Let us introduce you to Séamus Doohan, a true expert on the Irish outdoors. Born and raised in the beautiful Gaeltacht region of Donegal, Séamus has always had a deep love for nature. He learned his way around the countryside early on with the local sea scouts, developing essential outdoor skills. After serving in the Irish Defence Forces for five years, where he honed his navigation and hiking skills in the Wicklow Mountains, Séamus continued
Your Gear Guide for your Freewheeling Adventure Part of the charm of a Freewheeling Adventures bike tour is the ability to show up and have all the tedious details already taken care of. This is especially true on guided tours, where knowledgeable and well-equipped guides can handle any situation thrown at them. Got a flat tire mid-ride? No problem, our guides can quickly fix it and get you back in the saddle. Or perhaps you
Notes about the Founders Freewheeling’s deep connection with the Cape Breton Island and its cycling jewel – the Cabot Trail, is based on childhood explorations, many friendships, and decades of dedication. In 1987, Cathy and Philip abandoned their former roles to work together to create cycling experiences to share with small groups of like-minded adventurers and outdoor-lovers. While their families and some friends thought they were crazy to leave their established careers to do something
Introduction Cycling The Cabot Trail is bucket list ride for those who like to explore by bicycle. It’s such a spectacular ride that many cyclists do it on an annual basis. Whether you’re planning your own independent ride, or you’re going to join a bike tour by Freewheeling Adventures to enjoy the vehicle support, al fresco picnic spreads, fresh ground coffee, great lodging, and local guides, it’s an epic, very memorable biking experience. This guide
Cycling in Nova Scotia: A comprehensive guide Getting here: Flying: The Halifax Stanfield International Airport is approximately 33 km/20 miles from the core of Halifax city, on a route not suitable for biking. There is an alternative route through Musquodoboit Harbour, but it’s long, and as you approach Halifax, requires that you use the unpaved railbed to avoid busy urban roads. Car rentals are available at the airport, as are a number of taxicab services.
Experience the 5 Best Bike Tours In Atlantic Canada Explore the charm and beauty of Atlantic Canada with the 5 best bike tours of 2023. You’ll have an active and luxurious holiday that takes you through some of Canada’s most stunning natural landscapes. NS: South Shore Bike – Experience the charming coastal towns and scenic villages of Nova Scotia’s South Shore on a leisurely bike tour. Feel the salty ocean breeze, savor fresh seafood, and
I’m a born and raised coastal Canadian, used to defining geographical borders by shorelines. I can point to ‘where I’m from’ with a clumsy finger on a satellite photo to Nova Scotia and the ocean frames the answer with the high tide line. So, when I first traveled to the Dordogne my question was: where are its borders? What makes it The Dordogne? Water-biased as I am, ‘the banks of the Dordogne river’ was my
The Secret of Scotch from the North Coast 500 “The proper drinking of whisky is more than indulgence; it is a toast to a civilisation, a tribute to the continuity of culture, a manifesto of man’s determination to use the resources of nature to refresh mind and body and enjoy to the full the senses with which he has been endowed.” ~David Daiches If you fancy a wee dram, discover the plethora of distilleries along
Ouch. It’s been a day since my first ride of the spring and my sitting bones are reminding me that it’s been a few months since they’ve been in touch with my saddle. A small price to pay, I say, because there’s no better way to get reacquainted with your bike and your body after a winter. Especially in preparation for another season of Nova Scotia bike tours.Sure, I’ve got a little road salt on
Freewheeling was conceived in 1987, and the adventure has now grown from ten new bicycles in a garage to a wonderfully-staffed office and well-maintained bike fleets, and from six adventures in Eastern Canada to more than 90 tours around the world. Today, your experience is enhanced both by all we have learned in 30 years, and by the technology we can use to plan all the details of your active holiday. Your joy is our