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Ontario to Louisiana Bicycle Trip

Thursday, December 5th, 2013

Having spent more than a month on the road, it’s been fun to pore over the video from our trip. In our travels from Southern Ontario to Southern Louisiana, we managed to cover most of the distance on dedicated bike paths or roadways such as the Natchez Trace which prohibits commercial traffic. Here’s a quick 7 minute compilation of highlights from the journey.

The notable trails we rode include:
Iron Horse Trail: Kitchener, Ontario
Grand Trunk Trail: Cambridge, Ontario
Cambridge to Paris Rail Trail: Cambridge and Paris, Ontario
SC Johnson Trail: Paris and Brantford, Ontario
Friendship Trail: Port Colborne and Fort Erie, Ontario
Western Reserve Greenway: Ashtabula to near Mosquito Lake State Park, Ohio
Portage Hike and Bike Trail: Ravenna to Kent, Ohio
Freedom Trail: Kent to Akron, Ohio
Ohio & Erie Canalway: Akron to Massillon
Holmes County Trail: Ohio
Mohican Valley Trail: Danville, Ohio
Kokosing Gap Trail: Danville to Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Ohio to Erie Trail: Ohio
Little Miami Scenic Trail: Springfield to Newtown, Ohio
Music City Greenway: Nashville, Tennessee
Natchez Trace Parkway: Nashville, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi

True North Cycles 20th Anniversary Party

Saturday, August 17th, 2013

True North Cycles hosted their 20th Anniversary Open House and Party today.

True North Cycles

The shop was open for viewing.

Cycling the Cataract Trail

A big group headed out for a ride on the nearby Cataract Trail.

Hugh shows the way

The ride was partly on the rail trail and partly on gravel roads.

Cargo bike

This cargo bike loaded with cold beverages was pedalled out to meet the riders on their return.

Cargo bike beers

Warm weather had finally returned to Southern Ontario. The roadside refreshments were greatly appreciated.

Smoker bike

This smoker bike cooked up a delicious meal for after the ride.