tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67366433414758908412024-03-06T00:40:50.121-08:00Shawn's Bicycle AdventuresSharing my cycling experiences north of Toronto (in York Region and beyond, aka the 905), from bike commuting, to family leisure rides, to road touring, to mountain biking, and everything in between. Opinions are my own. Ride on!Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-14021326389597669192017-09-04T20:35:00.004-07:002017-09-04T20:35:58.040-07:00How to use apps to download York Region content<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #1f497d;">You can access the cycle
routes for free through <b>Strava, MapMyRide, and Ride with GPS</b> on your
smartphone. These apps will give you turn by turn navigation on the go. These
are all available on the App Store and Google Play Store. Instructions on how to
access the routes are below:</span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1f497d;">Strava
</span><a href="http://www.strava.com/">www.strava.com</a></b><span style="color: #1f497d;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Create a
Strava account on your computer or smartphone. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Click on the
link for the route you want to ride on this page.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">After logging
in, click the star next to the route name.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">On the Strava
app on your smartphone, log in and tap the ‘Record’ button. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Tap the
triangle on the bottom left side of your screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Tap ‘Use
Route’ next to the route you want to ride.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><b>MapMyRide</b>:
</span><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/">www.mapmyride.com</a><span style="color: #1f497d;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Create a
MapMyRide account on your computer or smartphone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Click on the
link for the route you want to ride on this page.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">After logging
in, click ‘Send to Phone’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Open the
email from MapMyRide on your smartphone. The route will automatically load into
the app.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d;"><b> Ride with GPS</b>: </span><a href="http://www.ridwithgps.com/">www.ridwithgps.com</a><span style="color: #1f497d;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Create a Ride
with GPS account on your computer or smartphone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Click on the
link for the route you want to ride on this page.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">After logging
in, click the pin on the top right hand side of your screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">On the Ride
with GPS app, log in and tap the three horizontal lines on the top left hand
side of your screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Tap ‘Pinned’.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Select the
route that you want to ride.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Tap the three
dots on the top right of your screen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: #1f497d;">Tap ‘Ride
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All-Terrain Ride</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/26d54510-189e-45c3-8af0-a49e592cc1fe/All_Terrain_Ride.pdf?MOD=AJPERES" target="_blank">York Region Printable Map with Cue Sheet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1605214528" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8984182" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12941554" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a> </li>
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The Butter Tart Ride</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/ab14aea8-b5e9-463f-9750-db79a0286bcb/Buttertart_Ride.pdf?MOD=AJPERES" target="_blank">York Region Printable Map with Cue Sheet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1595253436" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8890064" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/11805445" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a> </li>
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Group of Seven Trails</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/a649e64c-cfa2-4174-a33b-a9861aeec9c7/Group_Of_Seven.pdf?MOD=AJPERES" target="_blank">York Region Printable Map with Cue Sheet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1640674847" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/9294963" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
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Main to the Moraine</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1595459548" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8891346" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12942455" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a> </li>
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Pedal to the Kettle</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.york.ca/wps/wcm/connect/yorkpublic/3c3854bb-2ec6-4b4e-b2b6-a6420660919e/Pedal_To_The_Kettle.pdf?MOD=AJPERES" target="_blank">York Region Printable Map with Cue Sheet</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1639487321" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/9293754" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12942570" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a> </li>
