Melrose Gravel Tour 2026

The Melrose Gravel Tour is one of those events that reminds you why you got into cycling in the first place. Not the racing, not the gear — just good roads, good people, and a pancake waiting for you somewhere in the middle of Tyendinaga Township.

80km Fondo

9:00am start

Gravel roads, light ATV trails, elevation, and a pancake aid station at ~50km. Self-supported. GPS required — roads will not be marked. Carry tubes, tools, food, and common sense.

NEW 35km Fondo

9:45am start

Same beautiful backroads, accessible for newer gravel riders. Aid station on Maple Sugar Road.

Check-in opens 8:30am.

Free bike safety checks 8:30–9:30am (first come, first served). Pump stations available all day. Post-ride BBQ and Meyers Creek beer from noon.

Helmet required. Roads open to traffic — obey all signs, stay right, look after each other.

📥 GPX file is available once you’ve joined the event.

📋35-80k MUST Register:

REGISTER WITH CCN

Event Director:

Jim Forbes

Nearest hospital:

Belleville General 265 Dundas St E First Aid on site.

5km Family Ride —

10:30am start Paved. Flat. Family-friendly.

Bike Rodeo for kids 5+ running 10:30am–1:00pm. (Details to come)