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Ontario By Bike E-News: July
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Go to Ride, Stay to Play in Norfolk County
On a recent visit to Norfolk County, in southeastern Ontario, one of our staff had a great ride experience, shared below and continued in recent blog posting.
I felt I knew something about the bike scene in the area. But it wasn't until I recently spent a weekend dedicated to exploration and cycling adventures that I experienced a true appreciation for all things Norfolk. With some familiarity of the area, fueled by a healthy obsession with maps, and having heard rave reviews from 'nor FOLK', a fun and friendly name fitting for locals, I was keen to check out the mountain biking trails, endless road riding routes, and see what I could find in between."
Sign up for the Tour de Norfolk, this coming Sunday, July 16 for an easy ready-made cycling adventure, with 4 route distances to choose from. Same day registration available.
Details at: www.LeTourdeNorfolk.com
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Ontario 150 - Celebrate by Bike
While Canada Day may have come and gone for 2017, the celebrations live on!
In honour of Canada's 150th, we continue to roll out events and programming for Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike!
Cycling this summer? Tag social media posts and pictures with
#BikeON so we can share it far and wide and show the world how we celebrate by bike!
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Intro to Bikepacking
- Guest
Blog By Miles Arbour -
For Miles, it was the opportunity to travel further than he could walk or hike, but still benefit from great adventures found off of paved roads.
Bikepacking has seen huge growth in the past few years. This rise in popularity means more and more people are getting out and giving this new style of cycling a try.
So what is bikepacking?
Like his stuff? We do too. Visit Miles' website for Rides and Reports on Bikepacking across Canada at
www.MilesArbour.com
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Find Your Cycling Adventure in Grey County
- Georgian Bay Explorer Blog & Itinerary -
Grey County sits at the southern end of Georgian Bay, defined by the shoreline of the one of the world's largest freshwater bays, the distinct outcrops of the northern reaches of the Niagara Escarpment and a stunning swath of hinterland that is rich in agricultural lands and welcoming communities.
Wondering where to start? Download the
Grey County Cycling Routes map. You'll find 14 road routes ranging between 20km to 173km and covering all corners of the county. The map also details 3 rail trails and
11 mountain bike trail networks, including those at
Blue Mountain Resort
, Ontario's largest lift-access bike park with rentals, repairs and lessons on site.
A great way to get yourself out to the region may be for you and a friend to sign up for
Centurion Blue Mountain or try your luck on the waiting list for the
Growling Beaver both in September.
Georgian Bay Explorer Blog & Itinerary
Our first
Ontario By Bike Ride
of 2017 is a wrap and what fun we had. A f
antastic group of riders, beautiful scenery, tasty food and weather that held together (
for the most part
)!
We're always thrilled to share our post-tour itineraries so cyclists can follow our routes on their own time, at their own pace. Here is our 2-day Georgian Bay Explorer Itinerary, a 95km self-guided discovery of Southern Georgian Bay.
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Does this Tour Sound Interesting? Join Us On September Ride!
We still have a few spaces available for our
2-day Uxbridge - Kawartha Rail Trail Weekend (September 23-24). We'll be riding from Uxbridge to Peterborough (with an optional end in Lakefield) along the beautiful Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, a historic trail through farmlands and forests, over picturesque trestle bridges and alongside canals and wetlands.
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Let's Get to the Bottom of This!
We all have our preference for navigation while cycling. While some still prefer printed maps, many others are embracing advanced tech.
What is your favourite ride app or digital mapping platform?
Let's get to the bottom of this!
Take our 1-question survey, no longer than a minute of your time and have your say on this debate!
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New Developments in the Golden Horseshoe
With summer in full swing and plenty of wonderful cycling experiences happening in all regions of Ontario, we're also seeing amazing things happening in southern Ontario's Golden Horseshoe Area.
While perhaps not the longest of trails in Ontario, the recently opened
Trillium Park (7.5 acres) and William G. Davis Trail (1.3km) is no doubt an exciting one! T
his addition to Toronto's waterfront is a first step in transforming Ontario Place into a vibrant, year-round waterfront destination. The trail now connects to the 56km Martin Goodman Trail (part of the Great Lakes Waterfront Trail in Toronto) and offers stunning views of Toronto's skyline and waterfront. For cycling information in Toronto, visit www.OntarioByBike.ca/Toronto
To the east,
Mississauga has just released a new, easy-to-navigate cycling map for the city. They also released a wonderful website that houses their new
Mississauga Bike Challenge, cycling safety and events, as well as information on 24 free community bike rides in 2017! Visit
www.MississaugaBikes.ca for more information.
Want to bring your bike on GO Transit?
Visit
www.GOTransit.com for information on rush hour train restrictions, bike racks on buses, and bike parking at stations.
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Stay Connected with Ontario By Bike!
Share using the hashtag #OntarioByBike & #BikeON!
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2017 Cycling Events in Ontario
Join a cycling event in 2017 and discover one of the best ways to explore a new area by bike. Here is a list of some of the events coming up over the next couple of months.
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Ontario 150 Celebrate by Bike
Celebrate by Bike events are connecting 15 communities across Ontario through cycling. Events take advantage of the iconic Greenbelt Route and Great Lakes Waterfront Trail.
For full event listings visit www.OntarioByBike.ca/150 |
Be sure to visit
www.OntarioByBike.ca/Events
for more complete listings
and search over 10
0 cycling event listings with something for every type of cyclist
!
Do you know of an event that isn't listed on our site? Send an email to
[email protected]
and we'll add it!
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2017 Cycling In Ontario / Le vélo en Ontario Guide
This popular (
and free!) 32-page guide features some of Ontario's best road, trail and mountain bike experiences from destinations across the province!
Published in both French and English, the annual guide has become a key trip planning resource for cyclists looking to explore more of Ontario by bike.
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Now We're Rolling!
Summer is in full flight (
as we look to the sky with a suspicious eye)! While friends and family mope about cooler temperatures, you can easily pick a cyclist out in a crowd - yes the one with a big grin on their face.
Whether it's the cooler temperature in the day, or your taking advantage of the long days with cool mornings and nights, this is perfect summer riding weather.
Looking for something new to ride?
C
heck
www.OontarioByBike.ca
and source the latest maps and resources for your new favourite ride destination!
Share your cycling pics and stories through email or post on social media and tag #OntarioByBIke and #BikeON.
We'll reconnect again in August, but in the meantime, here's to a great summer of cycling and exploring Ontario by bike!
Cheers,
From Louisa & Michael
Ontario By Bike Network
Project of Transportation Options
850 Coxwell Ave ~ Toronto, ON ~ M4C 5R1
Toll-Free
: 1-866-701-2774
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