Bike lane decision troubling - St. Catharines Standard - Ontario, CA

"...council has clearly stated in its policies and vision for the city, cycling policy is there to encourage people to use their bikes as an alternative to cars. It is not about sport or hobbies, but about making it possible to get around town safely."

It's a sport with significant positive personal health and public environment benefits - a pillar of the Provincial Trails Strategy (2007), which communities don't enact because local councils don't usually get the necessary funds to do so.

Man hurt in ATV crash - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA

"A 67-year-old man received non-life threatening injuries after his three-wheel ATV rolled on top of him Tuesday morning, Peterborough County OPP said."

Take a rider training course and avoid this type of incident. Before you ride check out http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/atv-smart/

Wasaga Beach Getaways | Travel Tips - USATODAY.com

"The Wasaga section of the Ganaraska Hiking covers 31 miles that include the sandy hills of Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, and offers panoramic views of the Nottawasaga River. The trail system connects with sections in Smithdale and Glen Huron."

Be sure to check out all the trails in the area, see: http://www.ontariotrailsmap.com/ontariotrails.html#

Hiking Ontario

"Hiking Ontario trails whether you are briskly walking or leisurely enjoying the scenery is an excellent way to exercise and get back to nature.

Whether the Ontario hiking trails are multi-use trails for bikers, walkers, runners and even snowmobilers in the winter, or just for hikers there are a number of options in cottage country to choose from."

For a fuller range of hiking and walking opportunities in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/hiking-walking/

Tour de Greenbelt Niagara

"Join this unique fresh air festival on wheels to explore the Greenbelt. Tour fees include: BBQ lunch, rest stop samples and tours, marshalled ride, Tour t-shirt & more."

Dr. Oz and Dr. Micheal Roizen - "more than diet, activity will change your cholesterol." http://ask.doctoroz.com/search?query=activity&topic=Healthy+Living

Cycle Toronto: Cyclists Beware! Two-Week Police Ticketing Bonanza Coming to Toronto in September.

"I'm all for road safety, but I'm not sure that a city-wide ticketing blitz by the Toronto Police is the best way to achieve it. According to a recent Toronto Star article:
Police handed out more than 400 tickets to cyclists and pedestrians in a three-day safety blitz in the area between the DVP and Victoria Park Ave. and south of Eglinton Ave. W. Police cautioned an additional 250 people on bike and foot leading up to the blitz."

Good on-road, or on trail behaviour is the responsibility of all in the space - http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/cycling---roads-paths/bike-smart/

Friends of Rushing River could use volunteers - Kenora Daily Miner and News - Ontario, CA

"Friends of Rushing River is a non-profit charitable organization that has been working since 1991 to help preserve Rushing River's natural heritage. They are mandated by Ontario Parks to provide natural heritage projects and education for the park.


In the recent past, the organization has mapped out and cleared several canoe routes on Dogtooh Lake that run into Rushing River Park. They have also worked on a five-kilometre hiking trail that runs through the park. The group holds a couple barbecues at the campground each summer and just had their final one in mid-August."

"Friends of" would be more sustainable if they and Ontario Parks branched into working with ALL trail users in a managed way - Ontario Parks doesn't even link to Ontario Trails on its park pages - what is that about anyway?
http://ontariotrails.on.ca

Rainbow Routes :: Community Events

"Join the City of Greater Sudbury Bicycle Advisory Panel (BAP) on the next Sustainability Joy Ride which takes place on Saturday, September 18. The 28km ride will leave at 10:00am from the Rexall in Val Caron. The BAP advocates for safe and legal bike riding. Cyclists of all skill levels and ages are welcome to attend!"

Just as in trails, all users must share the space in the interest of total safety and respect.

See http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-life/trail-etiquette/

Share the road, four-wheelers told | Columnists | News | London Free Press

"In Ontario, we have laws that state bicyclists have the same rights as other users of the road. In Toronto, we have provincial politicians considering a new law (Bill 74) that would require motorists to give cyclists a wide berth. And in London, we have “sharrows” to remind drivers to share the road with two-wheelers.

But none of that alters the reality of what happens when somebody driving a 4,000-pound car hits somebody pedalling a bike.

Last week that point was hammered home, once again, when a woman was seriously injured (her critical condition later improved) when she was struck from behind by an SUV along Hyde Park Rd., just north of 10 Mile Rd."

