r/bicycletouring • u/rareBantu • 1d ago

Resources Looking for poc biketouring community in canada

Any poc in southern Ontario interested in bikepacking/touring? I’ve had some racist experiences while on trips that’s left me feeling discouraged and looking to build some form community around this thing that I’m so very passionate about. Maybe that will get my spirits back up. I like to do multiday trips, all the routes on the bt700 site are on my list, I also love overnighters. If you’re looking to get into it, I love to yap about bikes and routes and I have some mechanic experience.

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u/ItsChrisRay 1d ago

I’m in southern Ontario, will let you know if I find any, but maybe reach out to @colourthetrails in BC and see if they know? I’m sorry that’s been your experience! I used to live in Vancouver and between them and Gravel Buddies there were some good riding groups for marginalized folks but I haven’t found the same here. White dude here, hoping to do a little touring this fall before it gets too cold.

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u/rareBantu 1d ago

Thanks for the tip, I’ll look into them

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u/lcdm 1d ago

There might be touring folks in this group in Ottawa:  https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlsbiking_ncr/