(Toronto, ON) Cycle Toronto invites residents to take part in the 2026 Coldest Day of the Year Ride on Saturday, February 28. The annual event celebrates winter cycling and demonstrates that riding a bike is a viable, healthy, and enjoyable transportation option year-round.

Whether you’re a year-round cyclist or just winter-curious, this free community ride is open to everyone. The ride will cover approximately 10 kilometres at a comfortable, all-ages-and-abilities pace along the waterfront trail and through the Port Lands, ending with hot chocolate and light refreshments. From −20°C to a comparatively mild 2°C like Saturday’s forecast, the Coldest Day of the Year Ride showcases that cycling is a year-round activity in Toronto.

Event Details
Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026
Time: Meet at 10:00 a.m.; ride departs at 10:30 a.m.
Location: Sugar Beach Park, 11 Dockside Drive

More information and registration details are available here.

Michael Longfield, Cycle Toronto executive director, said:
“Toronto is a winter city, and more residents are choosing to cycle throughout the year. Regardless of the temperature, the Coldest Day of the Year Ride is a celebration of that commitment and a reminder that safe, accessible cycling infrastructure matters in every season.”