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by Jamie Stuckless In 2015, an impressive 1,757km network of cycling paths was completed in South Korea. The network follows the country’s four major rivers – Hangang, Nakdonggang, Geumgang, and Yeonsangun – and it connects South Korea from east to west and north to south. Built by K-water, a government agency responsible for water management, the network also helps […]

release by World Bicycle Day UN June 3, 2021 – Why celebrate the bicycle? Regular physical activity of moderate intensity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – has significant benefits for health. At all ages, the benefits of being physically active outweigh potential harm, for example through accidents. Some physical activity is better […]

by Jamie Stuckless The Simcoe County Loop is quickly becoming one of Ontario’s most popular cycling adventures. At 160km, the Loop connects nine municipalities and three bodies of water. It comprises seven different trails and is predominantly off-road, multi-use pathways made of crushed limestone. The southernmost point of the Loop is located in Barrie, about one […]

by Jamie Stuckless April 7, 2021 – Oakridge, Oregon is known as the mountain biking capital of the Pacific Northwest, and it is one of seven destinations that has been recognized as a gold-level Ride Center by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) for its high-quality mountain biking opportunities. There are more than 35 trails in the Cascade Mountains […]

by Jamie Stuckless April 18, 2021 – If you’re looking for an interesting e-bike destination, Medicine Hat has several attractive features, including its title as Canada’s sunniest city. Medicine Hat sees the sun on about 330 days each year and has a network of over 115km of trails to explore. The Heritage Trail Network (HTN) […]

release by Lonely Planet April 9, 2021 – Ireland’s new scenic Royal Canal Greenway, features 130km of walking and cycling trails that pass through four counties. The trails are a great way for outdoor-lovers to see some of the most beautiful and unspoilt parts of the country. Ideal for cyclists, walkers and runners of all […]

release by Infrastructure Canada March 12, 2021 – (Ottawa, Ontario) Investing in public transit strengthens communities, helps Canadians get around in faster, cleaner and more affordable ways, and ensures good jobs today while charting a path to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 . Investing in pathways and trails for cycling, walking, hybrid e-bikes and scooters, […]

A network of long excursion cycling routes is being developed in the region of Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway. The STIL and Arctic Bikepacking Trail projects aim to build multi-day cycling routes and service offerings in the Arctic reports Yle Uutiset. The goal of the STIL project, led by the Natural Resources Center (Luke), is to […]

release by the Nova Scotia Premier’s Office March 2, 2021 – As part of its commitment to the environment and fighting climate change, the Government of Nova Scotia is investing $19 million in rebates to support low-income families in making their homes more comfortable and energy-efficient and help Nova Scotians buy clean, reliable electric vehicles. […]

release by Cycle Toronto February 17, 2021 – 2020 was a huge year for cycling in Toronto, with the City implementing the most temporary and permanent bike lanes in one year in our city’s history. As Toronto’s Office of Recovery and Rebuild specifically highlighted, Toronto’s successes in active transportation last year cannot be an anomaly, […]