Biking

Bicycling is a fun, low-impact exercise that burns calories and boosts self-esteem while enhancing cardiovascular fitness and cutting your risk of developing heart disease, cancer and other diseases and ailments.

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has special section devoted to bike routes and tours, bike repair shops and bike-friendly establishments in Essex County

Safety

Our bike safety section has some common sense guidelines for staying safe on the roads. You can also read Ontario's Cycling Skills guide. The CAA has a Bike Assist program and there is even an app for your phone.

Equipment

  • Cyclists under 18 must wear a certified helmet. We encourage all cyclists to wear a helmet because cyclists who crash without a helmet are eight times more likely to suffer a brain injury than those who wear a helmet.
  • Bell or horn
  • Water bottle/holder
  • Reflective tape
  • White front light and red rear light
Optional Equipment
Purpose Item
Comfort
  • Chain guards
  • Fenders/mug guards
  • Gloves
  • Skirt guards
Convenience
  • Kickstand
Safety
  • Basic tool kit
  • Lock
  • Mirror
  • Non-slip shoes or pedals
  • Reflective material
Transporting items
  • Basket
  • Panniers
  • Racks

ABC Quick Bicycle Safety Check

A is for Air, to make sure your tires have enough air and aren't worn or damaged

B is for Brakes, to make sure they are working

C is for Chains and Cranks, to make sure they are lubricated and spin or turn freely

Quick is for Quick Release: Make sure your quick release wheels are firmly in place

Check is for final check: Lift the bike several inches of the ground and drop it, listening for loose parts. Tighten them if necessary.