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Lost In The Forest

Our series of trail experiences, where we ride, and how we spend a day on the trail.We will talk about our opinion of a location, the culture, any cafe or ice cream joints we like, bike shops and even if the place has potential for wild edibles. We are always on the hunt for quiet lunch eating spots or an area to dip your feet in a clear stream without picking up a Tick!

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26:15

Many Paths

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/02/27

This project is a mountain bike group without boundaries.We want to build a network of trails some on Indigenous land that will engage the local population, prompt tourism, and bring people in to ride.We want to train and inspire primarily Indigenous youth to be trail builders, bike riders, guides and bike shop owners.This is the intro to that project.manypaths.ca

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24:17

Bruce Trail, Kinsmen Park, Cave Springs Conservation...

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/02/20

We revisited today a place we would like to make an old favourite. It is a rarity to ride this place on a sunny day, we think that every time we have visited it has rained apart from today, It had snowed though. We just try to cover the trails we like and put forward a small plan of attack. Hope you have half as good a time here as we do.

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18:58

Kings Forest Hamilton Burlington Mountain Bike...

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/02/13

Today we found an army of mushrooms that were maybe edible but almost unlikely to kill you. These fuzzy feet are worth a picture.We were riding at Kings Forest, we parked at Felkers Falls, good starting point for your ride. Close to the urban sprawlThe local trail association is the Hamilton Burlington Mountain Bike Association.We parked here https://www.trailforks.com/map/?activitytype=1&z=12.5&lat=43.20490&lon=-79.83842

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21:29

Caledonia Trails in Ontario La Fortune Park

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/02/06

This place needs you. One of the spots that could be great with a bit of love, despite some fairly negative press around the frisbee golf here, we did not get killed by a low-flying plastic disk. I do think and we will come back to check but this place could get busy in the summer months, Check this out on trail forks, https://www.trailforks.com/map/?activitytype=1&z=13.3&lat=43.09231&lon=-80.00811Jessica also found a new berry that smells like blue cheese, listen to find out more.

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37:42

Our Bike Maintenance System

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/01/30

Let’s talk a bit about bike maintenanceTonight we thought it was time to share what we do as far as looking after our bikes.As a starter kit, you need a few brushes, rags, buckets, hex wrenches, and valve core removal tools.As you progress maybe check out the book Zinn & the art of Mountain Bike Maintenance.Build your tools as your skills grow, look after your bike and it will look after you.

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25:05

Turkey Point Mountain Bike Club Trails

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/01/23

When you drive into a spot down a road called Spooky Hollow Road you kind of know you might be in for a good time. In this episode, we give a really high-level view of the trails from a Fat Bike Winter point of view. We will be back in the spring for sure to check out some of the single track, 90 km’s worth to be precise.We also stopped at the Cider Keg Farm Marketckfarmmarket.comSay hi to Tracy and Clark, if you join the club you get a discount.On that, a day pass is 10 dollars and a year

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34:58

Fat Bikes, the cartoon bike and why do we?

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/01/15

We discussed our Fat Bikes we have Rocky Mountain Blizzard 10 and 20, the 10 is the better bike by miles.We talk about using them, how to carry them around and even what clothes to wear.These do anything Swiss army knife of a bike is just the best.Hope you find this useful.Our Fat Bikeshttps://ca.bikes.com/collections/blizzardHeated gloves https://gerbing.com/collections/12v-heated-gloves?gclid=CjwKCAiAqY6tBhAtEiwAHeRopUPOVXwpkQQnSnTlXqxTbaNCJvkC1AFNoDr4TkIf43Fbq3fyjks6BRoCv5MQAvD_BwEThese seat

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19:56

The Gord Harry Trail by Fat Bike & who was Gord Harry?

Lost In The Forest ·

2024/01/08

So this is what they say.....A bit mild for us.Named for a long-time conservationist, and former NPCA Chairman, this conservation trail extends east to west across the Township of Wainfleet along the former Grand Trunk Railway Corridor and runs parallel to the Lake Erie shoreline.A travel corridor for area wildlife means you are likely to see an abundance of birds and small mammals throughout the wooded areas, open fields and quarry lake lines. This 13 km trail has barrier-free access with gated

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22:36

Limestone Hill Port Colborne

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/12/31

We re-visit today and find Rosehips, A new berry and also get to ride this Cool little trail system. Pick up your spade and come build more stuff here.

