Cornwall Celebrates World Bicycle Day

Cornwall Ontario – Today is World Bicycle Day, and cyclists in Cornwall could not ask for better weather with sunny blue skies.

Acknowledging the uniqueness, longevity and versatility of the bicycle, which has been in use for two centuries, World Bicycle Day is officially observed annually on June 3. Established by the United Nations to celebrate the simplicity, affordability, and environmental benefits of cycling, this year’s theme is “Cycling for a Greener Future.”

Cornwall boasts some of the best traffic-free cycling in Ontario. The Riverside Trail stretches for 23 kilometres along the St. Lawrence River and is part of the world-famous Waterfront Trail. A network of bike paths and bike lanes connects all points of the city to major amenities such as Lamoureux Park, the Civic Complex and Aquatic Centre, Downtown Cornwall, the Benson Centre and the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre. The City is constantly expanding its network of cycling and multi-use trails.

Cornwall is recognized as a Silver-level Bicycle Friendly Community, with over 62 km of off-street paths and 42 km of dedicated bike lanes. Cornwall Transit buses are equipped with bike racks, bike rentals are available at Marina 200, and mountain bike trails and a BMX park is located in Guindon Park.

Plan Your Riverside Trail Experience

The Riverside Trail is a dedicated multi-use trail spanning the city’s entire waterfront, offering stunning views of the Cornwall Canal and the St Lawrence River. It is part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.

• Ride the Riverside Trail – Article
• Riverside Trail Map – Cornwall Section
• Riverside Trail Map – Lancaster to Upper Canada Village
• Cycling Safety Tips

Local Bike Shops

If you are looking to upgrade or tune-up your bike, Cornwall has two wonderful bike shops, in addition toa number of sport stores:

• Bicycle World – 24 Ninth Street East
• Total Cyclery – Cornwall Square, 1 Water Street East
• Sport Retailers: Canadian Tire, SportChek, Play It Again Sports

Pick Up a Cycling Map

Foldable cycling maps are available at the Cornwall Tourism Visitor Information Centre at the Aquatic Centre, which opened just in time for World Bicycle Day!

About World Bicycle Day

World Bicycle Day draws attention to the benefits of using the bicycle — a simple, affordable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. The bicycle contributes to cleaner air and less congestion and makes education, health care and other social services more accessible to the most vulnerable populations. On 15 March 2022, the General Assembly adopted the resolution on integration of mainstream bicycling into public transportation systems for sustainable development. It emphasized that the bicycle is an instrument of sustainable transportation and conveys a positive message to foster sustainable consumption and production, and has a positive impact on climate.

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