Riders say winter cycling takes special preparation - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

"'If the metre from the edge of the pavement is full of ice and snow, that's not safe to ride,' Cain said, 'so I'm going to take my metre that I normally ride from the edge of the road, I'll take another metre from where the ice and snow is.'

Neal Scott is a year-round cyclist, commuting from his home in the city's west end to Queen's University, where he teaches geography.

'I usually ride up right until Christmas and then it just kind of depends on snowfall,' he said. 'As long as the streets are clear, I keep riding.' Temperature's not an issue. It's mostly just snowfall and ice.'"

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Trans Canada Trail Ontario Blog » Dryden Meeting For Canoe Routes Steering Committee

"Trans Canada Trail Ontario is hosting a Steering Committee meeting to discuss the Connection Northwest Canoe Routes Project on January 10th, 2011 at 1PM CST. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together the steering committee and meet with Hap Wilson, project consultant. This meeting is the kickoff of the project.

If you have any information you would like to share with us about possible routes, partners or opportunities, please send us an email. Kirsten Spence - kspence@tctrail.ca or Hap Wilson - ecotrailbuilders@gmail.com"

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Cross country ski trails a hidden treasure in Fitzroy Provincial Park - Lifestyle - By Tiffany Williams-Lepack West Carleton Local Community News

"EMC Lifestyle - It may be cold outside but the trails are blazing in Fitzroy Provincial Park.

The West Carleton Nordic Ski Club's (WCNSC) trails at the park are a hidden gem just waiting to be discovered.

It's the perfect winter escape - 10 km of skate groomed trails and 15 km of classic groomed trails. New this year, there is approximately 5 km of added trails to enjoy on the perimeter trail. Near the start of the trail one is directed to an optional detour to extend the experience."

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Sunset Trails almost ready for groomers - Kenora Daily Miner and News - Ontario, CA

"Sled heads are asked to be patient just a bit longer, as the Sunset Trail Riders are waiting for the ice to thicken before sending groomers onto the trails over frozen lakes and swamps.

The spokesman for the Sunset Trail Riders, Shaun Clifford, said there was only six inches in some spots.

'We don't officially open until that's all done,' he said Wednesday. 'We want to make sure it's safe for riders.'"

CottageCountryNow Article: Snowmobile trail progress delayed in Muskoka Lakes

"MUSKOKA LAKES — A request to open a snowmobile trail hit a snag at a recent Muskoka Lakes committee meeting.

The 2.6 kilometre trail, known as the Oka Colonization Road, located west of Bala off of Tower Road, could provide a more convenient connection to the Muskoka Lakes Snow Trails Association’s 144 kilometre trail system, said association president Rene Leenaars.

Currently, riders must wait for Long Lake to freeze to connect across the trails, he said.

According to Leenaars, the Oka Colonization Road was used as a snowmobile trail from the 1960s until the 1990s, when there was a disagreement over landownership."

Saturday Nights at the Forest City Velodrome

"Local Tim Horton’s retail locations in London have stepped to the plate for the second year and will be sponsoring the Tim Horton’s “Always Fresh” Winter Nationals on Saturday January 29th.  The competition will be a timed 4 event Omnium format.  Racing will begin at Noon (tech guide will be soon available).  The FCV Youth racers with youth riders from Detroit coming to London to test their winter legs.  Cadet, Junior, Masters and Elite racers will be racing through out the afternoon and evening."

Thief drives off on stolen ATV - The Beacon Herald - Ontario, CA

"PERTH SOUTH — An ATV was stolen from a drive shed overnight New Year's Eve. The owner of the ATV, who lives on Perth Road 112 about 2 km southeast of Stratford, reported his dark green 2007 Arctic Cat ATV 650 stolen New Year's Day. It was likely taken between 10 p.m. New Year's Eve and 5 a.m. New Year's Day. The suspect used the ATV to leave the property, eastbound on Line 29. The ATV licence plate is 12SH6 and the VIN number is 4UF07ATV47T205167. Police are reminding ATV owners to park their machines in locked sheds or garages and to store the keys away from the machine."

Sledders fueled with enthusiasm - Midland Free Press - Ontario, CA

"For every Barrie resident wishing the snow would disappear there's an eager snowmobiler wishing it would stay.

After last year's extremely mild winter, avid snowmobilers hope the white stuff sticks around so they can hit the trails.

'If you think back to last year, we got a ton of snow at first, and then nothing after Christmas,' said Josh Grills, marketing manager for the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs' (OFSC) Barrie area district. 'This year, we've had cold weather and snow before Dec. 1 and it's got people excited and ready to get out there.'"