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Simcoe Beaches</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1605302146" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8984263" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12942601" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a> </li>
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Tour de Holland</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1642536995" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/4254545" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/9310587" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12942645" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1595498881" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8969531" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12942655" target="_blank">RidewithGPS</a> </li>
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Village Roundabout</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1605318280" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8984369" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
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York Century</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/1605355489" target="_blank">MapMyRide</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.strava.com/routes/8984512" target="_blank">Strava</a></li>
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Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-69301896104923145272017-08-25T07:22:00.003-07:002017-08-25T07:22:31.783-07:00Tour York Region's gems with Greenbelt Explore online maps<div id="div1195" loaded="true" style="float: left; width: 100%;">
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Greenbelt Explore is a new online tool which allows cyclists and hikers to customize routes and tours.</h1>
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<section><category>Community</category> <date>09:00 AM</date> <author>by <a href="https://www.yorkregion.com/yorkregion-author/amanda-persico/331e226f-cdf4-4836-9a53-bea391c0bca8/">Amanda Persico</a> <a href="mailto:apersico@yrmg.com"><i aria-hidden="true" class="fa fa-envelope" title="Email Amanda Persico"></i></a> </author> <name>Aurora Banner</name> </section></div>
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<text> Greenbelt Explore is a new online tool, which allows cyclists and hikers to customize routes and tours thoughout York Region. Clockwise from top left, cyclists can tour &#xD;1) The Holland Marsh and see one of the York Region's hidden gems. (Photo courtesy Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation).&#xD;2) Whitchurch Robinson Tract (Photo courtesy Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority)&#xD;3) The Village Roundabout tour that takes cyclists through quaint Main Street Schomberg. (Photo coutesy Country Lane Treasures).&#xD;4) Home to 99 Steps, Thornton Bales is a challenging and rewarding hike that showcases a variety of headwater types, nestled in King Township. (Jim Craigmyle Photography). - Submitted Photos </text></slide></slider></div>
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There’s plenty to see in York Region — sometimes you just have to stop and take a look. <br />
Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation are making it easier to explore the Greenbelt as it ripples through York Region. <br />
Greenbelt Explore is a new online tool which allows cyclists and hikers — for the novice and experienced alike — to customize routes and tours.<br />
With a collection of different itineraries and tourist attractions, Greenbelt Explore encourages residents to get out of their cars and experience the best nature has to offer, from beaches and hiking to beer and local food experiences.<br />
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“We want people to get out of their cars and make contact with nature,” said Susan Murray, communications and operations vice president with Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.<br />
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“The itineraries provide the best of nature that’s protected. It’s the best of what already exists.”<br />
As a cyclist herself, Murray has been working on the online collection for the last several years. <br />
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With thousands of points of interest and pins on a map, there is something for everyone — on-road routes and child- and family-friendly trials. <br />
And it’s all curated and mapped with a click of a button. <br />
“We wanted to do the work for people,” Murray said. “It’s about a curated Greenbelt experience and the experience of place.”</div>
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<br />There’s no better way to experience this great place than on a bike, said Shawn Smith, active and sustainable transportation manager for York Region.</div>
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“You see a lot more on a bike than in a car,” said the avid cyclist from Vaughan. “On a bike, you use all your senses. You can feel the hills, feel the wind on your face.”<br />
There are more than 470 kilometres contained within in the Oak Ridges Moraine, and about 70 km of those are in York Region. <br />
There are several unique Greenbelt routes and tours in the region featuring quaint small-town charm, rich agricultural history, forest trails, and wildlife. <br />
