The Joy of Biking to School

For 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.

Here's a preview of our ride to school a year ago last Fall:

And there are other benefits too...

Lake Simcoe Shoreline in Georgina

York Region has a waterfront too: the beautiful shores of Lake Simcoe.  Experience it by cycling the Lake Simcoe Trail for about 50 kilometres along Lake Drive and Hedge Road, connecting key destinations within Georgina including the Georgina Island Ferry, Sibbald Point Provincial Park, De La Salle Park / Franklin Beach, Willow Beach, The ROC, Claredon Beach Park, and Adeleine Park as well as the communities of Virginia, Sutton and Keswick.

Check out the Briars Resort for dining or accommodations.  It has lots of bike parking.

Ice cream at Jackson's Point

Lake Drive is part of a larger vision: the Lake to Lake Route.  York Region, in partnership with local municipalities and conservation authorities, has started an ambitious plan to build a 121 kilometre cycling route and walking trail from Lake Simcoe at the northern edge of the York Region through the City of Toronto to Lake Ontario.  The Lake to Lake Cycling Route and Walking Trail will be a major recreational and commuter route that connects key destinations and natural heritage areas.