Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour - Event Details - Cycling Tour on the Cabot Trail, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia


The annual tour of Cape Breton's Highlands!


		Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour - August 30 - September 1, 2008 - Tour Details --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
		What We Provide -comprehensive ride guide - all about what you will see on route - history, culture, trivia -camping facilities -luggage transportation - we will carry your gear - just bike and enjoy the ride! -bike mechanic assistance -sag wagon service - support vehicles will be available for breakdowns or tired riders. - meals on Saturday and Sunday evenings - breakfast on Sunday and Monday mornings -daily route maps -tour escort - Gary Conrod has 150,000 kilometers cycling experience, including every road on Cape Breton Island and over 25 trips cycling around the Cabot Trail
		Accommodation Our trip will be a tent camping adventure. It is possible for a few non-campers to attend. A limited number of Bed and Breakfasts and motels are along our route. If indoor lodgings are from our supported list, we will assist with the transport of their gear to and from our campsites. Due to the popularity of the area, early reservations are strongly recommended. Upon request, a listing of motels and Bed and Breakfasts will be sent with confirmation. Meals Saturday and Sunday evening meals are provided. Breakfasts are also included for Sunday and Monday mornings. Saturday breakfast and lunches are each cyclist's responsibility. There will be places along our route. There is no need to bring any cooking equipment. Baggage System Each morning you will bring your baggage to our truck. You are then free to ride at your own pace. Your bags will be waiting for you upon your arrival at the next campground. During the ride, our support vehicle will be at your service if you need a lift or other assistance. Preparation and Equipment With several challenging climbs, circling the Cabot Trail requires a moderate level of fitness. Bicycles must be in good working order. Special attention should be given to brakes and tires; these should be of good quality and well maintained. Gearing of 15 or more speeds is recommended. You will be expected to bring a pump, a spare tube and a repair kit. Organizers reserve the right to prohibit any bicycle considered to be unsafe to operate. The weather is changeable in the highlands; be prepared for cold and wet, as well as hot and dry. Helmets are mandatory by law. Participants must be 18 years or older, unless accompanied by an adult. We will carry whatever you feel you need to enjoy the tour. You must supply your own tent and sleeping bag. We will not subject your gear to weighing scales or bag limits. We ask, however, that you do not overdo things- (please - no TVs or lawn chairs!)
		Transportation

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		Atlantic Canada Cycling Shuttle: Low-cost transportation organized by ACC leaves early in the afternoon the day before our tour. It stops at downtown Halifax, Halifax Airport, and the Truro Via Rail Station. Contact us for the shuttle schedule before booking flights or trains. Air: Halifax, Nova Scotia - The major connecting airport for Atlantic Canada, Halifax has service from all major Canadian cities. It also has runs from U.S.A. connecting hubs such as Boston, Newark, New York, and Detroit. European cities connect to Halifax through London, England. Airlines to Halifax include Air Canada. (www.aircanada.com) Westjet (www.westjet.com), Northwest Airlines (www.nwa.com), United, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, and Zoom. Selected as the best medium-sized airport in the world, see two interesting sites Fly Halifax (www.flyhalifax.com); and Halifax International Airport (www.hiaa.ca). Halifax Airport is about 350 km (230 miles) from our tour start at Baddeck, Nova Scotia. There is another airport at the other side of Cape Breton Island at Sydney. It is not suggested for this tour as it has fewer options and requires expensive ground transport across the island. Road: Option A) Taking a ferry from Bar Harbor, Maine or Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and crossing the province to Baddeck. Option B) Going around the Bay of Fundy through New Brunswick then crossing Nova Scotia to Baddeck. The trip, the cost and time of the ferries may or may not not be worth driving the extra hours through Maine and New Brunswick. For information on the Bar Harbor Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia ferries see Catferry (www.catferry.com) Train: The nearest train station is at Truro, Nova Scotia. Trains all originate from Montreal, Quebec. It is possible to connect to Montreal by rail further west in Canada and the USA. Via Rail (www.viarail.ca) The train runs six days per week. Should those days be ones you are to arrive or leave then an extra day will be needed for your itinerary. Bus: Busses connect to Baddeck, Nova Scotia. Travellers with bicycles are not treated with first-class style. If baggage holds are full bikes may be held back. Acadian Lines (www.acadianbus.com)

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