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


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!
ROAD CYCLING TOURS
Manitoulin Island Cycling Tour
Enjoy Manitoulin peddle a modest 30 km a day or a more challenging 40-50 km, hopping from hiking trail to scenic town to native gallery to scenic shore. Enjoy the best of Manitoulin Island's beaches, country roads, charming villages, breathtaking scenery by day. Relax at resort/ cottages and with great meals by night. These adventures include everything including the BIKE: 4 nights accommodation - first and last nights at WWE, 3 days cycling, 2 nights on the Island, all meals, gear shuttle, support van, a WWE guide, and transportation from WWE's base to Manitoulin Island and back.
4 nights, Aug 9-13, $720 CAD
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MOUNTAIN BIKING ADVENTURES

New! Yukon Mountain Biking Adventure
If you love mountain biking and want to explore the grandeur of Canada's Yukon, this week of adventure is for you! Whatever your riding abilities, join a group of like-minded adventurous women in a supportive environment with an instructor expert in the various hot spots around Whitehorse just after the summer solstice!
The week features 4 days of riding and coaching on the trails around Whitehorse plus 1 hiking day, and a little chill-laxing and nightlife in Whitehorse. Accommodation and all meals are included. You will be off-road, riding a mix of cross-country and downhill single track. Exploring networks of trails on Grey Mountain, Carcross, and the Yukon River. Suited to new or experienced bikers with a moderate to high level of fitness who want to improve their technical bike handling skills. Mid week, we shall take to Mount Lorne for a beautiful ascent on foot. Before leaving, we also have down time planned in Whitehorse at a truly vibrant time in the town with almost 24 hours daylight, given the proximity of this trip to the summer solstice. Included: 5 nts yurt accommodation, 1 night in Whitehorse; all meals; 4 ½ days expert instruction and guiding. Airfare not included. Group shuttle to and from Whitehorse airport is included. Front-suspension mountain bikes can be pre-rented for $200 this adventure, or you may prefer to bring your bike. Participants should be in good health, above average physical condition (for your age) and be up for a real all-mountain biking experience.
6 days, Jun 27- Jul 3, 2010 $1595. (6 spots)
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Just Added! Mountain Biking Skills Camp, Northern Ontario
Mountain biking is great fun and doesn’t need to be an extreme sport! Join a group of wild women attracted by the idea of learning trail riding with quality training in a supportive atmosphere. Led by a certified, top female coach, we will cover a full range of skills, including up hills, bike handling techniques, nutrition, safely going downhill, obstacle riding, and more. Develop new skills at the beginning of the season! We will be test-driving some luscious single track developed near Sudbury in preparation for the 2010 Ontario Summer Games. This clinic is geared towards beginners and novices but we welcome more intermediate riders if you promise to laugh with us, not at us! Includes 3 nights accommodation at Wild Women’s Northern Ontario 230 acre base: comfy waterfront cabins, canoes, kayaks at your disposal during free time AND a dreamy Finnish sauna! All meals from Saturday breakfast to Monday brunch. Front suspension (hard tail) bikes available to first six participants- at no charge!
3 nights, Jun 11-14, 2010 $450
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  Just Added! Intermediate Mountain Biking Skills Camp, Northern Ontario
This all-women clinic has been added based on requests from local intermediate riders!  Please join us to advance your technical mountain biking skills if you already have the basics and have been mountain biking for 2 seasons or more. Learn how to read trails, prepare for races, improve cornering, riding over obstacles, braking and climbing, descending steep slopes, trail side repair.  Includes 3 nights accommodation at Wild Women’s Northern Ontario 230 acre base: comfy waterfront cabins, canoes, kayaks at your disposal during free time AND a dreamy Finnish sauna! All meals from Saturday breakfast to Monday brunch. 
3 nights, Jun 4-7, 2010 $450
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