The Naturally L&A Gravel Ride is an annual 53-kilometre cycling event through the rural countryside of Stone Mills Township. Starting and finishing at A Good Farm in Centreville, the route follows a mix of asphalt and gravel roads, crossing the Salmon River and passing through Tamworth, Croydon, Enterprise, and Centreville. Six rest stops feature local food, live music, and producers from across the township: June 6, 2026, rain or shine.
Start/End: A Good Farm, 2017 Centreville Road, Centreville, ON [map]
Time: Registration — 9 – 10am | Ride: 10am – 5pm
Cost: $40 each
The Naturally L&A Gravel Ride is not a race. It is a day out on quiet backroads through actively farmed land and rural hamlets, with the stops and the people you meet along the way as much a part of the experience as the cycling itself. The 53-kilometre loop crosses the Salmon River multiple times and visits some of Stone Mills’ most distinctive local producers, including Matthews Studio, Salmon River Sugar Bush, and The Blue Door Bakery. The event begins and ends at A Good Farm in Centreville, where owners Kathi McNeil and Allen Good, both cyclists themselves, open their property for the day. The century-old barns and homestead set the tone from the moment you arrive. The event has sold out in previous years, so early registration is encouraged.
Advance Ticket Sales Closed
Tickets are available on event day for $45 each (cash only)
What to Expect
Each rest stop has a water bottle fill station and snacks. The day finishes back at the farm with live music, a craft beer or artisanal soda included with registration, and food available for purchase. As much as you’ll enjoy the ride, you may love the treats even more! From sweets and coffee from Stone Corner to local honey from McTaggart Apiaries, drizzled on ice cream, maple syrup from Salmon River Sugar Bush, butter tarts from The Blue Door Bakery & Café and much more along the way, you may be replacing all the calories burned during the ride (and then some…)! And what’s wrong with that?!?
After the ride, you’ll have many food & beverages options back at the farm. You will receive a post-ride ticket that you can use for a complimentary craft beer from MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company or a drink from The County Bounty Artisanal Soda Company. Food will be available for purchase from Mr. Jerry’s Food Truck too!
Note: Participating businesses are subject to change.
Here’s What’s Different
- The route crosses the Salmon River multiple times through a landscape of actively farmed land and quiet rural hamlets.
- Six supported rest stops showcase local honey, maple syrup, baked goods, and handcrafted wood products from Lennox & Addington producers.Â
- Lunch ($$$) is available at Black Cat Cafe (selection of sandwiches) AND Salmon River Sugar Bush (maple sausages on a bun).
- Registration includes a post-ride ticket redeemable for a craft beer from MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company or a drink from The County Bounty Artisanal Soda Company. Additional beverages can be purchased after the ride.Â
- Post-ride food ($$$) is available from Mr. Jerry’s Food Truck.
- Enjoy live music pre-ride, at rest stops and post-ride back at the farm until 4:30 pm.
Good to KnowÂ
- The post-ride beverage ticket is distributed at registration and cannot be redeemed until the ride is complete.Â
- Please drink responsibly and arrange for a safe ride home. Participating businesses are subject to change.
- LOCAL TIP
- Stay for the weekend in Stone Mills and explore the nearby Camden Lake Provincial Wildlife Area, or head into Tamworth for a look around after the ride.
- FAST FACTS
Rules and Regulations
- The Naturally L&A Gravel Ride is an open course. Riders share the road with motorized vehicles at all times.
- Helmets are mandatory for all participants.
- Ride single-file throughout the route.
- Obey all traffic laws.
- All participants receive a route map at registration. The route is marked with turn signage and rest stops are well marked.
- Support vehicles patrol the route regularly. Flag one down if you need assistance.
Location Details
Beginning at A Good Farm in Centreville, the loop travels through Tamworth, Croydon, Enterprise, and back to Centreville, crossing the Salmon River at several points along the way. The route is suited to hybrid and mountain bikes, given the mix of paved and gravel road surfaces.
