Saint John River Bicycle Tour - Cycling Tour along the Saint John River, New Brunswick, Canada

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		Saint John River Bicycle Tour - August 7-15, 2007 - 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. -daily route maps -tour escort -return transportation from end point back to Saint John
		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 Food is the responsibility of each cyclist. This permits a wide range of dining styles and budgets. Some will prepare meals at our campsites, while others may have as many as the route allows at restaurants. We will provide a list of what you will find along our route. A support vehicle will transport items selected at stores along the way. 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 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 Moncton Via Rail Station. Contact us for the shuttle schedule before booking flights or trains. Air: Saint John Airport (www.saintjohnairport.com) has flights from Toronto, Montreal and Halifax with Air Canada Jazz. (www.aircanada.com). Check with all flights as to the size of the planes, some routes use smaller planes and have less bicycle baggage capacity. 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 420 km (265 miles) from our tour start at Saint John, New Brunswick. Road: Saint John is 125 km (76 miles) east of the USA border at Calais, Maine. It is 678 km (424 miles) from Boston and 1030 km (645 miles) and from New York City. From Montreal by way south through New Brunswick it is 940 km (588 miles). Train: The closest train station is at Moncton, New Brunswick. Trains all originate from Montreal, Quebec. It is possible to connect to Montreal by rail further west in Canada and the USA. Atlantic Canada Cycling's shuttle connects at the station. Viarail (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 Saint John, New Brunswick from the north from Quebec and eastward from the USA and the state of Maine. Travellers with bicycles are not treated with first-class style. If baggage holds are full bikes may be held back. Acadian Lines (www.smtbus.com).

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