Tour de Toronto: Queen's alumni bike tour

This event is now sold out, but we are looking for volunteers to serve as bike marshals. As a volunteer, you’ll still be able to participate in and enjoy the event. If you’re interested, please email us.

Get ready for a thrilling ride through Toronto’s history on our Tour de Toronto! This alumni bike tour offers the perfect mix of exploration, exercise, and connection.

Kick off the morning at 10 am at L'Espresso Bar Mercurio coffee shop, where you’ll enjoy complimentary coffee and tea before we hit the road. Led by Queen’s alum Albert Koehl, Law'84, a cycling history expert, you'll pedal through key stops along the city’s historic routes following the Bloor Bike Lane. Discover Toronto's 1896 cycling circuit, Dr. Doolittle’s role in early cycling advocacy, the long fight for Bloor bike lanes, and the rise of the local bicycle industry.

Feel the crisp November air as you ride the 16km route, and finish around noon at the Victory Café. Stick around to relax and keep the conversations going with your fellow alumni.

Family and friends are welcome, so bring your entire biking crew for this exciting blend of history, adventure, and fall fun!

About your tour guide

Albert Koehl, Law'84

Albert Koehl graduated from Queen's Law in 1984. He has been an environmental lawyer for government and non-profits and an adjunct professor of Natural Resources Management, as well as worked as an investigator for the United Nations. More recently he is well known for his work as a road safety and cycling advocate, and the author of Wheeling through Toronto, A History of the Bicycle and Its Riders (University of Toronto Press, 2024).

Please note: Bikes will not be provided. If you do not have your own bike, bikes are available at multiple nearby locations using Bike Share. Wearing a bike helmet is recommended. Bike helmets are mandatory for children. This event may be rescheduled due to inclement weather in which case all registrants will be notified ahead of time.