Discussion about bike theft - Toronto

Mark your calendars for June 3rd - should be interesting! http://www.bikeevents.info/content/kenk-community-discussion-around-bike-theft

More speakers added to enhanced Ontario Trails program

Trailhead Ontario, the province of Ontario's lead trail organization, the Ontario Trails Council, just keeps adding speakers to round out its itinerary at this years upcoming trails conference.

Being held at the Don Valley Suites and Hotel June 21-24 this conference has over 35 individual panel sessions, a large International plenary session, 2 luncheons, AND two days of trail building with the Guru of Trail-building from the USA - Woody Keene. We also have a confirm from the Irish National Trails Office who is pleased to be sending their Director Cormac MacDonnell to our event!

Many people in Ontario have spent $1,000's over the years heading down to the states for tutorials at the American trails conference, the Ontario Trails Council is pleased to offer this style of conference right here, this summer in Toronto!

For more detail follow the links above!

Green Building includes trails for this builder

When they bought the 27-acre horse farm in 1985 it was mostly pasture land. ... Riding the bikes were Mike Lazaridis and Doug Fregin, founders of Research ...

New Trail Log Form Easier and Simpler to Use

Got a trail that isn't yet on the Ontario Trails Website? We've updated the trail log in form to make it easier for you to add your trails! Use the link above or follow this link to the page that has the form link: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails-a-z/

Toronto Trail events posted on Yelp!

Experience the nature and greenery Toronto has to offer, while getting some sun and exercise, as we hit Toronto's bike trails!

Ice Out - Already?!

Well, it seems like a late April Fool's joke, but reports of some access points in Algonquin being ice free have been confirmed. Jeff Ridpath, host of www.canoelake.ca recently made a posting that Canoe Lake, Smoke Lake, and Joe Lake are all ice free. Hopefully today's weather will provide a clear satellite photo. Rain and winds from a recent system seem to have done a number on ice conditions in Algonquin.

Fore more click the link.

Outdoor Getaways - a few insights

Our winter getaway over the last two days was supposed to
include a couple of different activities: snow-tubing and
outdoor skating. Well, our outdoor skating fell through, due to
the extraordinarily warm conditions, however, we had a beautiful
day yesterday on Kempenfelt Bay in Barrie, where we enjoyed some
great outdoor time on frozen Lake Simcoe.

Today, after our delicious filling breakfast at Nicholyn Farms
Bed and Breakfast, we headed off for another adventure:
snowtubing at Horseshoe Valley. Unfortunately the weather today
was even less cooperative: as the day progressed it went from
freezing rain to rain to a veritable downpour as we drove back
to Toronto.

Nevertheless the morning was cold enough for our snowtubing
adventure. My 8-year old nephew had never been snowtubing
before, and knowing his penchant for high-speed
adrenaline-filled activities, we knew that he would fall in love
with this sport.

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ibike Burlington looking for a few good riders

BCC Wants You! BCC Wants You! Do you want to help make Burlington the most cycling friendly city in Ontario. We're looking for new members! We need your ideas, your input and your passion to make our city better. ...

Trail safety begins with regular supervision and user awareness

Firstly our sincere condolences to the victim. Generally speaking you should be able to use trails without fear or accident. In the wilderness or trail activity there is always a degree of self-responsibility and risk. However, some times open spaces and trails can be used by some people as places where victimization can occur. Regrettably this is no different than other recreational facilities. This is why parks and green-space have lighting at night, and why arenas and pools are supervised. Unfortunately there are always people out there who don't follow the rules, whether it has to do with trespass, vandalism, noise rules or accident or other crime. So we have to take that as a fact. We don't like it, but it is what it is.

So what could you do? The best thing you can do is prepare before you go. Even the simplest of trips can be a hazard. Remember the simple rule, look both ways before crossing the street? Yet every day we hear of pedestrian/car or bike/car accidents. The same vigilance, or enhanced vigilance needs to be practiced before you go out on trails. Here are some basics:

Tell someone else where you are going. Plan a return time. Carry a cell phone, don't go alone. Trail with a friend. Put a light on your bike. Vary your route. Go at peak use times when other people are out and about. Get to know some folks living along the trail. Women and children should remember other personal safety and street proofing guidelines. Visit the OTC Trail Smart pages for more detailed information. The point is, after a couple of weeks of practice these simple practices will become as second nature to you as "Looking both ways" and you'll have increased your safety margin immensely.

