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Tera and Judy’s 1st Time-2011

bill — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:56:37 +0000

A photo session from Tera and Judy’s 2011 Cabot Trail ride. It was the first time around by bicycle for both. They went clockwise without any support, other than meeting up with a few friends along the way. Congrats to both on a tough 3 days.

Larry and Mary-Sept 2011

bill — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:49:59 +0000

Hi Bill, you weren’t home when I dropped off the bikes yesterday. They worked flawlessly, and we made it all the way around fine. Very difficult day Friday from Wreck Cove to Pleasant Bay. The North Mountain was steep and long as we expected, but the WIND! We only found out when we got to our B&B that it was part of Hurricane Maria. Saturday was better, and yesterday was lovely.
We’re off to PEI today. You made our trip work out, thanks again. Larry

Gina and Michelle-Sept 2011

bill — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:36:09 +0000

Coming from Colorado, Gina and Michelle rented touring bikes from us to travel around Cape Breton. No need for a rental car for these two. Gina sent us this note shortly after they finished conquering the Cabot Trail…

“Just wanted to say thanks again for the great bikes & info on a great ride!! Two of us did the Cabot Trail self-supported, and rode out right from the shop. The grand narrows ride to start was awesome, but I can’t recommend starting at 2pm for the 100km… and us Colorado types have a new respect for mountains that are only 455m“

Cape Breton Number 1 in North America

bill — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:35:19 +0000

Where in the world do you want to spend your vacation?

If you want an island vacation in North America it has to be Cape Breton Island. For the second time in 3 years, Cape Breton has been named the number 1 island by Travel and Leisure Magazine, and #3 in the entire world.

If you have never cycled Cape Breton, you need to make your plans now. We can hook you up with rental bikes that we keep in top running order, including delivery to wherever you want to start.

Send us a note to get started rent@frameworkfitness.com

View from the Prairies

bill — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 10:27:53 +0000

Hi bill

The bikes and panniers were great! No mechanical problems, excellent touring bikes and appreciated the panniers rain covers!!!

Had a great time, what an astoundingly gorgeous province you have! I could not get over the views of both the Atlantic and bay of st Lawrence

It’s quite something for us prairie hicks!!

Thanks again so much for all your help!

Yolande and bob

Lonely Planet Again…

kread — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:10:42 +0000

Once again, Lonely Planet thinks Cape Breton’s Cabot Trail is one of the top ten cycling destinations in the world.

Check it out…

http://www.bbc.com/travel/feature/20100901-on-your-bike-lonely-planets-top-10-cycling-routes

Anne and Friends-July 2010

bill — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 21:54:07 +0000

Thanks Bill! Sorry to not email you until now but I could not get Internet the other day. We got the bikes and successfully completed the ride. It was tough but so gorgeous and well worth the effort! The bikes held up great too. We are back at the Telegraph House in Baddeck. Thanks again!

Ryan Leech

bill — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 00:32:50 +0000

Legendary trials rider Ryan Leech came to Cape Breton in May 2010 on the Trials of Life tour. He visited three schools and put on a great demo at the shop. While he was here he took a trip around the Cabot Trail. Here is what he had to say…

Was it a dream? My visit to Cape Breton Island happened so quickly and I am yearning for more! This was a work trip, but ‘work’ is relative because I love what I do. I am a Pro Mountain Biker and I perform tricks on my bike, and my mission during those three precious days was to visit three schools to give my Trials of Life presentation, and to perform a public show at Framework. Mix in some great media engagements, lots of new friendships, and some incredible weather, and it is a dream to remember! I’ll be back Cape Breton, but next time for much longer!! Many thanks to all the kind and friendly folks that made my visit such a success at the schools and the shop.

Right on!

Ryan

Kaydi & Geoff-October 2009

kread — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:51:17 +0000

This brave couple had a great (pronounced “adventurous”) time during a somewhat blustery October visit. Check out Kaydi’s Blog and photos…

Cabot Trail Top Ten In The World

kread — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:55:54 +0000

The Cabot Trail, in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia has been named by Lonely Planet as on of the top ten trips that every cyclist should make…check out the article in the Cape Breton Post from November 11, 2009.