Niagara area biking – just made even more accessible!

June 23, 2009

Beginning June 27th,2009 and continuing until Monday, October 12th,2009 Go Transit will be offering a new train service from Toronto to Niagara Falls on weekends and holidays for cyclists and their bikes.

IMG 0537 Niagara area biking just made even more accessible!

Niagara Falls

I have already mentioned the Toronto-Niagara bike train which offers a similar service.

Listed below are the differences between the trains:

  • Go Transit ONLY runs on Saturday, Sunday and statuatory holiday.
  • the Bike Train runs on some Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays in addition to the weekend service.
  • Go Transit seats cannot be reserved in advance whereas you can prebook with the Bike Train. Go Transit operates on a first come, first served basis.
  • Go Transit fares are $15.90 one way, $31.80 return with the bike.
  • Bike Train fares are $31 one way, $62 return including the bike and a map.
  • Go Transit trains begin at Union Station in Toronto but they have scheduled stops in Port Credit, Oakville, Burlington, St. Catherines and Niagara Falls.
  • The Bike Train starts in Toronto and stops in St. Catherines and Niagara Falls.
  • Go Transit has 4 daily departures from Toronto whereas there is only one departure in each direction on the Bike Train.

There are a maximum of 28 bikes permitted on each Go Transit train with the maximum on each car being 4 bikes. Call 416-869-3200 or 1-888-438-6646 for more information.

The train station in Niagara Falls is at 4267 Bridge Street which is two blocks from downtown and four kilometers from the actual Falls.

A guide to biking the Niagara area is available as a free download.

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BCAA offers roadside bike assistance

June 22, 2009

If you bike alot in the Metro Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna or Kamloops area you might want to consider purchasing a membership in the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA).

bike 001 BCAA offers roadside bike assistance

They have recently introduced a service at no extra charge whereby they will send a technician out to help you fix a flat tire, a broken chain or whatever else might be required. If they are unable to fix it on the spot then they will transport you and your bike to a destination up to 320 kilometers away, if you have a premier membership. Your membership level will determine the type and frequency of service you receive.

This might be just the ticket for commuters and weekend cyclists who love the biking but hate the fixing. Even better is the fact that the service is available 24/7. For more information call 604-268-5555 or 1-800-663-1956.

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Niagara region cycling – with the help of the Bike Train

June 15, 2009

The Niagara region is my next destination for researching cycling itineraries.  I lived in the region many years ago so I already know how wonderful the cycling is on the Niagara-on-the-Lake backroads, but the coming trip will encompass a much wider area.

Sometime in July look for the full itinerary which will take me from Niagara-on -the-Lake, home of the Shaw Festival, to Fort Erie along the shores of Lake Erie and into Port Colborne. From there it will be up and along the Welland Canal to the town of Thorold. Several days will be spent sipping my way through the wineries of that area and then a quick cycle back to Niagara-on-the-Lake will complete the loop.

IMG 0585 Niagara region cycling with the help of the Bike Train

Henry of Pelham Winery

There is now a very easy way to get to both St. Catherines and Niagara Falls from Toronto – the bike train.  Certain trains will permit bikes and tickets can be purchased online. The one way fare for an adult plus a bike is $31,  $62 return.  Kids 11 and under are free but their bikes will cost $5 each way on the train. What a great way for the whole family to have a weekend adventure without getting in a  car or dealing with traffic. 

Accommodation choices run the full gamut from luxurious hotels in Niagara-on -the-Lake to the cheaper chain hotels found in Niagara Falls to charming B&B’s found in all the small towns. The upcoming itinerary will include a range of options to make your getaway easy to organize.

The Niagara area can be comfortably biked from April until late October.

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