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Ride Guides.

Guided mountain-bike and fat-bike rides plus skills clinics across central and southern Ontario

01 — About

The brief.

Ride Guides is a Collingwood, Ontario cycling-guide and instruction service operating across central and southern Ontario, led by owner-operator Tim Carter since 2016. The team runs guided mountain-bike rides at trail networks including Copeland Forest, Three Stage, Buckwallow, and Hardwood Ski & Bike, seasonal fat-biking outings such as the Duntroon Sugar Shack ride and the Northwinds Brewhouse ride, and skills clinics including the Skills Boot Camp: Core. Several staff hold instructor credentials, among them PMBI (Professional Mountain Bike Instructors), IPMBA, CANBIKE, and YMCA Cyclefit certifications. Sessions are organized using the company's own technical and endurance rating system, and span beginner through strong-intermediate riders. Rides take place at partner venues including Horseshoe Resort, Albion Hills, and Buckwallow.

02 — Programs

3. ways in.

  1. 01

    Skills Boot Camp: Core

    For: Beginner to strong-intermediate ridersWhen: May-July

    A six-hour clinic starting at 9:00 AM covering riding positions, bike and body separation, wheel lifts, pedaling technique, and cornering. Held at Albion Hills and Buckwallow.

    $100 per rider (includes trail pass, lunch, refreshments)

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  2. 02

    Guided Mountain Bike Rides

    For: All skill levels

    Guided cross-country mountain-bike rides at trail networks including Copeland Forest, Three Stage, Buckwallow, Hardwood Ski & Bike, and an Intro to Cross Country at Horseshoe Resort.

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  3. 03

    Fat Biking Tours

    For: All skill levels

    Seasonal fat-biking outings including the Duntroon Sugar Shack guided ride, the Northwinds Brewhouse ride, Ride a 'Moose' by Moonlight, Ride a 'Moose' in Collingwood, and an Introduction to Fat Biking at Horseshoe Resort.

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03 — Notable

Worth knowing.

  1. 01Owner-operator and lead guide Tim Carter has run Ride Guides since June 2016.Source ↗
  2. 02Staff hold instructor credentials including PMBI, IPMBA, CANBIKE, and YMCA Cyclefit certifications.Source ↗
  3. 03Skills Boot Camp: Core is a six-hour clinic priced at $100 per rider including trail pass, lunch, and refreshments.Source ↗
Today

Outside the door.

Air Quality
6
aqhi · moderate
UV Index
5.0
scale 0–11
Humidity
46%
relative
Wind
14 km/h
Northwest
Temp
+21°
H 22° · L 14°
Sun
05:38 / 21:00
15h 22m daylight
A
GOOD DAY TO BE OUTSIDE

21° with 14 km/h wind. Go enjoy it.

04 — Visit

Get in
touch.

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Address
56 Silver Creek Drive, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4W9
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AER’s guide to Ride Guides · Compiled from www.rideguides.caLast verified 2026-06-02