Water Cycles Expeditions is a social enterprise focused on inspiring a global movement to reconnect people and water through cycling.

There are approximately 2 billion bikes in the world. We believe this represents a latent force for understanding and tackling the global water crisis. We run adventurous bike tours for all types of riders with partners around the world. Our tours foster a sense of adventure and community to inspire action on local and global water challenges. We are creating a global network of citizen scientists to use bikes to crowdsource data on water risks and values, and to build an atlas of innovative ways to adapt and thrive in a changing climate.

Water Cycles Expeditions is an initiative of the Blue Range Labs incubator based at the University of Waterloo and Oxford. Contact us at info@watercycles.bike

Here’s how you can get involved.

The 2024 season of water cycling has arrived with rides for all levels around the world.

Join us in Elora on August 24 for the 2024 Water Cycles Bikes & Blues Festival - connecting communities and water through cycling in the Upper Grand River. Featuring live music, arts, wellness, children’s activities, food and drinks with bike rides for various levels, including a cruise along the river and a 100K adventure to Luther Marsh.

Bikes and Blues Festival

Festival Tickets

The Grand Adventure Series is an inclusive summer-long bike touring series to explore the hidden wonders, tasty treats, and incredible community along the Grand River. Rides for all levels from family excursions to mini epics.

June 22, Waterloo
July 13, Guelph
Aug 24, Bikes & Blues Festival, Elora

Grand Adventure Series

Join a Ride

Join us for the 2024 Season of Water Cycling, with a full schedule of informal, pop-up rides in Canada and around the globe - led by Water Cycles leaders and community ambassadors (like you). Simply pick a date and location that works for you. Register below and we will send you a Water Cycles leader packet to help you get ready to ride.