Cycling Nova Scotia

[itsflantastic]

Hi Folks,
I have terrible internet connection so I've been MIA lately, but in that time, I've been able to plan a small tour for the end of August.

I live in Bangor, Maine. Before grad school starts, I'm riding to Acadia National Park, hopping on the ferry to Nova Scotia, and I'll get 14 days in Nova Scotia for a brief tour.

Does anyone have any experience riding here? Anything I should definitely see? Definitely Avoid?

It's my 3rd tour in 3 summers... I'm pretty psyched !

Cheers,
Dan

[fiamme red]

Here are links that may be helpful:

http://www.canadiancyclist.com/touring/novascotia.html

http://www.atlanticcanadacycling.com/planning/regions/ns.html

http://www.atlanticcanadacycling.com/cyclingdata/novascotia/index.html (which major roads are good for cycling and which to avoid)

Or get this book: http://www.atlanticcanadacycling.com/planning/books/novascotia/introduction.html

[Ripple]

It has been a few years since I toured Nova Scotia. I remember it as a fantastic landscape for touring and many friendly people.

Cape Breton Island is a highlight I can clearly remember with great climbs and spectacular views. Take your time and enjoy the scenery and people!

Send me a message if you want some more information and I'll dig up my diary of the ride for more information.

Best of luck,

Ripple

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The Cabot trail in Cape Breton is spectacular. Lots and lots of hills, great scenery. Good camping there.......Keltic Lodge there would be a nice place to stay too. The south shore is really nice (south shore here means south east btw ).