OUR EXPERTISE

We are the premiere provider of Cycling Adventures in Ontario.
Based in Collingwood, but operating all over Central and Southern Ontario

Mountain Biking

What is greater that spending some time in a beautiful forest, enjoying everything that nature has to offer? Not much if you ask us, and that is exactly the allure of Mountain Biking and what we try to capture during our Guided Rides. Whether you are a novice rider or experienced veteran of the sport, Ride Guides provides the opportunity for you to come sample some of the best singletrack that Ontario has to offer.

Camps & Clinics

As riders, one thing we can always benefit from is a little instruction. Maybe there is a tough section on a trail back home, or you just can seem to break onto the podium. No matter what the situation, the Ride Guides Skills Camps and Clinics aim to remedy your situation. Let’s try and make those “ride-arounds” a thing of the past, or get a medal around your neck!

OUR GUIDES & INSTRUCTORS

Our incredible team is here to help you achieve your goals and drive your future cycling aspirations!

Tim Carter Owner/Operator and Lead Guide and Instructor

Tim was the first Guide and Instructor hired by Rideguides when the business started in 2013 and as of June 2016 he is the new owner! Speaking with Tim you may have a hard time pegging where he is from, but it would be safe to assume “All Over”. Having ridden all kinds of bikes in all kinds of places, Tim always brings his quiet charisma, wealth of worldly knowledge and incredible riding skills (be it trials, xc, road or anything with two wheels for that matter).

Christa Carter Operations Manager, Guide & Instructor

Christa describes herself as an outdoorswoman. Attending summer camps as a child and growing up on the outskirts of ‘town’ she spent most of her time playing outside and riding bikes. She really fell in love with mountain biking while attending the University of Victoria and riding at “The Dump” (AKA Hartland Mountain Bike trails). She also spent many years teaching mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking and other outdoor skills and leading multi-day canoe trips. Christa is a PMBI Certified Instructor and YMCA Cyclefit Instructor. Her main goal while guiding and instructing is to make sure everyone has a good time!

Kevin Simms Race Instructor

There is no one better than Kevin for a training or racing session. Kevin (or “Simmer” as we like to call him) can help build your cycling fitness or technical skills. Learn about building an ‘Engine’, developing some ‘Gears’ and preparing to ‘Perform’. Kevin’s clinics can prove valuable for any cycling discipline – MTB, CX, ROAD and TRI

Steve Forbes Guide & Instructor

Steve comes to us with a law enforcement background training bike cops in Canada. Steve is also an IPMBA instructor, CANBIKE instructor as well as PMBIA instructor and also did some Ontario Cup downhill racing back in the day. Steve loves spending the day guiding or instructing on our local trails, teaching cool & innovative techniques while building your confidence that will ultimately make you feel like a superstar on the trail.

Louise Smith Guide

Louise is a lover of mountain biking and anything outdoors. She’s an author of 2 published books, dispenser of wisdom on Facebook/The Lessons of Life. She’s ridden Moab, Sedona, Fruita, Tucson, Vermont, NY state, Canmore, and a zillion km of trails in between and believes Mountain Biking balances mind, body, spirit. In her words, “It’s all trail/forest therapy”.

Aidan Boucher Guide

As an active outdoor enthusiast, mountain biking has always been Aidan’s favourite way to get outside. He believes that the rewards of riding are worth sharing and works hard to make sure others are having as much fun as he is. Aidan has never been one to back down from a challenge and loves pushing his own limits by competing in 8 and 24 hour relay mountain bike races. “The best rider is the one having the most fun” is the philosophy he lives by.

Andrew Dixon Social Media

Andrew is a man of many talents. Coming from the North East of England, Andrew is a Professional Engineer (by day) and a pretty decent mountain biker in his spare time. He likes to think himself a bit of an XC marathon racer, and can also be found pounding pavement on his road bike. Andrew enjoys taking photographs of his (and our) riding experiences, and because he uses a computer for a living, we let him update our social media accounts. Andrew has previously worked for British Cycling, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge from previous wilderness and first responder jobs.

OUR PARTNERS

We work with the very best. We are proud of our partners, who work with us to deliver the best experiences available!

SUSTAINABILITY

Our sustainability promise to you and Mother Earth

The textbook definition of sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty [suh-stey-nuh-bil-i-tee] sums it up pretty well. Sustainability is a quality. That quality is not being harmful to the environment, or depleting natural resources, which would then thereby support long-term ecological balance. At Ride Guides making sure we are doing EVERYTHING that we can to reduce our environmental impact is a top priority. While we might not be the most serious of individuals on any given day, we are VERY serious about ensuring that the natural preserves that we ride in stay that way and are around for our children and beyond.

Conservancy

Conservancy

We are dedicated to working with our local conservancies to preserve the areas in which we ride. Without those places, we would be out of work so it’s in our best interest anyways.

Actively participate in Stewardship initiatives
Assist with invasive species control & removal

Actively participate in Trail Maintenance & Repair
Donate products and services for Fundraising Initiatives

CONTACT US

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Send us a message and we will take the time to get to know you so we can help you find your amazing adventure.