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Explore the scenic area of Thorold in Ontario with the help of experienced tour guides on your own customized tour. Located on the Niagara Escarpment, this quaint city has everything from wineries to mountain biking and provincial parks. Create your own tour and explore the area with local cycling gurus.
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Canada,Ontario, near Niagara Falls, Thorold, in the heart of the Niagara Region. Erik Olesen, aka "the bike guy", owns and operates CanalCityCycle in the historic town of Thorold, Ontario, Canada. CanalCityCycle offers awesome, self guided and guided cross country bike tours through Shorthills Provincial Park, 12 Mile Creek Area, and the Brock University Trails, 12 mile creek trails and beyond. CanalCityCycle cycling tours allow the freedom to explore the amazing natural surroundings of the Niagara Area and also get to know the many local sites along the way. Bikes Mean Business, So Do I...... Esther Armchuk , Legal Director, Commissioner, City of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada "Erik introduced me to the beautiful area of Thorold, St. Catherines and Niagara Falls by bicycle. Erik is a highly experienced and accomplished cyclist who has intimate knowledge of the local terrain. His knowledge of the area, its history, natural features and wildlife is exceptional. Erik is extremely patient and encouraging with less experienced cyclists (like myself), while challenging his more seasoned cycling companions to "cycle beyond their comfort zone". Erik offers an exhilarating cycling experience for all levels of rider. I would highly recommend Erik for cycling tours coupled with lots of fun!" Service Category: Recreational tour cycling Top Qualities: Personable, Expert, High Integrity.
BikeGuy – :
“SHORTHILLS THRILLS”
Hi Erik,
Thanks again for the ride last week. Max and I had a blast. Here’s a
link to a piece I wrote about that day:
http://dustymusette.blogspot.ca/2012/07/short-hills-thrills.html
BikeGuy – :
Best Riding in Niagara us to be had here within the heart of Niagara, -THOROLD
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The best riding experiences for any type of rider or ride guide, they will not steer you wrong!
BikeGuy – :
“INSTANT FRIENDS”
Hey, it’s Francois,
On thursday September 16/11 I was riding down the street on my longboard in Thorold with my friend Laurent and I stopped in front of Erik’s bike shop. Erik was inside and he said a longboarder, come in! Laurent and I came in and hung out in the shop and Eventually Erik got us to go try to ride down the stairs in a driveway near the shop. Oh what fun it is to ride, we have that in common! Instant friends, it was a real pleasure to meet you Erik. Peace!
Francois Faucher
Ste-Agathe, Quebec
BikeGuy – :
Dear Erik,
It was a great pleasure meeting you on sept 10 in Thorold. You were so
friendly and unconventional. It was a nice surprise after a few days
in the USA, where society is dominated by anxiety.
Unfortunately I did not manage to come back in the evening, but
sometime I will return with my wife and rent two bikes from
you………
I am now on Toronto airport and fly back to Holland in one hour.
Good luck!
Jakob
BikeGuy – :
GREAT VISIT AND RIDE
Thank you Erik the Viking, you gotta put some horns on your helmet!!!
Your mountain bikes are pretty nice! Julianna Furtado rode some yetis
like yours to victory back in the nineties. I was a big fan of Furtado
in high school. A great visit and ride. My mountain bike action mags were love to me!!
Thanks fine citizens of Thorold!!!
Francois Faucher