Biking at New Burnswick
There is no better feeling than a cycling breeze during a warm summer day in New Brunswick. Forget your four wheels for a while and pick up two to cruise around city paths, rural roads or even challenging downhill single track trails. Rent a bicycle, or bring your own, and tour New Brunswick’s hidden gems and unforgettable landscapes.
From concrete to soft, shock-absorbing pathways you will find a cycling experience to suit any preference. It feels great to get a little exercise and not have to worry about finding parking spots or losing keys.
With a bicycle you can cruise through cities at your own pace, stop to view landmarks and other things of interest without bothering other drivers and tour through charming countryside at a leisurely pace while getting great exercise (after all of those fabulous lobster dinners!).
New Brunswick’s cycling laws are similar to the rest of Canada. Please be aware of rules to follow when biking to ensure a safe and happy ride every time. Cyclists must wear approved bike helmets, and have bikes equipped with the proper lights, reflectors, a bell or horn and working brakes. If you’re considering charging downhill trails it’s always a good idea to wear a full face helmet and protective padding as well.
Some cycling tours and areas of note in New Brunswick include:
Sugarloaf Bike Park-Sugarloaf is Atlantic Canada’s only lift-accessed downhill mountain bike park. With excellent riding conditions and various levels of trails full of berms, wooden features, jumps and obstacles for beginner to advanced riders. Built by Gravity Logic, known for their top bike park in Whistler, BC, Sugarloaf present over 25 km (16 mi.) of marked mountain biking trails with everything from easy cruisers to advanced steeps.
Valley Trails Bicycle Vacations-Based out of Grand Falls this guide and rental company offers tours and multi-day all inclusive bicycle vacations that include meals and accommodations as well as side trips like kayaking. Tour down the St. John River, take in the scenery and cycle to your heart’s content.
Vélo Edmundston Trails- Adventure into the backcountry around the Appalachian mountain range where there are 15 hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing trails available for all levels of cyclists.
River Trails Bike Rentals- Explore the capital city of Fredericton with an experience tour guide. Cycling along riverside trails you will discover historic landmarks, the grand Victorian architecture of the city and spot local birdlife such as eagles.
Elgin Eco Association Tour of Elgin Mountain Bike Marathon-held October 2 riders get to choose between 20, 40 and 80 km mountain bike routes on single or double tracks and dirt roads.
Also visit the Atlantic Canada Cycling website for preferred cycling routes across New Brunswick and the rest of the Maritimes. A great way to see the back woods of New Brunswick is to plan to stay at some of the wonderful little Bed and Breakfasts, inns, or cottages and hotels along the way. Make it a cycling trip to remember!
