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Burlington Bike Path

Burlington Bike PathBurlington Bike Path

Burlington’s Waterfront Bike Path is a 7.6 mile recreational route that runs from the southern end of Burlington at Oakledge Park to the northern end at the Winooski River, where it connects via the newly constructed (spring 2004) bike path bridge to the Colchester Bike Path. The Bike Path rides along the Lake Champlain shoreline, offering wonderful views of the lake and the Adirondack Mountains to the west. The bike path links six major waterfront parks, along with the Burlington High School and the central Waterfront district.

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Making the Lake Champlain Islands a Biking Destination – video

Making the Lake Champlain Islands a Biking Destination

 

Vermonters got to experience a taste of the islands, the Lake Champlain Islands, that is at the Islands Farm and Food Festival.

Families could enjoy food and music, plus farming education programs.

This year, festival organizers reached out to cyclists to strategize how to better make the Islands a biking destination.

“As a result of an economic development forum that was held in the Islands in February, when a group of residents said you know, one of the most important things we can do for the economy in the islands is to build on a reputation as a great biking destination,” – Emily Bodecker, Executive Director at Local Motion.

The local motion bike ferry operates seven days a week until Labor Day.

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Update on Rehabbing the Burlington Waterfront Bike Path

Rehabbing the Burlington Waterfront Bike Path- Video

Update on Rehabbing the Burlington Waterfront Bike PathThe next step in rehabbing the Burlington Waterfront Bike Path is underway. City leaders met to discuss a renewed recreation path in the Queen City.

Ground broke last year on phase one of the rehab and now plans are moving forward. The path will be re-aligned in some sections, moving it closer to the water, the surface will be re-paved, more signage will be added, and up to 14 “Pause Places” will be added along the path to create more recreation and relaxation options.

This video looks at plans and progress of the project.

 

 

 

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Tips for Spring Biking Along Lake Champlain

Tips for Spring Biking Along Lake Champlain

 

Biking along Lake Champlain can be a wonderful experience, and In the latest article at LakeChamplainRegion.com Kim Rielly offers her Top 5 Tips for Spring Biking on the Adirondack Coast to maximize your enjoyment. Here’s what Kim has to say:

“It’s just like riding a bike.  

Which is to say that it is not like running or skiing. Or sitting at a desk.

If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it is that no matter how many miles I’ve run or cross-country skied over the winter, switching to road cycling in the spring offers a few challenges. Sure, it seems like it would be an easy transition from a mix of running and sitting at a desk for too many hours a day, to moving your legs in a circular, non-jarring motion.

But in addition to utilizing far different muscles, I’ve found that the onset of spring cycling season offers a number of lessons; especially for those lucky enough to spend that season on Lake Champlain’s Adirondack Coast – a place I call home.

So, for your convenience, I’ve compiled a list of those lessons. And in no particular order, here are my Top 5 Tips for Spring Biking along the Adirondack Coast: …..”

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VerMontreal 2015

VerMontreal 2015The VerMontreal tour, introduces riders to the joys of bike touring and introduces visitors to one of the most beautiful corners of Vermont. Two years ago Sojurn added this ride to their suite of trips. Delight in exploring your own backyard while being hosted by one of the premier bike touring companies in the country.

 

VerMontreal 2015

 

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This year’s ride leaves on May 28th, and registration is still available. Visit Sojurn’s website (gosojourn.com/vermontreal-bike-trip/) for the full itinerary. Discover the beauty and rich history of Vermont and visit wineries and cideries along the way at a pace that gives you time to enjoy it all. On the final day you’ll roll into the beautiful city of Montreal, and take part in the festivities of the famed Tour de l’Île race. Part festival, part community and definitely a celebration of all things biking, riding Montreal’s streets with 15,000 other cyclists is an experience for any bicyclist.

 

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While you’re picnicking by the lake or learning about the history of Fort Chambly, you will also be helping to support Local Motion- a percentage of the profits from the Vermontreal ride are donated to Local Motion, and support their work to improving access to biking for everyone, throughout Vermont.

 

Registration is now open for this gem of a ride, consisting of 4 days and 3 nights of peddling through rural farmlands and quaint villages of Vermont and Quebec during the last weekend of May. For more information, check out the Vermontréal ride description on Sojourn’s website (gosojourn.com/vermontreal-bike-trip/).

 

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