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TheRecord - Snowshoers ready to compete at Special Olympics

"In Waterloo Region, we share athletics, sports activities and competitions with a group of youth and young-adult athletes who participate under the banner Special Olympics Ontario Kitchener-Waterloo. Like other minor sports groups, the local chapter of Sports Olympics is a volunteer-driven organization. Since it was established in 1990, it has been dedicated to training and competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities."

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Looking back at the last six months of 2010 - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

"Long-time parks and recreation director for the Town of Collingwood, Peter Dunbar, retires after 27 years. Dunbar tells the E-B he jumped at the opportunity to work for the town: 'It was the potential to have an impact,' said Dunbar. 'I have lots of friends in Toronto in the rec business, but going to Toronto would have meant being buried in a pile of bureaucracy. Here I had the opportunity to push the edge and try new ideas.' Under his direction, the recreation department evolved into the Department of Leisure Services, responsible for more than 20 parks -- including ball diamonds and soccer pitches --the arena, curling club, an outdoor pool, a fitness centre, and more than 70 kilometres of walking and cycling trails."

Trials have snow, skis, spuds | The Chronicle-Journal

"There will be lots of action during the three-day Haywood Noram cross country ski trials and it will be fairly easy on the environment.
The use of cutlery, cups, bowls and plates made from potato makes Thunder Bay the site of only the second green ski event ever held in Canada.
Organizing committee representative Jean Pendziwol said the compostable material is better for the environment although it costs more."

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Select committee proposed to look into the safety of snowmobiles, ATVs, bicycles | www.kingsentinel.com | King Township Sentinel

"Oak Ridges — Markham MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek has introduced a private member’s resolution to establish a select committee to investigate methods of reducing injuries and fatalities on non-automobile vehicles.

That would include bicycles, all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. The select committee would be composed of members from all parties and regions, and would look into matters such as helmet legislation, age restrictions and safety training."

The OTC encourages all trail users to Trail Smart!

Select committee proposed to look into the safety of snowmobiles, ATVs, bicycles | www.kingsentinel.com | King Township Sentinel

"Oak Ridges — Markham MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek has introduced a private member’s resolution to establish a select committee to investigate methods of reducing injuries and fatalities on non-automobile vehicles.

That would include bicycles, all terrain vehicles and snowmobiles. The select committee would be composed of members from all parties and regions, and would look into matters such as helmet legislation, age restrictions and safety training."

The OTC encourages all trail users to Trail Smart!

Trails need more snow - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

"New Year's Eve rain served its purpose and outdoor enthusiasts are now crossing their frigid fingers for a moderate blanket of snow to cover up the blemishes.

We have a good base now, it's nice and hard,' said Mark Thomas, trail director at the North Bay Nordic Ski Club on Northshore Road.

But we need a few centimetres to cover up the rocks and bare spots ... there are some holes, some icy spots.'"

TheSpec - Natives and the right to hunt

"Many HCA directors have had extensive interviews with Spectator reporters on this matter and selected quotes offered from these seem to show some members think Miazga overstepped his bounds, and should have consulted with HCA’s board of directors and the public before doing anything. At first glance, Miazga seems to look like a loose cannon and his board looks like they are disconnected from his actions.

Nothing could be further from the truth.

Miazga did not give the Haudenosaunee people the right to hunt in Dundas Valley. Indeed, he cannot give them that right. They already have it."

'Sno fun on the trails - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA

"There's no business like snow business. What was supposed to be a traditional Northern Ontario winter has been interrupted and is causing headaches for local ski and snowmobile trail operators.

After nearly three weeks of optimal cross-country skiing at Stokely Creek Lodge in Goulais River, a three-day mild spell that began last Wednesday 'just did us in,' said manager Jamie Martin Monday."

Let's hope northern conditions improve soon - OTC

Thunder Bay Tourism Partners: Trans Canada Trail Ontario Retains New Trail Intern

"Tourism Thunder Bay is part of a regional community partnership working with the Trans Canada Trail Organization to connect Northwestern Ontario's vast geography through multi use trail development. This is an exciting regional partnership that has evolved over the past two years and demonstrates the importance of collaboration and the tourism values that trail infrastructure can bring to the region.

One project is looking at the abandoned Kinghorn rail line between Thunder Bay and Nipigon for conversion to a multi season, multi use trail that will improve local recreational and tourism opportunities."

…a Recreational and Sea Kayaking Club based in Chesterville, Ontario | The Spare Paddle

"…for great kayak paddling in the eastern Ontario triangle of  Ottawa – Kingston – Cornwall;  Contact the Chesterville Kayak Club

http://www.chestervillekayakclub.com"

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Cycle Toronto: The Great Sharrow Debate

"Sharrows are a sorry substitute, a poor compromise, and an illusion of safety and progress." - Blog opinion