Many people come to Prince Edward Island to cycle on the Confederation Trail. Since we are part of the Cyclist Welcome program at Trailside Bed and Breakfast, it was time to replace our aging bicycle rack. For this project, I needed a box of 1.5 inch screws a handful of 2.5 inch screws 6 8-foot
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Where to obtain services while cycling the Confederation Trail in Prince Edward Island.
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You may have heard that in July, there was a fatal accident involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist. While the accident was not as outrageous as the picture depicted here, I thought a shocking photo would get your attention. Please, if you are planning on cycling on Prince Edward Island, be extra careful. The
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Many people come to Prince Edward Island to cycle the Confederation Trail. Some are ambitious enough to cycle tip to tip. Even fewer are ambitious enough to go tip-to-tip-to-tip, making the return trip by bicycle to retrieve their vehicle. No matter how much cycling you plan to do, come prepared. Get a cycling guide. If you have a
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Gulf Shore Parkway The last time we visited the letter “Y”, I spoke about the trail, the trail guide and finding roadways with paved shoulders. There is one important cycling lane that deserves a second mention. The Gulf Shore Parkway runs along the waterfront from North Rustico to Cavendish. This 10 km trip between the
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If you like running, you have plenty of opportunity on Prince Edward Island. The government website devotes a section to running. There are trails everywhere. The best trail, or course is the Confederation Trail. It offers 350 kilometres dedicated to runners, walkers and cyclists. In the winter, it is a way for snowmobilers to get
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So you are planning to Cycle in PEI. You have probably read that the Confederation Trail is surfaced. Be sure to understand that that means the stone/cinder packed trail bed and not a PAVED roadway. A hybrid or mountain bike is certainly preferred to a racing bike; you need wider tires for better traction.
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Traveling the Trails in PEI may mean, pedaling, walking, or jogging across what was once a railway line. This abandoned railway line will take you through quaint villages, around wetlands, and alongside shining waters. A Confederation Cycling Guide publication will be helpful with your cycling vacation. The guide will introduce you to participants of the Cyclists
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Hiking or Cycling PEI’s Confederation Trail is a slow adventure across the Island’s tip to tip route. The trail will take you to exploring History in Charlottetown or Summerside city, or tour to the many ocean beaches. The view of a countryside on a slower pace and easy on the budget vacation for the summer
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