Browse Perth County's Signature Routes below! These routes include varied distances, elevation, and surface types. Find links to view the full routes on Ride with GPS and to send the route to your phone’s interactive GPS mapping app.
Perth County South West Ride (75KM)
Stratford - Brocksden - Airport Loop (28KM)
Stratford - Wellesley Countryside Explorer (63KM)
West Perth Road Loop (60KM)
Stratford - Mitchell - Dublin Extension Loop (81KM)
North Perth & Perth East Road Ride (64KM)
Perth County Adventure & Gravel Circuit (230KM | Multi-Day Ride)
Stratford - G2G Milverton Link (29KM)
Stratford - St. Marys Link (22KM)
Cycle Safety Notes
What To Wear
Cyclists should wear clothing that will not catch in the wheels, chain, or other moving parts of the bicycle. Wear comfortable, layered clothing that breathes, yet is wind resistant. Don’t forget your water and sunscreen. Wear an approved helmet for safety. Choose a helmet that fits correctly and look for a CSA, Snell, ANSI, ASTM British Standard or Australian Standard stickers that show that the helmet meets legislated standards. According to the Highway Traffic Act 104, cyclists 17 years of age and younger must wear an approved helmet or risk a $75 fine.
Night Riding
To make cyclists visible to motorists at night, wear light-coloured clothing or reflective fabric that glows in the dark. Cyclists must use bicycle lights from a half-hour before sunset to a half-hour after sunrise. Use a white front light and a rear red light or reflector. Under the Highway Traffic Act 62, there is a $30 fine for improper bicycle lighting.
Riding In The Rain
When cycling in the rain, increase stopping distance and wear fluorescent clothing to make up for the decreased visibility. Do not ride through puddles, which may hide pot holes, glass, or other road hazards. It is also a good idea to stay away from the center of the road where oil slicks form.
Headwinds
When riding into a headwind, begin by raising your cadence slightly so that you're better able to respond to sudden gusts of wind. When below 80RPM, you may find that you come to a stop if the wind blows suddenly. When at 90RPM or above, your ability to respond will improve. Maintain a flat back, tucked elbows and knees, and lowered head to increase speed for the same power output. Seek out roads that provide partial shelter by trees or hedges. When riding in a group or as a pair, take turns being in the front of the headwind to reduce each rider’s effort required to overcome air resistance. Alternatively, you may wish avoid headwinds altogether. It's a good idea to check a wind forecast resource such as windy.com before departing on your ride, in order to plan a route that traverses headwind and leaves you coming back with a direct tailwind.
These map routes should be evaluated by each individual based on their level of experience and comfort in mixed traffic, weather, speeds, road grades, and road obstacles such as construction or road conditions. The organizations participating in this map make no warranty of accuracy or completeness, or the condition of any route or facility listed. Users of the cycle map are responsible for any risks associated with its use and their own safety. Cyclists must comply with the Highway Traffic Act and use their own safety equipment. In case of emergency, call 9-1-1.
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