Marking their trail - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

Put this in your paper: This guy borrowed a quarter from me in 1962," chuckles a railroad pensioner pointing an accusing finger at another nearby, "and he still hasn't paid me back."

The memory of a 50-year-old quarter debt could prove to be valuable for Paul Marshall and Joanna McEwen. Although, it's the memory they're after, not the coin.


The Oro-Medonte Township pair are hoping to tap into that keen skill of recollection to develop a unique series of plaques along the Oro Rail Trail as it passes through Oro from Barrie to Orillia.

OTC Vice-President speaks on regional situation

"We're experiencing it because of the cost of insurance, but what's been happening provincewide is a real chill on trails in general," said Chris LaForest, director of planning for Bruce County. He would like to see legislation to ...

Pictures from Along a Section of the Bruce Trail

Tiffany Falls (Hamilton, Ontario) Follow the trail from the Tiffany Falls parking lot into the woods to the right of the creek bed. Two new bridges and a wide gravel pathway leads you to the falls. The creek bed rounds a corner and ...

Flat Land Cycling in Chatham-Kent Ontario

Flat Land Cycling in Chatham-Kent Ontario listing of cycling routes in the Chatham Kent area in the south west region of Ontario.

MEC - guy running on wilderness trail

Except for the mountains (could be Haliburton) this looks like the weather in Ontario the last couple of days. Be sure to get your gear and get out there! Come see us at www.trailheadontario.com and make sure you watch for a re-run of our Tweet your trail Contest on twitter http://twitter.com/ontrails; also watch for new map representations, at any GPS trail page link; and watch for a new easier to use Trail Upload page! If life's a journey, we have your trail.

Comments on Muskoka all over Facebook

This is one of the earliest years ever for the ice to have gone out. The weather has been amazing ...it is like summer!!
This would be a good weekend to take a drive to the cotage ...grab a burger at Weber's and take a walk through the Muskoka Store to see what they have done to the inside!!
Enjoy your weekend!!

Springbank Road Race

The Springbank Road Race is an Ontario Cycling Association-sanctioned bike race held on a closed course in Springbank Park in London, where it's been held annually for more than 40 years. The race typically draws upwards of 300 competitors, both men and women.

Pedalmag

March 29, 2010 (Barrie Ontari) - On-Line Registration is now open for the Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #3 at Hardwood Ski and Bike. In our 16th year, the Trek Store Canada Cup is the longest running and largest annual National MTB event in Canada! All levels and ages of riders from Beginner to Elite are encouraged to come participate and compete, with many choices in age and ability categories available, and some of the most fun racing to watch. The Team Trek Canada will also be hosting Free Pre-Ride clinics and a Meet and Greet Autograph Session on Saturday May 29th.

Early Entry Discount expires after May 16. Easy On-Line entry is available through the website at here.

First 700 riders entered will receive a FREE Souvenir Canada Cup T-Shirts courtesy of our generous sponsors, as well as an awesome race kit full of schwagg. Note: Riders entering the Full Ontario Cup Series are automatically entered in the Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #3.

To Register click to here.
For full event info click here.

Toronto Bike Map available - send OTC Yours!

Got a use map, like biking in Barrie, or a bike lane map in Toronto, or other use we could re-publicize, send it over we'll add a link to the trail and re-circulate it on the blog!

Bike Trails to be Built Continually in Mississauga

Toronto? Nah, building trail is for the renegades and outlaws (see Don Valley Crothers Woods). Arterial road riding in Mississauga is on par with arterial ..

Top 10 Spring Activities in the Blue Mountain area � Lovin' Blue Mountain!

Top 10 Spring Activities in the Blue Mountain area
The signs of spring are everywhere. The ice is leaving the bay. Crocuses are peeking their heads out. The early tulips are as well. Even saw my first robin the other day – fat, red and hopping across the lawn. It won’t be long before the mountainsides start turning green.

And while skiers and snowmobilers may be a little sad at the changing seasons, every year there is more and more to do in Blue Mountain culturally and with activities. So while the ice is still coming out in cottage country all of these activities make this area the best in Ontario for a spring getaway. Here are my top ten ways to celebrate spring during your visit.

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