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Cycling the Cabot Trail: Safety and Road Conditions You Need to Know

Cycling the Cabot Trail: Safety and Road Conditions You Need to Know

Cycling the Cabot Trail is often called a bucket-list ride for a reason. Located in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, the 300-kilometre loop is considered one of the most scenic routes in the world. It weaves through Cape Breton Highlands National Park, hugging rugged coastlines, climbing steep mountain passes, and offering sweeping ocean vistas. But while the views are unmatched, cyclists should be aware: the Cabot Trail is as demanding as it is beautiful. This guide

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Your Gear Guide for your Freewheeling Adventure

Part of the charm of a Freewheeling Adventures bike tour is the ability to show up and have all the tedious details already taken care of. This is especially true on guided tours, where knowledgeable and well-equipped guides can handle any situation thrown at them. Got a flat tire mid-ride? No problem, our guides can quickly fix it and get you back in the saddle. Having the right bike tour gear makes all the difference

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How Walking and Cycling Quiets the Brain

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How Walking and Cycling Quiets Your Brain Imagine walking on a serene, meandering forest path, with intermittent bird song gently punctuating the stillness of the quiet morning air. Golden sunlight is streaming through gaps in the lush, green forest canopy, casting dappled patterns on the ground. As you move forward with an easy, steady rhythm, you pass towering stands of pine trees on your left, a crystal-clear, babbling brook on your right, then a weathered

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