Base Builder Early Season Gravel Cycling Getaways

Weekend structure:

• A full-suite of pre-designed routes for a range of distances plus the option to personalize routes and surface types (20-120km options).
• Routes provided in various formats (Strava, RidewithGPS, GPX or Google Maps).
• Includes our famous farm inspired meals for hungry cyclists, personalized for dietary preferences. (Gluten free is our default)
• Join as an individual or bring a few friends. You can preview our accommodation here.
• For the April 30th-May 2nd weekend, sign-up and participate in the Greystone Gravel Grinder event as, supporting the Huntsville Mountain Bike Association
• Put 3 days of riding on your calendar to help get your season started and working towards your goals.

Base Builder April 30-May 2nd, 2027 - Greystone Gravel Grinder Weekend

In recent years, we have kicked off the region's gravel season with the Greystone Gravel Grinder event, a fundraising gravel ride supporting the Huntsville Mountain Bike Association.  We provide the route design, help with signage and provide the mid-ride water station for the longer routes.  We have had multiple years of fantastic early season weather, and participants have loved the dry 'champagne gravel'. 

The Greystone Gravel Grinder is a key fundraiser for the great trail work and event series provided by the Huntsville Mountain Bike Association. We have been supporting this event since day 1 and want to make the most of the weekend.  Guests can come and support the HMBA and take on a great event as part of a full weekend of riding.

Registration for the Saturday event is done separately through the HMBA website (will update for 2027 when registration goes live). 

The start of the Gravel Grinder is a 15min drive from our location. Make it a full weekend of riding while taking on an awesome community event and supporting a local cycling association.

Participation in the HMBA event is not a mandatory part of the weekend. We can still provide alternate customized routes if you are looking for something different.  The HMBA event typically has a range of route options (20-50-80-100km). 

The Base Builder Package includes Friday dinner (scheduled for travel time and optional riding), Saturday breakfast and dinner and Sunday breakfast and lunch. For Saturday, assumes participants will have lunch while riding or as part of the Gravel Grinder post-ride option which is included with event registration.  We are happy to provide alternative lunch options for participants with dietary restrictions that might not fit with the HMBA event post-ride lunch.

Registration Cost: $450 + HST (reduced to support registration for the HMBA event Saturday - event registration completed separately)

Registration link TBD - or contact us by e-mail to register directly (no fees for payment be e-tsf)!

Base Builder May 7-9th, 2027 - Women's Weekend

Our Women's Base Builder Weekend is back on the calendar for 2027, following our inaugural weekend in 2026. Guests used the weekend to prepare for mid-season events and to get their first rides of the season underway. A weekend all about the riding the is right for you!

3 days of riding on personalized routes. Ride solo, with a friend or join the mid-distance daily group option.

Enjoy the farm-stay retreat when off the bike, or check out one the local artist studios, waterfalls or cool local shops like the workroom or the Mag.

Registration Cost: $520 + HST

Registration link TBD - or contact us by e-mail to register directly (no fees for payment be e-tsf)!

What do our past guests think?

 
 
 
 
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 Gary Swayze 
 
 
 
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Wow, just WOW!

My Missing Link Adventure Tours weekend experience was fantastic! Such a great time hanging out with like minded cyclists and making new friends. Julia and Rob’s hospitality was top level. Julia’s culinary skills are simply amazing. We were delighted beyond words with each dish she served. Farm fresh food that was absolutely delicious! Rob’s knowledge of the local cycling opportunities and flexibility in preparing us tailor made routes was awesome. Some of the best gravel riding I’ve experienced. This was my first experience. I will be back!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Alannah Martin 
 
 
 
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Gravel camp was the perfect weekend away and provided the opportunity to push oneself in distance and elevation, as well as overall training load. Rob & Julia are the most gracious hosts. Julia spent the entire weekend working tirelessly on their farm and in their kitchen to prepare gourmet meals with the freshest of foods for us. The food was absolutely exceptional! And Rob did an amazing job of planning out different gravel routes as well as being flexible and altering the weekend to best fit our goals. I'm not entirely sure I would've made it through the 100k in the heat without his support! And it was so inspiring to have to chance to cycle with Adam Hill and learn from a true pro! Other notable mentions were the outdoor shower, the cleanliness of the farm's accommodations, and their lovely dog. I highly recommend this weekend to every foodie cycling enthusiast!!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I had a wonderful time participating in Gravel Camp at Missing Link Adventures.  Rob and Julia are extremely friendly, welcoming and interesting to hang out with.  The gravel riding in the area is phenomenal....best I've done in Ontario.  The food was second to none.  All fresh, local produce and meat, expertly crafted into a seemingly never-ending variety of dishes.  The house and farm were fun to hang around and explore.  I'm already looking forward to going back with my wife next summer.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I stayed at Santoasha Farm during a week long retreat at The Workroom, and WOW, Julia and Rob are the most incredible hosts.  The farm house is modern and very well-kept.  They prepared daily meals for us and every meal was absolutely delicious and nutritious.  It’s clear that Julia and Rob care a lot about their guests, local food and the environment.  I will absolutely stay there again in the future.  Thank you Julia and Rob, you’re amazing!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Niloo Ravaei 
 
 
 
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One of the best, most wholesome group biking experiences I've been a part of. Rob and Julia are gems of human beings, and they have a beautiful space that feels so welcoming and peaceful. The food is incredible, all made with fresh ingredients from their farm. And the riding is challenging, but exhilarating.

I was a beginner rider, and even though the trails were fairly advanced (with lots of hills), Rob helped me adjust the routes to my skill level.

Will definitely be going back again!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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We had an amazing cycling getaway with Missing Link.  Rob & Julia are fantastic hosts.  Rob curated incredibly fun & challenging routes everyday and Julia fueled us with some of the most memorable fresh meals I've had.  Can't wait for a return visit!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Absolute pleasure to collaborate with Rob on a women's gravel bike weekend! From start to finish, Rob and Julia took great care of all participants, ensuring everyone's needs were met, from on the bike support to comfortable and super clean accommodations and nutritious farm to table meals catering to different dietary restrictions. And, gorgeous gravel riding up there!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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FIVE STARS!
Missing Link Adventure Tours offered the perfect winter weekend experience! The fat bike riding on expertly designed and well groomed trails, the outstanding food, and the beautifully appointed accommodations were only eclipsed by Rob's and Julia's exceptional hospitality. Their passion and knowledge is inspiring! I can't wait to return!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Nbmba, ‘Girls FROSTY’fatty bike weekend, hosted by Connie H. WAS A BLAST.!  Rob headed Our first night with headlamps &  did a freshly covered snow trail thru the magical forest in which consisted of rolling hills, around the gardens and tobaggan hills to finish by a camp fire with the most delicious farm to table, homemade raspberry almond crust and like a whipped creamy filling topped with raspberries.  Julia is the best at homemade food chef & totally made food from scratch absolutely delicious! Rob & Julia are the best hosts!
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
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Cancellation Policy:

(21 days or more) Full refund, less processing fees, if the cancellation is made 21 days or more prior to the event start date.

(21 days to 7 days prior) A credit will be issued for a future event with Missing Link Adventure Tours if the cancellation is made between 21 and 7 days prior to the event start date.

(less that 7 days prior) Cancellations that are made less than 7 days before the event start date and attendees who do not show up will not receive a refund or credit and will forfeit their registration fee.

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