With the demise of the railroad network that was established after Confederation across Canada, many of these lines have been converted to trails for hiking, cycling, skiing, snowshoeing and other uses.
These rail lines make ideal trails because they are reasonably flat, they were wll constructed and therefore durable over time and many are well shaded by mature trees along their edges.
Citizens have banded together to create, develop and promote these trails.
On May 14 this year one such trail - The Kissing Bridge Trailway - was promoted by an event - Spring On The Trail...2011. This is the inaugural event of what is planned as an annual spring event in which individuals and businesses can participate. In spite of the weather, participation was strong with representation by people all over our Region.
Hal Armstrong of Great Canadian Bike Tours and Jamie Hember of Grand Valley Trails Association were on hand and expounded on the many opportunities to get off the couch and get out the bike and go for it.
As has been explained in a book I recently read, Younger Next Year, exercise is the single most important factor to combine longevity with a high healthy quality of life out into your 80's and 90's.
Here are some links to explore to find what turns you on to the trails:
www.springonthetrail.ca Kissing Bridge
www.grta.on.ca Grand River Trail
www.trektravel.com Global
www.biketoursdirect.com
www.canadatrails.ca Great Canadian Bike Tours
www.tbn.ca Great Canadian Bike Rally - Hamilton
www.bikeontours.on.ca
www.cyclecanada.com
www.rockymountaincycle.on/rockiesw.html
www.everytrail.com
Grab your helmut, gloves, padded shorts and tour pack and TAKE OFF
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