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Here are more comments you have sent our way. Thanks for touring with us!

Just wanted to let you know what a great time I had cycling with you in PEI. This was the first time I’d gone on an organized tour. I really liked how well you thought out the itinerary, and provided us maps so we could set our own pace and alternate the route if we liked. I found some gravel roads that put my mountain bike to good use.
I like to provide somewhat for myself, so the chance to cook and camp without having to carry all my gear solo was nice. It was easy to make friends, yet have as much time alone as we wanted.
If you ever need a local recommendation Maine, Id be glad to talk with anyone about the PEI tour. Hope I will be able to go on the Newfoundland tour someday.

Well supported, well organized, well executed. Keep up the good work.

But, I just wanted to check in with you all. It was such a super and beautiful time. What a way to get a feel for PEI and its people and places!

Thanks for my second unforgettably great tour with ACC, I'm already looking forward to the next one! Take care of yourselves at
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as well as you took care of us! Thanks!

The Newfoundland trip has a little bit of everything - hills, flats, riding along the ocean, riding in Tundra and some good hiking. Along the way we were able to catch a glimpse at whales, and even saw icebergs! Newfoundland is a remote area of Canada, and you get to experience great open spaces;, which also means limited services to some extent. There is never a day without something along the way, but you definitely realize that you are removed from the congested city life. The trip is well planned out, and the cycling nicely spread out over the ten days. The longest day of the trip is not overly challenging - unless Mother Nature has her way. Last year we ended up having our worst weather day on our longest day, which meant colder weather than expected, and some tough head winds - but it is all part of experiencing Newfoundland. The weather can change quickly, and we saw that first hand. I really enjoyed the trip, and would highly recommend it.

I did not know anyone when arriving, but felt like a friend immediately.

Logistics are pretty strong. We like the meet-and-greet, pot luck etc. We like the camping and the flexibility to book a room for some of the trip. Strong pit crew. Grocery stops, coffee. Really like that you carry dishes, silverware, cups, pots, etc. We appreciate your research on notable things on the tour.

All in all a tremendous cycling experience and an impressive feat of organization by Gary Conrod and his helpful staff at Atlantic Canada Cycling.

You did a first rate job! I am by nature a cynical person. Your people did a first rate job, and you can quote me or use me as a reference.

2 cabs 3 buses 2 planes (thats one way) from Manhattan, everything was great.. Gary and staff did great job.

We will recommend this to our biking friends - a great experience.

I think Gary has done more for cycling than anyone in Eastern Canada. The service you provide is a great boost to the cycling community. You guys are the best.

First class function. After lots more experiences elsewhere Ive come back to appreciate it even more by contrast to the other events.

We took a tour of Prince Edward Island with you that we’ll never forget. It was a highlight of our bicycling years. ..your tours were the greatest, you really planned them good!

It is a very nice Island you have and thanks for sharing it.

I enjoyed the previous tour I did with you and have the same positive feeling after completing this one. I will strongly recommend it to my friends and colleagues.

Thank you so much for everything on the CB tour! It was so fantastic and memorable. I loved all the people I met and all the things we did. Your organization and service was perfect.

Riding was amazing, and, really enjoyed the people I met. Casual, self paced, kind of laid back attitude. Lots of flexibility regarding riding, meals, stops along the way, etc.

I wanted to write quickly and thank you for designing a very enjoyable cycling trip. Both Lois and I had a terrific time, and beyond bicycling really enjoyed our first exposure to Nova Scotia. The province is beautiful, and at least by standards of further south, rather un-commercialized and unspoiled

A great trip of Eastern Nova Scotia. Thanks for sharing your beautiful piece of the world.

I will be recommending it to my bicycling friends.

A professional tour organizer for over thirty years, that not only talks the talk but bikes the bike. I’ve been on more than a dozen of Gary's tours over the last 25 years and all were excellent.

It’s a treat to be able to enjoy such a well-run event.

You and your crew have an amazing way of making the days of cycling worry free. Hoping for next year and hoping you have some great tours this year.

I did the Cape Breton trail twice with Gary! Loved every moment of it. He’s a great organiser.

Most enjoyable bicycle event I have attended.

Down-to-earth, nice,funny, sense of humour, knowledgeable, kind, organized, caring attitides.

Gary of Atlantic Canada Cycling, was terrific and helped us even though we weren't with his group. Saved us from missing ferry and being stuck for an extra week in Newfoundland.

Excellent! Great weather, new friends, interesting site and beautiful seaside scenery

Thanks for a great tour.

You're just about 100%, in fact you are 100% on the stuff within your control.

Thanks to you and your crew for a great tour, hope to get back up for next year.

Loved it! Somewhat hillier than I had expected, but I enjoyed the challenge. And having completed it, Now I can brag about it. Plus I can say again, it was so beautiful. We saw all kinds of things along the way.

Newfoundland was even more beautiful and rugged than I had imagined. Every day included a new discovery and new adventure. The crew was wonderful. They were always ready to help and made me feel safe and comfortable. Great job!

