The Drive Side Hamilton Community Ride 2026
Schedule
Sun Jun 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Memorial Pavilion | Hamilton, ON
About this Event
This ride is all about appreciating community in every sense. In second Hamilton Community Ride, we'll be party pacing through city streets, gravel and country roads.
We were overwhelmed by the turnout & enthusiasm at inaugarl Hamilton community ride last year and would love to keep the party going! Riding bikes with friends & appreciating all that Hamilton has to offer is what we're after.
Please ensure that you complete the waiver below before attending the ride!
Ride Waiver: https://forms.gle/RbNhDrd5Q4g2M9ek9
Route is subject to change
Route File: TBA
Route PDF: TBA
Our goal:
To ride bikes with friends & gave a wicked time! We'll be collecting donations and selling raffle tickets with all profits going to the Everyone Rides Initiative to support equitable access to Hamilton Bike Share.
What kind of bike do I need?
Most bikes will do just fine! We do reccommend at least a 30mm width tire to feel confident on the off road bits, but we encourage you to bring whatever bike you have and hike-a-bike as needed!
What if part of the route feels too challenging?
The goal is to enjoy the ride! We encourage hike-a-bike and descending on foot as you feel comfortable.
What does 'no drop' mean?
In a few words, we will not be leaving anyone behind. In the spirit of party-pace, we will be stopping regularly so we can keep the party together along the route.
Should I bring food?
We'll be providing some pre-ride coffee & there will be an opportunity to buy drinks & snacks at the end of the ride, but if you would like to bring food to share you are more than welcome to!
How long will the ride take?
The route will be ~30 km in length and we will taking it nice and easy. You can expect to be riding for a couple of hours. We will end at the park outside of the Eastwood Arena.
Agenda
đź•‘: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Pre-ride Coffee & Social
Info: We will be gathering at the Pavilion at Bayfront Park where we'll all enjoy some coffee and chats. Please remember to bring your own mug/thermos to reduce waste!
đź•‘: 11:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Ride
Info: We will be riding a 30 km route through East Hamilton, including on multi-use path, gravel, trails & bike lanes. There will be regularly scheduled stops along the route to allow the entire group to stick together. We will aim to end the ride a few kms from the start for a total of 2.5 hrs of riding.
đź•‘: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Post-Ride Social & Raffle
Info: We would love to keep the party going once we reach the end of the ride. We will be ending the ride at the park outside of Eastwood Arena. Collective Arts is just around the corner! We'll be announcing raffle prize winners.
Where is it happening?
Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Memorial Pavilion, 200 Harbour Front Drive, Hamilton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
CAD 0.00 to CAD 6.66
