Tag Archives: slow travel

Autumn Hiking at the Long Point World Biosphere

Exploring a Long Point Biosphere nature reserve in the fall will definitely result in a repeat visit! This experience is inspiring. Exploring the towering, old-growth Carolinian trees, taking in all the fall fragrances and colours, and learning from a skilled guide all combined to form a uniquely authentic experience.

A Fall Colour Bike Ride on the TH&B Rail Trail

Fall weather in southern Ontario is perfect for biking, and the best part about it is the changing leaves. From mid-September to late October, the shorter days and crisp nights trigger an amazing colour explosion along local trails; none prettier than the transformation on the TH&B rail trail.

Gear Review: 2023 Kona Rove Gravel Bike Test

I would be hard-pressed to imagine a rider who wouldn’t love this bike. As someone testing it fully loaded for a bikepacking trip, I could appreciate its stability, not to mention its sharp presentation, and even sharper handling. Throughout my test, the 2023 Kona Rove met my adventure expectations while also serving well as a fast-pedaling gravel bike experience in practice rides.

A Fall Colour Paddle from Newport Bridge to Onondaga

Autumn is when things in nature and our local landscape ramp up, with leaves often changing brilliantly from just one day to the next. There’s no better place from which to quietly witness these subtle changes than a peaceful fall colour paddle down the Grand River from Newport Bridge to Onondaga.

Intro to Bikepacking: The Wilewood Experience

Bikepacking is a combination of all-terrain cycling and backpacking. A recent micro-adventure through Brant County to Wilewood, just off the Trans Canada Trail, was my introduction to this experience. And it was definitely one-of-a-kind!

Paddling the Oxbow on the Grand River

If you get the chance to dip your paddle in parts of the Grand River that are seldom seen, tour the back access points and watch what unfolds right in front of you, its almost an indescribable moment of peace and beauty in one. Paddling the Oxbow is one of those experiences. “…5 stars. Would highly recommend!”

Pairing Bike Rides & Craft Beer in Brant County

At the 12 km mark on a beautiful rail trail bike ride from Brantford, a short detour east on Oakland Rd. in Scotland will take you to Flux Brewing Company to enjoy a uniquely rural Brant County craft beer experience!