The Tour de Holland comes highly recommended. <br />
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“It’s a unique agricultural area,” Smith said. “When riding through, there is rich, dark soil on either side. You can’t find that elsewhere.”<br />
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For more information or to start planning your customized tour, visit <strong><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/explore#/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">greenbelt.ca/explore</a></strong><br />
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There are several unique routes and tours in York Region:<br />
<strong><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/explore#/itinerary/Village%20Roundabout" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Village Roundabout </a></strong>— a 59 km moderate to advanced cycling loop which travels through Schomberg, Kleinberg, and Kettleby, giving cyclists a scenic tour filled with quaint small-town charm. <br />
<strong><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/explore#/itinerary/Tour%20Of%20Holland%20Loop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tour de Holland loop</a></strong> — a 68 km advanced cycling loop which travels along the rolling rural hills of King Township through to the rich agricultural and farms lands of the Holland Marsh. <br />
<strong><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/explore#/itinerary/Thorton%20Bales" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thornton Bales Greenbelt walk</a></strong> — a 1.2 km moderate hike featuring the infamous 99 Steps and showcasing a number of headwater types. <br />
<strong><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/explore#/itinerary/Whitchurch%20-%20Robinson%20Tract" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whitchurch Robinson tract</a></strong> — a 4.4 km easy hike showcasing low forest trails and plenty of signs of wildlife. <br />
<strong><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/explore#/itinerary/Saints%20&%20Sinners" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saints and Sinners</a></strong> — a multi-day 595 km trip that starts in Bradford and travels through Georgian Bay, home to a number of breweries, wineries, and cider houses.</div>
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It begins and ends at the Newmarket Riverwalk Commons. Here, there is a Farmers’ Market every Saturday with food and free live entertainment. Just a block over, you can visit Main Street, a historic street with lots of coffee shops, ice cream stores, and eateries. This is an excellent place to refuel before your ride or grab something refreshing afterwards. Make sure to stop by Maid’s Cottage for homemade butter tart, the namesake of this ride.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Vaughan Public Libraries hosted a wonderful event to get people excited about cycling.</div>
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some of the library's collection of cycling books</div>
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bike photo station<br />
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<a href="http://www.york.ca/cycling" target="_blank">York Region </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ontheroadwithrespect.ca/" target="_blank">York Region Cycling Coalition</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.velofix.com/" target="_blank">Velofix</a> was on hand with free tune-ups and also had an e-bike demo<br />
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The <a href="http://www.york.ca/discoveryrides" target="_blank">York Region Discovery Ride</a> was the first of eight free themed rides this year.<br />
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One of our ride leaders, Norman, from the <a href="http://www.vaughanbug.ca/" target="_blank">Vaughan Bicycle User Group</a><br />
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<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-74296668264515378372016-11-06T20:43:00.002-08:002016-11-06T20:43:29.454-08:00Group of Seven Tour Route from Maple to WoodbridgeHere are a few highlights from my ride which was part of the York Region Cycling Tour Route called Group of Seven Trails. Visit <a href="http://www.york.ca/cycling">www.york.ca/cycling</a> for more details or see the route at <a href="https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12941997" style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #4591b8; font-family: NeuzeitOfficeW01-Regula; font-size: 14px; line-height: 26px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;">RidewithGPS</a>.<br />
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Magnotta winery is on Chrislea Road north of Portage Parkway<br />
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Marketlane is a historic part of Woodbridge has many shops, restaurants, and a farmers market<br />
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Clarence Road is quite scenic as it passes a golf course<br />
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Sonoma Greenway runs along a hydro corridor<br />
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<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-72532299738521033652016-11-06T20:19:00.002-08:002016-11-06T20:19:50.695-08:00Geocaching by Bike on the Bartley Smith Greenway<br />
