The Wolfe Island Gravel Grinder is a scenic and spirited mass-start gravel ride designed for cyclists of all levels. Hosted on the beautiful roads of Wolfe Island, this non-competitive sportif features two route options—40 km and 70 km—winding through waterfront vistas, open farmland, and historic island roads. This is not a race, but a celebration of gravel riding, personal challenge, and community connection, with a refreshment station at the half-way point. Join fellow enthusiasts for an unforgettable day on the bike, followed by a post-ride buffet and camaraderie at the Hotel Wolfe Island.

Starts at 10am sharp. Music and great food at the finish line!

20% off accommodation at Hotel Wolfe Island — Email at info@hotelwolfeisland.com or phone 613-305-2626 to reserve. The halfway point will have water, fruit and granola bars. Safety stations will be set up at the highway and signs will clearly mark directions.

How tickets work:

Choose one:

$25 (+ HST) Registration for OCA or LCC members.

$35 (+ HST) Registration and OCA single event license (ie. the waiver form).

Then ADD lunch (or don’t, if you can’t stay to feast afterwards!)

$25 for the Buffet Lunch — add this to your cart separately!

>>>  Everyone  must register using the form below: <<<

WAIVER FORMS

Please note that if you are not an LCC or OCA member you will need to complete an insurance waiver before you participate in the event. We will have hard copies at the Hotel that morning, but it is much preferable that you fill out this waiver in advance and bring a hard copy with you, or email it to David at dm23@queensu.ca

OCA Adult Waiver Form

OCA Youth Under 18 Waiver Form

FERRY INFORMATION

The ferry terminal on Wolfe Island is in Marysville, just a 1-2 minute ride from the Hotel, if you’d like to leave your car in Kingston. Please consult the ferry schedule below. 

There is a café at the Hotel that sells coffee and light breakfast foods. There is also the regular Saturday market and other restaurants, bakeries and stores that sell coffee and foodstuffs in the village.

The ferry schedule can be found here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ferry-services#section-1
Ferry status updates can be found on the ferry’s X account: https://x.com/WolfeIslander3

AFTER-TOUR BUFFET MEAL — $25

• Tomato Soup

• Classic Potato salad

• Shaved Cucumber, Diced Bell Pepper and Red Onion Salad with Brown Butter Vinaigrette

• Tomato, Basil Leaves, & Fresh Mozzarella drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Apple Cider Vinegar

• Roasted & Grilled Vegetables

• Buttermilk Fried Chicken

• Housemade Pickles, Corn Relish, & Slaw

• Milk Buns

• Apple Crumble

Presented by Limestone City Cycling, Wolfe Island Commons, Frontenac Cycle and Township of Frontenac Islands. A portion of proceeds will go to support the Wolfe Island Commons.

ROUTE MAPS

40KM ROUTE

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51772177

Download Route Map as PDF

70KM

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51772558

Download Route Map as PDF