I have a good feeling about this summer. The weather will be great–no more blistering heart, and only light dumps of rain. Our bikes will all run perfectly, just like the day we bought them. And they’ll raise the speed limit 10...no, 20 km/h.
And of course, the coronavirus will be wiped off the face of the earth, and we can all get together again–we can ride, and meet up, and gather at our favourite bike events all over the province. We can be free again.
It's not just wishful thinking, it's positive thinking. Because no matter what happens, I know one thing for sure—everyone who went for a ride in the summer of 2020 knows how good we have it here in Ontario—and they’ll be looking for more, and better places to ride.
So this is my list of the top routes to tackle in 2021. You’ll notice we’ve chosen some big ones because if this pandemic has taught us anything, it's that time is precious and you’ve got to enjoy life to the fullest. But there’s a couple weekend rides in there, to make sure that everyone can get in on the fun.
A shorter loop for the weekend warriors, there’s nothing better than a quick burn up Highway 11, through the dense forests and into the rolling hills and valleys over and around the lakes that dominate the world north of North Bay. When you roll into Temiskaming Shores, you’ll be shocked at how incredibly different this area is from your expectations. The “Little Clay Belt” is an incredibly fertile region that boasts a wild array of local food—from gourmet cheese to “golden beef”—a wonderfully flavourful meat that has been featured in international documentaries. There are plenty of quaint restaurants and, as the former home of the Bikers Reunion, you can bet your butt that they love bikers here.
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