I went for a ride with my family looking for some geocaches. We ended up finding 4 out of 5 which is pretty good. We'll have to go back some time to get others further south along the Bartley Smith Greenway trail.<br />
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Rutherford GO Train Station #BiketoGO<br />
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Bartley Smith Greenway south of Rutherford Road in Vaughan<br />
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<span style="color: blue;"><b>Highway 400 cuts the City of Vaughan in two.</b> It is a challenge to cross by bike or on foot. It can be done, but sadly, the vast majority wouldn't even think of it. There is just too much high speed traffic, and crossing the ramps are deemed too risky. <b>I think crossing Hwy 400 is the biggest reason preventing more people to ride bikes in Vaughan.</b></span></h3>
<u>Here's a video of one of my bike rides across Hwy 400 using Major Mackenzie Dr.</u> It took about 20 minutes with my 7 year old son on a trail-a-bike attached to my bike. It's about the same time as driving, but a lot more fun for both of us.<br />
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Here's a cycling map showing the Hwy 400 crossings in urban areas in Vaughan. There are currently six (<b>Teston, Major Mackenzie, Rutherford, Langstaff, Portage Parkway and Hwy 7</b>). <br />
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<li>Major Mackenzie, Rutherford, and Hwy 7 are full Parclo A4 highway interchanges with ramps to cross, and not appropriate for children. </li>
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<li>Portage Parkway is the only midblock crossing. There is a narrow shoulder on the bridge, but no cycling infrastructure connecting to it. There are also signs that say cyclists must dismount and walk across. They are intended for sidewalk cyclists, since the railing heights don't meet the 1.37m high standard for cyclists. But they are misleading: when I first saw them, it looked like they were for road cyclists too. </li>
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">I'd like to highlight five potential crossing improvements <span style="color: red;">shown in red circles above</span>.</span></u><br />
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<b>1. Canada Drive - America Avenue midblock crossing (aka North Maple Community Bridge). </b> The City did an Environmental Assessment a few years ago.<br />
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<li><a href="https://www.vaughan.ca/council/minutes_agendas/AgendaItems/CWA0115_18.pdf" target="_blank">Report to Council</a> 2013</li>
<li><a href="https://www.vaughan.ca/projects/projects_and_studies/north_maple_bridge/General%20Documents/RPT-NMCB_ESR_60114437_FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">EA Report</a> 2013</li>
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<b>2. Major Mackenzie </b>- York Region is undertaking an EA to look at options to improve the Hwy 400 - Jane. One option being considered in a <b>separate pedestrian/cycling bridge on the south side of Major Mackenzie</b>, from the carpool/GO parking lot on the west, to a future transit hub near wonderland on the east. A pedestrian/cyclist underpass is already planned to get from wonderland/transit hub to the future hospital.<br />
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<b>3. Ashberry Road - Wonderland Drive midblock crossing</b> - shown the York Region's Transportation Master Plan as a long-term initiative (15+ years away)<br />
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<b>4. Vaughan Mills Secondary Plan</b> - shows a pedestrian crossing over Hwy 400 between Rutherford Road and Bass Pro Mills Drive<br />
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<b>5. Highway 7 crossing</b> - as part of the Vivanext Rapidway project, there will be a protected cycling/walking path down the centre of Highway 7 across the Highway 400 interchange, similar to this example in New York City. It bypasses the highway ramps on the outsides. Construction is expected to be complete in 2019.<br />
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<b>These five transformative projects will give people active transportation options in a City that is in desperate need of them</b>. <b> </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">We will need all levels of government working together, a groundswell of support from residents, and the political will to make it happen. In Markham and Richmond Hill, there are four Hwy 404 midblock crossings with cycling infrastructure moving forward including one under construction north of Hwy 7. The Hwy 7 & 400 project is underway in Vaughan, but we need action on those 4 projects to the north as well. </span><b>Lets make the City of Vaughan and York Region people-centred, again.</b></h3>
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<a href="http://www.richmondhill.ca/subpage.asp?pageid=lake_wilcox_park" target="_blank">Lake Wilcox Park</a> is a beautiful new park. Check it out!<br />
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Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-44634784343954761162016-07-04T13:48:00.003-07:002016-07-04T13:48:36.315-07:00Five Scenic Cycling Spots in York Region<div class="MsoNormal">
