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Beat the Heat
Fantastic Biking & Walking Destinations
For the Summer
June 2005
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 Nova Scotia, a Cyclist's Paradise
Average high temperatures in Nova Scotia are only in the 70's during July and August - which makes way for perfect biking weather and the feel of eternal springtime. Bike Riders' Evangeline Trail trip offers some of the best biking around. From the undulating hills through the fruit orchards of the Annapolis Valley to the dramatic coastal riding along the Bay of Fundy - ride by in the morning and see boats bobbing high in the water, ride by in the afternoon and see the same boats on their side with no water in sight! If the beauty of the land is not enough, the history lover in you will enjoy the Evangeline Trail. During our week, learn the origin of your Cajun ancestors and see the route of the original Halifax pony express. To complement your week of biking, tag on a day in Halifax, the lively seaport capital of Nova Scotia, before or after your tour. For more information on Bike Riders' Evangeline Trail trip, click here.
• Evangeline Trail: July 31 - Aug 6, Aug 7-13, Aug 21-27, Sep 18-24
For additional tours in Canada, including the Cabot Trail, The Lighthouse Route and Prince Edward Island, click here.
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The Magical Emerald Isle
Temperatures hold steady in Ireland, no matter what the season, so brush up on your Irish brogue and hop across the pond for Bike Riders' biking adventure along Ireland's Mystical Western Shore. Riding is a treat in Ireland as lush green landscapes sweep around every bend and tiny stone cottages and celtic crosses dot the terrain. Our routes cover lovely backroads along the base of emerald mountains and sweet smelling peat fields where the only traffic jam you may encounter is the local farmer and his flock of sheep. To complement your week biking, Bike Riders suggests a day in two in Dublin. Swap a few tales over a pint of Guiness. Who's to say there isn't a touch of Irish in everyone?
• Ireland's Mystical Western Shore: July 23-20, July 31-Aug 6, Sep 11-17
In addition to biking, Bike Riders also offers Walking Adventures in Ireland as well as Family Biking Adventures and Self-Guided Biking. Click here for more information.
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Head North to Maine
What better way to escape the heat of summer than to head to Acadia National Park, the crown jewel of New England? Each summer, vacationers make their pilgrimage to this idyllic natural setting, which reveals a picture perfect postcard around every bend. Join Bike Riders on our Walking Adventure of Acadia as we amble along historical trails and listen as thunderous waves crash against the miles of rocky coastline. Later become immersed in the quietness along one of the many carriage trails nestled within a forest of evergreens. Bike Riders' Walking Adventure of Acadia brings you to the top of Cadillac Mountain at sunrise, on a guided boat ride to Isle of Hout and gives you a glimpse of untouched Maine wilderness and authentic New England charm. And leaves you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Just what a summer vacation is all about!
• Walking Acadia: Aug 21-26, Sep 18-23, Oct 2-7
Our Walking Adventures are not just limited to New England - you can also leave your footprints in Ireland, Tuscany, Umbria and Provence.
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