Kingston Cycling

Cycling in Kingston

When we're talking about cycling in Kingston, we're talking about both bicycles and motorcycles. As you would expect, there is a ton of information about these pass times.

We'll start talking about bicycling first. If you prefer to read about and get information on Kingston Motorcycling, please see the bottom of the page (coming soon) for a link to those pages.

Bicycling in Kingston

Do you need a special map or a route guide to bicycle around Kingston? No, of course not. Look at the thousands of young persons cycling around Kingston on a daily basis; to school, work, or just for fun.

All we can do here is provide some ideas of nice places to bicycle, and resources if you are visiting and looking for some help in that regard.

First off, know that every year there is a celebration of bicycling in Kingston, known as Cycling Week. It normally unfolds in the late spring. "Cycling Week is back with another full week of fun and activities (not to mention the wondrous Roll-In Breakfasts) to celebrate getting around the Limestone City on bicycles."

For more information about Cycle Week and the sponsor, visit Cycle Kingston, a registered Canadian charity whose mandate is to promote and encourage cycling in Kingston through education and public outreach.

Be Aware Of Bicycle Laws In Ontario

This is from the www.mto.gov.on.ca website.

Do I have to wear a bicycle helmet while riding on the road?

Yes, if you are under the age of 18 you are required by law to wear an approved bicycle helmet when travelling on any public road. Cyclists over 18 are encouraged to wear helmets for their own safety, but are not required to by law. (Adults, being congenitally stupid, may opt out of wearing protective gear that, in the event of a tumble off their bicycle, may result in permanent brain damage or death. ed.)

Much more to come, please check back. Of course, if you don't wear a helmet when you ride your bicycle, you may not be around to see what's coming. So lid up... OK?

And This From www.canadatrails.ca/biking

Canadian Bicycle Laws

In Canada cyclists must follow the same laws as drivers of motor vehicles. Each province and territory is responsible for enacting the laws for their region. Some of the more specific laws that usually apply to cyclists are:

cyclists must ride in single file on the paved shoulder or as far to the right of the paved part of the roadway as possible.

Of course, if you feel strongly enough about free navigating your 30 lb. bicycle and 190 lb. body out into traffic to play tag with vehicles that outweigh you by a factor of somewhere between 10 and infinty, feel free.

Do you heal quickly....?

Much more to come, please visit again...unless you don't wear a helmet, and then, of course, you may not be able to..!