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26:49

Welland Canal Trails

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/12/24

Oysters and canons, well we mention them once. A lovely ride up the Welland Canal and down the other side after a little rail crossing. Have fun on this ride and look out for the shrooms on the way.

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44:39

Budding Mushroom Hunter

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/12/18

Today we talk about how to become a Mushroom Hunter.Our early days on learning the mushrooms you can eat, spore prints, books, photos, and the habitat. What field guide or digital application to use, and the tools you might need?We talk about the issue with mountain biking and mushroom hunting.The store we mentioned.https://mycoboutique.com

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17:58

Gerry Berkhout Trail

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/12/11

This old railway line was part of the old railway that went between Hamilton, Toronto and Buffalo. It goes through farms and woods. It ends at Fenwick there is a very easy green at the end of the trail and a potential for some trails to be built if we get permission. https://www.pelham.ca/en/recreation-and-leisure/resources/Documents/berkhout-trail-brochure-.pdfhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/mesmerizing-starling-formation-glides-through-the-sky/vi-AA17ahD1

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23:19

Winter vibes, Advent calendars, Fat Bikes, BMX, Joy...

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/12/04

Today we talk about using the winter, riding BMX at Bay View BMX Park, Joy Ride and the joy of Fat Bikes maybe even at night. We also cover exercise bikes in the garage and are concerned about losing some fitness.https://www.joyride150.comhttps://canada247.info/explore/ontario/toronto_division/toronto/north_york/bayview-bmx-park.html

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25:25

Margaret Kalogeropoulos Side Trail, Fireman's Park...

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/11/27

We started at Woodend Conservation Area and took the Bruce, Margaret Kalogeropoulos Side Trail and a few other trails to land up at Fireman's Park in the middle of a frisbee golf game. An easier ride back along the road after the shoe tree and the screaming tunnel. This is where we parked https://www.trailforks.com/map/?activitytype=1&z=12.0&lat=43.14747&lon=-79.13058 GPS, Address is Warner Road and Taylor Road Niagara,

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34:11

The Don

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/11/20

Don Valley or The Don and not Doncaster the Yorkshire town in the UK, as it's known here in Toronto is today’s location. As we mention there is even a Trail Shop (Batemans) at one of the more urban trailheads.We remember someone sending it on a Bixi bike on one of the Black Dimond trails. It also has a Dirt jump spot under the road bridgeA few Parts I have ridden are Sunny Book, Crothers Woods and Warden WoodsThere are a number of Green and paved trails as well as a large number of Black Trails

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25:50

Mono Tract Trails

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/11/06

Mushrooms and Trails in Mono Tract.We love this place, it is a great Fatbike system, spring system and any other time. I found it by mistake when the Albion gate police said no you can't come it like a grumpy bouncer on a nightclub door in Nottingham in January.https://www.trailforks.com/map/?activitytype=1&z=13.0&lat=44.03907&lon=-80.09499

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22:14

Orono Crown Land

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/10/30

Orono Crown Land today, It has been on my list for a while, good beginner spot to ride but the blues were very easy, also we had Simon running up the river so it felt a bit somber as they go up to die. We did see an old railway line and found a nice apple tree. Winter is coming, also we did find mushrooms a few types.We parked here https://www.trailforks.com/map/?activitytype=1&z=13.0&lat=43.97299&lon=-78.66108

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Palgrave Mountain Bike Trails

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/10/23

My new best place to ride is in Southern Ontario, I am going to do some POV here it is that cool. Next to Albion, you could make a real day out of this place. and then there are Happy Days in Bolton. http://www.happydaysicecream.com and the link https://www.trailforks.com/region/palgrave-conservation-area/

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23:12

Heart Lake

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/10/18

Always better than expected to ride here, with lots of potential for edible items even if it is only apples. Not the find in mushrooms we had last year even in the same spot.Some cool turtle surveys going on today.

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24:14

Balls Falls Niagara Region

Lost In The Forest ·

2023/10/16

Not the first place you think of for a mountain bike ride or a mushroom hunt. We parked here https://www.trailforks.com/region/balls-falls-conservation-area-26601/There was a wedding on and it was quite busy, we did get to see the falls though and the trail Forest Frolic and blue trails were good enough and quiet to hang out.

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