CYCLING TRIPS

"Packed panniers on Manitoulin
Uncrowded routes, roadside shops and eclectic terrain make the world's largest freshwater island one of Ontario's top biking spots. Plus, you'll have the blazing fall colours nearly to yourself"
by LAURA ROBINSON
Saturday, September 17, 2005

2008 SCHEDULE
Wild Women Expeditions’ cycling trips just for women are fabulous fun and affordable! _In 2002, we first introduced cycling trips on Manitoulin Island and then in 2005 -with much lobbying on the part of members- we introduced mountain biking adventures as well! The road trips mostly explore civilized areas in the very quaint and scenic Manitoulin Island. We munch at restaurants, or enjoy a catered spread at our cottages. Our mountain biking clinic will be based out of WWE's Northern Ontario basecamp. We are also able to organize custom mountain biking trips from there. Whether by mountain bike or road tour we supply everything including the BIKE: 4 nights accommodation, 3 days cycling, all meals, gear shuttle, support van, a WWE guide, and transportation from WWE's base to cycling destinations and back. From first timers to real road hags and ditch pigs, you are going to be in fabulous fun company with a supportive atmosphere to take on new challenges!

Mountain Biking Skills Clinic For Beginner and Intermediate Riders (location Hardwood Hills- 90 hour north of Toronto)
Join a group of wild women attracted by the idea of off-road action with quality training in a supportive atmosphere. Mountain biking is great fun and doesn’t need to be an extreme sport! Led by a certified female coach, we will cover a full range of skills, including climbing, bike handling techniques, maintenance, safely going downhill, obstacle riding, and more. Develop new skills at the beginning of the season to improve your riding enjoyment! Includes 2 nights accommodation in Wild Women’s former Moonstone base: comfy rooms, with 100 acres and a dreamy hot tub! All meals from Saturday breakfast to Sunday lunch. (Bikes can be rented at Hardwood Hills for $60 for the weekend)
2 nights, May 16-18 ($399 CAD)

NEW! Mountain Biking Blast in Fernie BC
Join us in Fernie BC for the riding adventure of your life! By winter, Fernie is a busy ski resort town which caters to young ski bums. Come springtime, just locals remain to enjoy the spectacular Rocky Mountain vistas, pristine lakes, trendy infrastructure of shops, pubs, cafes, epicure dining AND a phenomenal local mountain biking scene! Be a Fernie local for a week!!

With expert instructors, we will each take our riding skills to a new level while experiencing an exciting variety of cross country and downhill trails. You don’t need to be an expert or advanced to join this trip! You do need a strong comfort level with bikes- not necessarily mountain biking. You need to be fit for your age, and up for a challenge. OH YA!!

In the mornings, we will hunker down with our certified mountain biking coach to get all the basics as well as more advanced skills. Afternoons will be spent practicing and playing among the huge network of trails that comprise the Fernie mountain biking scene. Enjoy the scenic James White Loop and Heritage Trail that encompasses the town of town of Fernie, Mt. Fernie Provincial Park, Island Lake Lodge for lunch and a swim in an alpine lake, Sherwoody Forest (Mt. Fernie), Ridgemont Trails, and a day trip to Lussier Hot Springs. Included: Included: 6 nts accommodation, all meals, full suspension bike rental, transportation from Calgary airport and en route, MB coach, WWE host, a kick back day at hot springs; guided hike. Airfare not included. Suitable for new or experienced mountain bikers with a moderate level of fitness who want to improve their technical bike handling skills.
6 nights June 13-19 ($1495 CAD)

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