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Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-38937634688907452932016-06-20T17:42:00.001-07:002016-06-20T17:42:46.989-07:00Markham Town and Trail<span style="background-color: white; color: #463c38; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">The </span><strong style="background-color: white; border: 0px; color: #463c38; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;"><a href="http://www.york.ca/wps/portal/yorkhome/recreation/yr/cycling/cyclingmaps/cyclingmaps/!ut/p/a1/rVJNc4IwFPwtPXhk8ggI8ZiiFXD8au0oXJwYEGPlQ0yd2l9fYFpnPFhrJzll32z27b4XFKIFCjN2FAmTIs_YrsahtfRo33PdAfhjkzhAYUx9bBPozaAiBBUBrhwKt97PUYhCnslCblBwKpc8z2ScyRac8vKtAgcp5HtT2ORp3IIy5mXcuGsBP_GdyJLzJWXF4QLU2gVL4ig-iCRrEBcRCmxoR1a0wtqKx0wzO5GlEdviGgPL6timHUFkI_8P0XE5dIZJ3URuNJGtc7T4bn--ND4uAQrEdr8PaRW8Tvsh0UJ58maulX-MTcvVHfDBHRPwnuxJu0tcHSx8gzD4Ifyy26Bavn1tRLoH6OXOmd8QxKoFdcWCVHVkqtqhZ_xT0PfA0Wkl2Dd6BlDsOeTR8Mno2VAdWbXgVPVSpqr_4fT-yEX6mpLtOp13TwaISZouRyONrQgY7eL4OVtfFJKHhy8_eWSI/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/" target="_blank">York Region Cycling Tour Map</a></strong><span style="background-color: white; color: #463c38; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;"> (New in 2016) provides ideas for exploring York Region by bike, from ten tour routes to mountain biking, BMX and family cycling options. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #463c38;">I intend on biking all ten routes this year, and decided to</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: large; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #463c38;"> start with the 25 km </span><b><span style="color: #0b5394;">Markham Town and Trail.</span></b></span><br />
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Start your ride amidst the exotic sights, sounds and aromas of Pacific Mall, the largest Chinese indoor mall in North America. Nearby is the gorgeous and quaint village of Unionville. At the eastern end of the loop is the Milne Dam Conservation Park. The water dam and mill attracted mass settlement creating the Village (now City) of Markham. This stretch of lush parkland along the Rouge River Valley offers great migratory bird watching. Or if BMX or MTB riding excites you, take a short detour to Joyride 150, Canada's first indoor bike park.</blockquote>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Ride Rating</b>: Recreational cyclist – mix of trails and quiet streets with mixed traffic on a few busier streets<br />(Family/leisure option – ride the Rouge Valley Trail from Main Street Unionville (Victoria Street) to Milne Dam Conservation Area)</span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Milliken Mills Community Centre and Park – overnight parking and access to water and washrooms</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Unionville GO Station – overnight parking</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Markham GO Station – overnight parking</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Toogood Pond - parking</span></span></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/" target="_blank">Main Street Unionville</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.mainstreetmarkham.com/" target="_blank">Main Street Markham </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.markham.ca/wps/portal/Markham/RecreationCulture/MarkhamTheatre/!ut/p/a1/jZBNb4JAFEV_DduZa-dD7G4cGxzUIKYonU2DBpFEwADK3y8aN02q9u1eck7efZdaGlNbJpc8S9q8KpPjdbfy2zfQAzWD736sBFTAPscT5b9B8h746gHtqSkfzgFE3gRmGI6jYDFjMPJ_Ph6Mwit_Q-0N4YGn9XzthmHo9XfNVAmzYNBicAeeRbwBTzL41ObbgnS7goAwKcBG4AyCSS5G1xdUuWVuRm2d7tM6rcm57qs7tO2peXfgoOs6klVVdkzJLnHwl3GompbGv0B6KqIY-bLYuI36AaqZuV0!/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?utm_campaign=redirects&utm_source=markhamtheatre.ca&utm_medium=referral" target="_blank">Markham Theatre</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.enjoyontario.ca/toogood-pond/" target="_blank">Toogood Pond</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.markham.ca/wps/wcm/connect/markhampublic/9851d09e-8b9a-4c0d-a295-0076a198accc/milnepark_map09.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=9851d09e-8b9a-4c0d-a295-0076a198accc" target="_blank">Milne Dam Conservation Park</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.pacificmalltoronto.com/" target="_blank">Pacific Mall</a></li>
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<b>Markham PanAm Centre (site of badminton, table tennis, water polo)</b></div>
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<b>Main Street Unionville</b><br />
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<b>New trail crossing at McCowan to Milne Dam Conservation Park</b><br />
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<b>Toogood Pond</b><br />
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It was a pleasant ride with a good variety to see along trail and streets. Could use some better wayfinding along the trail sections. I need to go back and spend more time along those Main Streets to sample some culinary treats!</div>
<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-81435654700178695002016-05-13T19:59:00.001-07:002016-05-16T12:55:53.975-07:00Youth Bike Summit inspires teens to get involved in cycling initiatives<span style="font-family: inherit;">On May 4th, 2016, about 100 high school students, teachers, and decision-makers came together at the Markham Pan Am Centre for the first York Region Youth Bike Summit to<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> talk about the future of cycling. The theme was "<b><span style="color: blue;">your vision, your future</span></b>".</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><br />The Environmental Club at St. Robert CHS were won the <b>cycling video contest</b> for this submission:</span></span><br />
