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All photos by Don McCormick
Are you looking for quiet rural roads,
pristine lakes, waterfalls, charming B&Bs,
welcoming Inns, picturesque towns and
villages, historic sites, well-maintained
campgrounds, cafes, micro-breweries and
unique restaurants? These are just some
of the things you will discover while
cycling through Muskoka.
Over the past several years, cycling
has increased in popularity and Muskoka
has become home to many cycling events,
including mountain bike races, adventure
events, triathlons and road cycling tours.
Throughout the region, you will find
hundreds of kilometres of winding and
undulating roads and routes with good
pavement that makes cycling exciting
and challenging. You will find routes
that accommodate all levels of cycling
and all ages of riders. Muskoka has a
growing community of local cyclists who
are working with townships to encourage
and promote safe cycling in the area.
Visiting Muskoka with your bicycle is
an adventure to be enjoyed by all: those
looking for a scenic ride, a ride from
town to town, a mountain bike trail as
well as the long-distance riding enthusiast.
Muskoka is an ideal region to plan a multiday
route. If you need help to get your
bike ready and your route planned, there
are many well-qualified and experienced
bike shops that are ready to help you get
underway. If you are looking for bicyclefriendly
accommodations, just contact
[ By Jim Brendish ]
The 7th Annual Spin
the Lakes Cycle Tour
will take place on
May 27th, 2012.
www.bikemuskoka.ca
your local Chamber of Commerce and
they would be more than happy to help
you find the right place.
For the mountain biker, we have a
variety of parks and trails to accommodate
all levels. Some of the places to visit include
Bracebridge Resource Management
Centre (Beginner/Family), Buckwallow
Cycling Centre (Beginner to Advanced),
Porcupine Ridge (Advanced) and Torrance
Barrens (Beginner/Intermediate).
For those of you who enjoy a
BMX ride, you will want to visit one of
Muskoka’s parks, which are located in the
heart of the various towns.
Don’t have a bike but are interested in
experiencing Muskoka by bicycle? Many of
the bike shops in Muskoka offer quality bikes
for rent that will suit your style of riding.
Whatever your skill level and interests,
be sure to enjoy the many scenic stops
along your travels – stretch your legs and
take in all that Muskoka has to offer.
For information on accommodations,
bike shops, restaurants and services, be sure
to visit the local Chambers of Commerce
easily accessible at:
www.huntsvillelakeofbays.on.ca
www.bracebridgechamber.com
www.gravenhurstchamber.com
www.portsydneycofc.com
www.muskokalakeschamber.com
www.southerngeorgianbay.on.ca
For more information on biking in Muskoka,
visit www.bikemuskoka.ca
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