. Discover its rich history, explore interactive displays, and participate in a range of activities designed for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the Grand River with us! https://www.grandriver.ca/en/our-watershed/river-heritage-festival.aspx .tab=0
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09/20/2024

Join us for sublime early autumn riding, with farm stops, wetlands and wonder along the way. Self guided route, followed by an after party at Everdale, part of the Taste Real Rural Romp Sept 28th.

09/18/2024

Join us for a water cycles adventure during the upcoming Taste Real Rural Romp on Sept 28th!

Join Water Cycles Expeditions for a "Rural Romp" Ride, and explore local farms and river culture by bike🚴‍♀️ on September 28! There are 35km and 85km options with water stops for cyclists, and many other treasures to enjoy along the way at partnering farms. You can start in Belwood (where several will begin) OR at Everdale, where Water Cycles is hosting an after-party, starting at approximately 5:00 pm. Learn more and register (by September 25) here: https://buff.ly/3TrOC1C
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09/16/2024

Looking for an adventure to kick-off the fall? Join us for our first self-guided Water Cycle bike tour at the Rural Romp ( ). Riders can choose from 35km and 85km options exploring the farms and river culture of the Upper Grand and Forks of the Credit. There is also an optional after party with tacos, tasty sides and your choice of beer or cider . The ride can be started from Belwood or Everdale (near Erin). Learn more via linktree and register no later than Sept 25th at 11.59pm.

09/12/2024

Thrilled to help celebrate the splendour of the Grand on Sept 22 - join us!

Join us on September 22, 2024, at Brant Conservation Area to celebrate the Grand River's 30th anniversary as a Canadian Heritage River! From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., enjoy a day filled with engaging exhibits and activities that highlight the beauty and significance of this cherished waterway. Discover its rich history, explore interactive displays, and participate in a range of activities designed for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate the Grand River with us! https://www.grandriver.ca/en/our-watershed/river-heritage-festival.aspx .tab=0
Grand River Rafting Company LTD Grand Trails Brant Waterways Foundation Deyohahage Gihę' gowahneh/Two Row On The Grand Brant Historical Grand Valley Trails Association (GVTA) Water Cycles Expeditions Trout Unlimited Canada Haldimand County Tourism Grand River Conservation Authority Ohneganos Ohnegahdę:gyo GROWE Outdoor School Region of Waterloo Museums & Archives

08/22/2024

Explore our Community Hub at the Bikes & Blues Festival! 🚴🏽‍♀️Connect with local organizations that make a difference in Centre Wellington.

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🎟️ Still time to grab tickets for the Bikes & Blues fest this Saturday in Elora-Fergus!🔗Link in bio. Doors open at 1pm and music starts at 2pm (after the bike rides end) 🎶

08/20/2024

Get ready for a flavourful adventure at the Bikes & Blues Festival thanks to our incredible local vendors! Whether you come for the bikes, blues, bites, or bevvies there is something for everyone (our gluten free and vegan friends too of course)!

🚰 Don’t forget to bring your reusable water bottle to fill up at our hydration station.

Food will be available from around 1pm-5pm. Cash is recommended (though some vendors will take card). You can purchase drink tickets at the main welcome table.

Please drink responsibly!

Thank you to our vendors:
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🎟 Grab your tickets to the Bikes & Blues Festival, happening this Saturday in Elora (Link in Bio).

08/19/2024

🚴‍♀️Meet the Bikes & Blues team 🚴‍♀️

Julie is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, and a self-proclaimed water nerd! She is fascinated by seeing how our local waterways change with seasons and each year (so much so, that it’s the focus of her research)! Julie believes that cycling is the perfect speed to notice these changes and to develop a relationship with our watershed. She is greatly looking forward to being a ride guide this year at the Bike and Blues Festival.

Thank you for sharing your passion, Julie!   👏

Come ride with Julie this weekend at the Bikes & Blues Festival on Aug 24 at the Wellington County Museum & Archives, Elora.

🚴🏽‍♀️Ride registration closes Thursday at 5pm. Spots are limited.

🎟️ Grab advance festival tickets online ($28.50) 🔗Link in bio or buy tickets at the gate for $30. Can’t wait to see you soon! 🌊

08/13/2024

🚴 Meet the Bikes & Blues ride leaders 🚴

Hal Armstrong has lived in Fergus for 40 years. Over this time, his cycling journey has evolved from mountain biking during its infancy to road riding, and now primarily gravel riding. Along with a group from Fergus/Elora, he started the Gorge Cycling Club in the mid-90s. Today, he is a member of the Great Canadian Bike Tours (GCBT) club.

Hal is a professional engineer who recently retired from Nexans in Fergus after 39 years. He has been active with the Elora Cataract Trailway Association over the years. In the winter, he is an avid snowmobiler and continues to ride his mountain bike when the snow conditions are not ideal.

We are thrilled to have you on the team, Hal! 👏

Get your tickets for the Bikes & Blues Festival and register for a free community ride at: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/water-cycles-bikes-blues-festival-tickets-898720305627

08/10/2024

🚴Meet the Bikes & Blues ride leaders 🚴

Steve is a semi-retired hydrogeologist with over 30 years of professional experience working in the water industry as a researcher and consultant. He is also an avid cyclist. Steve appreciates how Water Cycles combines these two passions of his. He believe that the best way to explore watersheds, lakes, streams, wetlands is by bicycle. The festival is a great event to learn about water and to meet like-minded people who share a passion for cycling and water.

You can learn more about Steve through his online newsletter that focuses on water at: https://thewaterdroplet.substack.com/

Thanks for joining us Steve! 🙌

Are you interested in supporting the Bikes and Blues Festival as a volunteer? Fill out this form by August 10th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1f-ULnzIAyY6MxrQLnr209XkxDVYUeLkAQ_qO84rTvuc/edit

08/08/2024

🎟Kids attend for free! 🎟️

Bring the wee ones with you to the Bikes and Blues Festival on August 24th, for an afternoon of family fun. Children under 16 attend for free*!

There will be food, drinks, live music, art activities, face painting and more. Doors open at 1pm, music starts at 2pm (following the community bike rides) at the Wellington County Museum and Archives. 🎶

🎨 Sparrow’s Nest Makerspace is hosting a community collaboration to transform discarded bike rims into “Woven Water Wheels” that will become an outdoor installation at Elora Centre for the Arts as part of Culture Days 2024 to celebrate the importance of inclusive community circles in Centre Wellington and beyond.

🚲 Green Lanes will be leading a Musical Bike Parade for kids of all ages (with a few bikes to try out too!).

🎈Skylar will be transforming balloons into friendly creatures.

😀 Makin' Faces Face Painting will be offering free face painting (from 2-4 pm).

🎉 Plus a community river mural, a bike decorating station, a playground next to the music, and more!

Get your tickets today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/water-cycles-bikes-blues-festival-tickets-898720305627?aff=erelexpmlt

*Children must be accompanied by an adult