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Tour Details
 
Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour - September 5-7, 2009
- Itinerary
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Saturday, Sept. 5 -
Baddeck - Cheticamp
Sunday, Sept. 6 -
Cheticamp - Ingonish
Monday, Sept. 7 -
Ingonish - Baddeck
   
   

Day One
Saturday, September 5
Baddeck to Ingonish 103 km (62 mi.)

Departing the village of Baddeck, we begin our tour with a fairly easy ride. We travel by way of quiet back roads, toward the scenic Margaree Valley, world famous for its salmon. Later in the day, we visit a region of French-speaking Acadian fishing villages. We end our first day at Cheticamp, in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.

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Day Two
Sunday, September 6
Cheticamp to Ingonish 112 km (70 mi.)

This is the most challenging day of our tour. Over 110 kilometers of coastal mountains separate us from our destination campsite. Early in the morning, we meet our first challenge - French Mountain. North Mountain presents another formidable challenge. The downhill runs on both are a worthy reward! There are many enjoyable distractions; Black Brook Beach and waterfalls, whale sightings, deer, moose, panoramic views such as from atop MacKenzie and French Mountains, and many enticing food stops along the way! We'll celebrate our memorable day of cycling at Ingonish. Our camp will be away from the crowds, in a specially reserved secluded part of the park.

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Day Three
Monday, September 7
Ingonish to Baddeck 105 km (65 mi.)

Our last day together offers our only major challenge. Smokey Mountain is spectacular, rising sharply from the shore. From its cliffs, you are offered views far out over the Atlantic Ocean. Afterward, we follow Cape Breton Island's rugged seacoast, to our farewell in Baddeck.

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For further information on this year's Cabot Trail Tour contact:

Cabot Trail Bicycle Tour
c/o Atlantic Canada Cycling
ctrail@atlanticcanadacycling.com
 PO Box 1555, Station Central
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3J 2Y3
(902) 423-BIKE; fax (902) 423-2452
   
   

 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
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