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The following were recognized for their contributions to cycling in York Region<br />
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<li>Cycling Group Award - <b>York Mountain Biking Association</b></li>
<li>Bike-friendly High School - <b>St. Robert Catholic High School</b></li>
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Olympian <b>Isabelle Turcotte Baird</b> gave an inspirational talk about the power of goal setting and perseverance.</div>
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<li><b>York Region Transit / Viva</b></li>
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For me, the Youth Bike Summit was a chance to hear perspectives from high school students. It was refreshing to meet teens interested in building bike racks at their school, or starting a bike club, or asking for protected bike lanes on Highway 7. They get that cycling can be transformational! I left the conference with a renewed sense of optimism that this generation of youth will help to shape a brighter future.</div>
Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-25073111929115334122015-11-15T18:23:00.000-08:002015-11-15T18:23:23.591-08:00Ninth Line bike lane now openNew bike lanes and paved shoulders on Ninth Line now connect the City of Markham to the Town of Stouffville. Check out the innovative green markings at the intersections which provide guidance for cyclists crossing the intersections and communicate to turning motorists to watch for people on bikes.<br />
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Here's a clip from a 5km ride I did in Markham starting at Major Mackenzie & Ninth Line, covering a range of different facility types.<br />
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Cry Baby trail<br />
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Old Jay trail (lots of leaves so a bit difficult to follow trail). Yes, I was using an electric cruiser!<br />
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Stinky trail<br />
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<a href="http://www.avenza.com/pdf-maps">PDF-maps</a> has a smartphone and tablet friendly GPS-enabled map of the Brown Hill Tract that can help with navigation.<br />
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<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-25067597999345195082015-10-17T21:31:00.001-07:002015-10-18T20:16:52.741-07:00The Joy of Biking to SchoolFor me, biking my kids to school is a chance to be outside, spend time together (not the same as in a car), and see them develop confidence and a sense of independence. I loved it when my son, after having walked his bike up a certain hill many times, was finally able to get to the top by bike. He was so excited to go home and tell his mom. Getting to school by our own power is an accomplishment we can be proud of. It's a lot of fun too.<br />
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Here's a preview of our ride to school a year ago last Fall:<br />
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And there are other benefits too...<br />
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Check out the <a href="http://www.briars.ca/" target="_blank">Briars Resort</a> for dining or accommodations. It has lots of bike parking.<br />
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Ice cream at Jackson's Point<br />
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We stayed at the <a href="http://www.bestwesternorillia.com/" target="_blank">Best Western Plus Couchiching</a>, which I definitely recommend. It backed right on to the <a href="http://old.simcoetrails.ca/trails/lineartrails/maps/Orillia%20Millennium.pdf" target="_blank">Millenium Trail</a>, a 10km trail from one end of town to the other. The free hot breakfast made for a great start to the day, and I also made use of their hot tub and sauna after the day's activities.<br />
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This was our first taste of cycling touring as a family away from home. We had a great time and hope to do more trips like this in the future.<br />
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Here are some photos along the Millenium Trail in Orillia. It passes along the Lake with several nice beaches and parks.<br />
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Tudhope Memorial Park<br />
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Paved path, dirt road. I like the priorities!<br />
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At Couchiching Beach Park, we happened upon a delightful train ride that was run by the Orillia Rotary Club. <br />
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At this entrance crossing, the path bends away from the road to provide better sight lines and reaction time to motorists and cyclists.<br />
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Here's the view from the other side<br />
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This park had a lot of amenities including a beach, kayak rental, splash pad, and playground<br />
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East end of the trail (the narrows)<br />
