Burlington to Cootes Paradise Cycling Loop | Scenic RBG & McMaster | 4K Cycling POV

Taking the SuperSix EVO out for a beautiful, fast-paced cruise connecting Burlington over to the iconic Cootes Paradise and McMaster University grounds! 🌿💨 In this immersive 4K POV road cycling film, we're exploring one of the most scenic and unique route segments in the region. We start with a fast, rolling effort through Burlington's Northshore Blvd., past the Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG), and end at McMaster before looping back around to Burlington. 🗺️ Route Details & Stats: • Distance: 38 km Loop • Elevation Gain: 273 m • Moving Time: ~1 Hour 24 Minutes • Route Profile: A mix of fast, rolling waterfront pavement along North Shore Blvd., flat sections on Plains Rd., and punchy climbs and shaded technical twists around Cootes Paradise. ⏱️ Ride Chapters: 00:00 - Rolling Out: Spencer Smith Dash 🌤️ 04:41 - North Shore Boulevard: Finding the Rhythm 🚴‍♂️ 07:17 - Attacking the North Shore Rollers 📈 (PR 🏆) 11:45 - Dropping The Deep V Descent 📉 (newly installed speed bump) 19:07 - Heading Down Spring Gardens Road 🍂 21:14 - Valley Inn Power Climb (6.2% Wall) 🫀⚡ 24:00 - Old Guelph Road Descend + Climb: Surviving the Grinder 🧗‍♂️ 31:30 - York Road/Olympic Drive Descent to Cootes 🚀 38:47 - Cootes Drive Climb 42:54 - McMaster Hustle 48:48 - Main St. W Sprint 🚴‍♂️ 51:43 - Dundurn St. to York Blvd. 54:34 - York Rip and Dundurn Bridge Run 59:50 - TT-Plains East York to QEW (PR 🏆) Experience the most picturesque road cycling routes in Burlington and Southern Ontario through immersive 4K POV films. I'm currently on a journey of getting back into shape, so expect some raw intensity, heavy breathing on the climbs, and the honest reality of life on two wheels. Bike: 2019 Cannondale SuperSix Evo (Rim Brake) Gearing Setup: 52/36t Mid-Compact Front Chainring / 11-30t Rear Cassette Wheels: Magene EXAR RB45 Pro Tires: Continental GP 5000 Bike Computer: Garmin Edge 540 Camera: DJI Osmo Action 6 (4K 60fps / D-Log M) Mount: DJI Osmo Action Hanging Neck Mount 🗺️ Download the route and check out the ride stats: 🚴‍♂️ Follow me on Strava:   / strava   Check out my instagram:   / andreirides   Check out my main channel for if you'd like to watch any of my travel videos:    / @andreicreates   Check out my travel instagram:   / andreicreates