The MS Bike Tour is a pledge-based fundraising event that provides Canadians with the opportunity to ride through scenic and often spectacular parts of the country. Over 10,000 cyclists are expected to participate in the 22 one- and two-day tours taking place across Canada between June and September.

The MS Bike Tour has been a critical part of the MS Society’s fundraising efforts for over 20 years. Proceeds from this event and others like it fund innovative programs and services and support ground breaking research dedicated to finding a cure.

Having multiple sclerosis means that one morning you may not be able to walk when you wake up. Or that you may suddenly have impaired vision. Or that your memory will fail you for no apparent reason. The symptoms of MS are many and vary for everyone. Canada has one of the highest rates of MS in the world which is why we need your help.

Whether you’re a dedicated cyclist or looking for a bit of recreation, pedalling in the MS Bike Tours means you will be a part of an extraordinary group of Canadians who are getting outside to raise money in the fight against MS.

All you need is a bike and the passion to help find a cure for MS. Register now – be part of a future without MS!

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Buying from your local bike shop (LBS) is your best bet for fair pricing, great service, and the products that best meet your needs. Overseas online retailers can often lure us with crazy low prices but there are many reasons their prices are lower than your LBS: lack of service, expertise, installation, assembly, just to name a few.

I recently read an article about a US-based LBS who is adding a 20% surcharge to his installation costs for any grey market items brought to his store, much like a corking fee charged by restaurants if you bring in your own wine.

From our base in Etobicoke we have access to a number of terrific shops including:
Oxygen Bike Co.
In Vita
Chain Reaction
Browns
Wheels Of Bloor
Racer Sportif
La Bicicletta
Gears

Here are some of the more well known online retailers of bicycles, parts, and accessories:

Canada Bicycle Parts (Canada)
La Cordée (Canada)
Monovan’s (Canada)
La Bicicletta (Canada)
Mountain Equipment Co-op (Canada)

Competitive Cyclist (USA)
Price Point (USA)
REI (USA)

Chain Reaction Cycles (UK)
Pro Bike Kit (UK)
Wiggle (UK)

We are an informal cycling group based in Etobicoke, Ontario. Please get in touch if you’re looking for like-minded cyclists to ride with.

We all have lives outside of cycling that take priority – so we do our best to squeeze in rides when we can. By having a large pool of riders to draw from you’re almost always assured that someone else will be willing and able to ride when you are.

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