TheSpec - Bike rental plan coming to town

"The push is on to bring a high-tech bike-share program to Hamilton.

But the plan can't get out of first gear if Hamiltonians won't buy in.

So the city's Smart Commute is hosting a public demonstration of a couple of systems tomorrow at City Hall."

For full listings of on and off road opportunities in Ontario see: http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/

A Call to Pedals � Savings Cycle

"Have you signed up for BIXI yet? If not, consider this: paying $100 for your 2011 Membership to BIXI may be the loudest vote you can cast this year for better cycling in Toronto. With the mayoral election shaping up to be a bit frightening for the cycling populace as most of the front runners seem completely at ease with pandering to the drivers in town, talking about tearing up or painting over bike lanes, or stopping the cycling infrastructure plan completely, this is truly our chance to show that we are committed to making cycling a safe choice in this city. As of yesterday, there were approximately 450 BIXI sign-ups…nearly halfway to the 1000 membership goal outlined by the city."

Canoeing Old Growth | Travel Videos

"A visit to the Blueberry Lake old growth forest Temagami Ontario"

For other outdoor videos on trails in Ontario see http://www.youtube.com/ontrails

Chillonline.ca :: You've Got the Ticket to Ride

"Ontario has one of the largest ATV communities in all of Canada. It is not surprising than that it is also one of the best places to ride. With thousands of kilometres of trail to explore and countless landscapes, there is an opportunity waiting for riders of any age
or skill level."

Thanks CHILL, but for these and all the other places to ride - Check out http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/atving/

Hikers reach home stretch of walk around Lake Superior | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

"Mike Link and Kate Crowley are growing weary by mid-afternoon when they come upon the rope. It is tied in an ancient knot to a tree along the Kabeyun Trail on a rugged peninsula that juts into Lake Superior northeast of Thunder Bay."

Following the paper trail - Winnipeg Free Press

"Ten years later, a more realistic trail-completion effort is underway with the help of actual dollars to aug ment the Herculean efforts of volun teer trail groups.
Thanks to money that became avail able as part of the federal infrastruc ture- stimulus program, the Manitoba Recreational Trails Association, the provincial NDP government and the Conservatives in Ottawa are spending $4.3 million to ensure the eastern most leg of the Trans Canada Trail in Manitoba is something wilderness lovers and outdoor-recreation types will actually use."

Same is true in Ontario, that's why we are re-printing your article. Thanks

Numbers soar for kayak event - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA

"With 130 people registered for this weekend's Great Canadian Kayak Challenge, paddlers from the area and around the world will face some stiff competition.

'Registration is not only up this year, but its encouraging to see a huge amount of support coming from outside the community,' said steering committee member Guy Lamarche."

www.tonyclement.ca - MP Tony Clement Presents G8 canoe to Camp Oochigeas

"As a part of the G8 spousal program, boat builder Pam Wedd from Bearwood Canoe Company taught the G8 spouses to make ribbed canoes. The spouses then signed the two canoes to be donated to local children’s camps that cater to children with special needs. The recipients of these special canoes are Camp Oochigeas in Rosseau, Ontario and Camp Huronda in Huntsville, Ontario."

25th Annual Trail Trot - Sault Ste. Marie, Northern Ontario

"The 25th annual Trail Trot will take place at Hiawatha Highlands on Sunday, September 26, 2010. Walk or run on the scenic cross country ski trails at Hiawatha Highlands. The 2km trail is mainly flat with one gradual hill. The 5k and 10km routes include many more challenging hills on the Crystal trail system. There will be one water station midway trhough the 5km and 10km trail. Water and Gatorade will be available at the finish line. Post race refreshments and snacks also will be available near the finish line. The Start/Finish line is at the baseball diamond at Kinsmen Park."

Sault Ste. Marie Green Pages on SooToday.com

"The award-winning Bike Train Initiative arrived today in Muskoka.

The Bike Train provides a green travel option for those wishing to explore Muskoka on two wheels."

City to extend Pace Way - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA

"The city is moving ahead with its plan to extend the Kate Pace Way along Booth Road.

Council approved $1.3 million in spending Monday for work to get underway in a matter of weeks. The project, which will extend the popular recreational trail from Marshall Avenue along Booth Road to Lakeshore Drive, was originally expected to include milling and resurfacing of Booth Road between Birchs Road and Lakeshore. But costs were higher than anticipated after tenders were received."