Early Bird discount offered for upcoming bike tour that includes Amherstburg

This year’s Essex Region Bike Tour will feature five routes of varying distances and raise funds to transform the CASO rail line into a multi-use trail.

With June recognized as Trails Month, the Essex Region Bike Tour has opened registration and will provide an Early Bird discount to those who register this month. Funds raised through this tremendously fun event in support of trails will support the new CASO Greenway Trail effort.

Essex Region Conservation has again partnered with Share the Road for new road routes to maximize rider safety and comfort.

“We are thrilled that this year’s 60- and 100-kilometres routes will travel through picturesque, safe county roads through Essex, Amherstburg, Harrow and back to Kingsville! Greenway cyclists will continue to explore the safe, off-road nature trail on the Chrysler Canada and Cypher Systems Group Greenways,” reveals Danielle Breault Stuebing, Director of Communications. “We’re so thankful for the guidance and expertise of Tom and Sue Omstead of Share the Road who have designed this year’s road routes to maximize rider interest, safety and comfort!”

 “There has been such a surge of support for cycling initiatives - especially with the planned opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and as plans are gearing up to develop the CASO Rail Line into another fantastic Greenway Trail,” says David Robins, vice president of the Essex Region Conservation Foundation.  “This event continues to strike a chord with cyclists of all ages and abilities, and we could not be more excited about what this year’s event will offer to both new and long-time event participants.”

 This year’s event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27. Riders will choose one of five different routes catering to all skill levels. Road routes will choose from a 60km or 100km distance, while Greenway riders can choose from a 15km, 32km or 60 km trail experience. Funds raised will support the creation of a new Community Entrance along the Cypher Systems Group Greenway.

The event is ideally suited for individuals, teams and families interested in health and wellness to explore the region’s fantastic trails and safe road routes.  The tour will conclude with a lakefront lunch. Bike shops and cycling groups will also be part of the celebration.

Registration for the Essex Conservation Bike Tour is open and available online at http://essexregionconservation.ca/biketour . Register before June 30 and use the promo code: EARLYBIRD to receive a $5 discount.

 Since 1977, the Essex Region Conservation Foundation has been raising funds to enrich the environment of the Windsor-Essex-Pelee Island region to ensure it is the Place for Life.

Early Bird discount offered for upcoming bike tour that includes Amherstburg

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