Cycling Maps Mapping your future.

Kristi MacDonald

The Six W’s

• Who?

• What?

• Where?

• When?

• Why?

• How?

Who?

• Who will benefit from the map?

What?

• What do you want your map to showcase?

• deciding the perimeters

• deciding the types of cycling to include

• BMX, Road, Mountain and snow bikes

Where?

• Where will your map live?

• Bike Shops

• Tourism offices

• Restaurants

When?

• Develop a time line for;

• sponsorship

• design

• print

Why?

• Why make a map?

• encourages tourism

• engages local businesses in cycling

• promotes cycling in your area

• excellent marketing tool

How?

• How will you fund your map? Government grants? Local businesses? Cycling Clubs?

• How will your map look? Tear away? Folded?

• How will you design your map?

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Port SevernPort Severn

SevernSevernBridgeBridge

GravenhurstGravenhurst

BracebridgeBracebridge

UttersonUtterson Port SydneyPort Sydney

HuntsvilleHuntsvilleDwightDwight

DorsetDorset

BaysvilleBaysville

MilfordMilfordBayBay

PortPortCarlingCarling

BalaBala

Coopers Falls

Barkway

Muskoka Falls

Housey Rapids

Washago

Kilworthy

SparrowLake

MuskokaBeach

Golden Beach

Raymond

WindermereWindermere

Bent River

Dee Bank

MinettMinett

RosseauRosseau

Torrance

Mordolphin

Kahshe Lake

Newholm

Grassmere

Birkendale

South Portage

HillsideHidden Valley

North PortageNorth Portage

Grandview

Ravenscliffe

Big Chute

SevernFalls

Brackenrig

Bardsville

Ullswater

Ufford

PortSandfield

Valley Green Beach

FalkenburgStation

Beatrice

Martins

EtwellCanal

Britannia Road

Cedar Village

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15 kms

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8 kms7.5 kms

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VernonShores

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BlackBridge

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10.1 kms

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6.7 kms It ’s N o t J u s t A b o u t Th e R id e . . .It ’s A b o u t A Lif e S t y l e .

191 Sharpe St. East, Gravenhurst – Call: 705.687.RIDE (7433)www.TheBikeSh opInGravenhurst.com • Em: Ride@TheBikeShopInGravenhurst.com

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291 BAY ST. GRAVENHURST

Gr a v e n h u r s tMUSKOKA BEACH LOOP ....................28 KMSFlat along parkway, rolling hills on Muskoka Beach, scenic.

HOUSEY RAPIDS LOOP ......................45 KMSFrom Gravenhurst, rolling hills, all paved.

WASHAGO N’ BACK ..............................87 KMSLong, no killer hills.

WASHAGO FULL LOOP ....................107 KMSSuper long...

LAKE MUSKOKA LOOP ........................94 KMSMostly Flat, a few hills.

GERMANIA LOOP .............................. 51.3 KMSSome Hwy Rough Road, Some sections newly paved.

TRIATHLON ROUTE ..............................40 KMSStarts at Muskoka Wharf, Scenic, not many hills.

Hu n t s v il l eMARY LAKE................................................ 43 KMSStart toward Brunel, nice rolling intermediate ride.

PENINSULA LAKE LOOP ......................26 KMSHilly but fun.

LAKE VERNON LOOP ......................32.2 KMSStart at Ravenscliffe, 3 big climbs either direction.

HUNTSVILLE LOOP ............................34.9 KMSTowards Brunel, watch out for Britannia, 1 big hill.

TRIATHLON ROUTE ..........................88.9 KMSHead out towards Dwight from Deerhurst Inn.

B r a c e b r id g eFALKENBURG ROUTE ......................49.4 KMSA few hills, well paved, good shoulders.

ECHO BEACH LOOP ............................33 KMSBrief ride description would be placed here - optional

UTTERSON LOOP ..................................73 KMSStart in Utterson. Park at tennis court parling lot. Rolling Hills.

ROSSEAU LOOP ....................................64.4KMSRecommend starting at Shennamere parking lot, very hilly.

TRIATHLON ROUTE ..............................90 KMSScenic with Rolling hills and some short steep climbs.

For your own safety obey all warnings at hydroelectric stations, dams and their surroundingshorelines and waterways. These facilities operate year-round, affecting water flows. Waterthat looks safe can become treacherous in minutes and ice forming near, or even severalkilometres away, can become dangerous. Signs, fences, buoys and safety booms are thereto warn you, but if you see water levels changing, move a safe distance away immediately.Be advised that people trespassing on OPG property may face charges, with fines of upto $2,000.

Recreational activities near hydrostations and dams are dangerous

Visit opg.com to receive your free water safety DVD or brochure.

___ (Red) Hard - Advanced Fitness ___ ___ (Yellow) Moderate Difficulty - Advanced Fitness ___

___ (Green) Good Starting Point ___ ___ (Purple) Connector Routes ___

Note: This map is intended for recreational purposes only. The distances between points on the map are approximations. This should be taken into account when planning your route.

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MAP HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOUBY:

Map produced by The Allair Media Group © 2010. All rights reserved. This map may not be reproduced or copied in any way without the express written permission of Allair Media Group. Map is intended for recreational use only at the published scale. Print, Web and Advertising Design Development - Located at 291 Bay St. Gravenhurst Ontario, P1P 1H1 • Call: 705.681.0258 • Toll Free: 1.800.656.1973 • EM: info@allairmedia.com • Visit Us Online at: www.AllairMedia.com

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Additional Route: 100KHwy 118 to Carnarvon & Back.Nice Restaurant in Carnarvon.

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P.O. Box 1300Gravenhurst Ontario P1P 1X2

Tel: 705-687-2207Toll Free: 1-877-429-2889

Fax: 705-687-3995Email: sv@roger.blackberry.net

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3 Locat ions To Ser ve You Bet t er

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BALA• (705) 762-3211 - 1002 Mill St. & Hwy #169

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