Peterborough and the Kawarthas expand cycling routes in the Greenbelt
The new Oak Ridges to Lake Loop is designed to encourage tourism in the region
A new cycling route in the Peterborough and the Kawarthas region of the Greenbelt will encourage riders take advantage of the hills, scenic views and roads that travel through quiet fields in the area. The 3A hills, views and pastries is a 65-km route for riders looking for a shorter ride. The Greenbelt route was launched in 2015 and travels from Northumberland to Niagara on well-signed cycling roads through the countryside. The routes highlight the regions bike-friendly destinations.
The new loop gives access to riders to explore the communities in the Township of Cavan-Monaghan, the City of Peterborough and the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan. To give greater access to the regions cycling assets, multiple connecting routes have been added to the Waterfront Trail and points of interest to give more options for riders to choose routes that suit their desired length and terrain. The routes are designed to bring new visitors to the region’s countryside, which is essential to encouraging the economic vitality of the rural communities.
The route passes by destinations to eat, cafes for a quick coffee stop, scenic views, hills for harder efforts and accommodations if you plan on visiting the area of a few days.
“The landscapes of Peterborough and the Kawarthas are the perfect backdrop for this three-day cycling trip,” said Burkhard Mausberg, CEO of Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. “With the Greenbelt Route, we look for partners taking leadership in cycle tourism and Peterborough Economic Development has shown a strong commitment to promoting not only the region, but also healthy, active recreation.”
“It is a tremendous opportunity for Peterborough & the Kawarthas to be included in this collaborative initiative,” said Rhonda Keenan, President & CEO of Peterborough economic development. “In addition to the successful launch of the region’s first signed cycling routes in 2015, we now have the opportunity to be connected to rural destinations from Northumberland to Niagara, encouraging increased visitation and spending in the region, which is vital to the health of our local economy and the growth of tourism in the region.”
See the 3A Hills, views and pastries loop at mapmyride.com. For more details of the routes in the region visit greenbelt.ca/route.
