Tag Archives: cycle tourism

LBS Gravel Battle Part Deux

Today is the day for the LBS Gravel Battle Part Deux. 130.6km with 1439m of climbing through the back routes north of Shawville here. Only 5km of pavement! Art Brûlant was the staging point for the cyclists participating in the … Continue reading

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Some Visitors

Art Brûlant had some visitors today. Not your usual visitors. Art Brûlant was the turn around point and a chance to re-fuel for participants in the Wendigo Ultra. The Wendigo Ultra is a Fat Bike race,  that started and finished at the Whitewater … Continue reading

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Resources for Increasing Bicycling

An interesting site to find resources concerning increasing cycle traffic. To quote: “……more and more the tourism sector has recognized the remarkable potential of cycling. Several factors are responsible for the growth of cycle tourism around the world: Cycling tourists … Continue reading

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Cycle Tourists Spend More Money!

In a New Zealand study of cycle tourists one of the key findings was that foreign visitors who came for cycle tourism spent $1233.00 more on average per trip than other visitors. The other key points in the study are … Continue reading

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New Data on Economic Impacts and Benefits of Bicycling and Bike Tourism

Great article in a great blog with loads of links. A lot to cover and ponder! Adventure Cycling Association: New Data on Economic Impacts and Benefits of Bicycling and Bike Tourism.

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The PPJ, Cycling & Thank You!

The weather is great. That perfect combination of sun, humidity and temperature that makes for great cycling weather. I, for one, would like to thank the MRC and the folks involved, and responsible for the upgrading and maintainance of the … Continue reading

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