Bike the Best of the Cabot Trail

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Bike the best of the Cabot Trail

Great Local Day Rides In Northern Cape Breton

Our quality bikes are perfect for biking the best sections of the Cabot Trail. Cycle along a dramatic rolling coastline, or take on a challenging mountain climb. Our on road style bikes are well geared for tough climbs; they offer light frames, road tires and lots of gears. We include route descriptions with your rental. We rent bikes for on road riding here in northern Cape Breton. Please note the Cabot Trail is a road with traffic, as are the local paved side roads.

Quality Road Bikes

Bikes for $45 per day +tx

Helmets, repair kit, small saddle bag included.

Racks for your car, holds two bikes, fits most models.

Maps, with route description

Two great on-road day rides right in the local area

We specialize in day rides here in Northern Cape Breton

The SeaSpray Loop Full Day Ride

Distance/Difficulty: 38 km Loop/Challenging/Half to Full Day

Description: Head south east from our location to the National Park’s South Mountain, three spaced climbs take you to the top and the boggy barrens. Good pavement lets you coast back down towards the sea. Keep on the trail to bike the Eastern Coast, or turn left into Neils Harbour. Beaches, ice cream and hot lunch makes this a great stop. Wind your way back north through New Haven and climb again to ocean views. The strong can head down into quaint White Point for a hike and picnic, otherwise stay left and cycle the rolling coastline of Aspy Bay and South Harbour home.

1.6 km on Shore Rd, turn left on Cabot Trail

2.4 km on Cabot Trail to the National Park Boundary (passing Daneena’s Cafe)

a 2 km, 6% grade climb, in three spaced sections. Mica Hill parking lot marks the near top. The top, then a 5km glide down to the sea. 15.6 km to Neils Harbour

Keep right at Neils Harbour to continue to Ingonish 28km, (see Eastern Explore, 90km return ride)

Turn left into Neils Harbour, next 2 km beach, lighthouse Ice Cream Shop, Chowder House Restaurant, Dixons Whale Watch, Coop Grocery, Pharmacy.

8.5 km northward along the New Haven Rd, with 6 km steady climb after passing the harbour

Optional; Turn right on White Point Village Rd, 3.4 km return. Seriously Steep. 2 km Hike.

9.5 km on White Point Rd, stunning views, after 3 km visit Smelt Brook Wharf, see modern rock carvings, 2 km to South Harbour Beach, 4.3 to Cabot Trail

Turn right on Cabot Trail for 2.4 km, and right on Shore Rd 2 km

Eastern Explorer

Black Brook Coastal Loop: 18-30 km return (Easy)

Cycle the coast from Black Brook Beach, and ride an 18-30 km along the Cabot Trail, turning back at Warren Lake or continuing farther into the village of Ingonish before cycling back to your car. A fabulous ride, with great coastal views from both directions, and only modest hills.

Starting at the Black Brook Beach Parking lot, head left (south) onto the Cabot Trail, crossing over Black Brook Bridge. Visit the National Park look offs; MacKinnon Cove, Green Cove, Lakies Head and Lil Smokey.

Ride 8.8 km to the Warren Lake Turn off. Turn right on Warren Rd, and then right again for the Broad Cove Mountain Trail (an excellent short hike).

To ride 30 km in total, continue on the Cabot Trail past Warren Lake Rd and cycle 5.5 km to North Bay Ingonish, with fishing wharf, small beach, Groovy Goat shop, PeriWinkle and Salty Rose Cafe or SeaGull Restaurant.

2023 Season

Monday-Saturday 9am - 6pm. Closed Sundays

Drop in Rentals June 1st, July, August to Sept 15th

Tour Season July 15-Sept 1st

To book a spot on our tours please email us or use our Contact Us Form, with your dates and group size. We will send you an invoice for a 30% deposit that must be paid to confirm your booking. Deposits will be refunded if we cancel the tour due to weather or safety concerns.

Bike Rentals can be deserved but deposits are non refundable unless weather or safety concerns.