I appreciated the slow transition into more challenging rides as the tour progressed each day offered new sights to see and appreciate. I always felt safe and accounted for throughout each ride and that I would make it safely to the day's final destination despite any accidental detours. Overall it was an amazing trip and I hope to join other tours in the future.

I'm always looking for ways to de-stress my life. For me, an adventure vacation is an amazing opportunity to meet people with similar interests and set life's worries aside. I kept in contact with my family but did not check my email - not even once.

I know there are other cycling tour options to choose from and there is a reason people pick ACC over them. You all provide just the right amount of support and tell it like it is, which I appreciate. From the crew to the riders, everyone is there to enjoy the ride and share in a beautiful experience. I hope your future tours are successful and I hope to be back next year for another adventure. Thank you so much for providing the services to make this possible and I wish you guys all the best!

Thanks for another great bike tour!

I was very happy with the tour and felt it was well done. It was an amazing trip.

It’s been a great trip. I enjoyed the tour and will definitely be back!

Good variety with mix of long rides, short rides and off days. Got good value for the cost of the tour.

-have been on past tours and enjoy the format. We like the camping format, especially because you have more opportunity to meet people and socalize.

My son and I just signed up for the Cape Breton Tour.We did the PEI tour two years ago and had a great time. We are a little worried about the mountains on this tour but we started our training yesterday. And it is good to know that Gary and his crew are only a phone call away.

Excellent pre-trip information and response to specific questions. Incredible value.

The first thing I would tell you about the tour is that there were cyclists of all strengths participating, from novices to experts, and I believe that everybody found the tour to be well designed, and challenging. The terrain is sometimes hilly, but the big factor is wind -- tailwinds and you’re laughing, headwinds you’re crying.
Atlantic Canada Cycling’s management style of the tour was very good -- they don’t baby you, so that you feel like you’re accomplishing the tour on your own -- but they provide enough support that you don’t have to worry about anything but cycling and having a good time

Great job planning out route -- everyone commented on how it progressed so perfectly day-by-day building up to the spectacular days of climbing on the Cabot Trail.

Spectacular riding and great company. I couldn't have imagined it better. Thank you for a great experience everyone. Great program and support Gary, Ed and Jason; don't change a thing. Ed, I'm coming back for some of your chowder. Maybe Newfoundland next year? Best everyone

Gary, thank you so much for your assistance to me during the Gaspé tour 2019. The scenery was so spectacular. It was a mind blowing, often emotional, journey for me in Québec. I should mention Ed & Jason as well. You all have such a great passion for cycle touring that added to my enjoyment immensely.
Encore une fois, je vous remercie pour un parcours inoubliable !

Dates fit with my schedule, and the cost was reasonable. Support from organizers, clear communication from organizers, safe routes, all three were met, it went very well and the rides were spectacular.

I arrived back with a sore bum and a tired body but I was ecstatic with the ride I’d done. Even in less-than-ideal weather I would do it again in a heart beat. This tour was impressive, especially considering the price. I felt taken care of along the way. I would recommend it to any first year rider who is looking for a great challenge and awesome excuse to take a road trip out East!

Just wanted to send you an email to thank you for organizing the Cabot Trail tour last weekend. Some of the hills were hell to climb but the scenery was quite nice. I think what was especially nice about the experience was meeting all the great people….kind of kindred spirits in adventure and health. I also really appreciated your organization of transporting tents, etc.

I consider your event the best bicycling tour experience I've ever had.

Superb! Couldn't have been better. Nowhere to improve!

What you are doing is priceless and I’d do it again.

Thank you for such a memorable vacation!! I am definitely going to do this tour again!

We indeed found that Gary and his crew made the entire trip a real treat with the services readily available to help out. We met others who had also been on more than one of ACC Eastern Canada tours, so that also speaks well of how smoothly things are organized. The only real variable is the weather, which NOBODY can predict or change.

I think the tour was very successful - and obviously word is spreading - the tour was superb. Thanks!

The Saguenay - Lac Saint-Jean Tour was outstanding. The other tour members were a highlight for me.

Thanks again – it was far beyond what we hoped for. The crew was wonderful. The sag wagon was always where I needed it.

This is my first bike tour, and thanks to you it won’t be my last.

I loved the Newfoundland trip last year, and would like to return this year but can't decide between PEI West, Nova Scotia East or Cape Breton. Hoping to get on one of your amazing adventures again this summer.

A great trip. Thank You!

We just love your tours! We love being able to eat our own food when we want to. You have a good process down!

Thanks for a great tour and the road-side repair

Im still glowing and telling great stories about the Newfoundland trip ... especially the wonderous head wind and rain on that fateful day past the airport! Our photos are great as well.
(We) had a great time - thanks for making it possible!

I had such a good time I will make all efforts to return next year.

This Newfoundland trip was really fabulous. That is all people talked about on the way back. I look forward to more trips with you, try to bring some of my biking compatriots with me, too.

Thanks for a whole new batch of memories ~ the ride, the scenery, the food, the people, and the endless storytelling!

22 years ago my wife bought me a bike, I got hooked then I looked for a goal, found your website, and the Cabot trail run. Yes I made it , hard but rewarding, and I came back for a total of five Cabot trail runs with you. Now age and illness has slowed me but I have a lot good memories of yours tours

Obviously a great deal of time, effort, and expertise went into the preparation of these. All were interesting, useful and complete, far surpassing my expectations.