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<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-84591034572413334752015-08-29T20:15:00.002-07:002015-09-10T21:05:37.431-07:00Greenbelt Route launches Aug 16th: York Region highlights<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;">Last week, I was fortunate to join 130 cyclists from cities across North America to participate in the </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;"><a href="http://www.waterfronttrail.org/events/2014-10-31-13-16-33/great-waterfront-trail-adventure" target="_blank">Great Waterfront Trail Adventure</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #38761d;">Greenbelt Edition</span></b></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;">. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;">The Greenbelt Route, a 475 km cycling route from Northumberland County to Niagara Region, has now launched. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Gotham SSm A', 'Gotham SSm B', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;">I rode the two days through York Region and had a fantastic cycling adventure exploring the countryside and it's communities along the way.</span><br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Learn more about <a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/route-regions-york" target="_blank">what the Greenbelt Route in York Region</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Tales from York Region: <a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/tales_from_york_greenbeltroute_2015" target="_blank">Five things to do along Greenbelt Route</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;"><a href="http://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/5768338-landmark-sign-erected-along-greenbelt-route-in-king/" target="_blank">Landmark sign erected along Greenbelt Route in King</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; word-spacing: 1px;"><a href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/tips_for_the_greenbelt_route_2015" target="_blank">Tips for riding the Greenbelt Route</a></span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Right in the heart of Memorial Park is the Whitchurch-Stouffville Leisure Centre (a good rest stop)</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Stouffville Main Street offers many shopping opportunities as well as food stops like the Earl of Whitchurch Pub</span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><a href="https://www.gallucciwinery.com/" target="_blank">Galluci Winery</a> is directly on the Greenbelt Route, on Ninth Line, as is <a href="http://www.timbercreekgolf.ca/" target="_blank">Timber Creek Golf and Family Fun Centre</a></span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The Route passes Musselman's Lake with a ice cream shop, <a href="http://www.charlinda.com/" target="_blank">Belgian Chocolates</a> as well as <a href="http://www.fishbonebistro.ca/" target="_blank">Fishbones</a> Restaurant, with a patio overlooking the lake.</span></span></li>
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<li>As you cross Hwy 404 along St. John's Sideroad, look for the horses roaming the fields</li>
<li>As you approach Industrial Parkway, the Nokiidaa Trail continues south past the Aurora Arboretum. This is where the Greenbelt Route intersects with the future Lake to Lake Route.</li>
<li>As you pass by the provincially significant McKenzie Marsh wetland on the Nokiidaa Trail boardwalk link, look for turtles, herons, and other wildlife.</li>
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<li>Round the Bend Farm is a short detour on Jane St, south of Lloydtown-Aurora Road.</li>
<li>In Pottageville, I recommend a stop at Pathways to Perrenials, which is like an oasis. The Blossom Cafe is open from 11am - 3pm and is staffed by a professional chef.</li>
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Bike lane on Steeles, unfortunately it's just a short segment, Whittamore's on the left<br />
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Start of the zoo path (notice the use of green at the crossings)<br />
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A refuge island mades this crossing easier<br />
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I love what the City of Toronto has done with this bridge, adding a cycling path protected by barrier.<br />
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Now it's easier to bike to the zoo!<br />
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There's a good connection to Conlins Road to cross Hwy 401, leading to a vast network of off-road trails to explore.<br />
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Here are some views from a ride along the <a href="http://laurentian.quebecheritageweb.com/map/aerobic-corridor-trail-morin-heights-st-remi-damherst-corridor-aerobique-morin-heights-saint-rem" target="_blank">Aerobic Corridor</a> between Weir and Lac-des-Seize-Iles in the Laurentians.<br />
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Another day, in the Eastern Townships, I rode 62 km of the <a href="http://www.easterntownships.org/thematicArticle/427/the-sutton-mountain-tour" target="_blank">Sutton Mountain Tour</a> route. There were some serious climbs, but worth it as I was treated to some great views of the countryside.<br />
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Mansonville has a lovely main street lined with shops, restaurants, churches, and parks.<br />
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I happened upon a market and grabbed some lunch. I also toured an exhibit in the historic round barn seen in the background.<br />