Your Route
A Good Farm is nestled in the rural hamlet of Centreville. The well-kept grounds include century-old barns and a homestead that has been in the family for generations. Visitors are encouraged to take a guided walk to the organic apple orchard, which may still be in bloom in June.
Pre-Ride: Pick up your registration package from 9 am on event day. The ride departs between 10 and 10:15 am. Enjoy a complimentary hot or cold beverage and treat from Stone Corner, with live music while you gear up for the ride.
Post-Ride: The main barn serves as headquarters for post-ride festivities. Enjoy a craft beer from MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Company or a drink from The County Bounty Artisanal Soda Company, included with your registration ticket. Mr. Jerry’s Food Truck will be on-site with food available for purchase. Live music runs from 1:30 to 4:30 pm.
Matthews Studio creates hand-crafted turned wood bowls, carved burls, and serving accessories. Father and son, Gary and Curtis Matthews, hand-pick logs from across Eastern Ontario. Riders enjoy ice cream drizzled with local honey from McTaggart Apiaries at this stop. See something you like? Make a purchase, and it will be delivered to the post-ride venue for pickup.
Rest your wheels at the bike corral outside The Tamworth Hotel, then choose from a variety of delicious sandwiches from The Black Cat Cafe or village restaurants with various food items available to purchase. The multi-level patio is worth lingering on before heading back out.
Note: Lunch costs are not included in registration.
With over 2,000 trees tapped, Salmon River Sugar Bush offers maple syrup samplings at this stop. Products can be purchased and delivered back to A Good Farm for post-ride pickup.
The sugarbush will also serve as a second lunch stop this year, with barbecued maple sausages on a bun available for purchase. The sausages are custom made by Milligan Meats using maple syrup from Salmon River Sugar Bush.
A basic stop after a hilly section of the route. Water bottle fill station and a short break before continuing.
A treat baked by The Blue Door Bakery and Café awaits at this stop in the rural hamlet of Enterprise. Live music plays while you prepare for the home stretch.
A simple final stop with a water bottle fill station and a view of Camden Lake before the finish line.
Note: Rest stops are subject to change.
What We Offer
The Gravel Ride is built around the experience as much as the cycling. Live music plays at the farm before departure, at multiple stops along the route, and back at A Good Farm at the finish.
Live Music Schedule
- Pre-Ride: Steven Tanner… 8:45 to 10:15 am
- Stop 1 – Matthews Studio: Mellow Lily… 10:15 to 11:45 am
- Stop 3 – Salmon River Sugar Bush:Â Ted Lalonde… 11:45 am to 1:15 pm
- Stop 5 –Â Enterprise: David Cossaboom… 12:30 to 2:00 pm
- Post-Ride Headliner at A Good Farm: Reid & Ramsay… 1:30 to 4:30 pm
Make It a Weekend. There are plenty of hotels, motels, and B&Bs across Lennox and Addington if you want to extend your stay. See the Naturally L&A Accommodations page for options.
Common Questions
The route is a mix of asphalt and gravel roads. Hybrid or mountain bikes are recommended. Road bikes with standard tires are not ideal for the gravel sections.
The event is a non-competitive, supported tour. Riders are encouraged to set their own pace and enjoy the stops.
Registration covers access to all six rest stops with food and music, a route map, support vehicle coverage, and a post-ride beverage ticket redeemable for a craft beer or artisanal soda. Tickets on sale now!
Helmets are mandatory. Riders are encouraged to carry basic repair kits, including spare tubes and tools suited to gravel surfaces.
Yes, event day walk-up registration is available at $45 (cash only), however, pre-purchasing online is strongly recommended. Early Bird pricing of $35 is available until May 1 ($40 after May 1st).
Yes, e-bikes are permitted at this event.
Contacts
Naturally L&A Visitor Centre
Help us plan your Lennox & Addington Adventure.Â
Stop in and see us at 41 Dundas St. W. in Napanee.
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
Get the Itinerary
Get the official A Slice of L&A route sent to your phone with stops and local recommendations ready to go.
Getting Here
The ride begins and ends at A Good Farm, 2017 Centreville Road, Centreville.
Accessible via rural roads through Stone Mills Township.