…”the little club that grew”… In 1997, a group of 8 friends got together to cycle the Haliburton countryside. Through word-of-mouth, the group quickly grew to approximately 30 people. As a result, the Highlands Cycling Club was formed in the fall of 1998. The club continued to grow and in 2005 the Highlands Cycling Club changed its name and officially became the Haliburton Real Easy Ryders. The following year we became an affiliated club of the Ontario Cycling Association and the Canadian Cycling Association. In 2008, our membership was in excess of 100 and “ the little club continues to grow”. We are a volunteer based non-profit organization and we strive to promote recreational cycling. Our membership consists mostly of individuals in the 50+ range but is open to everyone.
Our mission is to promote recreational cycling and provide a social atmosphere through picnics, BBQs and potluck lunches. The club rides every Tuesday from May to October and enjoys a cycling trip out of the County every spring and fall. Although many of our rides are within Haliburton County, we venture beyond to areas like Fenelon Falls, Lakefield, Orillia, etc. Our rides are at a leisurely pace without emphasis on speed or distance. We are truly a non-competitive club. Our main focus is on safe, enjoyable cycling and, of course, lots of fun!
Here are just a few of the benefits of becoming a member of the Haliburton Real Easy Ryders: