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Cape Breton Island Bicycle Tour - July 26-August 2, 2009 - Details
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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.
-daily route maps
-tour escort - Gary Conrod has 150,000 kilometers cycling experience, including every road on Cape Breton Island.
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    Accommodation
Our trip will be a tent camping adventure. It is possible for 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
Each cyclist can have their own choice of dining. Some prepare meals at our campsites. Participants buy food daily at designated spots and we transport it to the end point. There they will find stoves, cooking equipment, and cutlery - no need to bring any of that gear to the tour. Others prefer to enjoy as many restaurants as the route allows. We will provide a list each day of what you will find along our route.

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 or indoor selection.

Tour Support
During the ride, our support vehicle will be at your service if you need a lift or other assistance. Maps and information materials will help guide you along the way.
Preparation and Equipment
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!)

    
    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. Space is limited - contact us for the shuttle schedule and details before booking flights or trains.

Air:
Halifax, Nova Scotia - The major connecting airport for Atlantic Canada, Halifax has been selected as the best medium-sized airport in the world - see two interesting sites Fly Halifax, and Halifax International Airport. It 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, Westjet, Porter Air, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Icelandair,Northwest Airlines, United

Halifax Airport is about 300 km (180 miles) from our tour start at Port Hawkesbury, 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.

arrow Road:
There are two routes for driving. The amount of driving time and cost of ferry options factor in your decision.

Option A) Taking the Catferry from Bar Harbor, Maine or Portland, Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and crossing the province to just across the causeway on Cape Breton Island.

Option B) Around the Bay of Fundy through New Brunswick then crossing Nova Scotia to just across the causeway on Cape Breton Island.

Train:
The closest train station is at Truro, Nova Scotia. It is a stop on the ACC shuttle pickup. Trains originate from Montreal, Quebec by ViaRail. The train runs six days per week. It is possible to connect to Montreal by rail further west in Canada by Via and from the USA by Amtrak.

Bus:
Busses connect to Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia. Travellers with bicycles are not treated with first-class style. In addition, if baggage holds are full bikes may be held back Acadian Lines.

 

    
         
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
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