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<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-31360419252262109962015-07-05T19:38:00.000-07:002015-07-05T19:38:59.707-07:00More York Region Bike Month highlights<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneRqIfdvoscLG9c17gbRoCz96ax_ah9iKSRiMWOWVH4ZpK2S5GkG6xUOdsME7SGhmweHXXVKEaPzLARyH_cRHVywTPOBr3itlDpM6cpPWSZb9r11Gri2EFhZ9z6EZwec80tM5LXulUQ/s1600/IMG_20150604_191923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgneRqIfdvoscLG9c17gbRoCz96ax_ah9iKSRiMWOWVH4ZpK2S5GkG6xUOdsME7SGhmweHXXVKEaPzLARyH_cRHVywTPOBr3itlDpM6cpPWSZb9r11Gri2EFhZ9z6EZwec80tM5LXulUQ/s640/IMG_20150604_191923.jpg" width="640" /></a><a href="http://www.bikemonth.ca/york" target="_blank">Bike Month</a> 2015 has come and gone, but I had some memorable cycling experiences. Here are a few more photos from some events in York Region that I participated in.<br />
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<b>York Region Pedalpalooza</b> - Tom Taylor Trail in Newmarket<br />
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Myles from <a href="http://www.spokeomotion.com/" target="_blank">Spoke O Motion</a> set up some bike demos. A quality bike makes such a difference in your cycling experience. I rode my first tandem and fat bike!<br />
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Tom from <a href="http://bikesports.ca/" target="_blank">Bike Sports</a> showed off some different types of bikes including an electric bike. Going faster and further with some power assistance makes me want to use a bike for more trips. Pat from <a href="http://www.smartcommute.ca/central-york/" target="_blank">Smart Commute</a> was there with her new e-bike.</div>
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Vaughan Bicycle User Group hosted two rides. The <b>Napa Valley Bike Lane celebration</b> went from Sonoma Park to McMichael Gallery in Kleinberg.<br />
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Odette checking the map on the William Granger Greenway<br />
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The other Vaughan BUG ride was a <b>Peter Rupert Bike Lane Celebration</b>. Starting from Walmart at Major Mackenzie / McNaughton, we biked south on Peter Rupert/Confederation to Hwy 7 with a stop for refreshments at McDonald's, and back north on the Bartley Smith Greenway.<br />
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I participated in the <a href="http://www.tbn.ca/" target="_blank">Toronto Bike Network</a>'s <b>Dim Sum Ride</b>. The ride was led by Fred (who I previously met at Bike to Work Day Newmarket), and had about 10 cyclists. We started at Finch Subway Station and headed north to Markham for an authentic chinese cuisine near Pacific Mall.<br />
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Finch hydro corridor in Toronto<br />
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Here's another video to get you inspired to ride your bike.</div>
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<br />Shawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13572096655360034797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6736643341475890841.post-84501234111240912842015-06-28T20:44:00.000-07:002015-06-28T20:44:54.206-07:00Motorists and Cyclists: respect each other and share the roadWarden Avenue is one of the most popular recreational cycling routes in York Region. You can ride it from Markham all the way to Lake Simcoe in Georgina.<br />
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Here's some footage of my ride on <b>Warden travelling southbound from Stouffville Rd to Major Mackenzie Drive </b>on Sat, June 20th at about 1pm. Major Mackenzie is around where the country meets the city. Unfortunately, the City of Markham's urban boundary expansion is pushing development further north. There are lots of farms, greenery and rolling hills. This particular segment has a wide paved shoulder, but further north it is a shared roadway with no shoulders.<br />
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Warden, Kennedy, McCowan and others are enjoyed by hundreds of cyclists each week. I often hear of complaints between motorists and cyclists. Either motorists are trying to pass unsafely or aggressively, or cyclists taking up the road and not leaving space to pass.<br />
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<span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">York Region has developed an educational campaign in partnership with </span><a href="http://www.yrp.ca/en/crime-prevention/bike-safety.asp"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">York Regional Police</span></a><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> (YRP) and the </span><a href="http://bikesafety.caa.ca/"><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Canadian Automobile Association</span></a><span lang="EN-CA" style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;"> (CAA) to promote cycling safety and respect for all road users. </span><br />
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The campaign was launched on May 14 with a
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On June 2<sup>nd</sup>, the Province passed the <a href="http://news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2015/06/ontario-passes-legislation-to-improve-road-safety.html">Making
Ontario’s Roads Safer Act</a>, which includes increased fines for offenses like
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<b>We all have a part to play in making our roads safer. Please ride and drive with care.</b></div>
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