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Event Title

Heroes and Rails, Bridges and Trails

Event Description

An eco-heritage bike tour through Peterborough – a fundraiser for Trent Valley Archives.  Join us as we bike Peterborough’s historic rail trails to discover some fascinating places and people who have made our City great.  Explore the bridges that once carried the people and freight that helped build our area.  Listen as tour guide Bruce Fitzpatrick regales you with entertaining tales of the history of rail and water transport in this region as you enjoy a leisurely paced afternoon.  Half-way point stop at the Silver Bean Café.

Start Date

Sunday, September 28th, and Sunday, October 19th, 2008

End Date

Sunday, September 28th, and Sunday, October 19th, 2008

Start Time

1pm

End Time

5pm

Location

Start at Peterborough Zoo

Trails Used

Rotary Trail and other City of Peterborough Trails

Trail Activity

Cycling

For Whom

Everyone

Level of Challenge

moderate

Registration

yes

 Fee

$20 per person (proceeds going to Trent Valley Archives, a not-for-profit heritage organization)

Contact information

Diane Robnik  (705)745-4404
admin@trentvalleyarchives.com

Web Site

www.trentvalleyarchives.com

More Information

Though the tour is 4 hours in length we will have a half-way stop at the Silver Bean Café if anyone needs washroom facilities or snacks.  There are also approx. 12 stops throughout the tour where we either get off our bikes to look at historical areas or at least stop for several moments. approx. length 20km

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