Thanks to the support drivers and all staff. An excellent show of teamwork. Very pleased with all. Each and every one on staff a great big thank-you. You worked hard.

Thanks for a great tour - hope to do more next summer material (daily maps, route description, opportunities for food, etc) was excellent.

What a great vacation it was! We were a very great group and we enjoyed the company of each of you! Also thanks for the amazing organization! Everything was perfect!
Au revoir! Hope to see you again in the future!

I have already sent emails with photo attachments to several friends that I think might be interested to join me next year. I will certainly be back.

The website gave the impression that it was arranged and hosted by an expert in the area and biking, as well as, a great balance of information, quirkiness and humour. And amazing pictures to peruse. Also, the reasonable price, camping and the laid back feel of the descriptions, socializing, options, etc.

A chance to see a part of the country I hadn't seen before; having superb support from you and meeting up with great people who all share a common goal.

The first two days were long and uphill, and after that it was mild riding, even the 80 mile day in the rain. We chose to do a combination of camping and B&Bs, which seemed to be a nice way to go, although there were many who camped each night. Getting food became easier as the trip went on, and cooperative cooking of meals increased as the trip developed. All of this adding richly to the experience. We had a great time and would certainly go an another Atlantic Canada Cycling Ride again.

I did a lot of online research to do a tour on Prince Edward Island. Your tour was the most reasonably priced tour I could find. That tour was exceptional - there were 7 of us from Virginia that came up together to do the tour in 2005 and it was a wonderful experience for all of us. Since then I've returned several times to do other tours with ACC, all of them very well organized and I have many wonderful memories of touring all over the Maritimes.

Thanks for going the extra mile.

This was my first time in Newfoundland. I always wanted to go but was put off in the past with the thought of a lot of rain. I was pleasantly surprised. We had great weather for the most part and were blessed with a lot of sunshine and warm weather at the beginning of the Tour. I just fell in love with Newfoundland. I loved the scenery and the people were very friendly, the roads were clean and the air was fresh. Hiking was great in Gros Morne park even though we could not hike to the top because of the nesting season (not open until July 1st). Saw lots of moose and some caribou and of course whales

Hope you will be able to stick with the operation for a number more years while we are still capable of going with your groups.

I’m looking forward to next year already. You did a wonderful job!

I have not forgotten the wonderful Newfoundland Tour - unforgettable!

Searching travel via the internet is a hit and miss opportunity since you do not know how much is hype versus reality. I chose ACC because it seemed to offer service without expensive luxuries. I am glad that I did since I think that the group was about the best and most cohesive group I ever traveled with.

What a great low-key operation. Thanks to you all.

I attended two previous tours with Atlantic Canada Cycling and had a wonderful time. Outdoor exercise, pretty campsites, friendly people. Thanks for taking such good care of us.

The riding distances were very good, with ample time to stop for the major interest points. The description of how to prepare for the next day was good. The tour organization was excellent. The truck was always open when we needed it. The list of places to stop was good. The hints about what to explore were very good suggestions.
The campfires were good. Socialization was excellent. We meet a lot of very nice people. All in all it was a fantastic tour. The size of the group was very nice.

Dear Team ACC, your're the best! Thanks so much for great biking experience - we will never forget it!

It was well-organized and well-run, I thought. Better yet, the organization was able to adapt to changing conditions or circumstances when necessary.

Gary Conrod runs a fantastic tour. He knows his stuff. This is my 4th one with ACC. You'd love it!! hope to see you again one day soon!

Many thanks, PEI is truly a beautiful province.

I like how relaxed the itinerary was laid out - we had the option of eating out or buying food to cook ourselves. It was helpful to have those hints mentioned on our maps for sure.

Caroline and I want to extend to you our greatest appreciation for opening our minds and bodies to the experience of Newfoundland and Labrador. Your leadership was absolutely superb, and your attention to all riders needs and queries was outstanding. The route and accommodations could not have been better.

I really enjoyed this low-key type of tour. Terrific!

Congratulations on 35 years of cycling tours. We have many fond memories of the Rally, the tours, and the people we met. Thank you for for the adventures.

The last eight days couldn't have been better. Grateful to all of you for the kindness, inspiration, hilarity, & rich memories

Gary, thank you so much for your assistance to me during the Gaspé tour. The scenery was so spectacular. It was a mind blowing, often emotional, journey for me in Québec. You all have such a great passion for cycle touring that added to my enjoyment immensely. Encore une fois, je vous remercie pour un parcours inoubliable !

Thank you for making the recent PEI tour a memorable one for us. We enjoyed every day of riding including the one windy day. We really appreciated the extras ie;Lobster feast, the Center accommodations and providing transportation to include us with the campers. PEI is a wonderful place to ride on safe rural roads and trails. Hopefully (we) will be able to participate in one of your other tours in the future.

It's been 3 GREAT years in a row! Appreciate it. See you next year.

Your chosen routes clearly had scenic and low-traffic advantages.