Cycling Retreats
Missing Link Adventure Tours provides a variety of cycling retreat and getaway options for Ontario cyclists. Located just a few hours north of Toronto, we have an extensive network of low-traffic paved and gravel roads, interwoven with rugged trails. Our accommodation, the LINNK, is co-located with our organic veggie farm. We incorporate our produce when making meals, as part of our optional packages, and specialize in fueling active guests across a range of dietary preferences. Road riding, gravel grinding or bikepacking, we have options for all!
Check out details of our popular themed and custom cycling retreats.
What is the riding in the Almaguin Highlands like? Get a taste of from Rob's Instagram or Strava account, or our cycling photo album page.
2025 Themed Retreats
Our very popular collaboration with Pedals and Provisions Cycling Club, Gravel Grazer is all about sharing rides, meals and our big farm table while exploring the Almaguin Highlands.
New for 2025, 'camp counsellors' Julie Toole and Adam Hill will be sharing their knowledge to support participants with improving their gravel endurance racing game!
No more excuses. This is your chance to give bikepacking a try, with our supported Intro Weekend. Optional gear transport, experienced co-facilitators and an overnight trip to beautiful Mikisew Provincial Park.
More details - Intro Bikepacking Weekend
For those riders that just can't get enough, a weekend of BIG gravel rides with the comfort of our farm-stay accommodation and personalized meals. Three days of unique and epic routes.
What do our past guests think?
Select Regional Events - Stay and play!
A selection of key regional events we are proud to support. Stay with us and extend your visit with additional riding days and complimentary route planning. Our accommodation is perfect for a club or group of friends looking to make the most of travelling for an event. We have options for providing meals perfect for supporting a day of activity.
Greystone Gravel Grinder
May 3, 2025
The unofficial kick-off to the region's gravel season, this event raises funds for the Huntsville Mountain Bike Association. We provide course design and setup support and are the mid-ride break stop. Stay with us on course and get local intel before your ride. Featuring multiple distance options between 20 and 100km.
Spin The Lakes
May 25, 2025
A long standing road riding event that supports the Canadian Mental Health Association - Parry Sound and Muskoka Chapter. Explore the rolling roads around the Lake of Bays and Huntsville area. (Located about 40min from our location) You may have seen Rob in the lead car our on course for the 100km route in recent years.
Off The Rails Gravel Party
August 24, 2025
Parry Sound Bikes and Trestle Brewery team up to bring the party to the local back roads. This is a free event featuring the Old Nipissing Road and the (optional) infamous finish stretch along the Park2Park Trail (a.k.a the Seguin Trail and Old Booth Railroad). We provide course setup support and feautre as a mid-ride pit stop.
Non-Cycling Events
In addition to our cycling focused retreats, we also provide our farm-stay accommodation and meal plans to support other retreat providers. Read more about all retreat & events here.
Our Personalized & Custom Retreat Option
Group size: Our new accommodation, The LINNK, has capacity for up to 10 guests.
Facilities: Guests have exclusive use of the accommodation, kitchen facilities, on-site trails, bike wash and basic tools. Equipment rentals can be arranged through our local partners.
Pricing: Group sizes, duration and meal plans are factored into package pricing. Contact us to design your retreat and get a quote.
Pricing details
Non-participating guests
Retreat Types
Training
Get your squad together for a few days of riding. We will develop a custom itinerary to meet your riding and training goals. It isn’t just about long days in the saddle. We add in points of interest to help mix up your ride. Want to dabble in several disciplines? We can structure specific days for paved, gravel and CX.
Themed Tours and Events
We also offer themed tour itineraries to experience the best the region has to offer. Examples include artist studio tours, Fall colour tours, The Trans Canada Trail, and other special tours and events.
Skills camps, event preparation and cyclocross:
We offer a unique environment for individual athletes, teams or clubs to design a retreat for your specific goals. Our Cyclocross trails can help you get a jump on the season, develop intro mountain bike skills or put the polish on your fitness before an event. Send us details, and we can build a custom retreat package for you.
Retreat Ideas
Nipissing Road & Trans Canada Trail
| AVG DAILY DISTANCE | SURFACE TYPE |
|---|---|
| 80km | Paved and Gravel |
| TERRAIN | GROUP SIZE |
| Rolling Hills | Up to 10 riders |
| SEASON | ESTIMATED COST |
| Summer & Fall | $80+HST/daily per person based on a group of 6 (self-guided) |
The Almaguin Highlands Region includes 175km of the Trans Canada Trail, 80km of which uses the old Nipissing…
Retreat Ideas
Fall Colours
| AVG DAILY DISTANCE | SURFACE TYPE |
|---|---|
| 40km | Paved & Unpaved |
| TERRAIN | GROUP SIZE |
| Custom | Up to 10 Riders |
| SEASON | ESTIMATED COST |
| Fall (Sep - Oct) | $80+HST/daily per person based on a group of 6 (self-guided) |
Feast your eyes on the vibrant reds and yellows of maple and birch and the often underappreciated late-season…
Retreat Ideas
Almaguin Highlands Artist Studio Tour
| AVG DAILY DISTANCE | SURFACE TYPE |
|---|---|
| 80km | Paved & Unpaved |
| TERRAIN | GROUP SIZE |
| Rolling Hills | Up to 10 Riders |
| SEASON | ESTIMATED COST |
| June - October | $80+HST/daily per person based on a group of 6 (self-guided) |
Get off the beaten path and visit a selection of artist studios of various mediums in the region…
Retreat Ideas
Cyclocross (CX) Training
| AVG DAILY DISTANCE | SURFACE TYPE |
|---|---|
| 30km | Variable - Onsite CX Course |
| TERRAIN | GROUP SIZE |
| Field and Forest | Up to 10 Riders |
| SEASON | ESTIMATED COST |
| Late Summer - Fall | $80+HST/daily per person based on a group of 6 + optional meal plan |
We are very excited to be able to offer cyclocross retreats on permanent courses we have on our…
Road
Gravel
Adventure Trail
Fat Biking (Winter)
Cyclocross
Custom adventures
Need to prepare for an event that your friends and family think is crazy?
Training for RAAM or Ride the Divide? Does the word brevet pique your interest? Need a partner that can support unique route planning, dietary, mechanical and logistical challenges? Have an event in the area and need a training base with access to tools and nutrition specific to your needs? Send us details and we can build a custom retreat package for you.