Bike packing the Simcoe County Loop Trail
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ย. 2024
- Canadian Cycling Magazine heads to Simcoe County in Ontario for a two-day, 160 km bike packing adventure on rail trail. Along the way, we visit the Elvale Spring, Balm Beach, Midland, Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons, Em’s Cafe in Coldwater, Orillia's Mariposa Market and Unity Market Cafe & Studios in Barrie.
Thank you for the great video. I plan on doing this loop soon and this has given me added inspiration
Great video even if it is more of a foodie video then cycling video .
Nice! I do this loop 3-4 times a year starting from Midland.. All day ride , takes me about 8-9 hours
Dude can you send me your strava? Or can i add you so i can do the trail.😅
Nice video... do you recommend 32mm on a road bike to be sufficient to ride this trail and also trails in the region?
I'm going this loop tomorrow 8am. Wish me luck!
how did you make out ?
@@stevebarratt3158took me 8 hours. I didn't eat or drink enough, so I bonked. It was 3 degrees out, so we froze. Especially on the north side along the lake. A good learning experience.
@@URSoulSurgeon Well Done, the cold adds a real challenge to it ! We stop 3 times drink a lot of water, and eat. I have found starting in Barrie ( north side ) and going counter clock wise a little easier on the mental game, the last 10 k are slightly down hill. See you on the trail !
Nice video! Good route to travel light. Did you camp?
You can definitely camp! Awenda Provincial Park is just a short trek off the trail and approximately halfway around the loop. cyclesimcoe.ca/explore/simcoe-county-loop-trail/
Hi there,
What do you do to eliminate the risk of a bear attack in camping in Canada?
This trail isn't in "bear country" here, and doesn't require any camping outside of cities and towns. It's a very safe ride!
What size bike did you use for the Rondo AL? I am 165 meter in height. What size you recommend?
can this be done in one day?
Yes it can! Lots of folks ride the loop in a single day. Experienced riders will ride it in approximately 8 hrs. Email us if you have any other questions - cyclesimcoe.ca/contact.
not bikepacking at all since it's not self-sufficient. The idea of bikepacking is to access remote areas by bike that wouldn't be accessible otherwise (without an overnight trip). But this looks like fun and perfect for a family ride!
I agree with you. Strapping a seat bag, sleeping in B&B and going gravel riding on some rail trails is not bikepacking.
Gatekeep a little harder please, someone might actually have fun if you don't