Naturally L&A Discover Ride
Enjoy the Ride in L&A County!
This 56-kilometre journey takes you along paved roads that overlook the water’s edge and authentic rural Eastern Ontario landscapes. Rest stops are at fascinating historic sites, beautiful parks, and award-winning wineries for a day of cycling you won’t soon forget.
- September 12, 2026 (rain or shine)
- Price:
- Early Bird: $35 (until Aug. 1)
- Regular: $40 (Aug. 1 – Sep. 11 @noon)
- Event Day Walk Up: $45 (cash only)
- Event Day Check-in: 9:30 – 10:30am
- Departure Time: 10:30am
- Start & Finish: Bergeron Estate Winery & Cider Company, 9656 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
It’s not just about the cycling – which is great, by the way. The Naturally L&A Discover Ride is about the experience. It’s a 56 kilometre tour of Lennox & Addington where you’re encouraged to enjoy the picturesque rural countryside, relax at the rest stops, and learn the history of our county. It’s a chance to meet other cyclists while sampling carefully crafted beverages and listening to live local music.
Food & drink aplenty before, during & after the ride
Great cycling AND amazing treats! Enjoy cookies and coffee from The Lodge at registration. Along the way sample apple cider donuts from Spring Meadow Orchards, apples from Wynn Farms, and a honey-related treat from The Hive & Hearthstone. You will receive a post-ride ticket that you can use for a complimentary craft beer, a glass of wine from Bergeron Estate Winery or a soda from County Bounty Soda Company. In addition to Bergeron Estate Winery will be serving up delicious “Nonna’s Pizza”.
The Route
Beginning at Bergeron Estate Winery & Cider Company, the Discover L&A Ride takes you on a 58-kilometre journey along paved roads that overlook the water’s edge and authentic rural Eastern Ontario landscapes.
Refresh with yummy treats at Gap Park, South Fredricksburgh Hall, The Hive & Hearthstone and Old Hay Bay Church. Lunch options are available to purchase at several fantastic restaurants in Downtown Bath!
Note: rest stops subject to change.
9656 Loyalist Parkway, Adolphustown
Pre Ride:
Registration packages may be picked up at the site beginning at 9:30am on event day. The ride begins at 10:30am. While quantities last, enjoy a coffee from Humble Coffee Company, cookies from Butter My Buns Bakery, and live music too!
Post-Ride:
At the end of the ride enjoy a glass of Bergeron Estate wine, Cole Point Cider, a glass of craft beer or an artisanal soda from County Bounty. Nonna’s Pizza will be have food available for purchase. Live music will be performed from 1:30-4:30pm.
Located along the Loyalist Parkway (Highway 33), just east of County Road 21 intersection, is the first rest stop on the ride. With a beautiful view of Lake Ontario and Amherst Island, participants will enjoy a maple, cranberry and almond muesli bar from Bread & Butter Bakery. Live music will be performed by David Cossaboom at this stop.
Gap Park: Take advantage of wonderful little park with the fantastic view of Amherst Island. Stretch your legs and fill your water bottle, try a yummy treat and hear some great live music at this stop.
Enjoy lunch ($$$) at one of Bath’s fantastic eateries. Choose from:
- Fryway 33
- Mike’s Pizza & More
- Bread & Butter Bakery
- Welborne Commons
- The Lodge Coffee House
- Beachside BBQ
- A Pizza Pie & Cheesehouse
Music will be performed on Main Street.
This is a basic rest stop with water bottle fill station and fruit snacks.
This is the rest stop is a perfect spot to take a quick breather before continuing on the ride.
225 South Shore Road, Greater Napanee
This stop is always a favourite with ride participants. The Hive & Hearthstone offers fresh honey and wood-fired artisan breads & pizza.
Riders will be treated to a fresh honey-drizzled ice cream cup and will enjoy live music. Participants can also purchase products from the Hive & Hearthstone and have it delivered back to Bergeron Estate Winery for post-ride pickup.
2365 South Shore Road, Greater Napanee
Old Hay Bay Church is another favourite stop on this cycling adventure. Tour this historic building, built in 1792 and is recognized as a national Canadian historic site.
Riders will enjoy the music and apple cider donuts from Spring Meadow Orchards.
Sore, tired and out of breath? Refuel with music.
It’s not just about the cycling! The entire day is an experience and includes first-rate entertainment along the way. Can you think of a better way to spend a cycling day? Participants will enjoy live music pre-ride, along the route, and back at Bergeron Estate Winery at the conclusion of the ride.
Check out our amazing lineup of entertainers:
- Pre-Ride: (9 – 10:30)
- Stop 1: (10:45 – 12).
- Stop 2: (11 – 12:30)
- Stop 4: (12:30 – 2)
- Stop 5: (1:30 – 3)
- Post Ride: (1:30 – 4:30)
The Naturally L&A Discover Ride is an open course, meaning you and your bicycles will be sharing the road with motorized vehicles. Please be safe and obey all traffic laws. All participants are required to wear a helmet. Please ride single-file on the extended paved shoulders where applicable.
All participants will receive a ‘Naturally L&A Discover Ride’ route map at registration. The route is marked with turn signage. Rest stops will be well-marked as well. Each rest stop has a water bottle fill station (please bring your own bottles) and snacks to keep you refreshed and charged for the ride. Support vehicles will be making regular trips around the route. If you require assistance, please flag us down and we will assist you.
Although wineries are highlighted in this tour, we ask that you please use your judgement when partaking in the consumption of alcohol. A ticket will be distributed to each participant for a post-ride beverage redeemable for a a glass of beer, wine, or non-alcoholic beverage. The beverage will not be served until the ride is complete. Additional beverages may be purchased at the end of the ride. Please drink responsibly and arrange for a safe ride home.
Make it a weekend!
Yes, our event is awesome. But there’s lots to do here in Lennox & Addington when you’re not on your bike!
Extend your cycling weekend and make a hotel, motel or B&B in Lennox & Addington your home base for a weekend of cycling adventures.
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