Pride Ride 2025
June 1, 2025
ROLL UP, BESTIE. IT’S PRIDE!
Guelph’s 2nd Annual Pride Ride is coming in hot this June 5th for Summer Pride’s opening night.
Bring your wheels, your flags, your fiercest fits, most brilliant colours and most importantly your most amazingly authentic self. Let’s roll out loud and proud!
Pride Ride is Guelph’s way of celebrating the intersection of Pride Month and Bike Month through an inclusive, mobility-friendly, all-ages community ride. Everyone is welcome!
Where: York Road Park, by the Covered Bridge
When: Thursday, June 5 – Pre-ride fun starts at 6:30 PM | Ride starts rolling at 7:30 PM
All wheels welcome! Mobility devices, scooters, trikes, trailers: this ride is about showing up and rolling together. This ride will be at a slow family pace and includes residental streets and the Royal recreation trail – full accessibilty details below!
Pre-ride festivities include:
- Wheel & helmet decorating
- Face painting
- Quick tune-ups and bike check-ups by Freehub Community Bike Centre
Helmets are mandatory for riders under 18 and strongly encouraged for adult participants.
We ride rain or shine: register and check our social media for updates.
*In the case of dangerous weather the ride will be rescheduled to the next evening.
Hosted by GCAT, Guelph Pride, and the Guelph Girls Gays & Theys Bike Club
Follow us on instagram:
@activeguelph | @guelph.girlsgaystheys.bikeclub | @guelphpride
T-shirts, Stickers & merch – proceeds go to event costs for Guelph Girls Gays and Theys Bike Club
Route
Alternate Route – 3.6km – Headding back via York Rd early is an option for those who cannot use the trail or need to head back early.
Surface choices:
- Painted bike lane
- Wide sidewalk for little legs, mobility devices, or anyone who wants extra space
Heads-up: York Road is busier and a bit noisier than the trail, but it’s a straight shot back to York Road Park.
Need a hand? Flag a neon-vested marshal if you require assistance / need someone to escort you. Otherwise, volunteers stay with the main group.
Rolling Accessibility
Pride Ride is a slow, family-friendly group ride welcoming all ages, abilities, and wheels. Our route begins at York Road Park by the covered bridge, uses the multi-use path, travels through quiet residential streets before having the option to join the Royal Recreation trail.
Volunteer Ride Marshals will be stationed at key intersections to assist with safe crossings and keep the group together. We’ve planned the route to avoid speed bumps and ensure curb cuts are used wherever needed.
A portion of the ride will take place on the Royal Recreational Trail, which features a hard-packed gravel surface. This section is generally firm and stable, generally suitable for most mobility devices, trailers, and trikes in dry weather. However, since this is a rain-or-shine event, please note we haven’t tested this exact route after heavy rain with mobility devices. Use your own discretion for this section based on your equipment and comfort level. Although it is a busy and noisy road you can take York Rd back via the Alternate Route in the painted bike lane or sidewalk if you cannot use the rec trail. This is also an option for families with children who may need to cut the ride short if you are not familiar with the residential streets. Flag a neon-vested marshal if you require assistance / need someone to escort you. Otherwise, volunteers stay with the main group.
The route also includes a single rail crossing on Alice Street. The crossing is in good condition and should be navigable by most wheels when approached at a 90-degree angle. However, mobility devices with small front caster wheels or scooters with tiny wheels should proceed slowly and carefully. Volunteers will be keeping an eye out at this location for anyone who needs support or re-routing.
To help us keep you informed of trail and weather conditions, please register in advance. Any updates will be shared through the registration list and on social media.
We will be doing a Marshal practice ride a few days in advance to check trail quality and share updates. We’ve had great success with similar routes accommodating mobility scooters, trikes, and trailers, and we’re committed to making this event as safe, inclusive, and joyful as possible.
Download a PDF poster to share!
Download a PDF of handouts to share! – Four per page – double sided
Accessible text only PDF from handout
